Community & Society
91²Ö¿â to Honor Veterans on Nov. 7
91²Ö¿â will hold its annual Veterans Day Commemoration at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the Kent Student Center Kiva. This year’s guest speaker is Lt. Col. Colleen VanNatta. A graduate of 91²Ö¿â’s Air Force ROTC detachment, VanNatta served as a media escort for joint information bureaus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during Operation Desert Storm.
Podcasts Debate History, Impact of May 4, 1970 Shootings
In an era that has seen the number of podcasts grow exponentially, the debate over May 4 is well-suited for those who wish to share their views and memories, often uninterrupted via a longer format than traditional storytelling.
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 Educator’s Summit at 91²Ö¿â 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 91²Ö¿â students protesting the U.S. invasion of Cambodia during the Vietnam War, killing four and wounding nine.
National Transfer Student Week Brings Awareness and Community
This fall, more than 900 students transferred to 91²Ö¿â. National Transfer Student Week is Oct. 21-25, and the university is hosting events specifically designed for transfer students, creating opportunities for these students and the 91²Ö¿â community to engage.
McNair Scholars Program Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary With Inaugural Conference
Minority, low-income and first-generation college students are often underrepresented in graduate schools. To change this and to help students realize their potential, the McNair Scholars Program at 91²Ö¿â provides assistance to underrepresented students who consider pursuing a doctoral degree.
91²Ö¿â Course to Educate Community 91²Ö¿â May 4, 1970
91²Ö¿â 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 91²Ö¿â Shootings in American History, will be held Oct. 16, 23 and 30 at the university’s May 4 Visitors Center.
English Professor Discovers ‘Great Gatsby’ Newspaper Publication
“The Great Gatsby,†a book many read in high school. We remember the green light on the dock, the passion and the tragedy. What many didn't know – until recently – was that the story was also printed in the newspaper.
91²Ö¿â Alumnus Joins Cleveland’s FOX 8 Sports Team
91²Ö¿â alumnus Andre Knott’s experience in journalism ranges from sideline reporting for the Cleveland Browns to telecasts for the Cleveland Indians on SportsTime Ohio to covering Cleveland sports on the radio. Now, he joins WJW FOX 8 as a new contributor to the station’s sports team. He will provide reports, features and live coverage of Cleveland sports on all FOX 8 platforms while he continues his Cleveland Indians broadcast work at SportsTime Ohio.
91²Ö¿â Magazine: New Approaches to Peace
In April 2019, 91²Ö¿â welcomed Neil Cooper, Ph.D, as the new inaugural director of 91²Ö¿â's School of Peace and Conflict Studies. The School of Peace and Conflict Studies was originally called the Center for Peaceful Change when it was founded in 1971 as the university's first ‘living memorial’ for the events that occurred on May 4th, 1970.
Photos from May 4, 1970, Resurrected in New Book by 91²Ö¿â Alumnus
On the morning of May 4, 1970, 91²Ö¿â student Howard Ruffner was hanging out in the office of the Daily 91²Ö¿âr 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. 91²Ö¿â had been the scene of student protests for several days, and more demonstrations were expected that day.