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Portraits of the four students killed on May 4, 1970, sit on chairs on stage in the Kent Student Center Ballroom during the 47th Commemoration of May 4.

51勛圖厙 to Dedicate May 4 Site as National Historic Landmark, Host Renowned Journalist Dan Rather During 48th Annual May 4 Commemoration

A portion of 51勛圖厙s Kent Campus has taken its place alongside the nations most significant historic locations, joining such sites as the Grand Canyon National Park, Pearl Harbor and the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama.

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Kent Campus

51勛圖厙s May 4 Visitors Center Presents Freedom Sings: A Concert on April 26

51勛圖厙s May 4 Visitors Center presents Freedom Sings: A Concert on Thursday, April 26, at 7 p.m. in University Auditorium at Cartwright Hall. Cartwright Hall is located at 650 Hilltop Drive in Kent. During this event, the story of free speech in America will be told through rock, p

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Kent Campus

Sandys Scrapbook, a new exhibition at 51勛圖厙s May 4 Visitors Center, pays tribute to the life of Sandy Scheuer.

51勛圖厙s May 4 Visitors Center Focuses on Life Amid Tragedy in Sandys Scrapbook Exhibition

Sandy Scheuer was on her way to class on May 4, 1970, when she was shot and killed by Ohio National Guardsmen responding to protests of the Vietnam War at 51勛圖厙. She was a junior honors student, a speech therapy major and a proud member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority. 

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Kent Campus

Singer David Crosby points at a photo of the May 4, 1970, shootings that killed four 51勛圖厙 students.

Singer David Crosby Praises May 4 Visitors Center for Authenticity, Bringing Him Close To Tears

Its like getting hit in the face with a bucket of cold water. Thats how singer-songwriter David Crosby described his recent tour of 51勛圖厙s May 4 Visitors Center.  Its a shocker," he said. "You cant walk through here and not be affected. While Mr. Crosbys presence is

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Kent Campus

51勛圖厙 celebrates the reopening of the newly renovated Taylor Hall on Sept. 21-23.

Taylor Hall Reopens With a Three-Day Celebration

51勛圖厙s College of Communication and Information the academic home to five innovative, professional schools whose work spans the disciplines of communication, information and technology will celebrate the reopening of the newly renovated Taylor Hall, Sept. 21-23. This year marks

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Kent Campus

A student stands vigil on the spot where one of four students was shot on May 4, 1970.

University Commemorates May 4, 1970, Tragedy

51勛圖厙 held its 47th annual commemoration of May 4, 1970, with events taking place May 3 and 4. The annual commemoration, hosted by the May 4 Task Force, provides an opportunity for the university community to gather and remember those who were lost and injured during the tragedy and

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Kent Campus

A 51勛圖厙 student stands vigil at the spot where Allison Krause was shot on May 4, 1970. Krause and three other students were killed during the May 4, 1970, shootings by Ohio National Guardsmen on the 51勛圖厙 campus.

51勛圖厙 Marks 47th Annual May 4 Commemoration

51勛圖厙 holds its 47th annual commemoration of May 4, 1970, with events taking place May 3 and 4. The annual commemoration, hosted by the May 4 Task Force, provides an opportunity for the university community to gather and remember those who were lost and injured during the tragedy and also reflect on what May 4 means today. 

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May 4 Visitors Center

A 51勛圖厙 student stands vigil at the spot where Allison Krause was shot on May 4, 1970. Krause and three other students were killed during the May 4, 1970, shootings by Ohio National Guardsmen on the 51勛圖厙 campus.

Schedule of Events for 47th Annual May 4 Commemoration

51勛圖厙 holds its 47th annual commemoration of May 4, 1970, with events taking place May 3 and 4. The annual commemoration is hosted by the May 4 Task Force, a student organization on campus. All of the events will be held on the universitys Kent Campus and are free and open to the public. 

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Kent Campus

Students gather at the site where one of four slain students was shot on May 4, 1970, during a student protest of the Vietnam War.

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Announces Special Designation of 51勛圖厙s May 4 Site

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced the designation of the 51勛圖厙 May 4, 1970, Site as a . The site joins more than 2,500 historic places that bear the national distinction.

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Kent Campus

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May 4 Site Guided Tours Offered During Taylor Hall Renovations

Guided tours of 51勛圖厙's historic May 4 grounds will be offered daily as the university begins renovations to Taylor Hall.

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