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150th Anniversary

A&S Alumni Academy: The Hall of Languages at 150: Celebrating a Syracuse Icon

May 11, 2023 at 4:00pm – 5:00pm EDT

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A&S Alumni Academy, written in white text over an orange field. Stylized line drawings of groups of 3 people in contrasting white, orange, and blue clustered on left side of graphic.

The Hall of Languages is one of the most recognizable buildings on the Syracuse University campus. Dedicated on May 8, 1873 as the first building on campus, HoL has served as the home of the College of Arts and Sciences (then the College of Liberal Arts) as well as the heart of Syracuse University for the past 150 years. In that time, it has captured the imagination of countless students, alumni, parents and friends of the University. From its unique architectural style, to housing a natural science museum, to being the academic hub of campus, the Hall of Languages is synonymous with Syracuse University.

On Thursday, May 11, join Robert Searing G’12, ‘16, curator of history at the Onondaga Historical Association, to learn about the history of the Hall of Languages. Mr. Searing will guide us through HoL’s humble beginnings through its legendary status on the Hill as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the dedication of this iconic landmark.

This event was first published on May 1, 2023 and last updated on May 4, 2023.

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