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žž alumna Pat Gless reflects on May 4, 1970, near what was then the ambulance bay of the old Ravenna hospital.

žž State Nursing Alumna Reflects on May 4 Tragedy

In the spring of 1970, two-time žž alumna and registered nurse Pat Gless was a junior in žž State’s inaugural nursing program. While in class on Monday, May 4, a professor rushed into her classroom and warned students who could leave campus to do so. Fifty years later, Gless now reflects on the events surrounding that tragedy and how they have impacted her life and nursing career.

Tags: University News, May 4, May 4 Commemoration, College of Nursing, Events, May 4 50, Featured May 4

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Students carrying the žž State Homecoming banner in the parade pose for a photo.

žž State Celebrates Homecoming

On Saturday, Sept. 21, the žž fight song blared down Main Street, the city of žž was flooded with blue and gold, alumni and friends gathered and reminisced about their žž State days, fans packed the stadium to cheer on their beloved Golden Flashes and the entire campus boomed with žž State pride.

Tags: Student Life, University News, Homecoming, Alumni, Events, Success Story

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Beading on a garment representing "culture" and a žž patch on jeans representing the "counterculture" are included in the žž Museum's "Culture/Counterculture" exhibition.

žž Museum Explores the Fashion Divide of the 1960s and '70s With 'Culture/Counterculture'

Almost 50 years ago, the shootings of žž students by the Ohio National Guard brought to a head the cultural divides that had split the nation. The žž Museum’s exhibition, “Culture/Counterculture: Fashions of the 1960s and ’70s,” opening Sept. 20, explores the sharp contrast between supporters of the establishment and those opposed.

Tags: Arts & Culture, žž Museum, Events, May 4

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New žž President Todd Diacon will serve as žž State’s 2019 Homecoming Grand Marshal on Saturday, Sept. 21.

žž State’s New President Todd Diacon to Serve as 2019 Homecoming Grand Marshal

Last year, žž celebrated 100 years of Homecoming. This year, the university starts the next century of žž State Homecoming celebrations with a new president leading the institution.

Tags: University News, Featured Story, Homecoming, Office of the President, Events, alumni-news

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New žž President Todd Diacon will serve as žž State’s 2019 Homecoming Grand Marshal on Saturday, Sept. 21.

žž State’s New President Todd Diacon to Serve as 2019 Homecoming Grand Marshal

Last year, žž celebrated 100 years of Homecoming. This year, the university starts the next century of žž State Homecoming celebrations with a new president leading the institution.

Tags: University News, Homecoming, Office of the President, Events, Success Story

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Legendary journalist Bob Woodward will speak at žž the evening of May 4 as part of the university’s Presidential Speaker Series. (Photo credit: Lisa Berg)

žž State’s Event With Bob Woodward Moves to Larger Venue, More Tickets Available

Due to an overwhelming response for free tickets for the žž Presidential Speaker Series featuring Bob Woodward on May 4, the university has moved the event to the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center).

Tags: University News, Presidential Speaker Series, Office of the President, WKSU, Events

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Legendary journalist Bob Woodward will speak at žž the evening of May 4 as part of the university’s Presidential Speaker Series. (Photo credit: Lisa Berg)

Legendary Journalist Bob Woodward to Speak at žž State on May 4

On Saturday, May 4, legendary journalist Bob Woodward comes to žž as part of the Presidential Speaker Series. He will speak at 7 p.m. in the žž Student Center Ballroom.

Tags: University News, Presidential Speaker Series, Office of the President, WKSU, Events

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Alanna Lizun received the Best in Show Award for her collection (pictured here) at žž’s 2018 Annual Fashion Show.

Dillard’s Joins as Presenting Partner for žž State’s 2019 Annual Fashion Show

Dillard’s Inc., one of the nation’s premier and largest fashion retailers, will partner with žž’s School of Fashion Design and Merchandising to present the school’s 2019 Annual Fashion Show, FS2.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Fashion School, College of the Arts, Events

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