Elisa Abenchuchan

BOT Requests Meeting with SBG President
Elisa Abenchuchan We will wait and see what comes out of it.ALSO -- There will be a 8 PM rally tonight in the HMB atrium.
Fri, Oct 06 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Protest Now On CNN
Elisa Abenchuchan ...and the video clip has been shown.
Fri, Oct 06 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

The Video Clip
Elisa Abenchuchan Better quality, should work just fine. http://blip.tv/file/83354/
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BOT Still In Meetings
Elisa Abenchuchan The planned lunch with faculty members has been cancelled.
Fri, Oct 06 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

FSSA's Letter to BOT
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Representative from California Tries to Contact Gallaudet
Elisa Abenchuchan The chief of staff of the office of Pete Stark, the representative for California's thirteen district has been trying to contact Gallaudet in order to make sure that the students who are from California are safe. But the Gallaudet administration is not returning calls.
Fri, Oct 06 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Friday, October 06, 2006
Elisa Abenchuchan Today, a yellow CAUTION line was put up all around HMB......and now the DPS officers are taking it down. [...]
Fri, Oct 06 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Do You Believe Us Now?
Elisa Abenchuchan
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Videoclip of Assault on Students Available Here
Elisa Abenchuchan It seems that somehow many people can't view the videoclip on bisontv.com due to someone hacking in the bisontv's laptop, so you can see it here via photobucket. The quality isn't as good but the message is the same.
Fri, Oct 06 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Assault Now on the News!
Elisa Abenchuchan News reporters from different outlets came into HMB and watched the video clip on Bisontv and they all asked for the weblink and gave me their email addresses. I immediately sent them the weblink......and around 30 minutes later, ABC news on channel 7 showed the video clip of the assault! And they won't be the last.
Fri, Oct 06 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Video Evidence of Assault on Students @ Bisontv.com
Elisa Abenchuchan GO TO http://www.bisontv.com/ TO SEE VIDEO EVIDENCE OF ASSAULT ON STUDENTS
Fri, Oct 06 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Media Hurries to Interview Protestors
Elisa Abenchuchan There's media reporters and cameramen inside and outside of the building, doing interviews, filming things -- one reporter said, "Could you get several students here and we can interview them? I'm afraid we'll get kicked out."DPS has laid a yellow line all around HMB.Students here are scared and angry after the recent PR email. A mental health counselor has been [...]
Fri, Oct 06 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Gallaudet PR Office Says "No Students were Hurt''
Elisa Abenchuchan This was sent out to the campus community a few minutes ago:"Students who are illegally occupying Hall Memorial Building , have been repeatedly asked to leave by the University?s Department of Public Safety. The dissenters are disrupting classes and the offices in the building.They refused to move and the D.C. Police may be called in to remove the dissenters.Order [...]
Fri, Oct 06 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Alumni Meets with BOT
Elisa Abenchuchan Paul Singleton, one of the DPN Ducks, said some words to the protestors in HMB today. He said that he just came back from a meeting with the BOT.BOT's agenda for today is dropped in order to discuss the situation. Singleton and other alumni had requested for a meeting with one of the BOT members - Susan Elliott (Dickinson). But almost all BOT members showed up for the [...]
Fri, Oct 06 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

DPS Breaks Into HMB, Some Students Get Hurt
Elisa Abenchuchan Last night, protestors gathered and took over HMB -- locked the doors from inside and only allowed one door to be accessible for protestors only. This morning, a student found out that news reporters were not being allowed into campus because of a supposed bomb threat. She ran over there, talked with the reporters... until she got a page saying that students were [...]
Fri, Oct 06 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Protestors Take Over HMB
Elisa Abenchuchan PROTESTORS TAKE OVER HMB**MORE PICTURES COMING SOON**
Fri, Oct 06 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

From Tent City to GUKCC to Dorms to SAC to GUKCC...
Elisa Abenchuchan In a nutshell - the protestors all swarmed to GUKCC because I. King Jordan was having his retirement gala there, and all BOT members were expected to attend. But the DPS officers guarded all the doors and wouldn't let anyone enter, even a student who had already reserved a room in the hotel.Then after a few fiery speeches, the protestors decided to go to every dorm [...]
Thu, Oct 05 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Another Message for Austin
Elisa Abenchuchan http://www.austinforfssa.blogspot.com/I received this message: "Expect a major announcement. Do not make plans for Sunday afternoon!"
Thu, Oct 05 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Our Lunch With the BOT
Elisa Abenchuchan Select students were invited to have lunch with the BOT. But a couple of us decided that we would join in and went up in the cafeteria. It was quite an experience... seeing the BOT's attitude towards the protest with my own eyes. I'll let Jesse Thomas explain it all in ASL.Want more details? Read his blog. [...]
Thu, Oct 05 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

