Media Advisory: Government of Canada Announces New Canada Excellence Research Chair at the University of Calgary

Attention: Assignment Editors (Education, Science)


CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Oct. 15, 2014) - The Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) on behalf of the Honourable Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology), will introduce the most recent Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) as part of an official ceremony at the University of Calgary. The CERC Program attracts some of the most talented and innovative researchers from around the world, and helps to further Canada's growing reputation as a leader in research, higher learning and science and technology development.

There will be media availability and photo opportunities following the announcement.

DATE: October 16, 2014
TIME: 1 p.m. (MT)
PLACE: Announcement and Reception: Lobby
Energy Environment Experiential Learning Building
University of Calgary
750 Campus Drive NW
Calgary, AB
T2N 1N4

Contact Information:

Julia Gualtieri
Communications Advisor
Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program
613-944-4347
Cell: 613-325-2656

Scott French
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Ed Holder
Minister of State (Science and Technology)
613-943-6177

Scott Donaldson
Director, Communications
University of Calgary
403-220-8993