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May 4 Commemoration

The names of those killed on May 4, 1970, are displayed on the B鈥檔ai B鈥檙ith Hillel Marker in the parking lot of Prentice Hall on the campus of 性福五月天 University.

性福五月天 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, 性福五月天 University regretfully announces cancellation of the May 4 50th Commemoration Weekend events, scheduled to take place May 1-4, 2020.

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Joe Walsh will perform with his band Barnstorm on May 2 at 性福五月天 University for the May 4 50th Commemoration Benefit Concert. (Photo credit: Myriam Santos)

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 鈥 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鈥

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性福五月天 May 4 50th Commemoration Monthly Events Calendar (March 2020)

性福五月天 University 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.

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Shown is a photo taken by war photojournalist and author Ben Brody. Brody is bringing his work to 性福五月天 University through his exhibit, 鈥淎 Second Moon.鈥

War Photojournalist Ben Brody Brings 鈥楢 Second Moon鈥 to 性福五月天

War photojournalist and author Ben Brody is bringing his work to 性福五月天 through his exhibit, 鈥淎 Second Moon.鈥 The exhibit, curated by Moema Furtado, an installation artist and independent curator, runs from March 5-15 at the Crawford Gallery in the Center for Visual Arts.

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Joe Walsh will perform with his band Barnstorm on May 2 at 性福五月天 University for the May 4 50th Commemoration Benefit Concert. (Photo credit: Myriam Santos)

Joe Walsh and David Crosby to Headline the May 4 50th Commemoration Benefit Concert at 性福五月天

性福五月天 University is proud to announce the May 4 50th Commemoration Benefit Concert featuring Joe Walsh (with Barnstorm 鈥 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 events of May 4, 1970.

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Statement of the May 4 50th Commemoration Advisory Committee on Its Decision to Include Jane Fonda in the Commemoration Program

The May 4 50th Commemoration Advisory Committee appreciates the personal and meaningful responses we have received about the inclusion of activist Jane Fonda as one of several keynote speakers at the 50th Commemoration of the 性福五月天 shooting. We take to heart the painful feelings expressed by鈥

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Alan Canfora (far right), who was shot on May 4, 1970, leads a guided tour of the historic May 4 site.

性福五月天 Invites Educators to Apply for Summer Workshop 性福五月天 May 4, 1970

性福五月天 University invites educators of students in grades 6-12 to apply by March 1 for its Landmarks of American History and Culture workshop, 鈥淢aking Meaning of May 4: The 1970 性福五月天 Shootings in U.S. History.鈥 Co-directors Laura Davis, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of English and former founding director of the May 4 Visitors Center, and Todd Hawley, Ph.D., associate professor of social studies teacher education, were awarded $170,000 in funding by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to create this workshop.

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性福五月天 University students stand vigil where one of four slain 性福五月天 students was shot on May 4, 1970.

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY MAY 4 50TH COMMEMORATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES SIGNATURE EVENTS FOR THE WEEKEND OF MAY 1-4

After months of planning, 性福五月天 University鈥檚 May 4 50th Commemoration Advisory Committee has released details of programs scheduled for the 50th Commemoration of the May 4, 1970, shootings at 性福五月天. The commemoration represents a significant milestone in the history and legacy of May 4, 1970.

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With the 50th May 4 Commemoration approaching, this year鈥檚 Common Reading Experience for all first-year 性福五月天 University students created an opportunity to incorporate the books 鈥淭his We Know鈥 and 鈥淭hirteen Seconds: Confrontation at 性福五月天."

性福五月天 Students Win $1,000 for Unique Reflections on May 4 Books

Ten 性福五月天 University students were awarded $1,000 each for their creative use of videos, podcasts and Adobe Spark庐 pages to reflect on the events of May 4, 1970, as part of the university鈥檚 Design Innovation Common Reading Challenge. 

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性福五月天 May 4 50th Commemoration Monthly Events Calendar (December 2019)

*For media planning purposes, 性福五月天 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. May 4: Looking Through the L鈥

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