May 4th Task Force

03/07/2023

Join the May 4th Task Force this Thursday (3/9) for a roundtable discussion on May 4th, Jackson State, and how these historic shootings are relevant today. Refreshments will be provided!

02/09/2023

Join us tonight for our first public meeting of the semester!

11/02/2022

Join us tomorrow at 5pm for our first public meeting of the year! We will be discussing the 2023 commemoration, spring programming, and opportunities for student advocacy! See you there!

04/22/2022

Join us this Wednesday at 7 PM for a screening of “Fire in the Heartland: The Kent State Story” with Students for a Democratic Society! There will be a Q&A session following the screening, as well as free food and M4TF t-shirts! All are welcome to attend!

01/19/2022

Join us next Tuesday (1/25) for our first meeting of the Spring 2022 semester! We will be meeting virtually, so please fill out the form below to receive the Zoom link! Hope to see you there!

https://forms.gle/84XeMsoji9Ehazma7

12/02/2021

Join us for the last meeting of the semester tonight!

11/17/2021

Hi everyone! The Task Force is looking for new members to lead and participate the organization as we ramp up our work next semester. I want to encourage people, especially students, to attend! However, I would remind everyone that masks are required in Kent State University buildings. We may need to move locations if a lot of people attend, and if you cannot attend for some reason but want to see the minutes, please contact Ethan at [email protected] or the Task Force [email protected]. Thank you!

11/01/2021

Join us for our meeting this Thursday @ 6:00pm. We will be holding it virtually so please sign up here: https://forms.gle/DZoGLGxtNALfkefAA. You will receive the Zoom link via email on Wednesday along with the agenda. Thank you and we are looking forward to seeing you!

05/02/2021

Join us tomorrow for a virtual panel on the future of the Task Force. Co-Chairs Ethan Lower and Olivia Salter will be presenting their research and taking questions. Please sign up with the link or QR code below!

03/16/2021

Here are some updates on Commemoration:

Kent State to Hold Virtual May 4 Commemoration, Honor Wounded Students | Kent Campus, KENT STATE TODAY Featured Story, University News, May 4, May 4 50, May 4 Commemoration, Success Story | In keeping with the commitment to honor and remember the events of May 4, 1970, Kent State University will hol...

02/10/2021

Greetings everyone! The May 4th Task Force and Undergraduate Student Government are looking for former students, faculty, staff, community members that participated in or are familiar with the program "Think Week," hosted in the Fall of 1970.

While we are currently in the exploratory phase, several students and student leaders have voiced interest in reviving this program, presumably the springtime. If you have information or input on this program, please reach out. Again, this is not set in stone, we are seeking information first!

Below is a document accessible via the May 4th Archives with a schedule of events. We think this is a fantastic opportunity to connect history and traditions of the past with the students and issues of the present. Looking forward to hearing from you all!