
The Beauty of...
Tuesday, September 16-Friday, September 19, 2025
At its core, the mission of higher education is to generate and share knowledge for the betterment of society. Faculty members dedicate years to advanced study in their chosen fields, preparing for a life of scholarship, teaching, and discovery. But why do they do it? Why commit a career to the careful exploration of a particular corner of human knowledge?
Surely, it is not only for the intellectual rigor or the responsibility of transmitting knowledge. There is often something more—a spark of inspiration, a sense of wonder, an emotional connection that draws one person to literature and another to physics; one to music, another to medicine. At the heart of this calling, we propose, lies beauty.
This year’s presidential symposium, The Beauty of..., invites faculty to explore and share the beauty they have found within their disciplines—the beauty that first drew them in, that continues to inspire their work, and that animates the questions they ask and the knowledge they seek.
Whether it is the elegance of mathematical proof, the lyricism of a poem, the graceful design of a structure, the awe of the cosmos, or the quiet satisfaction of a breakthrough in the lab, this symposium celebrates the deeply human motivations behind scholarly inquiry.
All sessions will be held in the Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, unless otherwise noted.
Free and open to the public. RSVP is required. For more information, please contact the Ƶ Cultural Center at 516-463-5669.
Schedule and Registration
Advance registration is required for symposium events. Use the dates below to view sessions and register. Three RSVP options are available:
- Student RSVP: For Ƶ students.
- General RSVP: For faculty, staff, and the broader community.
- Faculty with Class RSVP: For professors arranging attendance for an entire class. This option notifies the appropriate staff for assistance.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
9:40-11:05 a.m.
Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus
The Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science presents
THE BEAUTY OF TRUST: BUILDING INTELLIGENT AND SECURE SYSTEMS
In a world increasingly shaped by intelligent technologies, trust is both a foundation and a challenge. This panel brings together Ƶ computer science faculty to explore the beauty of designing systems that are secure, reliable, and aligned with human values. From cloud infrastructure and formal guarantees to AI safety and cognitive modeling, each panelist will share perspectives on how we build trust into the digital systems that shape our lives.
Panelists:
- Marco Romanelli, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
- Jianchen Shan, Associate Professor of Computer Science
- Xiangmin Shen, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Moderator: Krishnan Pillaipakkamnatt, Professor of Computer Science
11:20 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: RADICAL SOFTNESS: THE RESPONSIVE ART OF JANET ECHELMAN

JANET ECHELMAN
Sculptor
Author, Radical Softness: The Responsive Art of Janet Echelman
Joseph G. Astman Presidential Academic Symposium Scholar
Janet Echelman shares her artwork at the scale of buildings and city blocks, where she creates large-scale, fluid installations that merge art, architecture, and engineering. Her work transforms with wind and light, inviting viewers into immersive experiences rather than static observation. Echelman uses unconventional materials—from atomized water particles to fiber stronger than steel—blending traditional craft with advanced computational design. Her monumental works anchor public spaces across five continents, in cities including New York, London, Sydney, Shanghai, and Singapore. Permanent installations in locations such as San Francisco, Vancouver, and Porto continually evolve with shifting light and air. Echelman’s unconventional path includes a degree from Harvard, five years living in a Balinese village, and graduate studies in both painting and psychology.
The major new monograph from Princeton Architectural Press, Radical Softness: The Responsive Art of Janet Echelman (2025), is a comprehensive sourcebook that unpacks Echelman's vital practice and her ongoing commitment to, "Taking Imagination Seriously," the title of her TED Talk which has been translated into thirty-five languages and has more than two million views. It features mesmerizing color photographs, a foreword by fellow creative Swizz Beatz, and contributions from a diverse range of internationally recognized scholars, engineers, designers, architects, and curators contextualizing the interdisciplinary impact of Echelman's work within the fields of global art history, architecture, computation, and landscape architecture. Visit https://www.echelman.com
1-2:25 p.m.
Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus
School of Health Sciences presents
THE BEAUTY OF ART THERAPY THROUGH TIME, RESEARCH, AND ITS APPLICATION WITH VETERANS
This panel explores the profound beauty found within the field of art therapy—beauty that initially draws practitioners in, continues to inspire their work, and shapes the questions they ask and the knowledge they seek. Panelists will reflect on how art therapy serves as both a clinical tool and a source of inspiration, helping individuals communicate experiences that words often cannot capture. Special attention will be given to the role of art therapy in diverse settings, including mental health, higher education, and work with veteran populations.
The session will include an introductory art therapy experiential, “Draw a Person in the Rain,” a simple but powerful exercise that demonstrates how visual expression can reveal insights into emotional resilience and stress. Through this activity and the panel discussion, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the emotional, psychological, and communicative power of art therapy, and how it continues to evolve as both a practice and a discipline.
Panelists:
- Deborah Elkis-Abuhoff, Associate Professor, Creative Arts Therapy Counseling, Ƶ
- David Gussak, Professor, Art Therapy Program, Florida State University
- Sojung Park, Assistant Professor, Creative Arts Therapy Counseling, Ƶ
- Fred Sganga, Executive Director of the Long Island State Veterans Home. Stony Brook University
Moderator: Morgan E. Gaydos, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Counseling and Mental Health Professions
2:40-4:05 p.m.
Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus
Ƶ College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics presents
THE BEAUTY OF SEEING THE UNSEEN: SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY FROM TELESCOPES TO MICROSCOPES
"I am among those who think that science has great beauty. A scientist in his laboratory is not only a technician: he is also a child placed before natural phenomena which impress him like a fairy tale."
– Marie Skłodowska Curie, The Future of Culture, 1933
Scientists across disciplines frequently report experiencing beauty, awe and wonder in their research, and these experiences are associated with greater career satisfaction and overall wellbeing. Research in education finds that the tendency to experience awe is positively associated with scientific thinking, interest in science and awareness of gaps in one’s knowledge, suggesting that opportunities to experience the beauty and awe of science benefit students as well as faculty. The act of discovery, and particularly the observation of something not visible in everyday life, serves as a powerful conduit for scientific awe, and the techniques that facilitate these observations produce images that are compelling and often beautiful. In this symposium, researchers from across the sciences will share snapshots of their work studying ordinarily unseen aspects of the natural world beneath our feet, inside our bodies and across the cosmos.
Panelists:
- Emily Barkley-Levenson, Associate Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience Program
“The Brain Sees Itself” - J Bret Bennington, Professor of Geology
“The Beauty of Petrographic Thin Sections” - Kevin Bisceglia, Associate Professor of Chemistry
“Seeing Previously Unseen Contaminants via High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry” - Javier A. Izquierdo, Associate Professor of Biology
“Infinite Beauty Underfoot: Soil Microbes and How They Could Save the Planet” - Zeinab Nassrallah, Assistant Professor of Science Education, Zucker School of Medicine at Ƶ/Northwell
“The Vagus Nerve: Not All Who Wander Are Lost” - Sabrina Sobel, Professor of Chemistry
“The BZ reaction" - Jason D. Williams, Donald E. Axinn Endowed Distinguished Professor in Ecology and Conservation at Ƶ and Professor of Biology
“Revealing New Species and Novel Structures of Marine Parasites”
Moderator: Maureen Krause, Professor and Chair, Department of Biology
4:20-5:45 p.m.
Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus
Ƶ College of Liberal Arts and Sciences presents
THE BEAUTY OF CHAOS
This interdisciplinary panel explores the necessity of creativity during times of uncertainty and discusses tools and strategies to keep going. We apply multiple lenses—familial chaos, environmental chaos, global chaos, political chaos, and more—to this question of how to utilize beauty and creativity as mainstays as we continue to grind forward. Writers and scholars discuss why storytelling matters most when the world feels unstable and outline action plans for continuing to create in chaotic times.
Panelists:
- Annabelle E. Hayes, Assistant Professor of English
- Martha McPhee, Professor of English
- Katrina Sims, Associate Professor of History
Moderator/Presenter: Kelly McMasters, Associate Professor of English
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
9:40-11:05 a.m.
Student Center Theater, Mack Student Center, North Campus
Frank G. Zarb School of Business presents
THE BEAUTY OF TRADE
From salt, spices, and gold to currencies, minerals, and intellectual property, trade has been an essential building block to economic growth for centuries. "The Beauty of Trade" brings together experts from finance, marketing, supply chain, and accounting to explore the multifaceted value of trade — both across borders and within regional economies. In an increasingly globalized, yet highly polarized world, this panel aims to illuminate the beauty and complexity of trade in our modern world — not just as an economic imperative, but as a dynamic force shaping how we live, work, and grow.
This panel will delve into the core mechanisms that drive trade and highlight its role in influencing economic development, innovation, and competition. From a financial perspective, panelists will discuss how trade influences capital flows, risk management, and investment decisions. Marketing professionals will examine how access to global and regional markets reshapes consumer behavior and brand strategies. Supply chain experts will provide insights into how trade impacts costs, lead times, and sourcing decisions. Accounting perspectives will underscore the importance of trade in tax strategies and regulatory compliance. The discussion will interweave these core business perspectives with an exploration of how external forces—such as climate-related events and policy transformations—shape and challenge the trade landscape.
Panelists:
- Anoop Rai, Professor, Department of Finance
- Kaushik Sengupta, Professor, Department of Management and Entrepreneurship
- Yong Zhang, Professor, Department of Marketing, International Business and Legal Studies
Moderator: Kathleen Bakarich, Associate Professor, Department of Accounting
11:20 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Multipurpose Room, Mack Student Center, North Campus
Ƶ College of Liberal Arts and Sciences –
School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts presents
THE BEAUTY OF ... DANCE: BUILDING COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION THROUGH MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES
The beauty of movement, seeing and embodying action, is what brings most students to the dance. But as one deepens and hones one's craft, those initial inspirational roots begin to spread, branching out into interdisciplinary explorations. Professors of Dance at Ƶ, active artists and pedagogues, will share how they manifest the beauty of dance into their craft and their teaching through finding connection and building community. They will share how their work interacts with multiple platforms and populations of people from virtual to in-person, and community centers to college classrooms.
Panelists:
- Caroline Copeland, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Dept. of Drama and Dance
Dzٳ’s&Բ;“The Line of Beauty:” A Story of Discovery and Connection - Kristen Lee, Adjunct Assistant Professor and Dance Program Coordinator, Dept. of Drama and Dance
“Dance and Advancing Technology” - Maiya Redding, Special Assistant Professor, Dept. of Drama and Dance
“The Beauty of Collaboration” - Heather Waldon, Adjunct Instructor, Dept. of Drama and Dance
“Dancing Beyond the Stage”
Moderator: Rachel List, Director of the Dance Program, Department of Drama and Dance
1-2:25 p.m.
John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus
STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY ADDRESS
DR. SUSAN POSER
President
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John Cranford Adams Playhouse
Followed by BBQ on Roosevelt Quad
2:40-4:05 p.m.
Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus
Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library presents
THE BEAUTY OF ARCHIVES
The panel invites the audience into a conversation about the emotional and intellectual resonance of archival materials. We will explore how archival practice unites scholarship, cultural heritage, creativity, and curiosity. Our panelists will reflect on how their work is inspired by the aesthetic, tactile, historical, and informational dimensions of the materials they preserve, study, curate, and teach with. One spotlight for the conversation will be artist Romare Bearden, whose artistic expression was inextricably linked with his cultural heritage, providing social commentary through his body of artwork, unique collage methods, and writings.
Panelists:
- Jana Dambrogio, Thomas F. Peterson Conservator, MIT Libraries
- Alexandra (Sasha) Giordano, Director, Ƶ Museum of Art
- Sarah McCleskey, Interim Director of Special Collections, Vice Dean of Administrative and User Services, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, Ƶ
- Vimala Pasupathi, Professor of English, Ƶ
Moderator: Lorrie McAllister, Dean, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, Ƶ
4:20-5:45 p.m.
Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus
School of Education presents
THE BEAUTY OF TEACHERS FACILITATING STUDENT LEARNING
Teachers can create the conditions for student learning in a variety of settings, allowing students the time, space, and safety to try on ideas, develop hypotheses and data, consider perspectives, and grapple with the cognitive dissonance that comes from the learning process.
Panelists will share examples of teachers from a variety of grade levels – elementary through secondary – facilitating student learning and providing them the opportunity to make meaning. Observing and listening to children and teens discuss upper-level ideas and their implications with their fellow students is as rewarding as it is necessary.
Panelists:
- Marilyn DePietto, Professor of Mathematics Education, Department of Teaching, Learning, and Technology
- Alan Flurkey, Professor of Literacy, Department of Specialized Programs in Education
- Gloria Wilson, Professor of Special Education, Department of Specialized Programs in Education
Moderator/Presenter: Andrea Libresco, Professor of Social Studies Education, Department of Teaching,
Learning, and Technology
6-7:30 p.m.
Moot Courtroom 308, Maurice A. Deane School of Law, South Campus
Maurice A. Deane School of Law presents
CONSTITUTION DAY/PRESIDENTIAL SYMPOSIUM PANEL PROPOSAL: "DO WE NEED A NEW, MORE BEAUTIFUL CONSTITUTION?"
This panel examines whether America needs a more dramatic constitutional overhaul. Leading scholars such as Erwin Chemerinsky and others have begun to suggest the U.S. Constitution itself is an obstacle or even a threat to American democracy. Panelists will discuss and debate how the Constitution’s structural features, especially its reliance on unrestrained gerrymandering of congressional districts and the Electoral College, affects the functioning of American democracy. The panel will consider whether wholesale constitutional reform or simply renewed civic engagement offers the path forward for American democracy.
Panelists:
- Eric Freedman, Siggi B. Wilzig Distinguished Professor of Constitutional Rights
- Julian Ku, Maurice A. Deane Distinguished Professor of Constitutional Law
Moderator: Jenny Roberts, Dean, Maurice Deane School of Law
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2025
9:40-11:05 a.m.
Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus
The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication presents
THE BEAUTY OF TRUTH: THE AESTHETIC AND MORAL SATISFACTION IN TRUTH TELLING
Defining the word “truth” can be simple on the surface, but it opens up deep philosophical territory. Naturally, its definition shifts depending on context — whether scientific, philosophical, cultural, or personal. Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel write in The Elements of Journalism that “Journalism’s first obligation is to the truth.” The designer Victor Papanek writes of the “elegant solution” as “something that reduces the complex to the simple.” Yet truth is often elusive, difficult to grasp, hard to contend with, and thus it is often simpler, faster, more convenient to accept and promote alternative versions of reality. As media makers, scholars, and storytellers, we are often driven by a desire to discover what is real -- what is true -- under the surface of things, from politics to human behavior. The beauty of truth lies in its vulnerability to newly available information, yet openness to ongoing iterations of knowledge.
In this session, a panel of faculty from the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication will reflect on their chosen career paths in journalism, strategic communication, filmmaking, and media studies, and explain how the pursuit of truth has played an essential role in their creative and scholarly output. They’ll emphasize why it is especially important today given the current crisis in the country’s political culture.
Panelists:
- Scott Brinton, Assistant Professor of Journalism, Dept. of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations
- Russell Harbaugh, Associate Professor, Film Studies and Production, Dept. of Radio, Television, Film
- Victoria Semple, Associate Professor of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Dept. of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations
- Jingsi Christina Wu, Associate Professor of Media Studies, Dept. of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations
Moderator: Mario A. Murillo, Professor, Vice Dean, The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication
11:20 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus
Ƶ College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs presents
THE BEAUTY OF SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND GENDER JUSTICE
This panel will explore various theories and experiences that see justice as an expression of beauty. Each presentation will examine the ways that diverse forms of justice—social, political, and gender justice- embody beauty. This can be understood through conceptions of art but also through direct experiences of these rich connections between justice and beauty. Our discussion will include both lived experiences of beauty that are reflected in our respective disciplines of sociology, political philosophy, and education as well as some of the theories that explore this relationship between justice and beauty. These ideas of course transcend disciplines, and the panel will also include a key component of justice which is gender.
Panelists:
- Margaret Abraham, Department of Sociology and Criminology
“The Beauty of Sociology and Social Justice in Building a More Just World “ - Linda Longmire, Department of Global Studies and Geography
“The Beauty of Political Justice” - Sandra Stacki, Department of Teaching, Learning and Technology
“The Beauty in Education for Justice and Transformational Moments”
Moderator: Cindy Rosenthal, Professor of Drama and Dance
1-2:25 p.m.
Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus
Ƶ Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies presents
THE BEAUTY AND VERSATILITY OF BEING A NURSE
This 75-minute session will explore the breadth and depth of the nursing profession through a dynamic panel discussion that highlights lesser-known but essential roles within the field. Attendees will be introduced to the many ways nurses impact health care and society—beyond the bedside—through work in areas such as leadership, innovation, education, policy, public health, and more. The discussion will focus on the wide-ranging contributions of nurses who represent the evolving landscape of the profession. The session will emphasize how nursing adapts to societal needs while remaining grounded in compassion, clinical expertise, and evidence-based practice. To further engage participants, the session will include real-world stories, interactive discussion, and audience Q&A. A creative component—such as a spoken word piece or visual montage—will be incorporated to reflect the humanistic and artistic dimensions of nursing, in alignment with the symposium’s encouragement of expressive and interdisciplinary perspectives.
Panelists:
- Debora Riccardi, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC
- Bernadette Sosnowski, DNP, ACNP-BC, CSC, CMC
Moderator/Panelist: Stefanie Keating, DNP, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, AOCNP
2:40-4:05 p.m.
Meet in the Guthart Theater, Axinn Library, South Campus
THE BEAUTY OF HOFSTRA GREEN SPACES
Join in a guided tour of green spaces on the Ƶ campus, exploring the vital and often overlooked functions of thoughtfully designed landscapes. Beyond their aesthetic beauty, our campus green spaces play a crucial role in promoting mental health, supporting biodiversity, and providing essential pollinator services. As we walk through curated plantings of the Ƶ Arboretum and naturalized zones in the Ƶ Bird Sanctuary and native gardens, we will discuss how our campus serves as a living system that promotes ecological resilience while offering restorative spaces for human well-being. This program invites participants to see the Ƶ campus not just as a collection of plants, but as a model for sustainable, multifunctional land stewardship.]
Facilitators:
- J. Bret Bennington, Professor of Geology
- Steven Raciti, Associate Professor of Biology
- Michael Runkel, Director of Grounds & Landscape
- Kevin Wiecks, Executive Director of the Bayard Cutting Arboretum
4:20-5:45 p.m.
Emily Lowe Gallery, Behind Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus
Ƶ Museum of Art presents
THE BEAUTY OF THE ART EXPERIENCE
As a society, we are bombarded with visuals with little time to contemplate their message, content, or impact. In contrast, museums offer a holistic art experience, not just a fleeting moment of visual consumption. As essential stewards of visual art, culture and information, museums provide opportunities for wonder and curiosity, as well as a communal venue for meaningful connection. In the museum, we experience art through a lens that is unique to each of us, our lived experience, and our whole being. Art meets you where you are.
Therefore, the art experience requires being in the moment, opening yourself to new ideas that might develop from within, and contemplating the ideas of others. The beauty of the art experience lies in finding ways to encourage that connection, which in turn leads to meaningful dialogue and understanding.
During this session, participants will engage in creative pedagogy to open themselves up in the moment and experience art more fully.
The basis of art exploration will be the current exhibition, “Love is the Message: The Photography of Jamel Shabazz”.
Facilitator: Amy Garay Solomon, Director of Education, Ƶ Museum of Art
RSVP limited to 30 people
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025
12-2 p.m.
Plaza Rooms, Mack Student Center, North Campus
Ƶ College of Liberal Arts and Sciences presents
THE BEAUTY OF PLAY: BOARDGAMES AS DISCIPLINES IN ACTION
Academics and academia are often seen as lofty and serious in a way that is almost antithetical to play. Yet many forms of playing are rich grounds for observing our academic fields in action. By examining and appreciating playful entertainment, such as board games, we can find areas of intersection between play and aesthetics, mathematics, history, and social processes. This panel of board game aficionados from departments across HCLAS will explore the beauty we find in this intersection, including the many surreptitious ways games instruct others in our areas of expertise. After the moderated panel, we invite members of the audience to play many illustrative games with us and several of our like-minded colleagues.
Facilitators:
- Christopher Dippel, Professor of Drama and Dance
- Johanna Franklin, Professor of Mathematics
- Christopher Niedt, Professor and Chair of Department of Sociology
- Elisabeth J. Ploran, Professor and Chair of Department of Psychology
Related Activities
EXHIBITIONS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Medusa’s Fate, 2025
Mixed media on wood panel, 20 x 15.75 in.
Courtesy of Pictor Gallery and the artist, Denise Jones Adler.
Visions and Echoes
September 15 - December 15, 2025
Lobby, Presidential Suite, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, Second Floor, South Campus
Ƶ, Hempstead NY
About the Exhibition:
Visions and Echoes celebrates the vibrant creativity of Ƶ alumni artists. This inaugural exhibition brings together artists across generations, fostering new and meaningful connections within the alumni community.
Conceived as the beginning of a sustainable tradition, Visions and Echoes will continue to grow and expand on a yearly basis. Previously presented at Pictor Gallery in Chelsea, New York, this traveling exhibition now makes its way to Ƶ.
The project was made possible through the collaboration of Ƶ alumni Denise Adler '81 and Kelly Elkowitz '23, in partnership with the University’s Office of Development, the Department of Fine Arts, Design, Art History, and the Ƶ Museum of Art, creating an exciting new platform for alumni to share their artistic vision.
This event is co-sponsored with the Ƶ Cultural Center.

A Time of Innocence Series. East Flatbush. 1980
C-Print
16 x 20 inches
Courtesy of the artist
Love Is the Message
Photography by Jamel Shabazz
September 2 – December 16, 2025
Emily Lowe Gallery, Behind Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus
About the Exhibition:
Jamel Shabazz’s street photography from the 1980s through the 21st century celebrates the beauty of family and friendships, shared community, and popular culture, including fashion trends and music—particularly the powerful influence of hip-hop. This exhibition celebrates his 50th anniversary of capturing decades of enduring images that inspire and empower. Artwork, cameras, and ephemera are drawn from his personal archive. Love Is the Message is curated in partnership with “Team Love,” including artist Jamel Shabazz; Robert Dupreme Eatman; Dr. Bilal Polson, principal of Northern Parkway School in Uniondale, NY; Erik Sumner, an art teacher from Northern Parkway School in Uniondale, NY; and the Ƶ Museum of Art.
The Ƶ Museum of Art’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Exhibition Reception
Join us in celebrating the exhibition Love Is the Message, Photography by Jamel Shabazz.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6-8 p.m.
Emily Lowe Gallery, Behind Emily Low Hall, South Campus
Light refreshments will be served.
Admission is free.
RSVP to 516-463-5672
This event is co-sponsored with the Ƶ Cultural Center.
#DopeArt 5
September 15 – November 2, 2025
Rosenberg Gallery, Calkins Hall, South Campus
About the Exhibition:
Enter a space where musicians, professional athletes, and Pop Cultural icons converge with fine art in #DopeArt5— the latest exhibition of photorealistic paintings by Ƶ alumnus Henry ‘King H.’ Fuller. Merging the culture of hip hop, the magnetism of celebrity, and the resonance of iconic imagery, through stunning detail and vibrant color. Fuller’s work embodies the bold spirit of “Dope Art”.
This event is presented by the Department of Fine Arts, Design, Art History and co-sponsored by the Ƶ Cultural Center.

Exhibition Reception:
September 18, 2025, 5-7 p.m.
Light refreshments will be served
Admission is Free
In the Eye of the Beholder...

Mike O'Connor
Duet, c. 2019
Digital print
16 x 20 in.
September 15 - October 30, 2025
Lower-level, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus
About the Exhibition:
In recent years, the staff of the University Library's Special Collections Department and the Ƶ Museum of Art have collaborated on several outstanding educational exhibitions, projects, and events. Some of which have featured artwork by Ƶ Fine Arts students and by local high school students who participate in Museum programming.
This September, however, they are mixing things up by presenting a staff exhibition of their own works, titled In the Eye of the Beholder. The exhibition, which will focus on what inspires the individual members of both departments, is created in support of the Presidential Symposium, The Beauty Of...
Exhibition Reception:
September 15, 2025, 2-3 p.m.
Lower-level of Axinn Library
Light refreshments will be served.
Admission is free.
RSVP to 516-463-5672
Symposium Committee Advisors:
- Russell Harbaugh, Associate Professor of Radio/TV/Film
- James Lee, Professor of Fine Arts, Design, Art History
- Edward Segal, Associate Professor of Engineering
- Alexandra Giordano, Director, Ƶ Museum of Art
- Athelene A. Collins, Executive Director, Ƶ Cultural Center