The Mind of a Master Exhibition Opens at Union Station

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Kansas City’s Door to Discovery • 1 CONTENTS Fall 2015 PAGE 6 DA VINCI: THE EXHIBITION Unlock the mind of a master. Union Station Kansas City PAGE 10 ON TRACK DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIPS publishers SUPPORT THE STATION Steve Rose | David Small Kauﬀ man Foundation grants a $1 million gift. executive editor Barbara Bayer PAGE14 editor Let Battle of the Brains III Begin Kelli White This highly anticipated Burns & McDonnell- production director sponsored contest is underway. Mike Bennett graphic designer PAGE 16 Carol Canning Summer 2015 Recap sales executives Union Station produced Deb Mathine | Judy Lanes record-breaking summer events. Barb Godfrey PAGE18 Volunteer Proﬁ le Meet the remarkable Nona Moss This is a MetroMedia Publication Copyright © 2015 MetroMedia, Inc. 4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Suite 314A PAGE 19 Fairway, KS 66205 | 913-951-8440 USKC SOCIAL MEDIA www.metromediapublishers.com More fans and followers Produced in Cooperation with are sharing the Station’s story. Union Station Kansas City, Inc. 30 West Pershing Rd. Kansas City, MO 64108 | 816-460-2020 PAGE 20 www.unionstation.org MORE SUPPORT FOR THE STATION MICHAEL TRITT, Chief Marketing Offi cer Ultimaker gives a record-setting LEIGH CULBERT, Marketing Program Manager LAUREN HYPSE, Marketing Manager donation to the Science Center. ABBY RUFKAHR, Senior Graphic Designer DALTON LIU, Graphic Designer PAGE 22 SAVE THE DATES More things to see and do are coming to the Station soon! MISSION STATEMENT: FOLLOW UNION STATION ON: Union Station Kansas City is dedicated to science education, celebration of community and preservation of history.

VISION STATEMENT: Union Station Kansas City’s vision is to be recognized as ON TRACK IS ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE! Kansas City’s iconic symbol of inclusion, inspiration of Visit http://www.unionstation.org/ontrack. lifelong learning and its center for civic celebrations. 2 • Union Station On Track Fall 2015 Liberty Memorial ad

Kansas City’s Door to Discovery • 3 Photo by Roy Inman “And the Winner Is...” Your Science Center Is Celebrated on World Stage! rEiMaGiNED. traNsFOrMED. NOW iNtErNa- S.T.E.A.M. education is an important local, national and tiONally aWarDED. Kansas City’s Science Center, Sci- international theme. It drives not only the focus of Kansas ence City at Union Station recently gained international City’s Science Center, it’s translating into a larger share of our recognition among a peer group of 650 museums from 50 local economy. A vibrant Science City delivers tremendous different countries. To be precise, the Association of Science- value to our entire community. Technology Centers awarded only two “Visitor Experience” As a valued friend of Union Station and Kansas City’s awards for 2015 and your hometown favorite – Science City – Science Center, you are the biggest part of our success. You brought one of them home! keep us inspired to reach beyond the ordinary by creating The prestigious Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Award world-class programs, exhibits and educational outreach that (“EDGIE”) was given after a 10-member jury of professionals matters most to KC. It’s such an honor to not only serve you in the science center fi eld made their determination based on but to have the world take no- criteria including: application of new ideas and promising tice of what’s going on right practices, creativity and extraordinary performance, experien- here in our hometown at our tial learning, and forward-looking leadership. ever-evolving Science Center. This award puts Kansas City and your Science Center on Thank you for being a fan. the world stage and among the most celebrated Science, If you’re already a Member, tell Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) your friends about the terrifi c institutions of our kind. Needless to say, we could not be more value you receive. If you’re not proud to share this award with you and everyone who supports a Member, make it a priority to and visits Union Station and Science City. join and enjoy your many ben- The Science Center opened in November of 1999 as an efi ts throughout the upcoming integral part of the massive Union Station renovation. Holiday season and year-round. Kansas City wanted a world-class, hands-on science center and It’s a great time to be Kansas the realization of Science City drew immediate crowds. Over City and a tremendous time to 3 million guests like you have enjoyed the center in the last be Kansas City’s Science Center. 15 years. Our professional staff of educators, exhibit special- There’s always something new ists and volunteers keeps the Science City experience fresh and to see and do. Come visit again soon! focused on high-value content. And in the 80,000+ square foot facility, that means constant attention to every aspect of your experience. Now — three years into a long-term strategy — we have reimagined and transformed more than 50% of Science City’s George Guastello Robert Regnier space. As the saying goes, “If you haven’t seen us lately, you President & CEO Chairman of the Board haven’t seen us at all.” *More to come on the “EDGIE” Award... Stay tuned! 4 4 • • Union Union Station Station On On Track Track Fall Fall 2015 2015 Kansas City’s Door to Discovery • 5 BY KELLI WHITE The exhibition PRESENTED BY CHASE An immersive experience that unlocks the mind of a master.

