Installation ceremony
On Friday, October 21, 2022, Lheidli T'enneh Elder, Darlene McIntosh was installed as the eighth Chancellor of the University of Northern British Columbia and Dr. Geoffrey W. Payne as the sixth President and Vice-Chancellor.
Order of ceremony
- Introductory remarks
- Musical interlude
- Processional led by Thundering Eagles Drummers
- Call to order
- National anthem
- Welcome to the traditional territory of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation
- Installation of the Chancellor
- Citation
- Oath of office
- Robes of office
- Signing of the register
- Chancellor's inaugural address
- Cultural performance by Kym Gouchie, inspirational drum song "I Am" accompanied by the Prince George Tapestry Singers, and Judy Russell's Enchainement Dancers
- Installation of the President
- Citation
- Oath of office
- Robes of office
- Signing of the register
- President's inaugural address
- Congratulatory greetings
- Conclusion
- Recessional led by the Thundering Eagles Drummers
Formal greetings from Universities and Colleges
- University of New Brunswick - Founded 1785
- Saint Mary's University - Founded 1802
- McGill University - Founded 1821
- University of Toronto - Founded 1827
- Victoria University - Founded 1836
- Queen's University - Founded 1841
- University of Ottawa (Letter) - Founded 1848
- St. Michael's College - Founded 1852
- Huron University College - Founded 1863
- OCAD University - Founded 1876
- Western University (Letter) - Founded 1878
- University of Brandon - Founded 1890
- Universite Sainte-Anne - Founded 1890
- University of British Columbia - Founded 1908
- Mount Royal University - Founded 1910
- St. Thomas University - Founded 1910
- Emily Carr University of Art + Design - Founded 1925
- Memorial University of Newfoundland - Founded 1925
- Carleton University - Founded 1942
- Toronto Metropolitan University - Founded 1948
- University of Waterloo - Founded 1957
- York University - Founded 1959
- Universite de Moncton - Founded 1963
- University of Victoria - Founded 1963
- Trent University - Founded 1964
- Algoma University - Founded 1965
- Lakehead University - Founded 1965
- Simon Fraser University - Founded 1965
- University of Calgary - Founded 1966
- Capilano University (Letter) - Founded 1968
- College of New Caledonia - Founded 1969
- Vancouver Island University - Founded 1969
- Athabasca University - Founded 1970
- Thompson Rivers University - Founded 1970
- Grant MacEwan University - Founded 1971
- Concordia University - Founded 1974
- University of Regina - Founded 1974
- University of the Fraser Valley - Founded 1974
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Founded 1981
- Redeemer University (Letter) - Founded 1982
- Langara College - Founded 1994
- Royal Roads University - Founded 1995
About installations
An installation in a college or university setting is the official ceremony where the President and/or Chancellor are formally endowed with the powers and responsibilities of office. The ceremony provides the opportunity for the new President and/or Chancellor to share their vision for the university during their term of office.
University installation ceremonies vary with the institution and there are many traditions associated with the ceremony, such as wearing academic regalia, procession of academic dignitaries, official greetings, bestowing of the ceremonial robes and formal oath of office, the presence of representatives from various constituencies (i.e. other universities and colleges, Indigenous Chiefs and Council members, faculty, staff, students, alumni, etc.), and ceremonial music.
