Schedule of Events
To honor and remember the events that occurred on that tragic day, virtual events and exhibits hosted by Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University students, faculty and staff are scheduled through May 4.
Join us for interactive May 4 trivia (with prizes!) followed by a not-so-midnight screening of two films by Richard Myers.
Join us at the May 4 Visitors Center at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University for a special screening of the acclaimed documentary 'Deaf President Now!' The film chronicles the historic 1988 student uprising at Gallaudet University, where students demanded the appointment of the institution’s first Dea
Harvest celebrates the timeless songwriting, electric jams, and acoustic artistry of classic-era Neil Young. The band performs two extended sets spanning Young’s career—from Buffalo Springfield and CSNY to his solo work and collaborations with Crazy Horse, through Harvest Moon.
Let's celebrate National Ride A Bike Day! On this tour we'll explore Kent's Campus and Downtown area on eBikes and learn more about May 4 landmarks and events. Enjoy the benefits of cycling while learning local history.
Donated by the Canfora family to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives, the Alan Canfora May 4 Collection dedication will take place in the Harrick Garden Room on the first floor of University Library and will be followed by a reception.
Join us for a screening of Fire in the Heartland, a compelling documentary that explores the rise of student activism at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University, the growing anti-war movement, and the tragic events of May 4, 1970, when student protesters were killed.
Following the University's screening of 'Fire in the Heartland', the Female Filmmakers Initiative will screen 'What May 4 Means to Me', a student-led short film profiling what the legacy of the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ shootings means to students today.
This cornerstone of the commemoration began in 1971. Light refreshments will be available before the Candlelight Walk on the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Commons and in the Prentice Hall parking lot, and there will be an online sign-up for the Candlelight Vigil.
Authors: Barbara Child, Dan Frick, Donald Miller, Laura Davis, Lois VanBuren, Neal Johnson, Peter Jedick, Sabrina Fedel, Susie Erenrich, Thomas Grace
Come meet and remember with this year's authors.
The campus community and visitors will gather at noon on the May 4 site at the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Commons to commemorate the moment that gunfire erupted 56 years ago.