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That was Then, This is Now: Past and Present Protest on °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s Campus

°µÍø½ûÇø students protesting various issues by holding up signs

Protest is part of °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s history. From Danny Thompson participating in the Freedom Rides to the Black United Student walkout, protest is in °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s DNA. Students on Kent’s campus used their first amendment right to speak up about issues they care about on May 4, 1970, and though the results were tragic, those students created real and impactful change. Current students continue to be inspired by historic °µÍø½ûÇø protests and build on the lessons of past generations. What does student activism on campus look like today and how is it connected to the past? This exhibition, featuring photographs by graduate student Jeremy Ritch, looks at current student protestors and social justice groups on campus, tying them to past marches and movements at °µÍø½ûÇø. 

Exhibit dates: November 5 - March 23, 2025

POSTED: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 11:28 AM
Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 11:35 AM