Bob's Vlog: A conversation with Provost Stephen Weiner...
Inside Gallaudet President Davila interviews Provost Stephen Weiner about the new semester that started this week, the new students enrolled at the University, and the opening of the Sorenson Language and Communication Center, a building that is truly one-of-a-kind.
Higher Education Thu, Aug 28 2008 · 22 hours ago hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Cristina Cabral: A Message
The Deaf Perspective Cristina Cabral is a veteran on the campaign scene, having worked in the Democratic campaigns since 1992. She has a message to you about the Gallaudet students at the Democratic National Convention in Denver 2008. Gallaudet University Government Department Professor Dr. Frances Marquez interprets.
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Lisa A. Goldstein - Tongue Wagging
i711.com : Deaf News This Week Meet Anton, an animatronic tongue. It's made of soft silicone and was created by scientists at the University of...
Higher Education Language Tech Wed, Aug 27 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

DNC 2008: Gallaudet Students on TV with Donna Brazile
The Deaf Perspective VIDEO:Donna Brazile worked alongside with Gallaudet University students in early preparations for the sign/banner distribution. A CNN cameraman was there to document it and we ended up being filmed.TRANSCRIPT:Olivia Liang: We're on the TV.(panning around)
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Irish Children to Benefit from NTID Study
National Technical Institute for the Deaf New The Republic of Ireland has contracted with NTID's Center for Education Research Partnerships (CERP) in an effort to enhance education for students with hearing loss in the Emerald Isle.
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A Letter From My Father - Part 3
Laurie's Dance with Sound My father's letter continues. . .Laurie's mother should be given the majority of the credit for ensuring Laurie's speech training and for spending hours and hours listening to her and her problems and for encouraging her to "never give up" on being able to "get along" in a hearing world.She taught Laurie how to be organized and to get tasks done in a timely manner. F...
Higher Education Language Education Mon, Aug 25 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Gallaudet students plunging into the political process
Inside Gallaudet Students taking part in The Washington Center's Presidential Academic Seminar Series are plunging into the political process and sharing insights and inspiration with the deaf community.
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DNC 2008: Howard Dean Meets Gallaudet University Students
The Deaf Perspective VIDEOHoward Dean shakes hands with several Gallaudet University students.Howard Dean is well known for being the Governor of Vermont, running for the President in the 2004 primaries (which ended with his now-famous "scream"), and is currently the Chairman of the Democratic Party.
Higher Education Culture Sun, Aug 24 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

About DeafCampaign2008's The Deaf Perspective
The Deaf Perspective I will now talk about the DeafCampaign2008's blog "DNC 2008: The Deaf Perspective."This blog is not news-reporting blog, like CNN or NBC. It is about our experience at the DNC 2008 as Gallaudet University students. This blog is important because it enables you to watch and understand the convention through deaf eyes and our unique perspective. The information that you...
Higher Education Sun, Aug 24 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

A Demonstration in Patience
Deaf - Hearing Relationship The required reading for my second ASL class at the Salt Lake Community College is When the Mind Hears: A History of the Deaf by Harlan Lane. The first chapter is the story of Laurent Clerc’s early childhood. His parents, after discovering he is deaf and not knowing what to do with him, send him [...]
Higher Education Language Culture Education Sun, Aug 24 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

6 year old wants to be DEAF PRESIDENT!
The Deaf Sherlock G'day Everyone!It gets cute every year. Every 6 year old kid DREAMS really big. Wanting to be a PRESIDENT!Try this one: [link] is a deaf 6 year old Declan Hurley of Clarence NY, serving notice that he wants to be the first DEAF PRESIDENT.My reaction: Laugh LONG and HARD! Kids, they're safe from the world's pressing problems and enjoying their childhood dreams. Th...
Higher Education Culture Fri, Aug 22 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

