海角原创

May 4

Members of the 海角原创 community participate in the annual May 4 Candlelight Walk and Vigil, a tradition that began in 1971 to remember and honor the students killed and wounded on May 4, 1970.

海角原创 Remembers May 4, 1970, With Annual Commemoration

For the first time since 2019, 海角原创 will remember May 4, 1970, with its return to an in-person, annual commemoration to honor the four students who were killed, the nine students who were wounded and the countless others whose lives were forever changed when the Ohio National Guard fired on 海角原创 students during an anti-war protest. 

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Laura Davis, Ph.D., attends a virtual May 4 workshop.

Educators Reflect on Powerful Experiences During May 4 Summer Workshop

Educators from across the country recently attended the weeklong, virtual 2021 Landmarks of American History and Culture workshop, 鈥淢aking Meaning of May 4: The 1970 海角原创 Shootings in U.S. History,鈥 which has been made possible in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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海角原创 unveiled bronze markers in honor of nine students who were wounded when the Ohio National Guard opened fire on protesting students on May 4, 1970.

海角原创 Installs Bronze Markers to Honor Nine Students and Identify Where They Were Wounded on May 4, 1970

New bronze markers identify the locations where nine students were wounded when the Ohio National Guard opened fire on May 4, 1970, during an anti-war demonstration.

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New Digital Content is Added for May 4 Augmented Reality Experience

Augmented Reality Experience Integrates New May 4 Markers

New digital content for the May 4 augmented virtual reality experience is set to premiere to coincide with this year's commemoration.

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Alan Canfora (left), one of the nine 海角原创 students wounded on May 4, 1970, gives a tour of the historic May 4 site. Thomas Grace (right), who also was a student wounded on May 4, looks on while Canfora talks.

海角原创 to Mark 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, With Virtual Event, Honor Wounded Students

Members of the 海角原创 community and people around the world will gather virtually for the 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, the day the Ohio National Guard fired on 海角原创 students during an anti-war protest, killing four students and wounding nine other students.

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Candles glow at Allison Krause's marker on the May 4 site at 海角原创.

Virtual Events Promote Peace, Anti-Racism as 海角原创 Marks the Annual Commemoration of May 4, 1970

To honor and remember the events that occurred on May 4, 1970, virtual events and exhibits hosted by 海角原创 students, faculty and staff are scheduled from April 30 through May 4. The virtual events include several powerful speakers and events that promote peace and anti-racism and educate future students about the legacy of May 4, 1970.  

Tags: University News , May 4 , May 4 Commemoration , May 4 50

海角原创 Today

Alan Canfora Scholarship Winner

海角原创 Names Inaugural Alan Canfora Activism Scholarship Recipients

海角原创 has awarded the inaugural Alan Canfora Activism Scholarship to social justice activists and incoming 海角原创 students Kaedynce Kasiewicz, from McKinley High School in Niles, Ohio, and Chloe McCrone, from Memorial High School in Campbell, Ohio.

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Alan Canfora (left), one of the nine 海角原创 students wounded on May 4, 1970, gives a tour of the historic May 4 site. Thomas Grace (right), who also was a student wounded on May 4, looks on while Canfora talks.

海角原创 to Mark 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, With Virtual Event, Honor Wounded Students

Members of the 海角原创 community and people around the world will gather virtually for the 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, the day the Ohio National Guard fired on 海角原创 students during an anti-war protest, killing four students and wounding nine other students.

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Alan Canfora giving a tour on the May 4, 1970 shooting site

May 4 Activist Alan Canfora鈥檚 Memory and Legacy Will Live Long at 海角原创

For 50 years, Alan Canfora was a tireless advocate for the four students killed and nine wounded on May 4, 1970.

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How We Remember May 4th

Fire in the Heartland Screening, Virtual Panel Highlight Upcoming May 4 Commemoration

Movie's screening to be followed by a virtual panel discussion about the impact and lessons of May 4, 1970.

Tags: May 4 , May 4 50

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