rom October 23, 2015, to May 1, 2016, Union Station visitors will embark on a journey into the F brilliant mind of a true Renaissance genius. Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci, more commonly known as Leonardo da Vinci, was an Italian polymath who lived more than 500 years ago. Mostly known for his paintings, da Vinci was much more than an artist. His areas of expertise also included sculpting, architecture, science, music, mathematics, engineering, and anatomy, to name a few. Da Vinci’s breadth of knowledge and passion for innovation epitomized the Renaissance humanist ideal. His notebooks are full of drawings depicting inventions that came to life centuries after he envisioned them. Now, for the fi rst time in Kansas City, Da Vinci: The Exhibition, Presented by Chase, comes to Union Sta- tion! Developed by Aurea Exhibitions and produced by

6 • Union Station On Track Fall 2015 Journey through the mind of a genius.

Imagine Exhibitions, Inc., Da Vinci: The Exhibition is a hands-on examination of da Vinci’s life, research, invention and art. “It’s perfect for our core mission of STEAM education,” said George Guastello, president and CEO of Union Station. “Union Station Kansas City offers a beautiful and impressive space for this exhibition. It will tell the story of da Vinci in an unforgettable way,” said Tom Zaller, president and CEO of Imagine Exhibitions. Featuring more than 65 fully built, life-size inventions, more than 20 fi ne art studies and dozens of stunning displays, guests will learn the complex beginnings and lifetime achievements of da Vinci through his discoveries in art, engineering, ﬂ ight, hydraulics, music, light and more. Guests will start their tour with a short video introducing them to da Vinci and the Renaissance, and set the stage for a journey through the mind of a genius. Throughout the exhibition’s eight themed galleries, visitors will discover the scope of da Vinci’s incredibly advanced understanding of science, mathematics, nature, and the relationship among the three. The exhibition highlights the artist’s intricate designs and extraordinary early concepts, including his design for the helicopter, tank, SCUBA, crane, clock, submarine and his plan for a modern city. Additionally, various multimedia “This exhibit is so diverse. It is a great experiences and documentary presentations provide supplementary information on da Vinci’s discoveries and family experience,” said Tom Zaller. creative process. “The exhibition tells great stories and resonates well with art lovers and families. There is something for everyone. Parents can experience this with their children. And a child who might be interested in engineering - for example - will see so much more that da Vinci accomplished, like his anatomic drawings, which could lead that same child to become interested in being a physician. This exhibit is so diverse. It is a great family experience,” said Zaller. This particular exhibit ties closely to Union Station’s Science Center, further expounding on the educational experience that visitors gain while at the Station. “There is a strong connection between the da Vinci exhibition and STEAM education,” said Christy Nitsche, Director of Programming at Kansas City’s Science Center - Science City.

