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Check out photos from the installation ceremony of Dr. Alex Clark

On Oct. 12, Dr. Alex Clark was formally installed as Athabasca University's (AU) 11th president. The event was an opportunity for Clark to share his vision for AU's future, and an important moment for the university community to connect in our home community of Athabasca.

Audience members chat before the start of the installation of Dr. Alex Clark.
Audience members chat before the start of the installation of Dr. Alex Clark.
A bag pipe player leads a procession to mark the installation of Dr. Alex Clark as AU's 11th president.
Bag pipe player Alastair Briggs leads a procession to mark the installation of Dr. Alex Clark as AU's 11th president.
AU Elder in Residence Dr. Maria Campbell offers a blessing before the installation of Dr. Alex Clark.
AU Elder in Residence Dr. Maria Campbell offers a blessing before the installation of Dr. Alex Clark.
AU board chair Byron Nelson (left) with Dr. Alex Clark
AU board chair Byron Nelson (right) places an embroidered sash on the shoulders of Dr. Alex Clark during Clark's installation as university president.
AU board chair shakes hands with Dr. Alex Clark
AU board chair Byron Nelson and Dr. Alex Clark shake hands during the ceremony.
Hon. Rajan Sawhney, minister of Alberta Advanced Education, addresses the audience.
Hon. Rajan Sawhney, minister of Alberta Advanced Education, addresses the audience.
Newly installed as president, Dr. Alex Clark shares his vision for Athabasca University.
Newly installed as president, Dr. Alex Clark shares his vision for Athabasca University.
Hon. Rajan Sawhney, minister of Alberta Advanced Education, and Dr. Alex Clark.
Hon. Rajan Sawhney, minister of Alberta Advanced Education, and Dr. Alex Clark.
Athabasca Mayor Rob Balay addresses the audience during the installation ceremony.
Athabasca Mayor Rob Balay addresses the audience during the installation ceremony.
(From left) Athabasca County Reeve Brian Hall, Dr. Alex Clark, and Athabasca Mayor Rob Balay.
(From left) Athabasca County Reeve Brian Hall, Dr. Alex Clark, and Athabasca Mayor Rob Balay.
(From left) AU board vice-chair Larry Spagnolo, Dr. Alex Clark, and board chair Byron Nelson.
(From left) AU board vice-chair Larry Spagnolo, Dr. Alex Clark, and board chair Byron Nelson.
AU team members and Athabasca community members gather for a reception following the presidential installation.
AU team members and Athabasca community members gather for a reception following the presidential installation.
Members of the community gather for a community connection event at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex.
Members of the community gather for a community connection event at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex.
Dr. Alex Clark enjoys a moment during the reception following his installation as university president.
Dr. Alex Clark enjoys a moment during the reception following his installation as university president.
Dr. Alex Clark (centre) with AU's deans (from left): Dr. Manijeh Mannani, Dr. Shawn Fraser, Dr. Shauna Zenteno, Dr. Steve Johnson, Dr. Lisa Watson.
Dr. Alex Clark (centre) with AU's deans (from left): Dr. Manijeh Mannani, Dr. Shawn Fraser, Dr. Shauna Zenteno, Dr. Steve Johnson, Dr. Lisa Watson.
Member of AU's senior leadership team gather for a group photo following the installation of Dr. Alex Clark as university president.
Members of AU's senior leadership team gather for a group photo following the installation of Dr. Alex Clark as university president.

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