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An illustration of books.

Summer Reading from the 17cҳ Press

The 17cҳ Press released a list of new titles this spring that would make for enjoyable summer reading for the beach, pool or backyard hammock. 

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Dr. Lashonda Taylor at Karamu

IN A FLASH: Celebrating Our Graduates

The Student Multicultural Center celebrated its Spring 2023 graduates on Wednesday. 

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Members of the Spring Class of 2023 pose for a photo

IN A FLASH: Commencement's Eve

Members of 17cҳ's Spring Class of 2023 could be found posing for photos at popular spots on campus this week. 

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McArevey and Elvis meet

“Young Plato” Meets 17cҳ’s "Elvis"

A visiting documentary star (and Elvis fan) received a very special welcome at 17cҳ.

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A new 17cҳ graduate crosses the stage and proudly holds her diploma during the advanced degree ceremony.

17cҳ Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Spring Commencement Ceremonies

The 17cҳ alumni family will grow by about 5,500 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement ceremonies. 

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May 4 53rd Commemoration

17cҳ Remembers May 4, 1970, With Commemoration

“The Power of Our Voices” theme inspired this year’s May 4 Commemoration events and programming, which focused on tying May 4 and the anti-war movement of 1970 to emerging movements today.

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2023 May 4 Candlelight Vigil

IN A FLASH: Voices of Remembrance

A prayer was read in Hebrew at the B'nai B'rith Hillel Marker on the May 4 memorial site as part of the annual candlelight walk and vigil on May 3. The silent walk around campus begins each year at at 11 p.m. and takes about 60 minutes. Afterward, at midnight, the vigil begins as one person wit…

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Assistant Professor Erica Eckert, Ph.D., presents the Jerry M. Lewis Lecture on May 3, 2023 in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.

Jerry Lewis Lecture Series Begins 53rd May 4 Commemoration

As someone who studied higher education administration, 17cҳ Assistant Professor Erica Eckert, Ph.D., had always wondered what it would have been like to experience the May 4, 1970, 17cҳ shootings as a student affairs administrator. 

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