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The Stephen and Paula Kennedy Auditorium at Calgary’s Foothills Medical Centre
Part of a larger Learning and Innovation Centre renovation, this new auditorium will offer a space where healthcare staff can share ideas on medical advancements. This past year, Calgary Health Foundation announced plans for a new state-of-the-art auditorium at Foothills Medical Centre. Thanks to a $3 million gift from longtime donor, Stephen Kennedy, the hospital’s existing theatre will be renovated and named the Stephen and Paula Kennedy Auditorium. The reimagined hall will ensure that generations of healthcare professionals, patients, and the public have access to a space to learn, advance medical education, and inspire the future of health leadership. When asked why he chose to attach his name to the project, Mr. Kennedy spoke of legacy and love: “When thinking about donating to Calgary Health Foundation, I decided to act. Why wait until after you’re gone to contribute to your community when you can support a tangible need now, one that you can watch develop and grow, and benefit others during your lifetime. My beloved Paula would have agreed.” The theatre renovation is part of a larger redevelopment focused on learning and innovation. While the Foothills Medical Centre is a renowned centre of new ideas, it does not currently have a learning space that matches this status. The reimagination and renovation of its existing auditorium, lecture theatre, and lobby on the ground floor of the main building will allow for the creation of such a place. The centre will provide space for academic teaching, conferences, patient and family education, and community programming such as art and music therapy. The expected opening of the Stephen and Paula Kennedy Auditorium, along with the entirety of the Learning and Innovation Centre, is slated for the end of 2027.
Rendering of the Stephen and Paula Kennedy Auditorium
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