Kansas City’s Door to Discovery • 7 Each invention featured within the exhibition was handcrafted utilizing a modern translation of da Vinci’s unique mirrored writing style in an ancient Florentine dialect. 1st story continued

A master inventor, da Vinci’s innovations are reﬂ ected throughout Science City…including Spark!Lab, the Maker Studio, and the new water exhibit, Every Last Drop, to name just a few. “We are excited to show current applications of da Vinci’s inventions and his contributions to science, technology, engineering and math. Visit the exhibition, then come to the Science Cen- ter and see his inventions in action. Expand kids’ understanding in a unique hands-on setting,” said Nitsche. Each invention featured within the exhibition was handcrafted utilizing a modern translation of da Vinci’s unique mirrored writing style in an ancient Florentine dialect. Trained artisans used these translations to construct full-scale models and bring the master’s two- dimensional plans to life. “Da Vinci drew his inventions in a notebook; he didn’t build them. Experts brought them to life in a 3D format so visitors are able to see and appreciate da Vinci’s unimaginable foresight and genius,” said Zaller. In addition to da Vinci’s role as an inventor, the exhibition investigates a collection of da Vinci’s most renowned paintings, including some controversial works traditionally attributed to him, but not yet authenticated. Guests will have the opportunity to thoroughly study the artistic mastery behind such works as “Mona Lisa,” “The Last Supper,” “Portrait of a Young Man,” “Virgin

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8 • Union Station On Track Fall 2015 Experience his creations.

of the Rocks,” “St. John the Baptist” and more. Throughout his lifelong devotion to the sciences and fascination with nature, da Vinci also extensively explored the world of anatomy. Da Vinci: The Exhibition’s in-depth and enlighten- ing explanations of his famous studies on subjects such as the golden ratio and “Vitruvian Man” are complemented by enlarged examples of the artist’s sketches and notes made during his controversial research on the human body. “This exhibition was designed to show the full breadth of da Vinci,” Zaller said. “His name is still so widely recognized today. How many people who lived 500 years ago are still a household name? After going through Da Vinci: The Exhibition, people will leave saying they had no idea he invented ALL of that!” DaVinci: The Exhibition is the perfect outing for all kinds of groups and highlights yet another way Union Station incorporates STEAM education in a fun, exciting way! For a sneak peek of what to expect, purchase tickets, or book a group, check out unionstation.org/davinci. Explore his genius. ARTIST SCIENTIST ENGINEER POET

Kansas City’s Door to Discovery • 9 More Support for the Station Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Grants $1 Million to Union Station

n July, the Kauffman Foundation granted Union Station funds to further the inventive potential of Union Station programs. This investment will support key Iinitiatives, including the continued success of Maker Faire, Maker Studio programming, event planning and staff capacity to deliver programs and services. The Kauffman grant is part of the Foundation’s Kansas City civic strategy to support institutions and organizations that are important to the economic and cultural well-being of Kansas City. “Union Station stands as a monument to our city’s industry, enterprise and cultural heritage. It is an important part of our history and has evolved to become a 21st Photo courtesy of Roy Inman century hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and community events,” said Wendy Guillies, Kauffman Foundation president and CEO. “We are proud to be a founding sponsor and ongoing supporter of Maker Faire Kansas City and we look forward to seeing the successes at Union Station move to the next level.”

Union Station...has evolved to become a 21st century hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and community events,” said Wendy Guillies, Kauffman Foundation president and CEO.

Since the Kauffman Foundation became the founding sponsor of Maker Faire Kansas City at Union Station in 2011, the event has grown into one of the largest of its kind in the United States with a recent 2015 attendance of over 17,000 people. This annual event has spiked the number of visitors to Union Station over the past fi ve years, and has spawned year-round programs through the Maker Studio. “The Kauffman Foundation has provided the seed funding for programs that have taken root and thrived at Union Station,” George Guastello, Union Station president and CEO, said. “The Foundation’s latest support will help Maker Faire continue showcasing the work of innovators and give us the opportunity to develop new programs across the spectrum of STEAM education for our entire community.” “In the world of making investments that make big differences, the Kauffman Foundation shines. Union Station is proud – once again – of being recognized for our efforts, accomplishments and commitments to a remarkable Kansas City future,” Bob Regnier, Union Station Board Chairman, said.

