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Bird Library 50th Anniversary Celebration

September 14, 2022 at 3:00pm – 5:00pm EDT

Bird Library

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outside of building with grass and trees in foreground

All are welcome to join us as we fondly look back at campus life in 1972. Celebration will include:

  • Original model of Bird Library, created by architect Russell King ’52, King and King Associates
  • University Archives exhibit display featuring architectural drawings, photos and other materials from the design, build and opening of Bird Library
  • Learning Commons display featuring popular cultural items from 1972
  • At 4 p.m. Professor Rick Burton ’80, David B. Falk Endowed Professor of Sport Management, and Scott Pitoniak ’77, authors of Forever Orange: The Story of Syracuse University will share campus history and highlights from 1972 in Peter Graham Scholarly Commons (Room 114)
  • Remarks from David Seaman, current University Librarian and Dean of the Libraries, Interim Dean of the School of Information Studies
  • Photo opportunity with ‘green screen’ background of Bird Library photographs
  • Trivia history from 1972 and Bird Library displayed on the digital screens
  • Commemorative buttons and sticker giveaway
  • Anniversary cake and refreshments

This event was first published on July 27, 2022 and last updated on September 6, 2022.

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