Tea with Y. Ping Sun: the Baker Society's first-ever virtual event

Baker Society members from across the country gathered online for a Zoom webinar in January to share teatime with Rice's University Representative Y. Ping Sun, and Executive Director of Gift Planning Judi Tichenor. Over green tea that was hand-picked by Ping and gifted to our Baker Society members, we learned about campus life and how students are maintaining high spirits during the pandemic. Ping also answered attendees' questions about the university's plans for the future, Rice's continuing efforts to connect with Owls locally and globally, and even what new hobbies she has picked up during the pandemic (gardening and pickleball are among her favorites).

At the end of the tea, Ping left participants with the following advice: "Don't worry about the small things, and treasure your friends and families." Thank you to all who attended our very first virtual event. We hope to see you again, in person or over Zoom, in the near future!

Fun fact:

Do you know about the health benefits of green tea? During the virtual event, Ping explained that green tea is her go-to pick for its high antioxidants and cancer-fighting power. She included bags of green tea and jasmine tea, another of her favorite health-boosting infusions, in the event invitation for all Baker Society members to enjoy.