Installation of the 13th Secretary

Dr. David J. Skorton will be installed as the 13th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution Monday, October 19, at 3 p.m.

Dr. David Skorton (Photo courtesy Cornell University Photography)

UPDATE Oct. 2, 2015: The installation ceremony is at full capacity, including standing room. Please watch the webcast live on October 19 at 3:00 p.m.

Dr. David J. Skorton will be installed as the 13th Secretary of the Smithsonian on Monday, October 19 at 3:00 p.m. in the Arts and Industries Building.

All Smithsonian staff, contractors, volunteers, fellows and interns are welcome to attend, but registration for limited seating has closed. The ceremony now has standing room only.

Join us for this historic occasion! The ceremony also will be webcast live on Prism for those unable to attend in person.

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