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Kent State Announces Events to Commemorate
May 4

The annual May 4, 1970, commemoration events at Kent State
will take place on May 3 and 4. The events are an opportunity
to reflect on the tragedy and adapt the lessons learned to
current events.

Kent State University will mark its 42nd annual May 4, 1970, commemoration on May 3 and 4. The commemoration events are an opportunity for students and the community to gather and reflect on the tragedy and adapt the lessons learned to current events.

An activist forum, hosted by the May 4 Task Force, is scheduled for
6 p.m. Thursday, May 3, in the Kent Student Center Kiva. Panel speakers include Melba Beals of the “Little Rock Nine;” Sandy Rosen, lawyer for the students in 1977; Howie Emmer, activist activities; and Kent State anthropology professor Mark Seeman, of the May 4 Historical Site preservation.

The annual candlelight vigil is planned for 10:30 p.m. starting at the Victory Bell on the Kent State Commons on May 3. The walk loops the campus and pays tribute to those wounded and lost on May 4, 1970. Following the walk, people stand at the spots where the four students fell and hold vigil until noon when the commemoration events begin at the Commons.

On Friday, May 4, a book signing of “Democratic Narrative, History, and Memory,” edited by Carole Barbato and Laura Davis, will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the University Bookstore in the Kent Student Center. Barbato, who was a Kent State student in 1970, is a communication studies professor for Kent State University at East Liverpool. Davis, who was a freshman at Kent State when the May 4 events occurred, is an English professor and the university’s faculty coordinator for May 4 initiatives.

The commemoration event, also hosted by the May 4 Task Force, begins at noon, May 4, on the Commons. The Kent Student Center Ballroom will serve as the rain location. This year’s commemoration theme is “Don’t Give Up the Fight!”

Multiple speakers will discuss the effect of May 4 on the Kent State community, as well as college campuses nationwide. The featured speakers include Beth Vild for Allison Krause; Bryan Staul for Jeffrey Miller; Barbato for Sandra Scheuer; Jim Mueller for William Schroeder; Sandford “Sandy” Rosen, attorney for families and victims in 1977; Maia O’Meara, student representing Project Vietnam from Kent Roosevelt High School; Joe Cullum, witness to May 4; Joe Lewis, witness and victim of May 4; Davis; Jon Schluepp, Warriors Journey Home; and Howie Emmer, 1960s activist.

Friday’s itinerary also will consist of the Kent State chronology followed by the ringing of the Victory Bell and tributes to the four deceased students. Melanie Safka and Carlos Jones will perform the day’s music.

Each spring, Kent State inquires, learns and reflects on social, cultural and historical events through the annual Symposium on Democracy, held in commemoration of the events surrounding May 4, 1970. The symposium honors the memories of the four students — Allison Krause, Jeffrey Miller, Sandra Scheuer and William Schroeder — who lost their lives on that day, with an enduring dedication to scholarship that seeks to prevent violence and to promote democratic values and civil discourse. The university held the 13th annual Symposium on Democracy last week. In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the nation’s greatest conflict, this year’s theme was “Democracy and the American Civil War.”

For more information about May 4, visit www.kent.edu/may4 and www.kent.edu/about/history/may4/newsroom. For more information regarding this year’s May 4 Commemoration events, visit www.m4tf.org.

LeAnn Rimes and MAMMA MIA! On Stage This Summer at Kent State Tuscarawas

VeggieTales to perform in September

Singer LeAnn Rimes will perform at the
Performing Arts Center at Kent State
Tuscarawas on July 26.

Three dynamic performances scheduled for summer and fall are being announced for the Performing Arts Center at Kent State University at Tuscarawas. The two summer events include a return engagement of the Broadway hit MAMMA MIA! on June 14 at 7:30 p.m. and LeAnn Rimes Acoustic on July 26 at 7:30 p.m. VeggieTales Live – God Made You Special is scheduled for Sept. 23 with shows at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

“We are thrilled to have back the highly sought and well-loved musical, MAMMA MIA!,” says Mike Morelli, general manager of the Performing Arts Center. “We are hoping to accommodate those folks who were not able to get tickets to the sold-out November 2011 performance.”

