News release

For immediate release
Oct. 1, 2009

Polar climate advocate, Sir Robert Swan, to speak at
Mount Royal University

(CALGARY — Oct. 1, 2009) Polar explorer and environmental leader, Sir Robert Swan, will speak at Mount Royal University on Thurs., Oct. 8, 2009 at a free public forum. The presentation, entitled “Leadership on the Edge – leadership, teamwork and sustainability,” will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Ross Glen Hall, Roderick Mah Centre for Continuous Learning.

Robert Swan, the first person in history to walk unsupported to both the North and South Poles, is regarded by many as one of the world’s top motivational speakers. His presentation is part of the ENMAX/Thomas Wood Distinguished Speaker Series – presented by ENMAX Corporation and Mount Royal University.

Swan’s experiences from the past 25 years have evolved into an exceptional and dramatic story of success, failure, the ability to learn from one’s mistakes and ultimately, inspiring others to pursue their dreams. His unique insight from expeditions to some of the world’s most hazardous locations help Swan to engage, educate and stimulate his global audiences.

About the ENMAX/Thomas Wood Distinguished Speaker Series:
The ultimate goal of the ENMAX/Thomas Wood Distinguished Speaker Series is to further enhance the value of a liberal arts education and its role in shaping well-rounded leaders - both in business and in the community. This public forum is for the thinkers and leaders who have shaped our world, and for those who will transform it in the future.

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For more information, contact:
Fred Cheney, Media Relations Officer
Office of External Relations
Office: 403.440.5195
Cell: 403.542.7904
mediarelations@mtroyal.ca

Doris Kaufmann, Sr. Media Relations Advisor
ENMAX Corporation
Cell: 403.689.6150 (media line)
mediaroom@enmax.com