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8 | Heritage | FALL 2021
WORTH THE WAIT
t took a little longer than most inaugurations to be realized, but it was worth the wait to celebrate the coronation of Dr. Sam Smith as the 21st president of York College. With minimal travel restrictions, many of Smith's family members, personal friends, and peers were able to attend the September ceremony - something that couldn't have transpired a year ago. The inauguration took place in the Colis and Dolores Campbell Activity Center and drew an audience of more than 500 guests, including delegates from other academic institutions. Besides the pomp and circumstance found in such occasions, the ceremony also served as a platform for a surprise reveal to the York College community. During his address, President Smith announced the upcoming transition to university status in 2022 (see page 16). The news was met with much applause and excitement, especially by the students in attendance, and made for an unforgettable, historic moment.
