Doctor of Letters honoris causa Mme Suzanne Levesque
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Channel: McGill University · 2017 · Education
Suzanne Lévesque, Doctor of Letters, honoris causa Health Sciences, Tuesday, May 30, 10 a.m. Mme Suzanne Lévesque’s illustrious career started by following the path laid out by her remarkable father J.-Louis Lévesque. M. Lévesque, a nationally lauded businessman, was one of Québec’s most beloved philanthropists and a patron of health and education. Mme Lévesque joined Fondation J.-Louis Lévesque in 1974. As a result of her passion and drive she was first appointed a trustee and later, in 1982, she became the Foundation’s President and Chief Executive Officer. A strong advocate of the inherent power of education and research, Mme Lévesque’s vision has led to the creation of a long list of new university- and hospital-based research chairs focusing on a variety of subjects from cancer, heart disease, genetics, ophthalmology and neo-natal care among many others. Her approach has always been hands-on and she supports strong ties and collaboration between the many institutions that her Foundation supports. Suzanne Lévesque has dedicated her life to championing the fields of medicine, research and education and in 2004 was honoured by being appointed a Member of the Order of Canada.
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