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Kansas City’s Door to Discovery • 13 LET THE BATTLE OF THE BRAINS BEGIN!

ansas City’s Science Center, Science City, was selected by Burns & McDonnell for a third time to offer area students Kand teachers the opportunity to participate in one of the satUrDay, NOVEMBEr 7: nation’s most robust STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) competitions. “Battle of the Brains” invites area Vote for your favorite! schools to compete for portions of a $155,000-plus grant. the public is invited and Beyond those generous grant dollars, the winning school’s encouraged to vote for their design will be translated into the next amazing new exhibit for Science City, located in the exciting new outdoor science center favorite exhibit idea. Voting is open expansion. What a thrill for all involved! through saturday, November 14. Hundreds of schools in 18 Kansas and Missouri coun- ties signed up for the elementary and secondary division and now have until October 21, 2015 to submit their exhibit proposals. Burns & McDonnell will provide mentors and coach- “We are thrilled to see a record number of submissions for ing sessions to help teachers incorporate Battle of the Brains into Battle of the Brains, this year,” said Julee Koncak, Foundation their curriculum. Then, the selection process for the grand prize Director of Burns & McDonnell. “We are passionate about pro- winner begins. moting STEM education and in- ● November 6-14: Public voting for the grand prize winner spiring students to pursue STEM will take place. careers, so it is a true privilege to ● Friday, November 6: The winning schools will be notifi ed. work so closely with educators and ● Wednesday, November 18: Awards Ceremony at Union students in the Kansas City area. Station will be held, and the winning exhibit revealed. When you see the unbelievably innovative ideas students are sub- mitting for Battle of the Brains, it makes you very confi dent in our future.”

An added benefi t for the winning school is the opportunity to work alongside the fi rm’s professionals and Science City educators to design and build their exhibit for Science City. Battle of the Brains alumni have produced three interactive exhibits at Science City valued at more than $2 million and totaling 6,000 square feet. In addition, Burns & McDonnell has invested in two highly successful hands-on exhibits—Science on a Sphere and the Burns & McDonnell Engineerium—to further propel interest in STEM topics. Watch for more updates on sciencecity.com and battleofthebrainskc.com.

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Kansas City’s Door to Discovery • 15 A Sensational Summer Summer 2015 events bring much to see and do at Union Station! MAKER FAIRE KANSAS CITY SETS NEW RECORDS

Photo courtesy of Roy Inman Union Station’s recently concluded Fifth Annual Maker Faire Kansas City set new records! ▲ 400 Maker booths ▲ 1,000+ Makers from 7 states ▲ 17,000+ attendees from 43 states The annual celebration of innovation, Photo courtesy of Jason Atherton invention and creativity was a huge success by every measure. Attendees learned new skills; interacted with cutting-edge innovations; discovered new and creative ways to Make; networked with others; and shared their experiences across social media. With record attendance and more new Makers than ever before, Maker Faire Kansas City was once again one of the biggest community events of the summer. Thank you to all of our sponsors who helped make Maker Faire possible! Visit our website at www.makerfairekc.com

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SAVE THE Maker Faire DATE Kansas City! June 25-26, 2016 Photos courtesy of Jason Atherton

16 • Union Station On Track Fall 2015 TOUCHDOWN! GRIDIRON GLORY: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, In Partnership with the Kansas City Chiefs ● Opened May 21, a day ahead of schedule ● Attracted 27,000+ visitors locally and from states as far west MAKER FAIRE KANSAS CITY as California and as far east as Massachusetts. ● Special “Meet & Greet” appearances made by a mix of Pro SETS NEW RECORDS Football Hall of Famers, KC Chiefs’ Hall of Famers/Ring of Famers, KC Chiefs’ Ambassadors and former players. Names included Curtis McClinton, Deron Cherry, Christian Okoye, Nick Lowery, Dante Hall, & Kevin Lockett Union Station’s recently concluded ● Host of star-studded appearances including Pro Football Fifth Annual Maker Faire Kansas City Hall of Famers Will Shields, Bobby Bell, Len Dawson, & set new records! Jan Stenerud; Emmy Award Winning Actor & Writer John ▲ 400 Maker booths Amos; Actor & Comedian Paul Rudd ▲ 1,000+ Makers from 7 states ● Exclusive tours with KC Chiefs’ Historian Bob Moore ▲ 17,000+ attendees from 43 states ● Premiere showing of the Chiefs Kingdom episode on newly- The annual celebration of innovation, inducted Pro Football Hall of Famer Will Shields in Union invention and creativity was a huge success Station’s Regnier Extreme Screen Theatre by every measure. ● Union Station, with the help of Kansas City, honored Will Attendees learned new skills; interacted with cutting-edge Shields with Proclamation and nearly a dozen poster-size innovations; discovered new and creative ways to Make; networked congratulatory cards with others; and shared their experiences across social media. With record Union Station is forever grateful to the generous attendance and more new Makers than ever before, Maker Faire organizations that sponsored this exhibition. Their support Kansas City was once again one of the biggest community events made Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame of the summer. a touchdown in the Station’s history of exhibits! Thank you to all of our sponsors who helped make Maker Faire possible! Relive star-studded moments by visiting our website at Visit our website at www.makerfairekc.com www.unionstation.org/football.

