University Libraries
Historian Brings Guardsmen's Voices to ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture
Fifty-six years after four students were killed and nine were wounded on the campus of ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, a historian from outside the university brought a rarely heard perspective to one of the most consequential days in American history – May 4, 1970.
Lion Hunting on Campus
An architectural ornament near Engleman Hall may be a subtle tribute to the tenacity of a ¹ú²úÂ×Àí president at a particularly troubled time in the institution's long and storied history.
Historian Who Recorded Guardsmen’s Voices to Speak at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s 2026 Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series
David Strittmatter, associate professor of history at Ohio Northern University, has been selected as the 2026 speaker for the fifth annual Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series. He will share firsthand oral histories from Ohio National Guardsmen who were present during the May 4, 1970, shootings at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
IN A FLASH: De-stressing with Dogs
Dogs plus snacks plus craft activities has been a proven formula for reducing student stress during finals week.
IN A FLASH: Late Night at The Library
Each year as part of KSU Kickoff, ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's University Library invites incoming students to get to know the library with games, giveaways and free pizza at Late Night at The Library.
IN A FLASH: Enter The Stress-Free Zone
Finals Week can be a stressful time for students, so ¹ú²úÂ×Àí offers opportunities for students to take a break from their studies and relax with therapy dogs and fun activities.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí Geographer to Discuss Mapping May 4 and Oral Histories During University’s 2025 Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series
Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, will serve as the 2025 speaker for the Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series, a part of the university's annual May 4 Commemoration events.
IN A FLASH: Finals Week Stress Relief
¹ú²úÂ×Àí Libraries hosted a Stress-Free Zone for students during Finals Week. The event offered activities including Coloring for Calm, snacks, beverages and quality time with the ultimate stress-busters: fluffy, friendly therapy dogs. &nbs…
IN A FLASH: Post-Election Paws
The University Library hosted a "Post-Election Exhale" event to help students destress with crafts, tips from ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's Counseling and Psychological Services and friendly, fuzzy therapy dogs.
Distinguished Alumna Helps Open Exhibit Showcasing Women’s Role in Cartography During World War II
The Military Mapping Maidens of World War II exhibit is now on display on the first floor of the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Library through November 15. Who were the Mapping Maidens? The exhibit, sponsored by the Department of Geography, highlights the unique military service of Kent Stat…
