L'homme d'affaires et philanthrope Victor Dahdaleh a annoncé une donation envers son alma mater, l’Université York, pour soutenir le développement et l’expansion des initiatives mondiales pour la Santé. Titulaire d’un B.A. en études administratives depuis près de quarante ans, son geste est le plus grand don réalisé par un alumni dans toute l’histoire de l’université, qui existe depuis 56 ans. Le don a été révélé lors de la réception de la Haute Commission canadienne au Royaume-Uni en Octobre 2015 ; il fut reçu par le Haut-Commissaire lui-même, Gordon Campbell, et par le Président et Vice-Chancelier de l’université, Mamdouh Shoukri. L’Université York est fière de ses pratiques innovatrices et ses méthodes d'enseignement originales, et en 2014, la Faculté de Santé a lancé des nouveaux cursus de premier cycle en Santé Mondiale pour refléter le caractère interdisciplinaire et interculturel de ce domaine ; le don soutiendra le renforcement des capacités de recherche et éducatives de l’université. Les actes philanthropiques de Victor Dahdaleh ont contribué au secteur de l’enseignement auparavant, par le financement et l’engagement auprès d’initiatives dans les domaines de la recherche médicale, du développement socio-économique et de l’art, en collaboration avec des institutions a travers le monde, parmi lesquelles l’Université McGill, la London School of Economics and Political Science, la Fondation William J. Clinton et la Galerie Canada.

1. Business leader and philanthropist Victor
Phillip Dahdaleh donates $20 million to
York University- the largest gift from an
alumnus in York's history
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Oct 27, 2015, 14:30 ET
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TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2015 /CNW/ - Canada's York University today announced that alumnus
Victor Phillip Dahdaleh, a Canadian business magnate based in the United Kingdom, has
made a transformational donation of $20 million for the expansion of the university's global
health initiatives.
The announcement was made during a reception at the High Commission of Canada in the
United Kingdom.
"This historic act of generosity by Victor Dahdaleh will enable us to prepare the next
generation of global health leaders, strengthen our research capacity, and advance our
commitment to building stronger, healthier communities," said Mamdouh Shoukri, President
and Vice-Chancellor, York University. "His significant investment will have a major impact
through the expansion of York's innovative Global Health program and research initiatives in
keeping with our strategic academic priorities."
Dahdaleh's donation is the largest by an alumnus in the university's 56-year history. The
noted philanthropist graduated with an honours Bachelor of Arts, Administrative Studies
degree almost four decades ago and recognizes the university's commitment to addressing
international health challenges.
"York University is breaking new ground in global health education and research, offering
students exceptionally valuable skills and knowledge to understand and address complex
health-related issues in countries around the world," said Dahdaleh. "I am honoured to
support my alma mater in its mission to prepare graduates to address the world's most
pressing issues such as the health and wellbeing of humankind."
Dahdaleh is known for his philanthropic and leadership contributions in support of education,
health-related research, economic and social development and the arts at a number of

2. organizations around the globe, including McGill University, the London School of
Economics, the William J. Clinton Foundation and the Canada Gallery at Canada House.
Canada's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Gordon Campbell, said of the gift:
"We are delighted to host this momentous announcement here at Canada House in the very
heart of London. Our country plays a key role in educating students from around the world to
deal with pressing global health issues and this generous contribution from an alumnus to this
world-leading institution will surely bolster those efforts. We are duly proud of Canada's
work in this area and wish York University continued success."
York's Faculty of Health last year launched the first Global Health Bachelor of Arts and
Bachelor of Science programs in Canada, to produce graduates to work with health
practitioners, educators, non-governmental organizations, governments and businesses
around the world, in recognition that global health challenges have no borders and are
intertwined with broader issues, including wealth disparity, environmental degradation,
government policy and human rights.
More details about the expansion of these teaching and research programs will be available in
the coming weeks.
York University is known for championing new ways of thinking that drive teaching and
research excellence. Our 52,000 students receive the education they need to create big ideas
that make an impact on the world. Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from
cross-discipline programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning
opportunities. York students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to
the world's most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens
minds. York U is an internationally recognized research university – our 11 faculties and 24
research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide.
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