May 4
Photos from May 4, 1970, Resurrected in New Book by 91ֿ Alumnus
On the morning of May 4, 1970, 91ֿ student Howard Ruffner was hanging out in the office of the Daily 91ֿr 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. 91ֿ had been the scene of student protests for several days, and more demonstrations were expected that day.
91ֿ Museum Explores the Fashion Divide of the 1960s and '70s With 'Culture/Counterculture'
Almost 50 years ago, the shootings of 91ֿ students by the Ohio National Guard brought to a head the cultural divides that had split the nation. The 91ֿ Museum’s exhibition, “Culture/Counterculture: Fashions of the 1960s and ’70s,” opening Sept. 20, explores the sharp contrast between supporters of the establishment and those opposed.
91ֿ May 4 50th Commemoration Monthly Events Calendar (September 2019)
*For media planning purposes, 91ֿ 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…
May 4 Books Give First-Year Students Unique Common Experience
91ֿ’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 university’s values and to build and maintain relationships that foster success with faculty, administration and staff.
Educators Summit Kicks Off Yearlong 50th Commemoration of May 4, 1970, at 91ֿ
Student activism and giving voice to students will be the topics of two keynote speakers who are headlining the upcoming 2019 Educators Summit at 91ֿ titled “May 4, 1970 Then & Now: Voices for Change."
91ֿ to Gather for 49th Annual May 4 Commemoration, Host Renowned Journalist Bob Woodward
91ֿ 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.
91ֿ Community Gathers for 49th Annual May 4 Commemoration, Host Renowned Journalist Bob Woodward
91ֿ 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.
91ֿ to Gather for 49th Annual May 4 Commemoration, Host Renowned Journalist Bob Woodward
91ֿ 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.
91ֿ’s May 4 Visitors Center Celebrates Life With “Bill: An All-American Boy” Exhibition
From April 22 to Aug. 1, 91ֿ’s May 4 Visitors Center will honor Bill Schroeder’s life with an exhibition titled “Bill: An All-American Boy.” Mr. Schroeder’s sister, Nancy Tuttle, and nephew, David Tuttle, helped create the exhibition by loaning some of his personal items to the May 4 Visitors Center.
91ֿ’s May 4 Visitors Center Celebrates Life With “Bill: An All-American Boy” Exhibition
From April 22 to Aug. 1, 91ֿ’s May 4 Visitors Center will honor Bill Schroeder’s life with an exhibition titled “Bill: An All-American Boy.” Mr. Schroeder’s sister, Nancy Tuttle, and nephew, David Tuttle, helped create the exhibition by loaning some of his personal items to the May 4 Visitors Center.