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Historian Brings Guardsmen's Voices to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½'s Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture
Fifty-six years after four students were killed and nine were wounded on the campus of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½, a historian from outside the university brought a rarely heard perspective to one of the most consequential days in American history – May 4, 1970.
Lion Hunting on Campus
An architectural ornament near Engleman Hall may be a subtle tribute to the tenacity of a Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ president at a particularly troubled time in the institution's long and storied history.
Historian Who Recorded Guardsmen’s Voices to Speak at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s 2026 Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series
David Strittmatter, associate professor of history at Ohio Northern University, has been selected as the 2026 speaker for the fifth annual Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series. He will share firsthand oral histories from Ohio National Guardsmen who were present during the May 4, 1970, shootings at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½.
IN A FLASH: De-stressing with Dogs
Dogs plus snacks plus craft activities has been a proven formula for reducing student stress during finals week.
IN A FLASH: Late Night at The Library
Each year as part of KSU Kickoff, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½'s University Library invites incoming students to get to know the library with games, giveaways and free pizza at Late Night at The Library.
IN A FLASH: Enter The Stress-Free Zone
Finals Week can be a stressful time for students, so Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ offers opportunities for students to take a break from their studies and relax with therapy dogs and fun activities.
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Geographer to Discuss Mapping May 4 and Oral Histories During University’s 2025 Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series
Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½, will serve as the 2025 speaker for the Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series, a part of the university's annual May 4 Commemoration events.
IN A FLASH: Finals Week Stress Relief
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Libraries hosted a Stress-Free Zone for students during Finals Week. The event offered activities including Coloring for Calm, snacks, beverages and quality time with the ultimate stress-busters: fluffy, friendly therapy dogs. &nbs…
IN A FLASH: Post-Election Paws
The University Library hosted a "Post-Election Exhale" event to help students destress with crafts, tips from Ä¢¹½´«Ã½'s Counseling and Psychological Services and friendly, fuzzy therapy dogs.
