Thursday, May 11, 2023
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET
Virtual Meeting
Free
The Hall of Languages is one of the most recognizable building 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.
Robert Searing G’12, ‘16
Robert Searing is the Curator of History at the Onondaga Historical Association. Chartered in 1863, OHA oversees five museums, including the Onondaga Historical Museum in Downtown Syracuse; Skä·noñh-Great Law of Peace Center on Onondaga Lake; the Onondaga Veterans Museum at the Onondaga County War Memorial; as well as the Regional Aviation History Museum at Hancock International Airport, and the Brewseum at Heritage Hill Brewhouse, both which were developed and built under his direction.
In addition to his duties at OHA, Robert writes a weekly column for the Post Standard and Syracuse.com. He has a B.A. in history from Binghamton University, and an M.A. and M.Phil. in American History from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University. He is an adjunct in the History Department at SUNY-Cortland and Tompkins-Cortland Community College.