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Benoit-Antoine Bacon

@ubcprez

President and Vice-Chancellor, The University of British Columbia

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linkhttps://president.ubc.ca/ calendar_today13-06-2016 01:29:01

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Linked to Residential Schools, Indian Hospitals operated from the 1930s to 1980s. Here are 3 things you might not know: bit.ly/3X9tGyQ #IndigenousHistoryMonth #TruthAndReconciliation

Linked to Residential Schools, Indian Hospitals operated from the 1930s to 1980s. Here are 3 things you might not know: bit.ly/3X9tGyQ

#IndigenousHistoryMonth #TruthAndReconciliation
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Scientists at UBC Pharm Sci have created a pain-free drug delivery method, oral insulin drops, to help people with diabetes manage the disease. This method could potentially replace the need for insulin injections. Read more: bit.ly/4aPGb5O

Scientists at <a href="/ubcpharmacy/">UBC Pharm Sci</a> have created a pain-free drug delivery method, oral insulin drops, to help people with diabetes manage the disease. This method could potentially replace the need for insulin injections.

Read more: bit.ly/4aPGb5O
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🚨🎉Big announcement!🎉🚨 We are proud to announce the establishment of the Stone Centre! Thanks to a generous gift from the Stone Foundation, we will work to advance our understanding of the causes and consequences of wealth concentration. Read more: econ.cms.arts.ubc.ca/?p=32590

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New core memory unlocked 🥹 Congratulations to the Class of 2024! 🎓 We're thrilled to see you embark on your next adventure. Welcome to the alumni family. ❤️ #UBCGrad #UBCOGrad UBC Okanagan alumni UBC

New core memory unlocked 🥹 Congratulations to the Class of 2024! 🎓 We're thrilled to see you embark on your next adventure. 

Welcome to the alumni family. ❤️
#UBCGrad #UBCOGrad <a href="/ubcokanagan/">UBC Okanagan</a> <a href="/alumniubc/">alumni UBC</a>
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Today, BC’s hydrogen infrastructure enters a new era with the launch of the $23-million Smart Hydrogen Energy District at #UBC. Read more about how this facility will lead to breakthroughs in critical energy research: bit.ly/3z8bmvZ

Today, BC’s hydrogen infrastructure enters a new era with the launch of the $23-million Smart Hydrogen Energy District at #UBC.

Read more about how this facility will lead to breakthroughs in critical energy research: bit.ly/3z8bmvZ
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How can men better support each other’s mental health? Researchers from UBC's Men's Health Research Program (UBC Men’s Health Research Program) discussed In Good Company, a website and podcast series offering tips for supporting men's mental health. Read more: bit.ly/45quuSi

How can men better support each other’s mental health?

Researchers from UBC's Men's Health Research Program (<a href="/MensHealthUBC/">UBC Men’s Health Research Program</a>) discussed In Good Company, a website and podcast series offering tips for supporting men's mental health.

Read more: bit.ly/45quuSi
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Today, #UBC welcomed Premiers David Eby and Andrew Furey to campus to see firsthand the innovative energy and sustainability research taking place through our Smart Hydrogen Energy District.

Today, #UBC welcomed Premiers <a href="/Dave_Eby/">David Eby</a> and <a href="/FureyAndrew/">Andrew Furey</a> to campus to see firsthand the innovative energy and sustainability research taking place through our Smart Hydrogen Energy District.
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The Indigenous Speaker Series has attracted viewers from across Canada and around the world. Discover more about the series and the impact it’s making at UBC Medicine — and beyond. bit.ly/3KGQfnc

The Indigenous Speaker Series has attracted viewers from across Canada and around the world. Discover more about the series and the impact it’s making at UBC Medicine — and beyond. bit.ly/3KGQfnc
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Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada! Many of them have ties to #UBC, as faculty members, researchers, alumni and supporters. Congratulations! Learn more: bit.ly/4boApIA

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada! Many of them have ties to #UBC, as faculty members, researchers, alumni and supporters. Congratulations!

