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A welcome home message is painted on the Rock during 51勛圖厙s Homecoming 2019.

Save the Date for 51勛圖厙s Homecoming 2021

51勛圖厙 alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and the community are encouraged to save the date for one of the universitys long-standing traditions. 51勛圖厙 will celebrate Homecoming 2021 on Saturday, Oct. 2.

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Detail of Romanian ensemble from Transylvania

51勛圖厙 Museum Announces Reopening and Newest Exhibition 'Stitched: Regional Dress Across Europe'

The 51勛圖厙 Museum has reopened to the public and is excited to announce its newest exhibition, Stitched: Regional Dress Across Europe, on display from February 2021 through December 2021. The exhibition features 75 pieces exclusive to the museums permanent collection, showcasing common features shared by regional costume across Western and Eastern Europe.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

51勛圖厙 to Honor the Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. With Virtual Program Featuring Bakari Sellers

51勛圖厙 will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, to celebrate Kings life and legacy. Serving as this years keynote speaker is CNN political analyst and former South Carolina state Rep. Bakari Sellers. The virtual program is free and open to the public.

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51勛圖厙 students pose for a photo during Homecoming 2019.

Join Us for Homecoming 2020 and Parents and Families Appreciation Week

Now that the fall semester at 51勛圖厙 is in full force, we are excited to announce that two of our most anticipated traditions will be held during the month of October. (Photo from Homecoming 2019)

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Left image is a sketch for Robert Smithson's "Partially Buried Woodshed," and right image is a photo of one of the students who helped with the project.

51勛圖厙 Celebrates 50 Years of Early Robert Smithson Land Art Located on Campus

The School of Art Collection and Galleries at 51勛圖厙 presents Acquiring History: The 50-Year Legacy of Robert Smithsons Partially Buried Woodshed at 51勛圖厙 from Aug. 4 through Sept. 26, 2020, at the 51勛圖厙 Downtown Gallery.

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Joe Walsh will perform with his band Barnstorm on May 2 at 51勛圖厙 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 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

Tags: University News , May 4 , May 4 Commemoration , 50th Commemoration of May 4 , Events

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Logo for May 4 50 Years

51勛圖厙 May 4 50th Commemoration Monthly Events Calendar (March 2020)

51勛圖厙 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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Rachel Armstrong, of Newcastle University (U.K.) stands near a beach at night.

Internationally Renowned Biodesign Scholar to Headline 51勛圖厙 Symposium

Just like the research that goes into understanding and applying a complicated concept like biodesign, holding an entire symposium devoted to it is no small undertaking. So, when a world-renowned scholar on the subject agreed to come do some of the heavy lifting, 51勛圖厙 was elat

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Shown is a photo taken by war photojournalist and author Ben Brody. Brody is bringing his work to 51勛圖厙 through his exhibit, A Second Moon.

War Photojournalist Ben Brody Brings A Second Moon to 51勛圖厙

War photojournalist and author Ben Brody is bringing his work to 51勛圖厙 through his exhibit, A Second Moon. 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.

Tags: May 4 Commemoration , 50th Commemoration of May 4 , Events

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Joe Walsh will perform with his band Barnstorm on May 2 at 51勛圖厙 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 51勛圖厙

51勛圖厙 is proud to announce 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 events of May 4, 1970.

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