50th Commemoration of May 4
![McArevey and Elvis meet McArevey and Elvis meet](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/20230505_BC_Elvis_Diacon_021.jpg?VersionId=f.sdF4LQoB6G532oAgrGe35Qe_Yvw2ne&itok=d03iZOzE)
A visiting documentary star (and Elvis fan) received a very special welcome at Kent State.
![Douglas Scott McKenzie with Amy Reynolds and Todd Diacon at May 4 Commemoration 2023 Douglas Scott McKenzie with Amy Reynolds and Todd Diacon at May 4 Commemoration 2023](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/230504-May-4th_RD-00097.jpg?VersionId=cpPuP8T2KwLKuWew16.nvYHwnTJtWxe6&itok=k0_RKAg3)
The Kent State Community came together for the 53rd Commemoration of May 4, 1970.
![2023 May 4 Candlelight Vigil 2023 May 4 Candlelight Vigil](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/230503-CANDLELIGHT%20WALK%20AND%20VIGIL_RD-00057-Enhanced-NR.jpg?VersionId=MsYRm3CATM3WvIvht6v0AaW.hn7o4j.P&itok=eWLomBDd)
![Gracie Ford and Lulu on Daffodil Hill Gracie Ford and Lulu on Daffodil Hill](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/230329-daffodil_RD-00135.jpg?VersionId=0RsI0.kC2TxhFprH7ShcP2ycR3fUY_3M&itok=Wl8kogWx)
The colors of spring have arrived on the Kent Campus.
![Image for Leading Through Tragedy](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/03.06.20%20Image%20for%20Leading%20Through%20Tragedy_0.jpg?VersionId=vXRIZagZ_vCoqu.YcjpIPkwG3ruws7Tj&h=b4909d8d&itok=fjdwzxGL)
On Thursday, March 12, Kent State University’s College of Education, Health and Human Services will host “Leading Through Tragedy,” an event that brings together a panel of leaders who were impacted by campus violence from institutions such as Virginia Tech, Northern Illinois University and Chardon High School in Ohio.
![Logo for May 4 50 Years](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/03.02.20%20Logo%20for%20May%204%2050%20Years_0.jpg?VersionId=r2Cyz3FnEccL4NMb0yqtKnmtJcVHPDV3&h=e579ca35&itok=-Qfdjq5I)
Kent State University has outlined planned events for the month of March related to the 50th commemoration of May 4. For the latest updates on events, visit www.kent.edu/may4kentstate50/event-schedule.
![Joe Walsh will perform with his band Barnstorm on May 2 at Kent State University for the May 4 50th Commemoration Benefit Concert. (Photo credit: Myriam Santos)](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/02.19.20%20Photo%20of%20Joe%20Walsh%20-%20photo%20credit%20Myriam%20Santos_0.jpg?VersionId=kLfo7xfMqQmWK5FRgx7U9G7pAMX0AA2h&h=d863e397&itok=Ze83-Jn_)
Kent State University is proud to announce the May 4 50th Commemoration Benefit Concert featuring Joe Walsh (with Barnstorm – Joe Vitale and Kenny Passarelli) and David Crosby (with his touring band), two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members with strong musical connections to the events of May 4, 1970.