Installation ceremony
Dr. Kim Brooks was installed as Dalhousie University’s 13th president and vice-chancellor on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 during Fall Convocation ceremonies. Dr. Rustum Southwell was installed as Dalhousie’s ninth chancellor as part of the same ceremony.
Presidential installation
After taking her pledge, Dr. Brooks chose to hand the Convocation stage over to Dr. Sherry Pictou instead of making a traditional installation speech. Dr. Pictou is a faculty member from Management and Law, who spoke to graduates about the Indigenous concept of seven generations of impact.
Watch: Dr. Sherry Pictou's address
Chancellor's installation
Dr. Southwell, Dalhousie’s ninth chancellor, followed his installation pledge with a moving speech and powerful statement:
“After a lifetime this long, we do so many things. However, for the very first time, I believe, I am the first of anything in my life of such consequence – the first Black chancellor of Dalhousie University.”
Watch: Dr. Rustum Southwell's installation speech
Presidential installation speech
People, place, and purpose
Dr. Brooks delivered her installation remarks at a reception on October 6, 2023. The core themes Dr. Brooks spoke to — people, place and purpose — were given scope and context by speakers across all four Fall Convocation ceremonies.
Watch: Dr. Kim Brooks' installation speech
Installation speaker series
People: Dr. Yiu Li
Address to the Faculties of Agriculture, Architecture and Planning and Engineering on October 4, 2023.
Place: Dr. Catherine Mah
Address to the Faculties of Health and Dentistry on October 3, 2023.
Purpose: Dr. Rita Orij
Address to the Faculties of Computer Science and Science on October 4, 2023.
