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Coach Kevin Cook teaches basketball fundamentals in Kenya
Inside Gallaudet Kevin Cook, head basketball coach for the lady Bison, emphasized fundamental skills on the court during clinics for deaf and hearing players.
Fri, Aug 21 2009

Dr. Judy Harkins wins lifetime achievement award
Inside Gallaudet Harkins, a professor in the Communication Studies Department and director of the Technology Access Program, was selected to receive the I. Lee Brody Lifetime Achievement Award given by Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc.
Thu, Aug 13 2009

China Study Abroad provides academic enrichment, forges...
Inside Gallaudet The China Study Abroad program has exposed Gallaudet students, faculty, and staff to the culture and language of one of the world's oldest civilizations, but has also had an enormous impact on deaf Chinese people.
Wed, Aug 12 2009

President Davila, disability rights advocates commend move...
Inside Gallaudet On the anniversary of the ADA, the Gallaudet community applauded the announcement that the U.S. would sign on to the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities--and looked toward next steps.
Tue, Aug 11 2009

Community shares in recruitment effort by volunteering for...
Inside Gallaudet On a recent evening, 18 members of the campus community representing nine departments gathered at a bank of videophones and voice phones, where they talked with school seniors and their parents about the benefits of a Gallaudet education.
Mon, Aug 10 2009

Students explore their Jewish heritage, meet Israeli peers
Inside Gallaudet The Taglit-Birthright Israel program brings together Jewish people from two worlds. For the ninth year, Gallaudet students have helped to add yet another element to this learning experience.
Wed, Aug 05 2009

Undergraduate Johnny Jackson featured in Tuscaloosa News...
Inside Gallaudet Undergraduate student Johnny Jackson, who is studying math and computer science, was featured in a Tuscaloosa News story about his summer job.
Thu, Jul 30 2009

Summer Story: Undergraduate research fellows delve into...
Inside Gallaudet Four undergraduate students are taking part in a National Science Foundation pilot program and changing the face of future science and education faculty.
Tue, Jul 28 2009

Making Connections: DeafSpace concept goes to national...
Inside Gallaudet Design pioneers present on DeafSpace principles at a gathering of architects, designers, engineers, consultants, contractors, and planners from across the country.
Fri, Jul 24 2009

Summer Story: International leaders learn grassroots...
Inside Gallaudet A group of 14 deaf and hard of hearing participants from around the world took a leap toward improving their communities back home.
Tue, Jul 21 2009

Political science faculty member monitors Sotomayor hearings
Inside Gallaudet For faculty member Frances Marquez, witnessing the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor had both academic and person significance.
Fri, Jul 17 2009

NAWCAD and Gallaudet to share facilities, talent in new...
Inside Gallaudet Gallaudet University students, faculty, and alumni will soon be able to take advantage of state-of-the-art technology, thanks to a partnership with a division of the Naval Air Systems Command.
Tue, Jul 14 2009

Redesigned Athletics website unveiled
Inside Gallaudet On July 10, the Department of Athletics launched its redesigned website, www.gallaudetathletics.com. The new site offers several improvements to better showcase student-athletes and the 14 Bison varsity athletic teams
Fri, Jul 10 2009

Edited: Gallaudet alumni well-represented on list of...
Inside Gallaudet Tayler Mayer was missing from the list of Purple Communications’ 2009 Dream Bigger Trailblazers represented by Gallaudet Alumni. The article is edited and sorry for the oversight!
Tue, Jun 30 2009

WORLDEAF Cinema Festival seeking submissions and...
Inside Gallaudet The WORLDEAF Cinema Festival is seeking submissions before an August 1 deadline. The planning committee also welcomes recommendations of artists who may want to submit. The event will take place on the Gallaudet campus in November.
Mon, Jun 29 2009

Gallaudet alumni well-represented on list of trailblazers...
Inside Gallaudet One-half of the individuals selected for the Dream Bigger initiative from Purple Communications have two things in common: they have helped improve the quality of life for deaf people, and they are Gallaudet alumni.
Mon, Jun 29 2009

Gallaudet University joins North Eastern Athletic Conference
Inside Gallaudet President Davila has officially accepted an invitation to the North Eastern Athletic Conference, comprising schools in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and now Washington, D.C. The membership will go into effect in the fall of 2010.
Tue, Jun 16 2009

