Miami University architect emeritus Robert Keller ‘73 closes out the Miami University Libraries’ spring lecture series Wednesday, April 11, with his presentation entitled “Defining campus memorials by their design concept.”
The lecture begins at noon in King Library 320 and will be available via Facebook Live through the University Libraries’ Facebook page.
Keller was university architect and campus planner at Miami University for nearly 25 years. Among his responsibilities were overseeing long-range capital planning and all phases of design and major construction for Oxford and the regional campuses. Now retired, Keller remains active as architect emeritus, leading special design projects and guest lecturing.
He has been instrumental in designing a number of prominent campus icons, including the Freedom Summer Memorial, the Great Seal within the Armstrong Student Center, and the recently completed Western College for Women Legacy Circle.
Using examples of built and unbuilt memorial and tribute designs, Keller will discuss the importance of site selection, defining intent, finding the best design concept, and integrating symbolism into the creation of a monument that fits within the uniqueness of the campus environment.
Sponsored by the Walter Havighurst Special Collections, university archival collections and the Western College Alumnae Association.</span>