University of New Brunswick

UNB's HEALTHY ACTIVE LIVING CHAMPIONS

John McLaughlin
John McLaughlin

 

 
Name: John McLaughlin
Where at UNB: President
Favourite Activity: hiking
Motivation: wanting to make the most out of this phase of my life
Biggest Challenge: my schedule!
Proudest Moment: being able to participate in activities with my family such as a recent hiking expedition in the outbacks of Australia
Inspiration: my family and wanting to do demanding activities with them
Perfect Day: to be fully engaged in a challenge, at the end of the day to let it go, then sitting by the fire with my wife and a glass of wine
Favourite Healthy Food: home concocted cereals with lots of fruit
Guilty Indulgence: chocolate
Favourite Quote: "We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time" - T.S. Eliot
Best Advice: to see everyday as a new adventure!
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Nominator's Comments: "John McLaughlin demonstrates his personal commitment to wellness by walking regularily. In doing so, he has improved his health and lost 16 pounds. Importantly to the university, John recognizes the vital importance of health promotion as a foundation for helping all New Brunswickers reach their full potential. he is a champion for wellness on campus, health-related teaching and research, and community and provincial initiatives to promote health."

Mary McKenna
Kinesiology
March 28, 2007