Supporters of science center deserve a hand
There are far too many good deeds that never get written about or make the headlines. "Jungle Jack" Hanna's recent visit to Greensboro for the Natural Science Center certainly made the news. What you did not hear about are the 35 amazing women, and a few guys, too, who selflessly dedicated weeks and even months of their lives to ensure that Jack's visit would be an overwhelming success and a symbol of the unprecedented transformation being launched at the Natural Science Center.
Led by event co-chairwomen Bethany Duggins and Karen Kelly, this passionate and tenacious group of community-minded citizens deserves our highest recognition.
In just my second year as the museum's executive director, I stand grateful and humbled by such a wonderful, committed and fun group of people. It is a privilege to be surrounded by citizens so dedicated to the kids, creatures and communities of this great city. With Animal Discovery finally breaking ground and the Science City, USA master plan just leaving the gate, there are going to be a whole lot of things for the great citizens of Greensboro to get excited about.
Glenn D. Dobrogosz
Greensboro
The writer is executive director, Natural Science Center.
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I'm excited to hear good things are happening at the Natural Science Center.
The last time I visisted the center, I was extremely disappointed and actually embarrassed for Greensboro. I had out of town guests with children and we decided that it would be a great day to spend with the kids. While we were there, we noticed that roughly half of the exhibits and learning stations were broken or didn't work. I couldn't believe that the center had fallen to such disrepair.
Just a few weeks ago, we visited a similar institution in Durham. It was AWESOME! Everything was new and clean and worked! There were hundreds of things for kids of all ages to experiment with both inside and outside. There was a petting zoo, a butterfly pavillion. The place was packed with people.
I couldn't help questioning how Durham could have such a wonderful place while we had the dumpy Natural Science Center. I hope that the Natural Science Center will use Durham's museum as a role model. It would be GREAT for Greensboro.
Posted on November 3, 2005 9:47 AM