Odessa Presentation
Ed's Telecom Alert All.. Last week I gave a presentation to the Texas Hearing Loss Assoc Conference at Odessa. This is only powerpoint so you miss out the meat of my presentation, but it may give you an idea of what the contents might be. [link] Van Scheppach who subbed for RG (both Sprint folks) co-presented with me, [...]
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Fernandes Doesn?t Care
Mishka Zena I read with interest this new letter published at FSSA (Gally FSSA News) where the mother of a KDES student described her experience dealing with Dr. Fernandes when Dr  Fernandes was the Vice President of Clerc Center. This echoes what another mother of a KDES student had.  Here is Jamie’s letter. She Doesn’t Care If it were [...]
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Alaska became our 40th! Picture from Alaska!
Deafeye Alaska Tent City happened yesterday, got email from Darrell Campbell, a Gallaudet Alumni, that it occured. Sent me this picture to show everyone that group from Alaska CARES!WoW! Inspiration right there! Unity for Gallaudet!
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GUKCC--Something Fishy?
Deaf Kitchen Campus is relatively quiet right now, awaiting the faculty meeting at 4pm. Staff, the long-silent group (for fear of reprisals) finally seems to be stirring--the Friday night arrests were the trigger. Last night and at lunchtime today, the staff I talked with were ready to break their silence and come out in favor of the protest. Looks like this sleeping giant is [...]
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Parents/King to Meet
Deaf Kitchen Thursday at 915 am. But, enough already! Resolve this crisis NOW!
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The 6th St. Entrance drama
Bay Area Perspective on Gally From Roberta DanielsMon, 16 Oct 2006 10:23:03This morning the protestors stood in a tunnel at the 6th st entrance with signs and chants from 5am to 9am. The students stood by the gate and the alumni down the road near ole jim pleading fac n staff arriving to vote against JK's presidency this aftn at a scheduled fac mtg. Guess who drove by among hundreds, Jane [...]
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In the News - Thomas & Alice Arrested!!
via link submit This is my temporary blogsite. I couldn't access my original blogsite to upload my cartoons. Look forward to my second cartoon coming soon!
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Dean of NTID/VP of RIT?s Open Letter to the NTID Community
Elisa Abenchuchan I have been approached by a number of student leaders, faculty and staff at NTID about my official position on the issues and challenges that face Gallaudet University. Attached to my open letter is a copy of a letter to the NTID community from the NTID Student Congress including a copy of NSC President Sarah [...]
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More Pictures
Elisa Abenchuchan Hodgson Tamara and many postings @ www.xanga.com/ladymuck
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Who to Contact
Elisa Abenchuchan Committee Chair - Erin Moran (emoran@tmail.com) Media - Alison Aubrecht (alisonaubrecht@tmail.com) Flyers/Banners - Jeanine Wiesblatt (bluesun@tmail.com) Newsflash - Rachelle Settambrino (brightearth@tmail.com) Finances/Donations - Andres Piedrahita (ahp22@tmail.com) Supplies - Jeanine Wiesblatt (bluesun@tmail.com) T-Shirts - Latoya Plummer [...]
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Letter to IKJ fromDonald A. Grushkin, Ph.D.
Frederick United For FSSA To Dr. I.K. Jordan:In Honor of Your 18-Year LegacyDr. Jordan:I am writing to you with much sadness for you and Gallaudet University in the aftermath of your arrests, with the concurrence of the Board of Trustees, of the student protestors. In 1988, 18 years ago, you were swept into office on a wave of student and alumni protest much like the one occurring at this [...]
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Wikipedia Entry on Gallaudet Protest
Elisa Abenchuchan [link] Go there and add more information to the entry. Add more links to letters, etc, tell the wikipedia world about our side.
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Factual Sheet/Media Contacts: Tell Them The Truth!
