Engaging our community
Our 2012-2013 campaign launched in September 2012 with an exclusive speaking engagement featuring Haskayne alumnus, philanthropist and adventurer, Bill Borger. Hosted by the Haskayne Founders’ Circle, the event treated guests to an opportunity to connect with other Haskayne alumni and supporters, meet faculty and students, and be inspired by Bill Borger’s incredible story.
On September 9, 2000 Bill became the 18th Canadian and ?rst Calgarian to swim the English Channel. On May 12, 2011 he summited Mt. Everest and became the 1st Canadian and 5th human ever to accomplish both feats. Through a moving presentation at Theatre Junction GRAND, Bill shared the challenges — physical and emotional — in realizing these incredible achievements and balancing life as a business leader, philanthropist and father. Bill is a Chartered Accountant by profession and currently oversees a number of his family’s 4th generation businesses, which fall under the umbrella of The Borger Group of Companies. He is also a member of the Haskayne Founders’ Circle.