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SUMMER CAMP: A HUGE SUCCESS Science City Summer Camp is a fun, unique, educational experience that feeds young, science- curious minds and keeps kids learning all summer long. In its tenth year, the camp drew record numbers with nearly 800 students! Enrollment was up almost 100 students from 2014 and the camp was nearly sold out all nine weeks, keeping the Science Center packed with future, creative scientists ages 6-12. Next year, the camp’s Technology component will transition to an Innovation section, which will allow for an extended Maker curriculum within the program. Watch for sign-ups to open in early 2016. And remember, Union Station Members can sign up fi rst and enjoy terrifi c savings...one more reason to become a Member today!

Kansas City’s Door to Discovery • 17 Nona Moss - Center Meet N a, A Rem kable V unte | By Kelli White |

nion Station volunteers comprise a diverse and knowl- Nona is also a breast cancer survivor! After being diagnosed in edgeable community of essential resource who enthusi- 2014, her volunteering paused as she received treatment. Now in Uastically give their time, and in doing so week after week, remission, Nona is back at the Station loving every minute of it. support the Station in an immeasurable way. Union Station You just can’t keep a person like Nona down. relies on these dedicated volunteers to make this historic landmark even more remarkable. “The rich history of this building brings together both “i don’t need to be congratulated. Kansas City and railway history passionates who teach us something i just want to do it.” – Nona Moss new every day, and who love to share their knowledge with our guests! The infectious personalities, passions, and interests of our volunteers bring so much character to the Station, and truly make it a unique experience for everyone who steps through the doors,” Born in Wathena, Kansas, Nona moved to Kansas City as a said Stacie Moody, Volunteer Coordinator at Union Station. young adult and worked for Western Union for 30 years until the One dedicated volunteer, Nona Moss, has donated her time Kansas City offi ce closed. and energy to the Station since 1990 and clocked more than “I wanted to do something different,” she said. “I was too 15,000 hours of service. young to settle into retirement so I decided to volunteer.” Nona enjoys the hustle and bustle within the Station. From “Nona is an amazing person; she’s strong, watching children unload from school buses to visit Science City, caring, funny and energetic! she represents to helping little ones on and off the holiday train, Nona loves the Union station in an inspiring way.” energy of the building and all the people in it. “Everyone here has always been so nice to me,” she said. “I – Nale Uhl, Director of Finance and don’t need to be congratulated. I just want to do it.” Customer Service at Union Station At 83 years young, Nona said she has loved helping with the touring exhibits and is hopeful someday she’ll be able to help in “Nona is a smart, witty, dedicated, wonderful woman who Science City—that is her goal. truly cares about this Station,” Moody said. “Everyone here loves Becoming a Union Station Volunteer also offers count- her, and we are grateful for all of her work over the years. She is a less benefi ts. Volunteers enjoy the opportunity to build lasting tremendous asset to the Station and volunteer community.” friendships with other volunteers; to be surrounded by the won- Nona assisted with the Hard Hat Tours during the construc- derful energy that ﬂ ows in and out of this beautiful historic struc- tion in the 90s and has been part of countless touring exhibitions ture; and to be helpful in a variety of ways. To join the volunteer over the years including Real Pirates, Titanic, and The Discovery family, visit UnionStation.org/volunteers and submit an of King Tut. She is also a tremendous help in the administrative application. We would love to have you join our growing and and volunteer offi ces. vibrant family.

