Hian Siang Chan, who graduated from the Department of Economics in 1980, met his partner, Paulina Lau, during their first year as international students at York. The couple have generously pledged a gift of $1 million to the Paulina Lau Scholars Program, which builds on the family’s initial donation given in Fall 2022 at the launch of this program.
Inspired by their own positive experiences as international students, the program provides students with learning opportunities at institutions internationally, allowing them to form connections and gain new cultural insights. Since the program began, 24 students have participated in experiential learning opportunities at 20 institutions in 14 countries across a range of disciplines.