Dr. Bacon joins us from Carleton University in Ottawa, where he has served as President and Vice-Chancellor since 2018. He brings tremendous experience as a senior administrative leader at major Canadian research universities including Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) at Queen’s University and Provost and Vice-President (Academic Affairs) at Concordia University in Montreal.
He is an award-winning teacher and active researcher working on the neurophysiological and cognitive bases of visual and multisensory perception. Sharing his own lived experience, he also advocates nationally for open conversations about mental health and substance use. More details, including his biography, can be found at https://news.ubc.ca/2023/07/20/ubc-announces-17th-president-and-vice-chancellor/.
Dr. Bacon will commence his five-year appointment effective November 1, 2023.
Installation of Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon as the 17th President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of British Columbia
Dr. Bacon will be installed as UBC’s 17th President and Vice-Chancellor on November 22, 2023, at 8:30 am during the first ceremony of Fall Congregation.
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Community welcome events
UBC students, faculty and staff were invited to hear from and meet with Dr. Bacon at two community welcome events.
Community welcome at UBC Vancouver
Date: October 18, 2023
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: The Great Hall, 2nd Floor The Nest 6133 University Boulevard, Vancouver
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Community welcome at UBC Okanagan
Date: October 19, 2023
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Lower Hallisey Atrium, Engineering, Management and Education Building (EME) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna
Photos from the UBC Okanagan event:
