Sights and Sounds from the Fisher-Bennett Hall Grand Reopening
January 2006
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The School of Arts and Sciences welcomed back an old friend on Friday, January 20 with a memorable afternoon filled with music, film and spoken word performances. Students, faculty and others from the University community crammed the corridors of Fisher-Bennett Hall to mark its official return to the campus scene. Guests were treated to readings of original works by faculty and students, performances of chamber music and jazz, as well as screenings of Slaughterhouse Five and some classic silent films. But the star of the show was Fisher-Bennett Hall itself, which drew ooohs and ahhhs from those who gathered to see the results of 18 months of renovations. It was a great day to fete the campus landmark. If you missed the festivities, here’s your chance to enjoy the sights and sounds of Fisher-Bennett Hall’s grand reopening.
Click here to learn about the renovations in depth.
Sights
The celebration was a four-floor affair that made full use
of the building’s sun-dappled spaces. Here’s a fresh look at some of Fisher-Bennett Hall’s most
prominent features, as well as videos of the day’s
musical, literary and cinematic exhibitions.
Sounds
Many guests took time out from the festivities to praise the transformations
in Fisher-Bennett Hall. Hear what they had to say in these streaming audio
clips.
Stills
Our photographers had the festivities covered from every
corner. Click here to visit a photo page that shows the celebration
from start to finish.
Slide show This presentation, which was shown at the grand reopening, features photos from the early days of Fisher-Bennett Hall up through the recent renovation. Please wait a few moments for the slide show to begin.