Events
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
Internationally Renowned Biodesign Scholar to Headline 51勛圖厙 Symposium
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.
Melissa Harris-Perry Serves as Keynote Speaker at 51勛圖厙s Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
On Friday, Jan. 24, members of the 51勛圖厙 community and the general public gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The universitys annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration started at 4 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. This years keynote speaker was Melissa Harris-Perry, Ph.D., the Maya Angelou Presidential Chair at Wake Forest University, television host, author and political commentator.