Gallaudet celebrates 140th Commencement
Inside Gallaudet Read about and watch videos of the messages imparted by graduating students and accomplished alumni.
Fri, May 22 2009

Commencement to be held May 15
Inside Gallaudet Gallaudet University will hold its 140th Commencement on Friday, May 15 beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the Field House. Be there in person or catch the live webcast.
Thu, May 14 2009

Students invited to first White House poetry jam
Inside Gallaudet Five Gallaudet students visited the White House on May 12 for the first evening of poetry, music, and spoken word to be held at the home of the U.S. president and family.
Thu, May 14 2009

Design firm earns award for SLCC building
Inside Gallaudet The International Interior Design Association Mid-Atlantic Chapter presented the SmithGroup firm a Silver Award for its design of Gallaudet's James Lee Sorenson Language and Communication Center.
Wed, May 13 2009

Bob's Vlog: A conversation with Dr. Richard Lytle, Dr....
Inside Gallaudet On this vlog about long range strategic planning, President Davila is joined by Board of Trustees member Dr. Lawrence Fleischer and three members of the administration--Dr. Richard Lytle, Dr. Stephen Weiner, and Paul Kelly.
Wed, May 13 2009

Strategic planning for Gallaudet in 2015 and beyond
Inside Gallaudet What must Gallaudet do to achieve the next level of excellence over the next five years? How will it adapt to the dramatic changes in higher education and among tomorrow's students? These are the questions that a new strategic plan has begun to answer.
Wed, May 13 2009

2009 Awards Day honors outstanding faculty, staff, and...
Inside Gallaudet The Awards Day ceremony recognized undergraduate students, faculty, and staff for academic, creative, service, and leadership excellence.
Wed, Apr 29 2009

University High School wins the 2009 Academic Bowl
Inside Gallaudet The team of students from Irvine, Calif., nipped defending champion Indiana School for the Deaf 37-36 to capture the 2009 title.
Tue, Apr 28 2009

Gallaudet embraces The Big Read-D.C. and prepares for...
Inside Gallaudet The official kickoff of The Big Read-D.C. will be held at Gallaudet's Elstad Auditorium on April 25 at 11 a.m., announcing the start of a month-long community program.
Fri, Apr 24 2009

Earth Day at Gallaudet focuses on energy efficiency and...
Inside Gallaudet Gallaudet showed its dedication to going green with a lecture on energy efficiency, a low-carbon menu, and a new garden.
Thu, Apr 23 2009

ColorFest creates vibrant space to learn and network
Inside Gallaudet Gallaudet recently hosted the second annual ColorFest, a weekend-long conference for deaf and hard of hearing students in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and straight communities.
Thu, Apr 23 2009

In demolished Thornberry building, hidden treasure is...
Inside Gallaudet The plan to raze the Mary Thornberry Building was well known, but what its destruction would reveal was not.
Thu, Apr 16 2009

Bob's Vlog: A conversation with Diana Gates and Jeff...
Inside Gallaudet President Davila interviews Diana Gates, Deaf Collections librarian, and Jeff Peterson, Archives technicianabout Gallaudet's activities related to the 200th anniversary of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln.
Fri, Apr 10 2009

Leadership institute encourages students to explore racial...
Inside Gallaudet Over two days, students took part in diversity training activities, which will be followed by ongoing diversity trainings.
Thu, Apr 09 2009

U.S. Congress passes resolution recognizing Gallaudet and...
Inside Gallaudet Congress has passed a resolution recognizing and honoring President Abraham Lincoln for signing legislation authorizing the establishment of Gallaudet 145 years ago, and congratulating Gallaudet on its work.
Fri, Apr 03 2009
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Enrollment and academic success on the rise
Inside Gallaudet According to new enrollment statistics, the University is celebrating an unprecedented number of perfect 10s.
Fri, Apr 03 2009

President Davila returns to Hunter College for a popular...
Inside Gallaudet Hunter President Jennifer Raab welcomed the 1963 graduate to campus to discuss his memoir, Moments of Truth, and issues in education for the deaf and hard of hearing community.
Tue, Mar 31 2009

