In Memoriam: Ross Glen, Calgary Entrepreneur and Philanthropist


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Multiple UCalgary faculties benefited from entrepreneur's support for education and community organizations.

Ross Glen, founder of RGO Office Products, passed away on March 8 at the age of 87.

Glen and RGO supported many organizations in Alberta, including the Calgary Chamber, EducationMatters, YWCA of Calgary, Banff Centre, Hull Services, and the Children's Wish Foundation of Calgary.

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