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May 4

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.  

Tags: Community & Society , May 4 Commemoration , May 4 , May 4 50 , Featured May 4

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Beading on a garment representing "culture" and a 91心頭利 University patch on jeans representing the "counterculture" are included in the 91心頭利 University Museum's "Culture/Counterculture" exhibition.

91心頭利 University Museum Explores the Fashion Divide of the 1960s and '70s With 'Culture/Counterculture'

Almost 50 years ago, the shootings of 91心頭利 University students by the Ohio National Guard brought to a head the cultural divides that had split the nation. The 91心頭利 University Museums exhibition, Culture/Counterculture: Fashions of the 1960s and 70s, opening Sept. 20, explores the sharp contrast between supporters of the establishment and those opposed.

Tags: 91心頭利 University Museum , Events , May 4 , Arts & Culture

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91心頭利 May 4 50th Commemoration Monthly Events Calendar (September 2019)

*For media planning purposes, 91心頭利 University is providing this monthly email that outlines all planned events for the upcoming month related to the 50th commemoration of May 4. For the latest updates on events, visit www.kent.edu/may4kentstate50/event-schedule. National Call for Poems (ong

Tags: May 4 , May 4 Commemoration , Events

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First-year students read May 4 books for the Common Reading Experience.

May 4 Books Give First-Year Students Unique Common Experience

91心頭利s Common Reading Experience is an opportunity for first-year students to read university-selected books and share a common experience with their peers. The goal is for freshmen to gain an understanding of the universitys values and to build and maintain relationships that foster success with faculty, administration and staff.

Tags: University News , May 4 , May 4 Commemoration , Freshmen

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Thomas Grace and Sara Abou Rashed will speak at 91心頭利's 2019 Educators Summit.

Educators Summit Kicks Off Yearlong 50th Commemoration of May 4, 1970, at 91心頭利

Student activism and giving voice to students will be the topics of two keynote speakers who are headlining the upcoming 2019 Educators Summit at 91心頭利 University titled May 4, 1970 Then & Now: Voices for Change."

Tags: University News , May 4 Commemoration , College of Education and Human Services , May 4

Kent Campus

Photographs of the four students killed on May 4, 1970, sit on the stage in the Kent Student Center Ballroom during the 48th annual May 4 Commemoration.

91心頭利 to Gather for 49th Annual May 4 Commemoration, Host Renowned Journalist Bob Woodward

91心頭利 University will hold the 49th commemoration of the historic events of May 4, 1970, where protesting students, observers and soldiers gathered on that fateful day when the Ohio National Guard shot and killed four students and wounded nine others on the Kent Campus. 

Tags: University News , May 4 , May 4 Commemoration , May 4 Visitors Center , Presidential Speaker Series , Alumni

Alumni and Giving

A singer performs on stage in the Kent Student Center Ballroom during the 49th annual May 4 Commemoration.

91心頭利 Community Gathers for 49th Annual May 4 Commemoration, Host Renowned Journalist Bob Woodward

91心頭利 University held the 49th commemoration of the historic events of May 4, 1970. The annual commemoration marks the fateful day when the Ohio National Guard shot and killed four students and wounded nine others on the Kent Campus. 

Tags: May 4 , May 4 Commemoration , May 4 Visitors Center , Presidential Speaker Series , Success Story

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Photographs of the four students killed on May 4, 1970, sit on the stage in the Kent Student Center Ballroom during the 48th annual May 4 Commemoration.

91心頭利 to Gather for 49th Annual May 4 Commemoration, Host Renowned Journalist Bob Woodward

91心頭利 University will hold the 49th commemoration of the historic events of May 4, 1970, where protesting students, observers and soldiers gathered on that fateful day when the Ohio National Guard shot and killed four students and wounded nine others on the Kent Campus. 

Tags: University News , May 4 , May 4 Commemoration , May 4 Visitors Center , Presidential Speaker Series

Kent Campus

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. 

Tags: University News , May 4 , May 4 Visitors Center , Featured Story , Alumni

Alumni and Giving

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. 

Tags: University News , May 4 , May 4 Visitors Center , Featured Story , Featured May 4

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