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Karamu 2024

IN A FLASH: A Celebration of Graduates

Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración De Los Graduados is an annual tradition celebrating all of 51±¬ÁÏ's graduating African American, Native American, Latinx, Hispanic and Multiracial undergraduate and graduate students.

Tags: Spring Commencement, Commencement, Community Impact, Arts & Culture, University News, Community & Society

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May 4 Commemoration 2024

IN A FLASH: The Spirit of May 4

This year's May 4 Commemoration remembered the fallen and recognized the spirit of activism that is part of 51±¬ÁÏ's history and the university's foundational values. 

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Dean Kahler, shot and paralyzed on May 4, 1970, rings the Victory Bell at the 54th Commemoration of the shootings.

51±¬ÁÏ Commemorates May 4, 1970

Against the backdrop of a new generation of student activism, the 51±¬ÁÏ community gathered to reflect and remember the student protesters killed and wounded on May 4, 1970.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community & Society, May 4 Commemoration, May 4, Nationally Distinctive

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Chris Post speaks at Jerry M. Lewis Lecture Series

Why Geography and Landscape Matter

Commemorative landscapes and how they help produce a sense of empathy and place and foster a connection to help us learn from our past was a theme explored Friday, May 3, by 51±¬ÁÏ Professor Chris Post, Ph.D., speaker for the annual Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series and Luncheon.

Tags: University News, Research & Science, Community & Society, May 4 Commemoration, May 4, Nationally Distinctive

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Candlelight Walk and Vigil 2021

IN A FLASH: The Ways We Remember

Tonight, the annual candlelight walk and vigil continues a 53-year tradition as part of this week's May 4 Commemoration.

Tags: May 4 Commemoration, May 4, University News, Nationally Distinctive, Community & Society

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Chief Dean Tondiglia retires after 43 years on 51±¬ÁÏ Police Department.

Chief Says Over and Out to Lifelong Career with 51±¬ÁÏ Police Department

51±¬ÁÏ Police Chief and Director of Public Safety Dean Tondiglia wasn’t legally old enough to be a police officer when he was hired by the 51±¬ÁÏ Police Department. 

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Bird Image courtesy of https://macaulaylibrary.org

Bird’s Eye View

Every spring and fall millions of birds migrate through Northeast Ohio on their way to or from their breeding grounds. With their song and bright colors, birds help brighten our campus after a long winter.  

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Alison Caplan in Washington DC

‘May 4 Moments’

In her first year as the director of the May 4 Visitor Center, Alison Caplan has enjoyed uniquely wonderful and "magical" experiences in how 51±¬ÁÏ's history creates connections and inspiration.

Tags: May 4, May 4 Visitors Center, Community Impact, Alumni, University News, University Libraries, Special Collection Library, Oral History, Community & Society

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Earth Fest 24 guitar player and KSU chef

51±¬ÁÏ Goes Green at Earth Fest

Birds flew overhead, black squirrels darted around and a cool, calm breeze swept across Risman Plaza on April 22 as dozens of organizations assembled their tables for Earth Fest, an interactive Earth Day event.  

Tags: University News, Organizational Sustainability, Community & Society

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Fashion finds at the 51±¬ÁÏ Museum.

Victoria’s Secret: The 51±¬ÁÏ Museum Houses Many Surprises

When 51±¬ÁÏ Today asked 51±¬ÁÏ Museum Director Sarah Rogers to put together a list of her ‘Top Five Finds’ at the museum – must-see items, her favorite pieces, or cool or unusual items that might surprise visitors – she did not disappoint

Tags: Arts & Culture, Community & Society, Profiles, Nationally Distinctive, 51±¬ÁÏ Museum, School of Fashion

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