FSSA Letter to BOT
Elisa Abenchuchan October 5, 2006 To: The Gallaudet Board of TrusteesFr: FSSA CoalitionRe: Our present demandsThe FSSA Coalition stands by our original demands for the search process to be re-opened in a more equitable and multicultural approach, and that there be no reprisals for any person involved in the protest. We do not recognize the legitimacy of Dr. Fernandes as Gallaudet?s [...]
Thu, Oct 05 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

I. King Jordan Student Academic Center
Elisa Abenchuchan There was a celebration for the new name of the student academic center/student union building. A woman from the University of Alabama talked about how she was raised orally and then met a Gallaudet alumni who told her all about Gallaudet. She thanked I. King Jordan for Gallaudet. Later, a student remarked to me, "Shouldn't she be thanking the alumni who brought her [...]
Thu, Oct 05 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Protesting the Linda Jordan Art Gallery
Elisa Abenchuchan After demonstrations at GKUCC, protestors flocked over to the Washburn Arts Building to protest the unveiling of the new name of the art gallery: Linda Jordan Art Gallery. The unveiling celebration was to take place at noon, but protestors started taking their places in the building as early as 11:30. They put up signs and set up a black coffin with the words [...]
Thu, Oct 05 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

SBG speaks to BOT, BOT claims protest is causing a...
Elisa Abenchuchan "[The BOT] did not listen to students at all- claimed that we re causing astalemate and that we need to move forward with the new president-didn't even address sbg's concerns at all- I am very upset at theirreaction." -- Student Leader Tara Holcomb.View the SBG speech and the BOT's reactions at [...]
Thu, Oct 05 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Interim Provost Talks With Protestors
Elisa Abenchuchan Faculty member and FSSA member Chris Heuer asked protestors to gather around him and the interim provost Michael Moore. Heuer explained that he just had a good discussion with Moore. He told Moore all about the awful stories that has been happening on campus -- "I was blunt with him, there was no holding back, no false professionalism, we talked person to person." [...]
Wed, Oct 04 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

10 PM Rally Discusses Plans For Tomorrow
Elisa Abenchuchan The following things were discussed:* Meet at Tent City at 8 PM to show support to SBG president and to go to GUKCC and show their presence to the BOT* Noon - the naming of the buildings ceremony. Student leader Tara Holcomb said that the alumni are very upset about the new names, that they do not agree. The alumni had recommended for the arts building to be named in [...]
Wed, Oct 04 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

BOT Members Mingle in Tent City
Elisa Abenchuchan Three BOT members talked to protestors in the middle of Tent City. Some seemed to be receptive to what the protestors were trying to say, but others still argued about the concept of "not deaf enough". Some members said that they already had an agenda to discuss in the meetings... [...]
Wed, Oct 04 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Tent City Relocated!
Elisa Abenchuchan Today, teachers, students, staff, and alumni walked out of their classes, offices, and homes to attend the rally at the football field at 1:15 PM. The media was already there before most people:People kept on streaming into the bleachers of the football field. Half of the bleachers were full by 1:22 PM.The media postioned themselves behind the FSSA leaders. Then the [...]
Wed, Oct 04 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

A Message To Austin From Mark Gobble
Elisa Abenchuchan http://web.mac.com/markgobble/iWeb/Site/FSSA.html
Wed, Oct 04 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

What's the plan this week???
Elisa Abenchuchan Wednesday, October 4(Last three lines -- Reason: Unity for Gallaudet. Ah, yah, there is a SURPRISE too!)There, very important information will be given.Also, there will be a meeting of faculty FSSA supporters from 4 to 5 pm in SAC 1212. Get the word out!Thursday, October 5Between noon and 2 PM, there will be a name building dedication ceremony in honor of IKJ and his [...]
Tue, Oct 03 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Today's Walkouts, Rally, Pictures
Elisa Abenchuchan You can find all this information on this website that I just heard about -- http://deafbison.net/This is a great website with pictures and summaries of what happened today. Wow, what an exciting day! So many students and teachers walked out of class and had a rally -- and they all went to the president's office! All this is in the website, go there now. Also, check [...]
Tue, Oct 03 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Pictures of Tent City @ October 2 @ Nighttime
Elisa Abenchuchan Noah Beckman, SBG President talks to the crowd PROTEST STILL ON -------------------- You don't need a tent to sleep at Tent City Banner in progressNew word coined by a protestor -- Doths.(not get it yet? deaf moths... the light...)Just to give you an idea of the energy here [...]
Tue, Oct 03 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Today's Pictures of Tent City, Gallaudet
Elisa Abenchuchan This sign was put up at the marketplace in SAC a week ago.It's a beautiful day -- students hang out, chatting with each other, studying, etcPatrick from Florida brings along his Floridan tent that's made for the beach!A good question.The biggest tent in Tent City -- so far.This sign has a point... After all, Zinser did realize that without the support of the faculty, [...]
Mon, Oct 02 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

