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The Inauguration of Sian Leah Beilock
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@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!
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@dartmouthcollege: Soon ⏳⌛️
Get all the details for next week’s historic event at the link in the bio.
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@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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Since its founding in 1769, Dartmouth has had 19 presidents, a distinguished line known as the Wheelock Succession.
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There are many special artifacts used during the Inauguration ceremony, including the Wentworth bowl, given to Eleazar Wheelock, Dartmouth’s founder and first president.