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Presidential Installation

President’s Installation

Dr. Alex Clark

Athabasca University celebrates the formal installation of President Alex Clark, Thursday, October 12, 2023

About Dr. Alex Clark

Dr. Alex Clark is an internationally known administrator, researcher, and advocate for well-being and effectiveness in academic work and workplaces. A complexity theorist and researcher of psychosocial aspects of heart disease, he has worked in post-secondary education for 20 years in Alberta. He has held faculty and executive roles at the University of Alberta for over a decade, and, most recently, was dean of Health Disciplines at Athabasca University.

President's Installation Event

 An on-demand recording of the event is available to view below.

❝ In a world replete with immense challenges, everyone who can contribute must get that opportunity. This is who we are, and this is what we stand for. This is Athabasca University’s time. This is our time. ❞

 Dr. Alex Clark President, Athabasca University Read the text of Dr. Alex Clark’s installation address
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Advanced Education Minister Rajan Sawhney meets with student representatives on the AU Board of Governors, including graduate student Russell Rupok (right), and undergraduate student Chantel Bradley (centre).
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Min. Sawhney in the AU science lab.
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AU Elder in Residence Dr. Maria Campbell begins the ceremony with a blessing; with AU board chair Byron Nelson (left), and Dr. Alex Clark.
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Board chair Byron Nelson formally installs Dr. Alex Clark as AU’s 11th president.
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From left, Athabasca County Reeve Brian Hall, Dr. Alex Clark, Athabasca Mayor Rob Balay.
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AU deans with Dr. Alex Clark following the installation ceremony. From left: Dr. Manijeh Mannani, Dr. Shawn Fraser, Dr. Shauna Zenteno, Dr. Alex Clark, Dr. Steve Johnson, Dr. Lisa Watson.
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AU staff and community members enjoy a reception after the installation ceremony.
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Dr. Alex Clark during relaxes during the post-installation reception.
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Team members and community members during the community connection event that evening.

President's Award for

Rural Alberta Nursing Students

In celebration of Dr. Alex Clark as AU's 11th president, and inspired by his background in health-care research and as a nurse, we are excited to introduce the President's Award for Rural Alberta Nursing Students. This new award unites two of AU's strengths — our presence in rural and remote communities, and our excellence in nursing education.

Learn more and donate today

Congratulations

We invite you to share a congratulatory message with Dr. Clark and AU community.

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University Mace

Athabasca University’s mace is symbolic of the traditional talking stick used by many Indigenous Peoples. It was created by Métis sculptor Brian Clark.

Learn more about the AU mace
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Updated November 03, 2023 by Digital & Web Operations, University Relations (web_services@athabascau.ca)

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