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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Historian to Headline Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Presidential Speaker Series and Deliver May 4 Keynote

Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham, whose knowledge of politics, history, religion and current affairs makes him one of America’s most prominent public intellectuals, will appear the evening of May 4 for Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Presidential Speaker Series. Meacham will bring his unique perspective and provide historical context to the issues and events impacting our daily lives when he speaks about civil discourse at the Kent Student Center Ballroom.

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A singer performs on stage in the Kent Student Center Ballroom during the 49th annual May 4 Commemoration.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Community Gathers for 49th Annual May 4 Commemoration, Host Renowned Journalist Bob Woodward

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University held the 49th commemoration of the historic events of May 4, 1970. The annual commemoration marks the fateful day when the Ohio National Guard shot and killed four students and wounded nine others on the Kent Campus. 

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Photographs of the four students killed on May 4, 1970, sit on the stage in the Kent Student Center Ballroom during the 48th annual May 4 Commemoration.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ to Gather for 49th Annual May 4 Commemoration, Host Renowned Journalist Bob Woodward

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University will hold the 49th commemoration of the historic events of May 4, 1970, where protesting students, observers and soldiers gathered on that fateful day when the Ohio National Guard shot and killed four students and wounded nine others on the Kent Campus. 

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Kent Campus

Legendary journalist Bob Woodward will speak at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University the evening of May 4 as part of the university’s Presidential Speaker Series. (Photo credit: Lisa Berg)

Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s Event With Bob Woodward Moves to Larger Venue, More Tickets Available

Due to an overwhelming response for free tickets for the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Presidential Speaker Series featuring Bob Woodward on May 4, the university has moved the event to the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center).

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Legendary journalist Bob Woodward will speak at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University the evening of May 4 as part of the university’s Presidential Speaker Series. (Photo credit: Lisa Berg)

Legendary Journalist Bob Woodward to Speak at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ on May 4

On Saturday, May 4, legendary journalist Bob Woodward comes to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University as part of the Presidential Speaker Series. He will speak at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center).

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Kent Campus

Legendary journalist Bob Woodward will speak at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University the evening of May 4 as part of the university’s Presidential Speaker Series. (Photo credit: Lisa Berg)

Legendary Journalist Bob Woodward to Speak at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ on May 4

On Saturday, May 4, legendary journalist Bob Woodward comes to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University as part of the Presidential Speaker Series. He will speak at 7 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.

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Kent Campus

Legendary journalist and news anchor Dan Rather will speak at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University the evening of May 4 as part of the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Presidential Speaker Series.

Lifetime Career Takes Dan Rather From Network News to Digital Media

Dan Rather is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and author who has covered some of the biggest news stories of the last 60 years including the civil rights movement, Kennedy’s assassination, the Vietnam War, Watergate and 9/11. Older generations may remember Mr. Rather during the decades he spent …

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Kent Campus

Legendary journalist and news anchor Dan Rather will speak at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University the evening of May 4 as part of the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Presidential Speaker Series.

Renowned Journalist Dan Rather to Provide Rare Insight into Covering May 4, World Events

Few have seen the history of our world unfold like Dan Rather. The renowned journalist has been a constant presence for many monumental events – the Kennedy assassination, Watergate, the Berlin Wall, Tiananmen Square and 9/11 – to name a few. We are pleased to announce th…

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