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BRINGING THE WORLD TO THE HOFSTRA CAMPUS

CULTURAL CENTER

Founded in 1976 by Professor Joseph G. Astman, Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s Cultural Center has grown into a vibrant hub for scholarly exchange and intellectual debate.

For the past 50+ years, the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Cultural Center has invited members of the community to join us on campus for programs to learn and engage together.

Signature Events

High-profile events hosted by the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Cultural Center.

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Event Series

The Cultural Center hosts numerous events each year that are open to the Â鶹¹ÙÍø community and the world at large. 

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Conferences and Symposia

Â鶹¹ÙÍø welcomes the public for a number of multi-session conferences and symposia each year, covering a variety of academic topics.

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Great Writers, Great Readings

Each Great Writers, Great Readings event brings a notable author to campus to meet with creative writing students for a short workshop and Q&A session. 

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Astman Cultural Events

The Joseph G. Astman Cultural Events are presented in loving memory of the founder of the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Cultural Center.

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Astman Distinguished Conference Scholars
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The Cultural Center hosts numerous events each year.

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About UsÌý

The Â鶹¹ÙÍø Cultural CenterÌý

The Â鶹¹ÙÍø Cultural Center is an internationally renowned organizationÌýwithÌýa conference and symposiumÌýand performing artsÌýcomponent. It also publishesÌýthe proceedings of its conferences and symposia.

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Center OfficesÌý

Â鶹¹ÙÍø Cultural CenterÌý
108 Monroe Hall
127 Â鶹¹ÙÍøÌý
Hempstead, NY 11549-1270Ìý
516-463-5669Ìý
Fax: 516-463-4793Ìý
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Grant ApplicationsÌý

The Cultural Center invites faculty and student organizations to apply for Cultural Center event grants.Ìý

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CURIOUS ABOUT CULTURAL PROGRAMS?

The dedicated Cultural Center staff is ready to help you engage with diverse artistic and intellectual opportunities that spark new perspectives.

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