18 • Union Station On Track Fall 2015 Connecting with the World 24/7 | By Kelli White |

UNION STATION nion Station’s social media accounts have enjoyed stellar growth over the last three years. Today, the Station has more than Kansas City Inc. U90,000 fans and followers with more “likes” every day! With this aug. 18 at 9:30pm amplifi cation, Union Station Kansas City’s Facebook Page alone reaches she said yes! Please join us more than 500,000 unique users in a typical month. Over the holidays, in congratulating steven that number increases to over one-million people per month! and autumn on their recent Social media allows the Station to build relationships within our engagement. We’re honored community. Online avenues like Facebook and Instagram reach an online you chose Union station as the setting for this very audience that is engaged and passionate about Union Station. People special moment. want to help promote this beautiful Kansas City landmark and all its attractions, and not just gain information and inspiration for themselves. 320 likes 13 Comments 3 shares They want to share our news with their family and friends. “We don’t push out content; we engage in an ongoing dialogue,” said Ben Smith, who manages the Station’s social media channels. Daily activity across the Station’s social media channels includes sharing event details and moments from the Station’s rich history, promoting upcoming attractions, and providing real-time customer service support. “We connect on a one-on-one basis with hundreds of customer fans each month, answering questions, sharing stories, and helping them get the most from their visit to the Station. During the 2014 holiday season, more than 2,000 individuals received direct customer support via social media,” Smith said. By following Union Station and Science City on social media, users learn about exhibits and attractions; see unique photos and stories that tell the Station’s amazing story; and are able to share their Union Station experiences. Special memories have been created at the Station for more than 100 years, and social media is a wonderful, modern outlet allowing visitors to relive past memories and plan to create new ones. Social media allows the Station “Our goal is to build an engaged online community around Union to build relationships within our Station and Science City, allowing us to communicate in an agile and rel- evant way with a diverse audience ranging from young families who enjoy community. Online avenues like fun days at Science City, to long-time Kansas Citians who have a great Facebook and Instagram reach an heart for the people, history and stories that make the Station so unique, to travelers who make a special trip to experience all the Station has to online audience that is engaged offer,” said Michael Tritt, Union Station Chief Marketing Offi cer. and passionate about Union So, take a minute soon to tag us in your Instagram or Twitter photos, and if you have a special Station photo or story to share with Station. People want to help the community, contact us through our Facebook page. Then “share” promote this beautiful Kansas City Union Station with all of your friends. They will thank you for connecting them with Kansas City’s historic home! landmark and all its attractions, and not just gain information and Follow us and get up-to-date information: inspiration for themselves. They want to share our news with their family and friends. subscribe to our weekly emails for all the latest news and events delivered directly to your inbox! Visit unionstation.org to sign up.

Kansas City’s Door to Discovery • 19 More Support for the Station | By Kelli White |

ULTIMAKER MAKES THE ULTIMATE DONATION TO SCIENCE CITY!

Ultimaker, based in the Netherlands and one of the world’s leading manufacturers of 3D printers, recently gifted nine new 3D printers valued at more than $21,000, to the Maker Studio at Kansas City’s Science Center. This donation is Ultimaker’s largest gift to date! The printers have been added to the existing six Ultimaker2 models currently utilized in the Maker Studio, bringing the overall total to 15. The generous donation will allow better support of STEM education during walk-up workshops and dem- os, school fi eld trips, professional development programs for teachers, special events such as Make48™ (the 48 hour invent-a- thon weekend) and more. “We are excited to bring our new 3D printers to the Maker Studio,” Iris Smeekes, Ultimaker representative, said. “3D printers are an excellent learning tool and now everyone who comes into the Maker Studio can experience this technology.” 3D printing technology is being used to create advancements in so many fi elds, one of which is prosthetics. Ultimaker has partnered with the E-Nable Foundation to use 3D printers to produce prosthetic limbs more quickly and effi ciently.

Generous donations and sponsorships ensure the Science Center thrives now, and for generations to come.

