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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!
Higher Education 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.
Higher Education Art and Storytelling Culture 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.
Higher Education Culture 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.
Higher Education 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.
Higher Education 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.
Higher Education 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.
Art and Storytelling Education Legal 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.
Higher Education 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.
Higher Education 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.
Higher Education 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.
Higher Education 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.
Higher Education Education 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.
Media Higher Education Art and Storytelling Culture 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.
Higher Education 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.
Higher Education Culture 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.
Higher Education Culture 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.
Higher Education 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.
Higher Education 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.
Higher Education Legal 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.
Higher Education Tech Culture 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.
Media Higher Education Art and Storytelling Education Culture 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.
Higher Education Culture 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.
Higher Education Culture 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.
Higher Education Culture 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.
Higher Education 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.
Higher Education Culture 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.
Higher Education Art and Storytelling Culture 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.
Media Higher Education Art and Storytelling 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.
Higher Education Art and Storytelling 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.
Higher Education Tech 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.
Higher Education Art and Storytelling Culture 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.
Higher Education Thu, Feb 12 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.
Higher Education Language Tech Culture 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.
Media Higher Education Art and Storytelling Culture Wed, Feb 04 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.
Higher Education Legal Culture 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.
Higher Education Art and Storytelling Culture 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.
Media Higher Education Tue, Jan 27 2009

Summer 2009 offers ASL and deaf culture classes, programs...
Inside Gallaudet The College of Professional Studies and Outreach has announced its offerings for summer 2009. The on-campus, online, and extension classes and programs are now open for registration.
Higher Education Education Tue, Jan 27 2009

Different vantage points, one inauguration
Inside Gallaudet Students with a range of views, from a variety of places, each witnessed the inauguration of Barack Obama on January 20.
Higher Education Language Art and Storytelling Legal Wed, Jan 21 2009

Gallaudet hosts Illinois Inauguration ticket-holders
Inside Gallaudet Students from the Illinois School for the Deaf have already witnessed two historic moments in the Obama campaign, and will now travel to D.C. to witness the culmination of his successful bid for the White House.
Higher Education Education Legal Sun, Jan 18 2009

Gallaudet students examine and participate in historical...
Inside Gallaudet Eight Gallaudet undergraduates are joining over 650 other college students from around the country this week for The Presidential Inauguration, a program by the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars.
Media Tech Thu, Jan 15 2009

Baseball Coach Curtis Pride wins National Soccer Coaches...
Inside Gallaudet Pride has been selected as the recipient of the 2008 Jerry Yeagley Award for Exceptional Personal Achievement, given each year to an individual who has demonstrated extraordinary personal accomplishment.
Media Higher Education Wed, Jan 14 2009

Information for Gallaudet Community about Inauguration
Inside Gallaudet The latest information about the impact of the Inauguration plans on the Gallaudet community. For example, dorms will be open early for all new and returning students.
Higher Education Mon, Jan 12 2009

MIT-Gallaudet summit brings together innovative design...
Inside Gallaudet In the fall of 2008, Gallaudet's DeafSpace class teamed with a class at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for a weekend summit on design.
Higher Education Art and Storytelling Tech Culture Mon, Jan 05 2009

A holiday greeting from President Davila
Inside Gallaudet Dr. Davila looks back on an eventful semester and wishes the Gallaudet community a happy holiday season.
Higher Education Mon, Dec 22 2008

Semester closes with visioning a strategic plan
Inside Gallaudet What will Gallaudet University look like to the next generation of students? How will it remain vibrant and relevant? During the fall of 2008, Gallaudet focused on answering these questions with a strategic planning process.
Media Higher Education Fri, Dec 19 2008

Football coaches achieve honors and notoriety
Inside Gallaudet Assistant Football Coach John Davis was one of a select few chosen to attend the 2009 Future Coaches Academy and Head Coach Ed Hottle, Jr. explains the origins of the huddle in a new book.
Media Higher Education Wed, Dec 17 2008

Fourth annual D.C. Black Deaf Expo a time for art,...
Inside Gallaudet More than 150 people from all walks of life and all parts of the East Coast came to Kendall Green to attend workshops, meet black deaf business owners, peruse information booths, watch performances, and witness the Black Deaf History and Arts Exhibition.
Higher Education Language Art and Storytelling Culture Mon, Dec 15 2008

Unique use of survey featured in Inside Higher Ed
Inside Gallaudet The way Gallaudet uses the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) is unique. Its efforts to utilize the data were featured in Inside Higher Ed, an online higher education news source.
Higher Education Fri, Dec 12 2008

Researchers uncover the richness of Black ASL
Inside Gallaudet Can the same kind of features that have been identified for African American Vernacular English be identified for Black ASL, to show that it is a distinct variety of ASL? A group of Gallaudet researchers wanted to find out.
Higher Education Language Culture Thu, Dec 11 2008