McGill University has announced that it will establish the Bensadoun School of Retail Management with a $25M gift from the family foundation of Aldo Bensadoun, founder of Aldo Shoes. “Over the course of his extraordinary career, Mr. Bensadoun has advanced both Quebec’s prosperity and its social well-being,” said McGill Principal Suzanne Fortier. “He epitomizes the qualities of McGill’s students and alumni: an inquisitive mind, an unwavering dedication to one’s goals, and a passion for making one’s community a better place.” The gift will also fund student scholarships, the hiring of new professors, and a research chair in retailing. The school is slated to open in Fall 2018.
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