Jim Balsillie, In the News
Jim Balsillie, In the News
York profs revolt against pact with Balsillie think tank
CIGI Vice President of Public Affairs Fred Kuntz says the new international law centre is "still worth doing," despite objections to the new partnership between CIGI and York University.
Jim Balsillie’s new Waterloo school gets high marks
Toronto Star architecture columnist Chirstopher Hume describes the new CIGI Campus as a "decidedly 21st-century facility, fully teched out but enlivened by light and spaces that flow effortlessly — inside, outside and in between the two."
Innovation Partnership
"I do believe that we are sacrificing something, not just personally but creativity, when we don't work together in places with a critical mass of thinkers," US Ambassador to Canada, David Jacobson during a Signature Lecture at CIGI.
Balsillie praised for commitment to world issues
Since 2001, CIGI founder Jim Balsillie has devoted well over $100 million of his own money — and his trademark passion — to creating unique university programs and a well-respected think tank on international governance that many people credit with helping boost Canada’s reputation and role in the world.
What’s next for RIM’s Jim Balsillie?
“It’s great to have him as chair and he’s been very generous to CIGI through the years so I hope there’s a continued involvement with CIGI,” CIGI Vice President of Public Affairs Fred Kuntz says of founder Jim Balsillie.
Community confident RIM co-CEOs will continue charitable work
“I can only speak for CIGI and say we are grateful for what Jim has done for us to date and we look forward to his continued support. I am very optimistic for the Waterloo community,” says CIGI Vice President of Public Affairs Fred Kuntz.
Third university may join new CIGI campus
The Waterloo Region Record reports from the new CIGI Campus during its celebration on Friday, September 16, 2011.