Tommes Heinemann, Marketing & Distribution Manager at Ultimaker, said, “The E-Nable Project is just one example of how prosthetics can be done in an affordable way by using 3D printers. There are over 5,000 volunteers who print the prosthetics and make them available for people who need them.” “Ultimaker focuses mainly on professional markets, so businesses use the product to create prototypes, but there’s also a close link between Science Centers and schools. We be- lieve that every school should have 3D printers because of the added value to the learning process and the multipurpose aspect of this technology. It’s very important that the technology of 3D printing is available for children and that’s one of the many goals of Science City, so it was a perfect Photos courtesy of Roy Inman fi t for the Science Center’s vision and the vision of Ultimaker,” Heinemann said. 20 • Union Station On Track Fall 2015 Tommes Heinemann with Luis Rodriguez Thomas Butch and George Guastello with Katlyn Niehaus Business Membership Delivers Valuable Benefits

Earlier this year, Union Station announced a new business membership program designed to benefit companies and their employees. Businesses, just like people, are known by the company they keep. Your business’s association with Kansas City’s Union Station will be recognized, celebrated, and will deliver real and ongoing benefits. Select from four membership packages and immediately start enjoying complimentary vouchers to Photo courtesy of Roy Inman Science City, the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium and world- class Touring Exhibitions. Also included are special rec- Below: Tommes Heinemann with Sporting KC defender ognitions, tickets to special receptions, complimentary Marcel de Jong facility rentals, employee discounts and so much more. “We couldn’t be more grate- Use your membership for employee and customer recognition and appreciation. Whatever your business, ful to Ultimaker for this tre- your company can help achieve its community relations, mendous gift,” Luis Rodriguez, marketing and philanthropic objectives through a Union Maker Studio Manager, said. Station membership. Waddell & Reed Financial is one “With these models, we not only company already taking advantage of this membership have the ability to print items up opportunity with the Station. to one foot tall but most im- “Union Station is a Kansas City original and we’re portantly, because of their size, pleased to support what it brings to our community,” we gain the portability that will said Thomas W. Butch, CEO of Ivy Funds Distribu- make it even easier to deliver and tor, Inc., and Executive Vice President of Waddell & support Science City’s hands-on Reed Financial, Inc. “As a company founded in Kan- programming.” sas City, we share with Union Station a desire to keep Thanks to this donation, Sci- the community strong, informed, vibrant and, of course, entertained.” ence City now boasts having one “For all of this support – past, present and future of the largest installations of 3D – we are profoundly grateful and are proud to deliver printers in one education-focused, publically accessible location. tremendous value in return,” said Bob Regnier, Union “Donations like these validate that companies all over Station Board Chairman. “We invite businesses and the world have taken note of the Science Center’s ability to organizations from our entire region to support the deliver leading edge programming,” Jerry Baber, Executive Vice Station in ways that fit their own priorities and interests. President and COO of Union Station, said. “We can’t thank Ul- Business Memberships are a terrific way to begin. Allow us timaker enough for helping us promote STEM education and to help you get started today!” entrepreneurship to the 200,000 annual Science City visitors.” For information on becoming a Member, contact Katlyn “Members, guests, school groups and the general public Niehaus at [email protected]. benefit from these types of donations,” Baber said. Kansas City’s Door to Discovery • 21 SAVE THE DATES! There’s always something new to see and do at Union Station! Mark your calendars for these exciting upcoming events:

Looking for a kid- THIRD ANNUAL friendly New Year’s Eve alternative for your family? How Spookfest about fun with a Night of Mysteries STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts REVEALED and math) spin? You won’t want to October 24, 5-8 p.m. miss the third annual Noon Year’s Eve at Science City! December 31 at 12:00 p.m.

Lighting Ceremony November 21 at 5:30 p.m. With family-friendly December 31 at 8:00 p.m.. events all day starting Kansas City asked for it, so Union Station is bringing him at 11 a.m., this marks back! International swing superstar Dave Stephens and his the start of the season band will once again headline Union Station’s New Year’s made for memories. Eve, a party like no other in a venue like no other!

Kansas City Southern Holiday Express Train December 16-20 Kansas City’s favorite holiday train, led by “Rudy”

Photos by Roy Inman - a smiling tank car, will roll into Union Station.

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