±«Óãtv

Skip to main content

Installation

On October 23, 2023, Dr. Kim Brooks was installed as ±«Óãtv University’s 13th president and vice-chancellor and Dr. Rustum Southwell was installed as ±«Óãtv’s ninth chancellor.
Dr. Brooks looks on as Dr. Southwell dons his academic robes.

Installation ceremony

Dr. Kim Brooks was installed as ±«Óãtv University’s 13th president and vice-chancellor on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 during Fall Convocation ceremonies. Dr. Rustum Southwell was installed as ±«Óãtv’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, ±«Óãtv’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 ±«Óãtv 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. 

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.