The exhibit examines the legacy of May 4, 1970, through the life and activism of Dean Kahler, one of nine students wounded during the Kent State shootings. Paralyzed by a bullet fired by the Ohio National Guard, Kahler transformed personal trauma into a lifelong commitment to disability rights, peace, public service, and democratic engagement.

Dean Christina Bloebaum (left) poses with State Rep. Derrick Hall (center) and Assistant Dean Brian Neff

Ohio State Representative Derrick Hall recently visited the Kent State University Airport, where he received an informational tour of the facilities hosted by College of Aeronautics and Engineering Dean Christina Bloebaum, Ph.D.Rep. Hall, representing House District 34 — which includes Hudson, Stow, Tallmadge, Silver Lake, Munroe Falls and portions of Akron — serves on the House Transportation Committee and the House Workforce and Higher Education Committee. The visit gave the representative a firsthand look at one of the region's most distinctive academic aviation assets.Located four miles fr...

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