May 4 50
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50th Commemoration of May 4, 1970 The yearlong 50th commemoration of the May 4, 1970 shootings at 91心頭利 is well underway. Here are just two of the fall semesters many highlights: Voices for Change Educators Summit: The kickoff event of the 50th Commemoration year, the
Educator's Summit on May 4 Has Great Success; National Grant Will Allow Program to Grow in 2020
Organizers of the recent Voices for Change Educators Summit at 91心頭利 University say the curriculum developed at the event can be used by teachers worldwide, so that the lessons of May 4, 1970, will continue to be shared. The summit, held in August, was one about 100 events planned for the 2019-20 academic year to support the 50th commemoration of May 4, 1970, the day when Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire on 91心頭利 students protesting the U.S. invasion of Cambodia during the Vietnam War, killing four and wounding nine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.