Mishka Zena What you can do, contact the media both in DC area and also in your local cities. Use the factual sheet to demonstrate the real issues. This factual sheet is still being worked and not completed yet.  Any feedback from the readers how to improve the factual sheet would be appreciated. Thanks. Elizabeth -44 faculty members, [...]
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1 PM Update
Mishka Zena 33 hours and counting! Doing good! We just had a rally w visitors from the UK for See/Hear TV BBC and Hawai’I. We will go to fac senate mtg outside foster w black and just stand there while fac get in. Then we leave n wait for their press conference at 6 45. sent via pager of Coco
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Letter from Dr. Carol Erting
Gallaudet University FSSA Coalition October 16, 2006Dear Faculty colleagues,On Saturday, President Jordan appealed to the campus community to ??give Jane Fernandes the respect that is due her and the opportunity to bring us all together?? Last night, in a statement from the Board of Trustees, Chair Dr. Brenda Jo Brueggemann wrote that Dr. Fernandes ...
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Letter to Faculty
Gallaudet University FSSA Coalition Dear Colleagues,Today, for most if not all of us, is a sad day.  We are faced with a crisis the likes of which Gallaudet has never known and we pray will never know again.At least 60 faculty members were here over the weekend and witnessed the arrests that no doubt ...
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Letter from a Parent of a former KDES student
Gallaudet University FSSA Coalition The following is a short letter that I wrote regarding my son's experiences at KDES.  This letter went to Judy Berglund.  I met her the first year my son attended KDES.  Thank you.  -----------------------------------  Dear Judy,   It has been a long time since I have written you. I don't know how everyone is connected to ...
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Frederick Newspost
Frederick United For FSSA Frederick Tent City in Newspost again!
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A Few Ideas to End the Stalemate
DeafDC.com By Tom Willard I have been observing and writing about deaf issues for some 25 years and I would like to share a few ideas in regard to the Gallaudet University protest. Each of the last two presidential selection processes at Gallaudet University has brought chaos to Kendall Green. As a result, I think we need [...]
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12:30 PM Update
Mishka Zena Rally moved to 8 pm. Press conference at 645 following the faculty meeting -Jennie via pager
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Letter from a Faculty Member - A Must Read
Elisa Abenchuchan Dear Faculty colleagues, On Saturday, President Jordan appealed to the campus community to “...give Jane Fernandes the respect that is due her and the opportunity to bring us all together...” last night, in a statement from the Board of Trustees, Chair Dr. Brenda Jo Brueggemann wrote that Dr. Fernandes “...deserves to be given the chance to [...]
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Letter to I. King Jordan
Gallaudet University FSSA Coalition ** High Priority **Dear President Jordan:I was appalled to hear that you had ordered the arrests of the students protesting your administration's handling of the presidential search process.  I write to give expression to my dismay and disgust at your actions and words over the last few months.It is clear ...
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Unity for Gallaudet Meeting Tonight!
Riverside for FSSA Time: 7:00 PM Where: Social Hall at CSDR, 3044 Horace Street, Riverside Who can come: EVERYone! The meeting agenda will be: Personal experiences of Gally Rally in DC; Tent City; CSDR Homecoming with Fremont supporters; WINGS for Gallaudet protesters; and fundraising/donations and many more! Be there!
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Human Tunnel!
Bay Area Perspective on Gally From Tim GoughMon, 16 Oct 2006 08:34:08Again- I cannot sleep! Wow- we re getting ready for human tunnel on 6th exit- all of us will hold posters asking teachers at gally and clerc center to do something! Media vans are coming in now! About 6 vans so far- ! About 20 people have not slept tonight- amongst them include colin, roberta (cleaning up at 430am!), mah, chase [...]
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Pic of Washington Post
Bay Area Perspective on Gally From Mary Ann Hencker Mac AulayDate: Mon, 16 Oct 2006 04:06:05page B2 quoted 'Gallaudet Board Says Protest Is Not Its Responsibilty'
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