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A makerspace is a “do-it-yourself” space where people can gather to create, invent, build and learn. Makerspaces can exist in many forms and be equipped with a variety of tools and equipment, but at ����ֱ�� State, makerspaces go beyond making and encourage collaborating and sharing knowledge.

����ֱ�� State University will hold its annual Veterans Day Commemoration at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the ����ֱ�� Student Center Kiva. This year’s guest speaker is Lt. Col. Colleen VanNatta. A graduate of ����ֱ�� State’s Air Force ROTC detachment, VanNatta served as a media escort for joint information bureaus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during Operation Desert Storm.

In an era that has seen the number of podcasts grow exponentially, the debate over May 4 is well-suited for those who wish to share their views and memories, often uninterrupted via a longer format than traditional storytelling.

Organizers of the recent Voices for Change Educator’s Summit at ����ֱ�� State University say the curriculum developed at the event can be used by teachers worldwide, so that the lessons of May 4, 1970, will continue to be shared. The summit, held in August, was one about 100 events planned for the 2019-20 academic year to support the 50th commemoration of May 4, 1970, the day when Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire on ����ֱ�� State students protesting the U.S. invasion of Cambodia during the Vietnam War, killing four and wounding nine.

This fall, more than 900 students transferred to ����ֱ�� State University. National Transfer Student Week is Oct. 21-25, and the university is hosting events specifically designed for transfer students, creating opportunities for these students and the ����ֱ�� State community to engage.

Minority, low-income and first-generation college students are often underrepresented in graduate schools. To change this and to help students realize their potential, the McNair Scholars Program at ����ֱ�� State University provides assistance to underrepresented students who consider pursuing a doctoral degree.  

����ֱ�� State University is offering a community course that deals with the historical, cultural, social and political contexts of events before, during and after the May 4, 1970, shootings. The free course, Making Meaning of May 4: The ����ֱ�� State Shootings in American History, will be held Oct. 16, 23 and 30 at the university’s May 4 Visitors Center.

“The Great Gatsby,” a book many read in high school. We remember the green light on the dock, the passion and the tragedy. What many didn't know – until recently – was that the story was also printed in the newspaper.

����ֱ�� State University alumnus Andre Knott’s experience in journalism ranges from sideline reporting for the Cleveland Browns to telecasts for the Cleveland Indians on SportsTime Ohio to covering Cleveland sports on the radio. Now, he joins WJW FOX 8 as a new contributor to the station’s sports team. He will provide reports, features and live coverage of Cleveland sports on all FOX 8 platforms while he continues his Cleveland Indians broadcast work at SportsTime Ohio. 

In April 2019, ����ֱ�� State University welcomed Neil Cooper, Ph.D, as the new inaugural director of ����ֱ�� State's School of Peace and Conflict Studies. The School of Peace and Conflict Studies was originally called the Center for Peaceful Change when it was founded in 1971 as the university's first ‘living memorial’ for the events that occurred on May 4th, 1970.