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Jesse Jackson at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì in May 1971.

IN A FLASH: Remembering Jesse Jackson at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University honors the memory of the Rev. Jesse Jackson and remembers his visits to our campuses over the years.

Tags: Black History Month , Black United Students , May 4 , Community & Society , Nationally Distinctive

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Jerry M Lewis standing in front of the May 4th site

Jerry M. Lewis, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Professor Emeritus and Tireless May 4 Advocate, Dies at 88

Jerry M. Lewis, Ph.D., ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University Professor Emeritus of Sociology, who served as a faculty marshal during the May 4, 1970, campus shootings and later worked tirelessly to ensure that the legacy of May 4 would endure, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, at his home in Maine. He was 88.  

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Daffodil Hill planting Veterans Day 2025

IN A FLASH: Digging In To Honor Veterans

Snowy weather and cold temperatures didn't stop volunteers from taking part in the annual Veterans Day tradition of bulb-planting on Daffodil Hill.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , Community & Society , Veterans Day , ROTC , May 4

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John Cleary

Remembering John Cleary

A ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University student whose darkest day was seen around the world on the cover of Life magazine has died. John Cleary, 74, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away Oct. 25 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

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May 4 2025 near Don Drumm's "Heart of Steel" metal sculpture

IN A FLASH: A Memorable Commemoration

The 55-year commemoration of the tragic events of May 4, 1970 at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì included an extensive schedule of presentations, the annual candlelight walk and vigil and the commemoration ceremonies on May 4. 

Tags: May 4 , May 4 Commemoration , Community & Society , Community Impact

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Associate Professor of Geography Jennifer Mapes delivers the Jerry M. Lewis Lecture on May 2, 2025.

‘It Was Time for Me to Go Home’ – Geography Professor Combed May 4 Oral Histories in Search of Shared Humanity

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University Associate Professor of Geography Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., has studied the events of May 4, 1970, through the lens of a map maker. 

Tags: Community Impact , May 4 , Community & Society , Research & Science , Nationally Distinctive

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Candlelight Walk and Vigil 2024

IN A FLASH: It's Not Just One Day

Remembering May 4, 1970 at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì is not confined to just the events around the annual commemoration on campus, but is part of living and learning at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì throughout the year.

Tags: May 4 , May 4 Visitors Center , Nationally Distinctive , School of Theatre and Dance , Community & Society

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May 4 Commemoration graphic

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Remembers May 4, 1970, With 55th Commemoration

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University will hold its annual commemoration to honor the memory of May 4, 1970 – a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard opened fire on ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students and wounding nine others. May 4, 1970, marked a pivotal moment in American history. 

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MEDIA ADVISORY: ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Remembers May 4, 1970, With 55th Commemoration

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University will hold its annual commemoration to honor the memory of May 4, 1970 – a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard opened fire on ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students and wounding nine others. May 4, 1970, marked a pivotal moment in American history. 

Tags: University News , Nationally Distinctive , May 4 , May 4 Commemoration

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ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Professor Emeritus Jerry M. Lewis, Ph.D., a faculty marshal on May 4, 1970, addresses attendees of the inaugural Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.

ToddCast Episode 3: Jerry M. Lewis

Join us on the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì ToddCast as President Todd Diacon revisits a conversation with Professor Emeritus Jerry M. Lewis, Ph.D.

Tags: May 4 , Community & Society , Community Impact , May 4 Commemoration , May 4 Visitors Center

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