A VLOG from Student Leader Leah
Elisa Abenchuchan Tribute to Dr. ZinserLeah Katz-Hernandez, student leader, talks about why she thinks Dr. Zinser is one of the heroes of DPN.Watch it here: http://www.signcasts.com/?q=node/18#comment
Mon, Oct 02 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Rally Today!
Elisa Abenchuchan Rally at Tent City Today6 PM Also - be sure to check out Jesse Thomas's very funny entry at http://www.xanga.com/powhog.
Mon, Oct 02 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Some Sidekick Pictures and a Revelation
Elisa Abenchuchan Ryan Commerson's funny sign by his tent Thousands of people, one goalAND: A reliable source reveals that, true biz, indeed, Earth Juice was recommended by the university lawyer as a "safe" deterrent to the protesters. I'm happy to tell you that it isn't working!MORE pics COMING up SOON. [...]
Mon, Oct 02 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Tent City at Gallaudet
Elisa Abenchuchan At 8 AM this morning, students started setting up tents and making signs all over Tent City. But then they were interrupted with a stench -- Near Tent City, campus workers began putting down a product called Earth Juice, which is a highly concentrated and smelly liquid fertilizer. "Apparently the administrators who ordered them to do this are hoping that this tactic [...]
Mon, Oct 02 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Tent City in the Bay Area!
Elisa Abenchuchan Today, the deaf community in the larger Bay Area in California gathered and set up tents and signs in support of FSSA and the return of Tent City. There were about thirty tents with 75 to 100 supporters -- and they all had fun! The FSSA representative for the Bay Area is Katrina Pedersen and she was a big part in this event. There will be another gathering this [...]
Sun, Oct 01 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

REVIVAL OF TENT CITY
Elisa Abenchuchan At 8 am, members of the Gallaudet community will come together to camp out peacefully in protest of what continues to be a flawed process at Gallaudet University: a state that we fear will lead to a flawed University.Elsewhere in the nation, communities will also join the protest by setting up their own tent-cities. One such instance is the Bay Area GUAA Chapter. They [...]
Sun, Oct 01 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Open Letter from Former Gallaudet Professor
Elisa Abenchuchan Read it here.
Sat, Sep 30 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Fernandes Laughs at Deaf Staff Members in Meeting
Elisa Abenchuchan Dr. Jane K. Fernandes has been having meetings (either tea or lunch) with various staff members on campus. All of the staff members, in all of the meetings so far, are deaf. One of the staff members at the latest meeting asked if this had anything to do with audism. Dr. Jane K. Fernandes laughed. This was a disturbing trend throughout the meeting, with staff members [...]
Fri, Sep 29 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Remember?
Elisa Abenchuchan Remember this? (posted on a blog way back in MAY)Now, check THIS out.Told you so.Also, be sure to check out 'RC's Blog' on the site for many great vlogs...
Thu, Sep 28 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Updates @ GALLYFSSA.org
Elisa Abenchuchan FSSA Calls For Donations Check www.gallyfssa.org to donate and support the cause. Money helps things happen. ALSO -- read about:* NAD Resolutions* Ryan Commerson's open letter* Dr. Jordan's response to English Department's letter* Faculty Report to Board of Trustees* Faculty member Dr. Kathy Wood's letter to the BOT [...]
Fri, Sep 22 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Gallaudet Student Council Passes Resolutions
Elisa Abenchuchan Gallaudet Student Council Passes Resolutions -- To not recognize Jane K. Fernandes as the 9th president -- To refuse to send student representatives to the Presidential Transition Team -- To oppose the new Guidelines for Expressive Activities and AssembliesThese aren't the exact wordings -- was just informed by a student. As soon as I find more details, I'll make the [...]
Wed, Sep 20 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Thursday, September 14, 2006
Elisa Abenchuchan gallaudet publication ON THE GREEN calls discussion about protest "inaccurate, negative, exaggerated"Dear Aunt Sophia,I can't help it, I'm addicted to searching the internet for what people are saying about gallaudet.  I've read the blogs and the email forum.  So much of what is being said is inaccurate, negative, or exaggerated.  I heard about the www.9thprez.com website and found a lot of information there. [...]
Thu, Sep 14 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Monday, September 11, 2006
Elisa Abenchuchan   This flyer is being distibuted around campus -- through emails, pagers, and paper flyers. [...]
Mon, Sep 11 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Elisa Abenchuchan UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES "The Unity for Gallaudet protest is not over! It will continue until Dr. Fernandes resigns and/or the Board reopens the search process."FSSA Press Release - September 5, 2006 Written by FSSA Editorial Team    Tuesday, 05 September 2006 The FSSA Coalition expresses indignation at the self-serving letters sent to constituents of Gallaudet University and the [...]
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