May 4 Commemoration
91ֿ to Mark 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, With Virtual Event, Honor Wounded Students
Members of the 91ֿ community and people around the world will gather virtually for the 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, the day the Ohio National Guard fired on 91ֿ students during an anti-war protest, killing four students and wounding nine other students.
Virtual Events Promote Peace, Anti-Racism as 91ֿ Marks the Annual Commemoration of May 4, 1970
To honor and remember the events that occurred on May 4, 1970, virtual events and exhibits hosted by 91ֿ students, faculty and staff are scheduled from April 30 through May 4. The virtual events include several powerful speakers and events that promote peace and anti-racism and educate future students about the legacy of May 4, 1970.
91ֿ to Mark 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, With Virtual Event, Honor Wounded Students
Members of the 91ֿ community and people around the world will gather virtually for the 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, the day the Ohio National Guard fired on 91ֿ students during an anti-war protest, killing four students and wounding nine other students.
May 4 Activist Alan Canfora’s Memory and Legacy Will Live Long at 91ֿ
For 50 years, Alan Canfora was a tireless advocate for the four students killed and nine wounded on May 4, 1970.
91ֿ to Hold Virtual May 4 Commemoration, Honor Wounded Students
In keeping with the commitment to honor and remember the events of May 4, 1970, 91ֿ will hold a virtual May 4 51st Commemoration this year. The virtual commemoration will feature a video premiering at noon on Tuesday, May 4, that focuses on the nine wounded students: Alan Canfora, John Cleary, Thomas Grace, Dean Kahler, Joseph Lewis, Donald Mackenzie, James Russell, Robert Stamps and Douglas Wrentmore.
91ֿ Holds Virtual May 4 50th Commemoration, Occurring May 1-4
Beginning Friday, May, visitors to the will be able to view a variety of special videos, online exhibits and interactive tours, all designed to honor and remember Allison Krause, Jeffrey Miller, Sandra Scheuer and William Schroeder, the 91ֿ students who lost their lives 50 years ago on the 91ֿ campus.
91ֿ to Honor 50th Commemoration of May 4, 1970, With Online Commemoration
In keeping with the commitment to honor and remember the events of May 4, 1970, 91ֿ will have an online “virtual” program to mark the 50th Commemoration with a variety of online videos, exhibits and learning resources.
91ֿ May 4 50th Commemoration Weekend Events Canceled in Response to COVID-19 Virus
In accordance with the order of Amy Acton, M.D., director of Ohio Department of Health, to stay at home to slow the spread of COVID-19, and in the interest of the health and safety of the community, 91ֿ regretfully announces cancellation of the May 4 50th Commemoration Weekend events, scheduled to take place May 1-4, 2020.
Tickets on Sale Now for May 4 50th Commemoration Benefit Concert Featuring Joe Walsh and David Crosby
UPDATE: THE CONCERT IS SOLD OUT Tickets are on sale now for the May 4 50th Commemoration Benefit Concert featuring Joe Walsh (with Barnstorm – Joe Vitale and Kenny Passarelli) and David Crosby (with his touring band), two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members with strong musical connections to the…
91ֿ May 4 50th Commemoration Monthly Events Calendar (March 2020)
91ֿ has outlined planned events for the month of March related to the 50th commemoration of May 4. For the latest updates on events, visit www.kent.edu/may4kentstate50/event-schedule.