The campus community and visitors will gather at noon on the May 4 site at the Kent State Commons to commemorate the moment that gunfire erupted 56 years ago. The commemoration will include a performance, feature remarks from university students and administrators, the ringing of the Victory Bell and a moment of silence at 12:24 p.m.

This cornerstone of the commemoration began in 1971. Light refreshments will be available before the Candlelight Walk on the Kent State Commons and in the Prentice Hall parking lot, and there will be an online sign-up for the Candlelight Vigil.

A Digital Fashion Show!
See original designs created in CLO (fashion design software) walk in the digital fashion show. Avatar's have a personalized look and size; fabrics, prints, and textures are used to fully express the work.
The event is free and open to the public.

The Kent State National Capital Alumni Chapter is hosting a happy hour Thursday, March 26, to kick off the spring season! 

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