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Hofstra University will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the dedication of The Axinn Library on November 1, 2017 with a symposium designed to celebrate the library’s rich architecture.
The Axinn Library building opened in 1967 and is an award-winning example of the Brutalist style. A major feature of Brutalism is incorporating the construction of a building into its design. Axinn, for example, has exposed concrete, steel and waffle ceilings.
9:45-10 a.m. Welcome and introductions with Neil H. Donahue, Ph.D., vice provost for undergraduate academic affairs; and Howard Graves, director of library and information services.
10-10:15 a.m. Historical background on The Axinn Library, led by Geri Solomon, assistant dean for special collections.
10:15-10:45 a.m. A look back with Professor Herb Deutsch, who will reminisce on time when the library was being built.
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Keynote address by London-based art director and graphic designer, Peter Chadwick.
1:30-2:30 p.m. Yankee Brutalism with Architectural Historian Brian Sirman.
2:45-4:15 p.m. Panel with Alexandra Lange, architecture critic for Curbed; Peter Bentel, a partner in the studio of Bentel & Bentel, Architects/Planners AIA and a licensed architect; and Mark Pasnik, a founding principal of over,under, an internationally-recognized architecture and design practice. This panel will be moderated by Daniel Rubey, professor of library services at Hofstra.
The day will end with a reception at 4:15 p.m. in the ground floor lounge of the library. The gathering will feature artwork from students of Associate Professor James Lee in an exhibit called “Angles on Axinn.”