An Alberta family has made a generous donation of $10 million to the University of Alberta’s School of Dentistry, in an effort to give back to the community.
The donation, made by the Zanettos family, will go towards the establishment of the Zanettos Centre for Dental Education and Research. This state-of-the-art facility will provide students with the latest technology and resources to enhance their learning and research opportunities.
The Zanettos family has a long-standing connection to the University of Alberta, with three generations of the family having attended the university. The family’s patriarch, Dr. George Zanettos, graduated from the School of Dentistry in 1952 and went on to become a successful dentist in Edmonton.
According to the family, the donation is a way to give back to the university that has played a significant role in their lives. They hope that the Zanettos Centre will not only benefit students, but also the wider community by promoting dental health and education.
The University of Alberta’s President and Vice-Chancellor, Bill Flanagan, expressed his gratitude for the Zanettos family’s generosity and their commitment to advancing dental education and research. He also highlighted the impact that the Zanettos Centre will have on the university and the dental profession as a whole.
The School of Dentistry at the University of Alberta is one of the top dental schools in Canada, with a strong reputation for producing highly skilled and knowledgeable dentists. The Zanettos family’s donation will further enhance the school’s reputation and contribute to its continued success.
The Zanettos Centre for Dental Education and Research is set to open in 2023 and will undoubtedly make a significant impact on the dental community in Alberta. The University of Alberta and the Zanettos family are both looking forward to the positive outcomes that this donation will bring.
