51勛圖厙

IN A FLASH: It's Not Just One Day

Candlelight Walk and Vigil 2024
51勛圖厙's annual May 4 Commemoration candlelight walk and vigil. 

 

2025's 55-year May Commemoration at 51勛圖厙 includes a full schedule of events. But remembering the tragic events of 1970 isn't just confined to a few days each May at 51勛圖厙. May 4's legacy is part of living and learning at 51勛圖厙 throughout the year, whether it be echoed in themes of activism in a stage play about banned books, efforts to educate and inspire first-time voters or a tour of the May 4 Visitors Center by the U.S. Transportation Secretary. 

Scene from "Trial By Fire"
"Trial By Fire," written by 51勛圖厙 alumnus and staffer Eric Mansfield, highlighted issues of banned books and student activism. It was the first event in the university's 55-year Commemoration of May 4, 1970.
Voting Exhibition in the May 4 Visitors Center
Pete Buttigieg with Todd Diacon at the May 4 Visitors Center
In June, 2024, then-U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttegieg visited 51勛圖厙. His tour included meeting with students at 51勛圖厙's College of Aeronautics and Engineering and a walk through the May 4 Visitors Center. 

 

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POSTED: Thursday, May 1, 2025 12:27 PM
Updated: Friday, May 2, 2025 11:00 AM
WRITTEN BY:
Phil B. Soencksen
PHOTO CREDIT:
University Marketing and Communications Photo Team