Rozsa Foundation News
2012 ROZSA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ARTS MANAGEMENT
To learn about the nominees and enter our Expose Excellence photo contest, please click here
THE NEXT STEP (formerly called From Classroom to Boardroom)
After the January 2012 seminar, students from the Haskayne School of Business are now being matched with arts organizations from Calgary!
Participating organizations include Calgary Pro Musica, The New Gallery, and Forte Musical Theatre.
For more information on the program, please click here
Lola Rozsa 1920 - 2012
Tue, 2012-04-17 13:32 — admin
On Sunday April 15, our co-founder Dr. Lola May Rozsa passed away peacefully to her final home in heaven. She was pre-deceased by her husband and Rozsa Foundation co-founder Ted Rozsa in 2006.
The Rozsa Foundation mourns the loss of this exceptional mother, grandmother and friend. The strength of family and imporance of church community formed the foundation of Lola's life.
In 1955, Lola became one of the founding members and later president, of the Calgary Philharmonic Society Women’s League, where she helped create the school children’s concerts and the Benny the Bookworm fundraiser, both initiatives which still exist today. After twenty-five years as an active volunteer, she and Ted turned their focus to philanthropic contributions to the CPO as well as many other arts organizations. They ensured that a fine acoustic hall was built on the campus of the University of Calgary. Although the venue bears their surname, The Rozsa Centre is informally known as “Lola’s Place”.
To read the full obituary, please click here.
The Rozsa Foundation and family sends thanks to all who have sent their condolences and heartfelt wishes.
Memorial Services were held at Grace Presbyterian Church (1009, 15th Avenue S.W.) Tuesday, April 24 at 3:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.hffs.com.
If friends so desire, we encourage a contribution may be made to a charity of your choice in Lola’s memory
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