The Inauguration of Dartmouth’s 19th President

Sian Leah Beilock

September 22, 2023

 

The entire Inauguration ceremony is now available.

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Inauguration stage and seating

@dartmouthcollegeAs I walk around campus and see it alive with preparations for Inauguration I have to take a minute to appreciate all the hard work by the staff and community members behind the scenes—thank you. Can’t wait to spend it with you!

Inauguration banner over Main Street Hanover

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Get all the details for next week’s historic event at the link in the bio.

Sian Leah Beilock in her office at Dartmouth

@dartmouthcollegeNow presenting: President Sian Leah Beilock, Dartmouth’s 19th president. Welcome home, @presbeilock 💚 If you haven’t yet, make sure to give her a follow and welcome her to Dartmouth! Read her letter to our community at the link in our bio. 📸: @klenhart

About the Ceremony

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Illustration of the Wheelock House
The Wheelock Succession

Since its founding in 1769, Dartmouth has had 19 presidents, a distinguished line known as the Wheelock Succession.

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Wentworth Bowl
Ceremonial Artifacts

There are many special artifacts used during the Inauguration ceremony, including the Wentworth bowl, given to Eleazar Wheelock, Dartmouth’s founder and first president.