Take Back the Night (TBTN) is an international march and rally that started in the 1970s as a protest and direct action against power-based personal violence in our communities.
Today, TBTN provides a symbolism of an individual's walk through darkness and a united front against fear and sexual violence. TBTN is open to any survivor and allies.
Kent State University’s Wick Poetry Center recently helped create a new mural for the Haymaker Farmers’ Market.According to the Akron Beacon Journal, the new mural, located in downtown Kent on Franklin Avenue, is now the largest mural in Portage County and pays homage to both farmers and shoppers alike. The design now features the “Haymaker Community Poem,” a project launched by the Wick Poetry Center that drew inspiration from shoppers and vendors who submitted poems for the market’s 30th anniversary.“We were thrilled to create the website and prompts, to gather a harvest of voices cele...
Have you already toured the May 4 Visitors Center, but want to know more? Here’s your chance to experience the Center in a completely new way! Engage with May 4 Visitors Center staff and special guests for a thematic tour of the Center and National Historic Site.
Ever wonder the origin of a peace sign, or why the hippies wore bright colors? Join the May 4th Visitor's Center staff in unraveling the most popular symbols and visual aspects of protest culture in the 60s and 70s.
Join us to become a pro at Procreate! This working session is lead by Terri Stefanko, a published author, illustrator, and VCD professor here at Kent State. Terri will walk you through the basics of using Procreate and share some tips and tricks she learned along the way. This includes using layers and layer masks, blend modes, and choosing brushes that feel digital vs. organic .
Join us to become a pro at Procreate! This working session is lead by Terri Stefanko, a published author, illustrator, and VCD professor here at Kent State. Terri will walk you through the basics of using Procreate and share some tips and tricks she learned along the way. This includes using layers and layer masks, blend modes, and choosing brushes that feel digital vs. organic
Williamson House Open House event for students, faculty, and staff to learn more about the Williamson House.
This program is a testament to our deep commitment to access and completion for all. We are consistently recognized nationally for our success in graduating more students. Our graduation rate is already the highest in northern Ohio and the third highest in the state, but we won’t rest until all students we enroll graduate and succeed in their first jobs after college.
