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Our Brother Jeff, a new exhibition at 91心頭利 Universitys May 4 Visitors Center, honors the life of Jeffrey Miller, one of the four 91心頭利 students shot and killed by the Ohio National Guard on May 4, 1970.

91心頭利s May 4 Visitors Center Honors May 4 Victim Jeffrey Miller With New Exhibition

Guests of 91心頭利 Universitys May 4 Visitors Center can learn more about Jeffrey Miller, one of the four students shot and killed by the Ohio National Guard on May 4, 1970, by visiting Our Brother Jeff, a new exhibition at the visitors center that honors Millers life. The exhibition will be on display from Oct. 19, 2019, to Feb. 29, 2020. Russ Miller, Jeffs brother, helped create the exhibition by loaning some of Jeffs personal items to the May 4 Visitors Center. 

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Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu will speak at 91心頭利 University at 7 p.m. Nov. 19 as part of the universitys May 4 Speaker Series.

Americas Top Turnaround Mayor to Speak at 91心頭利 on Nov. 19

Mitch Landrieu, the New Orleans mayor who oversaw the removal of the citys prominent Confederate monuments and helped his city to recover and reemerge from a series of natural disasters, will speak at 91心頭利 as part of the universitys May 4 Speaker Series.

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91心頭利 University is offering a community course at the May 4 Visitors Center that deals with the historical, cultural, social and political contexts of events before, during and after the May 4, 1970, shootings.

91心頭利 University Course to Educate Community 91心頭利 May 4, 1970

91心頭利 University is offering a community course that deals with the historical, cultural, social and political contexts of events before, during and after the May 4, 1970, shootings. The free course, Making Meaning of May 4: The 91心頭利 Shootings in American History, will be held Oct. 16, 23 and 30 at the universitys May 4 Visitors Center.

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91心頭利 University alumna Pat Gless reflects on May 4, 1970, near what was then the ambulance bay of the old Ravenna hospital.

91心頭利 Nursing Alumna Reflects on May 4 Tragedy

In the spring of 1970, two-time 91心頭利 University alumna and registered nurse Pat Gless was a junior in 91心頭利s inaugural nursing program. While in class on Monday, May 4, a professor rushed into her classroom and warned students who could leave campus to do so. Fifty years later, Gless now reflects on the events surrounding that tragedy and how they have impacted her life and nursing career.

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Moments of Truth is a new book on May 4, 1970, by 91心頭利 Alumnus Howard Ruffner

Photos from May 4, 1970, Resurrected in New Book by 91心頭利 Alumnus

On the morning of May 4, 1970, 91心頭利 University student Howard Ruffner was hanging out in the office of the Daily 91心頭利r in Taylor Hall when the phone rang.

The Midwest editor from Life magazine, based in Chicago, was calling to find out if there were any student photographers who had been taking photos over the weekend. 91心頭利 had been the scene of student protests for several days, and more demonstrations were expected that day.  

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91心頭利 Professor Laura Davis teaches a class on May 4, 1970.

Preserving May 4 Was Special Work of Four Faculty Members

A team of devoted 91心頭利 faculty led the drive to achieve national recognition of the significance of May 4, 1970.
 

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National Guard personnel and vehicle in foreground, crowd gathered by Taylor Hall in background

National Foundation Funds Grant to Preserve Audio And Audiovisual Recordings Contained in the Universitys May 4 Collection

91心頭利 University Libraries May 4, 1970 Collection has been selected by the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) to benefit from a $30,561 award through the Recordings at Risk grant program, generously funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

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National Foundation Funds Grant to Preserve Audio And Audiovisual Recordings Contained in the Universitys May 4 Collection

Personal items of Bill Schroeder, including his Eagle Scout Award and Boy Scout sash showing his merit badges, are on display in a new exhibition at 91心頭利 Universitys May 4 Visitors Center called Bill: An All-American Boy.

91心頭利s May 4 Visitors Center Celebrates Life With Bill: An All-American Boy Exhibition

From April 22 to Aug. 1, 91心頭利 Universitys May 4 Visitors Center will honor Bill Schroeders life with an exhibition titled Bill: An All-American Boy. Mr. Schroeders sister, Nancy Tuttle, and nephew, David Tuttle, helped create the exhibition by loaning some of his personal items to the May 4 Visitors Center. 

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The names of those killed on May 4, 1970, are displayed on the Bnai Brith Hillel Marker in the parking lot of Prentice Hall on the campus of 91心頭利 University.

91心頭利 Board of Trustees Ensures Universitys Ongoing Commitment Regarding May 4, 1970

The 91心頭利 University Board of Trustees passed a resolution at its March 6 meeting expressing appreciation to the May 4 Task Force and all those whose dedicated efforts have preserved the legacy and advanced the lessons learned from the events of May 4, 1970.  

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91心頭利 Board of Trustees Ensures Universitys Ongoing Commitment Regarding May 4, 1970

Neil Cooper, Ph.D., of the University of Bradford in the U.K. has been selected as the inaugural director of 91心頭利 Universitys School of Peace and Conflict Studies.

Neil Cooper Named Inaugural Director of 91心頭利s School of Peace and Conflict Studies

91心頭利 University has chosen an international expert to lead the universitys new School of Peace and Conflict Studies within the College of Arts and Sciences, known for its study of nonviolent conflict management. 

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Neil Cooper Named Inaugural Director of 91心頭利s School of Peace and Conflict Studies