MAMMA MIA! is the smash hit musical that combines the songs of ABBA with an enchanting story of love, laughter and friendship. Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.

“LeAnn Rimes is a country icon and we are fortunate to have her perform here at Kent State Tuscarawas,” Morelli says. “We are excited to be able to showcase LeAnn in an acoustic performance, which will make use of the outstanding sound in our theatre, which has been praised by artists Michael Bolton, Clint Black and Darius Rucker.”

Rimes is a country and pop singer who has received two Grammy awards, three Academy of Country Music awards, a Country Music Association award, 12 Billboard Music Awards and one American Music Award.

The smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! that combines the
songs of ABBA with an enchanting story of love, laughter
and friendship will return to the Performing Arts Center at
Kent State Tuscarawas on June 14.

A sneak peek at the 2012-2013 season, which will not be announced in full until July, highlights the VeggieTales performance in September. “VeggieTales Live: God Made You Special is a faith-based show scheduled for a matinee and an evening performance,” says Morelli. “Families love this traveling show based on the extremely popular TV series and feature-length films. It brings to life Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber and Junior the Asparagus.”

Families everywhere can enjoy seeing their favorite Veggies live and on stage. Larry the Cucumber at eight feet and green and Bob the Tomato at five feet round and red make for an eye-popping event that charms and delights children. A high-energy song and dance spectacular, this show will have fans singing along, dancing in the aisles and smiling so hard their teeth ache! Fan favorites include classic silly songs like His Cheeseburger, I Love My Lips, The Hairbrush Song and many more.

Tickets prices are: MAMMA MIA!, $48-$70; LeAnn Rimes Acoustic, $49–$69; and VeggieTales Live – God Made You Special, $15–$30. Tickets for these three events go on sale to Performing Arts Center members on April 30 and to the public on May 14 at 8 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Performing Arts Center box office, online at www.tusc.kent.edu/pac or by calling 330-308-6400. The box office is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Free parking is available for all shows. The Performing Arts Center at Kent State Tuscarawas is located at 330 University Dr. NE, New Philadelphia.

Second Annual Alumni College, May 18-19

The second annual Alumni College will take place from
May 18-19.

Return to your alma mater as Kent State hosts the second annual Alumni College from May 18-19. Alumni College provides fun, educational opportunities to help you renew friendships with fellow alumni. The event also features stimulating classes on contemporary topics from renowned faculty. Experiencing the new and exciting energy on campus will help you revel in your memories at Kent State.

Click here for more information and to register.

AMETEK Tree City 5K for United Way Takes Place July 7

Participants in last year's AMETEK Tree City 5K for the
United Way prepare to take off from the starting line at the
Dix Stadium.

Mark your calendars for the AMETEK Tree City 5K for the United Way on Saturday, July 7.

The AMETEK Tree City 5K is a scenic, point-to-point course, which will run from Dix Stadium through the Kent Campus, and finish by the former DuBois Bookstore near downtown Kent. Immediately following the race, 157 Lounge in downtown Kent will host an after party sponsored by Yuengling Light. Door prizes and food will be available for runners. All proceeds from the race and after party benefit the United Way of Portage County.

Schedule of Events (rain or shine):
5:30 p.m. – Shuttle begins
6-6:45 p.m. – Registration and check-in
7 p.m. – 5k race starts, walkers welcome (no strollers permitted)
8 p.m. – Course closes
7:30 – 10:00 p.m. – After-party at 157 Lounge in downtown Kent

This event will be held in conjunction with the 2012 Kent Heritage Festival, the city’s celebration of its heritage and America’s independence. For more information visit: www.facebook.com/treecityrace or contact Maureen at 330-297-1424 ext. 110. Volunteer opportunities are available.

The United Way raises and distributes funds to more than 40 nonprofit agencies locally that help adults, children and families in crisis, and promotes health and wellness in the community. The United Way also operates the 2-1-1 call center, which connects individuals to local community services. To learn more about the United Way of Portage County, visit the organization’s website at www.uwportage.org.

