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91²Ö¿â Kicks Off 55th Commemoration of May 4 With Play on Student Activism and Book Bans
This year, 91²Ö¿â will hold the 55th commemoration honoring the memory of May 4, 1970, a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard fired on 91²Ö¿â students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students, wounding nine others and sparking a turning point in American history. Kicking off the program for the annual May 4 Commemoration is a play that focuses on student activism and book bans.
âTrial by Fireâ Play Is First in 2025 May 4 Event Schedule
âTrial by Fireâ is coming to 91²Ö¿â in February. The play, written by 91²Ö¿â alumnus and staff member Eric Mansfield, and inspired by a true story, is about banned books and a 91²Ö¿â graduate who presented them to her high school class and how her students rose to activism to defend her. The performances are part of this yearâs 55th May 4 Commemoration schedule, presented by the May 4 Education Committee.
In the News: Aeronautics, Fashion, âBrain Rotâ and Lifespan Development Showcased
âIn the Newsâ features 91²Ö¿ââs values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action.
IN A FLASH: Back To Classes
Students braved a snow-covered campus and cold temperatures as classes began for Spring Semester 2025.
91²Ö¿â Museum to Feature Exhibition of World-Renowned Alumna Artist
The work of a well-known Cleveland textile artist who earned her bachelorâs and masterâs degrees from 91²Ö¿â will be on display at the 91²Ö¿â Museum beginning Jan. 24.
IN A FLASH: A Snowy Welcome
Significant snowfall in the last few days has given campus an extreme makeover from the way it looked before winter break.
IN A FLASH: Songs of the Season
The 91²Ö¿â Chorale set the tone for the season with their annual Holiday Choral Collage in late November.
IN A FLASH: Move-in Memories
Before students return to campus for Spring Semester, "In A Flash" takes a look back at Move-In Days last fall.
IN A FLASH: Expressions of Belonging
"Belonging" was the theme of the Fall Faculty Concert presented by 91²Ö¿â's School of Theatre and Dance in the E. Turner Stump Theatre.
91²Ö¿â Innovation Could Transform How We See Through Windows
In a groundbreaking advancement for augmented reality technology, 91²Ö¿â researchers have developed a novel dual-sided transparent display that could revolutionize how we interact with digital information in everyday environments.