The Hon. Wilma Newhoudt-Druchen to deliver commencement...
Inside Gallaudet The Hon. Wilma Newhoudt-Druchen, alumna and first deaf member of the South African Parliament, will give the address and receive an honorary degree. Dr. Ursula Bellugi, Knud Sondergaard, and Roberto Wirth have also been selected as honorees.
Tue, Mar 24 2009

Clinical psychology Ph.D. candidates achieve 100 percent...
Inside Gallaudet This year, of the 3,825 applicants in the National Matching Services system, a system that pairs would-be interns with internships, 846 did not receive a placement. All of Gallaudet's six applicants, however, were matched.
Fri, Mar 13 2009

Website provides daily updates from Costa Rica
Inside Gallaudet Follow the First Year Study tour group as they travel around San José and into the Costa Rican deaf community, through jungles and over white water rapids.
Fri, Mar 13 2009

Presidential Search Advisory Committee invites applications...
Inside Gallaudet After collecting community feedback through on-campus forums and email, the PSAC has created and finalized a profile and ad for the position. Anyone interested in applying or nominating a candidate is encouraged to do so via email.
Tue, Mar 10 2009

International Awareness Week celebrates diverse cultures,...
Inside Gallaudet Flags waving around Lincoln Circle, international dance and sign language demonstrations, and the flavors of many countries marked International Awareness Week.
Mon, Mar 02 2009

Final week of Black History Month offers a little of...
Inside Gallaudet The final week of Black History Month will see lectures, a fashion show, and a party/networking event finale.
Mon, Feb 23 2009

Bison TV revives and innovates
Inside Gallaudet This semester, the station both follows traditional programming and opens new doors for a staple of Gallaudet media.
Mon, Feb 23 2009

1,001 Black Inventions coming to Gallaudet
Inside Gallaudet Noted black deaf actor Fred Beam and his Invisible Hands, Inc., together with PinPoints Theatre, will perform 1,001 Black Inventions, a play that shows how integral black ingenuity is to our everyday lives.
Wed, Feb 18 2009

Trustee meeting culminates in grand opening of Molecular...
Inside Gallaudet President Robert Davila, Provost Stephen Weiner, and Trustee Richard Ladner officially opened the new Molecular Genetics Laboratory with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Afterward, the laboratory hosted a reception and offered a video tour of the facility.
Mon, Feb 16 2009

V-Day activities educate, empower, and entertain
Inside Gallaudet Workshops, fundraisers, and performances of The Vagina Monologues raised funds for and heightened awareness in support of the V-Day movement to end violence against women.
Mon, Feb 16 2009

Bob's Vlog: A conversation with Dr. Carol Erting and Geoff...
Inside Gallaudet President Davila interviews Dr. Carol Erting, dean of the Graduate School and Professional Programs, and Geoff Whitebread, the capstone coordinator for the Honors Program, about the new Honors Undergraduate Research Program.
Fri, Feb 13 2009

Study tour website launched
Inside Gallaudet The website features photos, video clips, an animated tour itinerary, and eight video lessons on Costa Rican Sign Language to help students prepare for the First Year Study Tour in Costa Rica. During the trip in March, it will provide daily updates.
Wed, Feb 11 2009

A sweatshirt, a sparkling gown, and a grateful dancer
Inside Gallaudet With a little help from two Gallaudet faculty members, Oscar-winner and trustee Marlee Matlin displayed her Gallaudet pride to a crowd of 10,000.
Thu, Feb 05 2009

Bob's Vlog: A conversation with Leah Katz-Hernandez and...
Inside Gallaudet President Davila interviews Leah Katz-Hernandez, an undergraduate, and Alim Chandani, a doctoral student. Both got involved in the political process and participated in events surrounding the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
Tue, Feb 03 2009

Gallaudet to host a weekend of performances by...
Inside Gallaudet The award-winning visual theater company Quest: Arts for Everyone, in conjunction with its internationally-acclaimed Wings Company, will feature three inventive performances and a two inspiring workshops.
Tue, Feb 03 2009

Student recognized as grassroots leader
Inside Gallaudet Undergraduate Leah Katz-Hernandez received the Local Grassroots Community Leadership 2009 award at the January 19 Latino Inaugural Celebration.
Tue, Jan 27 2009