It’s always awkward to answer the question at Starbucks “What’s your name?” It’s especially awkward this time of the year when they yell out “medium latte ready for Santa!” ☺️
Benoit-Antoine Bacon
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Benoit-Antoine Bacon
@ubcprez
President and Vice-Chancellor, The University of British Columbia
- My response to why I'll always root for Cincinnati, UC and the Bearcats:
- A reporter asked me “Why are you so involved with mental health advocacy?” I replied “It’s simple. I’m lucky that there is not an obituary that reads - Santa J. Ono, 1962-1976. All I want is for more youth struggling with mental health issues to receive the support they need.”
- So I know this is pretty lame. I haven’t had time to practice with everything going on. But I wanted to respond to the many people who have asked me to play a few measures of music to send during this challenging time. I send it to you with love. Just a little Chopin.
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- My message to the parents of UBC’s new students: As your kids transition from high school to university, it’s time to let them navigate challenges on their own. They may stumble, but in doing so they grow. If you continue to solve their problems for them, you stunt their growth.
- It has been an honour and privilege to serve the University of British Columbia. I shall forever be proud of what we have accomplished together. UBC and the many friends we have made in the UBC family will always be close to our hearts. bit.ly/3ANa1tt
- At this challenging time, I am grateful for Dr. Bonnie Henry, Associate Professor at UBC and Provincial Health Officer. Her care for British Columbians is so evident in her daily briefings regarding COVID-19. spph.ubc.ca/person/bonnie-…
- Hmmm. Perhaps this answers that question “Where are you going to go?”
- I don’t know how many people remember when I said “never say never.” The sky is the limit now. Bearcat Nation deserves this.
- Congratulations to UBC’s Kayla Sanchez for winning an Olympic Silver Medal for Canada on the women's relay team #Tokyo2020
