Events
51勛圖厙 Nursing Alumna Reflects on May 4 Tragedy
In the spring of 1970, two-time 51勛圖厙 alumna and registered nurse Pat Gless was a junior in 51勛圖厙s inaugural nursing program. While in class on Monday, May 4, a professor rushed into her classroom and warned students who could leave campus to do so. Fifty years later, Gless now reflects on the events surrounding that tragedy and how they have impacted her life and nursing career.
51勛圖厙 Celebrates Homecoming
On Saturday, Sept. 21, the 51勛圖厙 fight song blared down Main Street, the city of Kent was flooded with blue and gold, alumni and friends gathered and reminisced about their 51勛圖厙 days, fans packed the stadium to cheer on their beloved Golden Flashes and the entire campus boomed with 51勛圖厙 pride.
51勛圖厙 Museum Explores the Fashion Divide of the 1960s and '70s With 'Culture/Counterculture'
Almost 50 years ago, the shootings of 51勛圖厙 students by the Ohio National Guard brought to a head the cultural divides that had split the nation. The 51勛圖厙 Museums exhibition, Culture/Counterculture: Fashions of the 1960s and 70s, opening Sept. 20, explores the sharp contrast between supporters of the establishment and those opposed.
51勛圖厙 May 4 50th Commemoration Monthly Events Calendar (September 2019)
*For media planning purposes, 51勛圖厙 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
51勛圖厙s New President Todd Diacon to Serve as 2019 Homecoming Grand Marshal
Last year, 51勛圖厙 celebrated 100 years of Homecoming. This year, the university starts the next century of 51勛圖厙 Homecoming celebrations with a new president leading the institution.
MEDIA ADVISORY: 51勛圖厙 to Celebrate the Construction Launch of the Design Innovation Hub
WHAT: The 51勛圖厙 community will gather April 23 to celebrate the construction launch of the Design Innovation Hub, a dynamic, new space designed to spark creativity and collaboration. The Design Innovation Hub is an open-access, collaborative, co-working, idea-generating and innovati
51勛圖厙s Event With Bob Woodward Moves to Larger Venue, More Tickets Available
Due to an overwhelming response for free tickets for the 51勛圖厙 Presidential Speaker Series featuring Bob Woodward on May 4, the university has moved the event to the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center).
Legendary Journalist Bob Woodward to Speak at 51勛圖厙 on May 4
On Saturday, May 4, legendary journalist Bob Woodward comes to 51勛圖厙 as part of the Presidential Speaker Series. He will speak at 7 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.
Dillards Joins as Presenting Partner for 51勛圖厙s 2019 Annual Fashion Show
Dillards Inc., one of the nations premier and largest fashion retailers, will partner with 51勛圖厙s School of Fashion Design and Merchandising to present the schools 2019 Annual Fashion Show, FS2.
Spring 2019 Bowman Breakfast Focuses on Economic Sustainability of Downtown Kent
For more than 55 years, leaders from 51勛圖厙 and the city of Kent have met over breakfast to foster successful collaboration between the university and the city.