Three Faculty Members to Retire from Journalism School

From Taylor Hall to the third floor of Franklin Hall, Fred Endres, Carl Schierhorn and Tim Smith have been professional neighbors for more than 20 years. These three cornerstones of the journalism sequence have counseled hundreds of young journalists as professors in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. This year, an era ends as they retire from teaching.

Join the School of Journalism and Mass Communication faculty, alumni and students at a reception honoring the retirement of these three outstanding journalism faculty members as they embark on new and uncharted assignments.

When: Friday, May 4
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Location: First floor lobby, Franklin Hall

Please R.S.V.P. to Darlene Contrucci at dcontruc@kent.edu by May 1.

Kent/Blossom Art Announces Visiting Artist Series for Summer Workshops

Kent/Blossom Art is a summer program that offers two-week intensive workshops in six media/disciplines. The program, which is organized by resident Kent State University faculty, brings in visiting artists to speak on the different disciplines. The workshops are open to all Kent State students regardless of major and include printmaking, glass, painting/drawing, sculpture, jewelry/metals and ceramics.

Kent State University faculty members who specialize in each discipline will lead the workshops.

The summer workshop schedule is as follows:

Printmaking led by J. Noel Reifel……………………………….…………………….….....(May 7- 20)
Glass led by M. Sean Mercer…………………………………………………………….….(May 14- 29)
Painting/Drawing led by Darice Polo…………………………………….….……...............(May 21- June 3)
Sculpture led by Isabel Farnsworth………………………………………….……..............(May 21- June 3)
Jewelry/Metals led by Kathleen Browne…………………………..........……...................(May 31- June 13)
Ceramics led by Kirk Mangus……………………………………….……………….…….....(June 11- 23)

“It is a popular program with students because they are able to focus on building an independent body of work, without other classes or jobs getting in the way, over the course of two weeks,” says Darice Polo, who will lead the painting/drawing workshops.

To register, students should visit www.dept.kent.edu/art, click “Special Programs” and choose “Kent/Blossom Arts” for more information on requirements and applications.

Each workshop will be accompanied by a lecture from at least one visiting artist. The visiting artists will bring experience from all over the world to provide a unique perspective to each discipline’s workshop. All lectures are free and open to the public and will be held in Room 202 of the Art Building on the Kent Campus.

The visiting artist schedule is as follows:

Frederick Mershimer, Printmaking………………………………………….......May 6 from 6-8 p.m.
Susan Taylor Glasgow, Glass…………………………………………..…….....May 15 from 6-8 p.m.
Michael Di Cerbo, Printmaking………………………………………….…........May 16 from 6-8 p.m.
Sam Stang, Glass…………………………………………………………………May 21 from 6-8 p.m.
Christine Bourdette, Sculpture……………………………………..…….…......May 24 from 6-8 p.m.
Zak Smith, Painting…………………………………………………………….....May 25 from 6-8 p.m.
Sue Williams, Painting………………………………………………………..…..May 30 from 6-8 p.m.
Richard Rezac, Sculpture……………………………………….………….……May 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Mary Hallam Pearse, Jewelry/Metals……………………………………….......June 7 from 5-7 p.m.
Chuck Hindes, Ceramics. …………………………………….…………………June 12 from 5-9 p.m.
Anat Shiftan, Ceramics…………………………………………….……...……..June 19 from 5-9 p.m.

Tuition costs for each workshop are $1,233* for 3 undergraduate credits, and $1311* for 3 graduate credits. Payment is due on the first day of classes. (*Fees are subject to change by the action of the University Board of Trustees.) In addition, students must pay School of Art course fee for art materials of $22 per credit hour for fine arts and $25 per credit hour for crafts. Applicants will be notified immediately of any changes or additional costs. Partial or full scholarships/fee waivers will be awarded based on (merit) portfolio review. All applications will be reviewed for scholarships.

