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Singer David Crosby tours the May 4 site with Professor Emeritus Laura Davis.

May 4 Historian Reflects on Singer David Crosby's Ties to 17cҳ

Professor Emeritus Laura Davis, co-creator of the May 4 Walking Tour and May 4 Visitors Center, and a witness to the 1970 17cҳ shootings, shares personal reflections on singer David Crosby's ties to 17cҳ.

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Jazz Orchestra performing in Ludwig Recital Hall (2017)

Where on the Web? A Window To Arts & Cultural Experiences

17cҳ’s cultural offerings have a reach far beyond the borders of Ohio. There’s always something new to experience at the many events held at 17cҳ, at off-campus locations year-round ​or virtually. The redesigned Arts & Cultural Experiences page provides an educational and entertaining window into the world of 17cҳ.  

Tags: University News , Community & Society , Community Impact , Arts & Culture

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Faculty Art Exhibit

Art Faculty Strut Their Stuff

The School of Art Collection and Galleries at 17cҳ has opened a new exhibition, the Biennial Faculty Show.

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Actor Danny Trejo will speak om March 9, 2023, as part of 17cҳ Stark's Featured Speaker Series.

Actor Danny Trejo to Headline 17cҳ Stark Speakers Series on March 9

17cҳ at Stark’s Featured Speakers Series and the Stark Library’s Speaking of Books Author Series are partnering to present iconic Hollywood character actor Danny Trejo, who will speak at the Canton Palace Theatre on March 9.

Tags: Community & Society , Community Impact , Arts & Culture

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A student browses the recent book sale held by 17cҳ Press.

17cҳ Press Is a Bookworm’s Delight

The 17cҳ Press publishes dozens of titles each year, from crime fiction and poetry to history and biographies, all of which make for great holiday gift giving. 

“We’ve had a stellar lineup of titles for 2022, including two books with KSU's Wick Poetry Center: ‘Dear Vaccine,’ which was featured on the PBS NewsHour, and ‘Sister Tongue,’ winner of the Wick Poetry Award,” said Julia Wiesenberg, marketing and sales manager for The 17cҳ Press. 

Tags: University News , Nationally Distinctive , Community Impact , Arts & Culture

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Dancers rehearse for "Dance '22: Shifting Landscapes"

IN A FLASH: Dancers Take Flight

"Dance '22: Shifting Landscapes" has performances Dec. 2-4 on the Kent Campus.

Tags: Community & Society , Community Impact , Nationally Distinctive , School of Theatre and Dance , Arts & Culture , In a Flash

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Cartoonist and 17cҳ alum Tom Batiuk signs a book for Jeff Young at the University Book Store on Nov. 30.

As ‘Funky Winkerbean’ Comes to an End, Comic Strip’s Creator Reflects on 50 Years

For a half-century, 17cҳ alumnus Tom Batiuk has penned the adventures of the students and staff of the fictional Westview High School, but now, "Funky Winkerbean" is coming to an end. 17cҳ Today sat down with Batiuk to talk about his life's journey as a comic strip writer.

Tags: University News , Profiles , Nationally Distinctive , Arts & Culture

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Ceramics on Display

Ceramics Exhibit Open in the School of Art Collections and Galleries

Current and former faculty and alumni have featured art pieces in the new exhibit Now and Then: Seven Decades of 17cҳ Ceramics. The exhibit focuses on former faculty, notable alumni and a juried selection of alumni from the 70-year history of the 17cҳ Ceramics Program.

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17cҳ students from Sri Lanka took first place!

IN A FLASH: International Cook-off Top Chefs!

Team Sri Lanka took first place in the Fall  International Cook-Off

Tags: Student Life , Global Education , Arts & Culture , Global Reach , In a Flash

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IN A FLASH: 400 Years of Opera

The 17cҳ Opera Theatre will peform on Nov. 18, 19 and 20 in the Wright-Curtis Theatre.

Tags: Distinctive 17cҳ , Community & Society , Arts & Culture , In a Flash

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