A leg up on Gallaudet life
Inside Gallaudet The four weeks of classes and activities in the JumpStart program give students a running start for their first year.
Higher Education Language Fri, Aug 22 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Conference in a Castle Teaches Cultural Awareness and...
National Technical Institute for the Deaf New College students with hearing loss from around the world met in England Aug. 9-16 for PEN-International's Summer Leadership Institute, a week-long event offering presentations, discussions and hands-on activities.
Higher Education Language Culture Thu, Aug 21 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Leah Katz-Hernandez: Asking a Question About Primaries
The Deaf Perspective TRANSCRIPTLeah Katz-Hernandez: My name is Leah Katz-Hernandez, and I'm from Gallaudet University. California is a huge state with a lot of diversity and very populous. Why don't the bigger states vote firsts, set the political trends. Since the bigger states are more diverse and more populous, they would be more representative of America.(Transcript not provided for i...
Higher Education Wed, Aug 20 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Leah Katz-Hernandez: A Tour of Regis University's Main Hall
The Deaf Perspective TRANSCRIPTLeah Katz-Hernandez: See this beautiful building. This is the main building of Regis University, established in 1877 by Jesuit religious people (who believe in education, apparently)... Mm, established in 1877 -- Gallaudet is better for having been established in 1864, right? Hahaha, I'm just kidding... Well, let's come in and look around.(walking)See the pr...
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VL2 approved for $12 million funding over next three years
Inside Gallaudet The Science of Learning Center on Visual Language and Visual Learning (VL2), headquartered at Gallaudet, has been approved for funding for the remaining three years of its five-year cycle at $4 million per year.
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Virtual tour of the controversial SLCC
KISS-FIST ASL
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NEWS FLASH! UT Audiology & Speech Program Update
Laurie's Dance with Sound I just received word that the University of Tennessee Department of Audiology & Speech Pathology program has been saved! This is WONDERFUL and GREAT news! So many people have responded and worked very hard to save this department that makes a difference in so many lives. I don't know all of the details yet but it was announced this afternoon.This news comes jus...
Higher Education Language Tech Tue, Aug 19 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Stuff Deaf People Like #4: Complaining About Gallaudet
Stuff Deaf People Like Gallaudet University has a special place in deaf culture.  Both polarizing and unifying, Gallaudet is a favorite topic among groups of signers or deaf people.  Invariably a complaint will float to the surface, like a dead fish on the top of a scummy lake. Double edged swords, is there anything more mesmerizing to a deaf person?  [...]
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DEAF CHILD WON NATIONAL SPELLING BEE CHAMPIONSHIP
Deaf Anthology A Deaf fifth grader from the American School for the Deaf have just won the National Spelling Bee competition in Louisville, Kentucky. Charlie, Jeffrey, a resident of Old Greenfield, Connecticut correctly spelled hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia, which mean a fear of long words. As a winner, he gets a full scholarship to a college of his choice. His Deaf parents, ...
Higher Education Language Art and Storytelling Mon, Aug 18 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Summer's coming end.
The Deaf Sherlock G'day Everyone!Well, as the Little League teams are slugging it out in South Williamsport area, Summer time is just starting it's swan song of farewell. In some cases, we've gotten past the dog days and now the cool nights are upon us.But for the college students, it means classes will begin or have begun in some places. It's the same for elementary schools.College fo...
Higher Education Sat, Aug 16 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

so how did it end: summer at Gally, wrap-up
Inaudible Nonsense Hey there! Sorry to keep you hanging. That last week of Gally summer-session ASLI was intense. Homework, midterms, finals, final assignments — throw all of that in with some big decisions at home... and I feel like I went to bed and then woke up and its the middle of August. So the first question is [...]
Higher Education Language Sat, Aug 16 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

#3: Chipotle
Stuff Deaf People Like Observe any group of deaf people roaming through a city. They will have difficulty agreeing upon a restaurant, cafe, or bar. How can a single place satisfy so many flavor preferences and levels of hunger? Fortunately for deaf people, there is Chipotle.  It is not a coincidence that Chipotle has experienced explosive growth in the Washington, D.C. [...]
Higher Education Language Culture Fri, Aug 15 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

What is different between Oralism and ASL School ? Part 2
Billy Clark Studios Last show part 2.
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Workplace Communication
Oh I See.. Do you think it's OK for hearing staff to have moderate signing skills or they should make an effort at all in a workplace environment with Deaf worker(s)?Researching some references for my previous workplace communication paper, I found such a study (however dated it is and if you have any updated information, please send it my way) by two researchers (one deaf and o...
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