UNDER OAKSTHE Queens Remembers


Leon Levine Leader and Philanthropist Leaves 'Deep and Lasting Legacy'


Queens joins the entire Charlote community in mourning the loss of Leon Levine, founder and former CEO of the Family Dollar chain of retail stores and The Leon Levine Foundation. Levine passed away on April 5. Levine and his wife, Sandra, have been dedicated


supporters and visionary leaders of Queens University for many years. An honorary alumna, trustee emerita and life trustee, Sandra Levine has worked tirelessly with her husband to elevate the campus environment and to improve the educational experience. In 2012, the couple were awarded the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, Queens’ highest community recognition, honoring their excellence of character and humanitarian service. Their commitment to Queens’ mission and their


contributions have transformed the landscape of the campus,


including the 1,000-seat Sandra Levine Theatre and the Levine Center for Wellness and Recreation, which provides state-of- the-art indoor competition facilities for Royals Athletics. The Levines were also founding members of the Queens Learning Society, and dozens of students have benefited from the Leon Levine Scholarship. “Mr. Levine leaves behind a deep and lasting legacy that


will forever touch the hearts and minds of everyone at Queens University,” said Dan Lugo, president. “We extend our deepest condolences to the entire Levine family and our friends at The Leon Levine Foundation and hope that they know that their Queens family joins them in mourning and celebrating the incredible legacy of Mr. Levine.”


— Anna Pomaro


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