Learn more: bit.ly/4boApIA
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The Northern Centre for Clinical Research is expanding #ClinicalTrials in northern BC. Explore how the collaboration between @UBCMedicine University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) and Northern Health is transforming health for northern, remote, rural and Indigenous communities. bit.ly/4cFW9AP

The Northern Centre for Clinical Research is expanding #ClinicalTrials in northern BC.

Explore how the collaboration between @UBCMedicine <a href="/UNBC/">University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC)</a> and <a href="/Northern_Health/">Northern Health</a> is transforming health for northern, remote, rural and Indigenous communities. bit.ly/4cFW9AP
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UBC appoints Judy Rogers, a distinguished leader in the community and UBC alum, as the university’s 20th Chancellor. Rogers will assume her role on September 1, 2024. Read more: bit.ly/3XG0DTN

UBC appoints Judy Rogers, a distinguished leader in the community and UBC alum, as the university’s 20th Chancellor. Rogers will assume her role on September 1, 2024. 

Read more: bit.ly/3XG0DTN
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Three dedicated #UBC professionals, Dr. Bruce Forster, Dr. Mike Wilkinson (UBC Medicine) and Samantha Pritchard (UBC Thunderbirds), are heading to the #Paris2024 Olympics to support athletes' health and performance. Read more about volunteering for the Games: bit.ly/4cDkhnO

Three dedicated #UBC professionals, Dr. Bruce Forster, Dr. Mike Wilkinson (<a href="/UBCmedicine/">UBC Medicine</a>) and Samantha Pritchard (<a href="/ubctbirds/">UBC Thunderbirds</a>), are heading to the #Paris2024 Olympics to support athletes' health and performance.

Read more about volunteering for the Games: bit.ly/4cDkhnO
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When is a war canoe not a war canoe? Research by Dr. Janice Forsyth, a professor at UBC School of Kinesiology, explores how Canoe Kayak Canada's (Canoe Kayak Canada) war canoe event compares to traditional Indigenous “war canoe” practices and origins. Read more: bit.ly/4eLOqmO

When is a war canoe not a war canoe?

Research by Dr. Janice Forsyth, a professor at <a href="/UBCKin/">UBC School of Kinesiology</a>, explores how Canoe Kayak Canada's (<a href="/CanoeKayakCAN/">Canoe Kayak Canada</a>) war canoe event compares to traditional Indigenous “war canoe” practices and origins.

Read more: bit.ly/4eLOqmO
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So pleased to welcome Melanie Stewart, PhD. as our new Vice-President, External Relations, at University of British Columbia. Welcome Melanie, we look forward to working with you! bit.ly/4cwNl0e

So pleased to welcome Melanie Stewart, PhD. as our new Vice-President, External Relations, at <a href="/UBC/">University of British Columbia</a>. Welcome Melanie, we look forward to working with you!

bit.ly/4cwNl0e
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UBC's President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon, highlights some remarkable #UBC accomplishments made over the past year in his latest message to the community. Read more: bit.ly/3W7PYAd

UBC's President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon, highlights some remarkable #UBC accomplishments made over the past year in his latest message to the community.

Read more: bit.ly/3W7PYAd
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The 2024 Paris Olympics are officially opening today! More than two-dozen UBC athletes - Thunderbirds and Heat – as well as many UBC staff are in the French capital for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. 🇫🇷 #Paris2024 We can't wait to see them compete on the world stage!

The 2024 Paris Olympics are officially opening today! More than two-dozen UBC athletes - Thunderbirds and Heat – as well as many UBC staff are in the French capital for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. 🇫🇷 #Paris2024

We can't wait to see them compete on the world stage!
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It is with deep sadness that we learned of the recent passing of our Chancellor Emeritus Lindsay Gordon. On behalf of UBC, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family. He served as the University Chancellor from 2014-2020. Read this tribute to Lindsay: bit.ly/3Z6deAw

It is with deep sadness that we learned of the recent passing of our Chancellor Emeritus Lindsay Gordon. On behalf of UBC, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family. He served as the University Chancellor from 2014-2020. Read this tribute to Lindsay: bit.ly/3Z6deAw