An additional non-Ohio resident fee of $350 per credit hour is waived if students are taking workshops only this summer. However, if students are enrolled in coursework other than workshops, the additional non-Ohio resident fee is applicable for all credit coursework and credit workshops.

School of Visual Communication Design Showcases Photo-Illustration Graduates in Cleveland Exhibit

Mint Condition, an exhibition of photographic works by 2012
graduating seniors in the School of Visual Communication
Design, will take place at the William Rupnik Gallery in
Cleveland from May 4-13.

The Kent State University School of Visual Communication Design presents Mint Condition, an exhibition of photographic works by 2012 graduating seniors. Kent State University 2011 photo-illustration alumni also have been invited to display select pieces from their current portfolios.

Mint Condition will showcase a selection of images ranging from location portraiture to delicate still lives from photographers Ellen Brinich, Heather Campbell, Katherine Case, Devin Casper, Spenser Dickerson, Sam Hedrick and Kristen Swartz.

The exhibition will be held at the William Rupnik Gallery in Cleveland from May 4-13. The exhibition is free and open to the public. A public opening reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on May 4. Parking is available in the adjacent Statler Hotel parking garage for a minimal charge. Following the opening reception, food and drinks will be available at the Lava Lounge in Tremont.

Event Details:

Mint Condition
May 4-13
William Rupnik Gallery
1117 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115
www.1117.wrgcleveland.com
216-533-5575

Lava Lounge
1307 Auburn Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
216-589-9112

Kent State University’s photo-illustration program prepares students for careers in studio and illustrative commercial photography. Photo-illustrators are intermediaries between clients and their audiences, acting as interpreters and messengers in photographic form for commerce, industry and culture at large.

For additional information about the artists, gallery hours and directions, visit http://vcd.kent.edu/mintcondition.

Special Fitness Workout Honors Slain Soldier

A special fitness workout called “The Hammy” will honor Kent resident and Theodore Roosevelt High School graduate Army Specialist Adam S. Hamilton who was killed in Afghanistan on May 28, 2011. The event, organized by SPC Crossfit of Kent in conjunction with local businesses, includes a series of workout movements – push-ups, sit-ups, a 1K run and more.

The Hammy will take place on Sunday, May 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kent State University Dix Stadium. The registration fee to participate is $25, which will support the Adam S. Hamilton Athletic and Academic Scholarship Fund that benefits Kent State. Members of the public who choose not to participate in the workout are encouraged to come cheer the teams and/or support the cause with a donation.

For more information and to register, visit http://adamshamilton.org/content/hammy_event.aspx.

Kent State’s Department of Recreational Services Holds Two-Day Kayaking Safety Workshop

The Department of Recreational Services will host a two-day kayaking safety and instruction workshop at Franklin Mills Riveredge Park on Monday, April 30, and Tuesday, May 1.

The workshop focuses on providing river kayaking training and is classified under the American Canoe Association (ACA) as
Level 2: Essentials of River Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop.

The Instructor Certification Workshop (ICW) will take advantage of the area’s greatest local natural resource, the Cuyahoga River. Participants will be learning the ACA model of effective instruction, as well as paddling, rescue, group management, leadership and other aspects of paddlesport and the river environment.

Mike Aronoff, owner of Canoe, Kayak, and Paddle Company, the first Pro School through the American Canoe Association, will be conducting the training as the lead instructor. Aronoff is one of the top trainer educators in the United States and is a current and past member of several national committees, including the Introduction to Paddling Committee and the River Kayaking Committee.

"We are excited to be bringing in one of the top kayaking educators in the United States to conduct training right here on the Cuyahoga River” says Dave Herpy, Outdoor Adventure Coordinator at the Department of Recreational Services. “I am really looking forward to working with Mike during our course."

“Part of our funding was allocated to provide river kayaking instructor certification for our staff,” says Herpy. “Rather than sending two of our staff to Washington, D.C., we decided to pay for the Instructor Trainer Educator to come to Kent to conduct training for a much larger group.”

The workshop will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, April 30, at Mogadore Reservoir.

For more information, contact Herpy at 330-221-4514.