Installation ceremony
Dr. Kim Brooks was installed as HÂþ» University’s 13th president and vice-chancellor on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 during Fall Convocation ceremonies. Dr. Rustum Southwell was installed as HÂþ»â€™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.Â
Watch: Dr. Sherry Pictou's address
Chancellor's installation
Dr. Southwell, HÂþ»â€™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 HÂþ» University.â€Â
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.Â
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.