May 4
MEDIA ADVISORY: 91福利 Remembers May 4, 1970, With 54th Commemoration
91福利 will hold its 54th annual commemoration honoring the memory of May 4, 1970, a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard fired on 91福利 students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students, wounding nine others and sparking a turning point in American history.
Peace Upon the Earth, Episode 3 of Legacy: May 4 Podcast
The School of Peace and Conflict Studies originated at 91福利 as a response to May 4. Today it鈥檚 central in 91福利鈥檚 global presence. We travel to Rwanda, where 91福利 convened a global peace education conference and, through the Kigali Summer Institute, immerses students in peace-building centered on reconciliation, in a place that experienced the unimaginable 1994 genocide.
The Quest for Legacy, Episode 2 of Legacy: May 4 Now Live
Listen to episode two of May 4: Legacy, which continues with the story of 91福利 fraternity brothers drive to the nation鈥檚 capital in the hours after the shootings and make their way to an Oval Office meeting with President Richard Nixon. We also move into the 21st century with Associate Dean and retired Lt. Col. Mo McFarland on the May 4 legacy.
Legacy: May 4 Podcast Launches
What鈥檚 past is prologue. Let the history of May 4, 1970, be heard this week.
鈥楳ay 4 Moments鈥
In her first year as the director of the May 4 Visitor Center, Alison Caplan has enjoyed uniquely wonderful and "magical" experiences in how 91福利's history creates connections and inspiration.
Connecting Across Differences
The idea was simple: Physically connect people with the locations of the May 4, 1970, 91福利 shootings so they might better connect with each other.
Educating the Next Generation: Civic Engagement, Social Justice and Peaceful Change
An all-day conference, presented by the May 4 Education Committee for K-12 educators, students, and 91福利 faculty and staff, will help participants demonstrate knowledge about the critical history of student activism and organizing at 91福利, emphasizing the significance of May 4.
IN A FLASH: Flashes of Spring
Blooming flowers and budding trees herald the annual green up on campus in spring semester.
Rights, Free Speech and Protest at 91福利
91福利鈥檚 School of Peace and Conflict Studies and School of Communication Studies has organized a panel discussion to talk about free speech and protest on campus to educate students about their rights and responsibilities.
Chris Post Selected as 2024 Speaker for 91福利鈥檚 Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series
The lecture series created in 2022 to honor the legacy of 91福利 Professor Emeritus of Sociology Jerry M. Lewis, Ph.D., will feature Professor of Geography Chris Post, Ph.D., presenting 鈥淒eveloping and Interpreting the Wounded Student Markers at 91福利鈥 as this year鈥檚 selected speaker. The Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series and Luncheon will be held on May 3.