Letter from Yvonne Aronowicz-Weinstein (?96)
Gallaudet University FSSA Coalition Dear Dr. I King Jordan:As an alumnus of Gallaudet University I am writing this letter with deep concern.  I urge you to open your eyes and take in the events that have transpired over the past weeks at our beautiful Mecca, Gallaudet University. Open your eyes and let the wise ...
Tue, Oct 17 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Victory!
Riverside for FSSA (excerpt from elisawrites.com) Faculty Demands Fernandes to Resign - 138 Ayes, 24 Nayes Results of Faculty meeting Oct 16 2006 (Note: there are 221 eligible voting faculty members at Gallaudet University; 168 are present at this meeting, representing 76% of eligible voting faculty) Motion A ?The University Faculty moves that Faculty Governance. Through their official [...]
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I am Behind w/ Emails
Elisa Abenchuchan Thank you so much for sending me emails of support, information, and much more. I’m very behind right now with emails, I will try to catch up tomorrow. So if you’re wondering why you haven’t heard from me, this is why. [...]
Mon, Oct 16 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Understanding Deafhood Workshop
Elisa Abenchuchan Co-sponsored by the Departments of ASL and Deaf Studies, Education, and Counseling. Location: MPR It will be presented three times during the day: 9-11 AM, 12-2 PM, and 3-5 PM. It will also be presented in the evening: 6-9 PM. Presenters: David Eberwein, Dr. Genie Gertz, and Ella Mae Lentz. This is the first of an on-going series of lectures [...]
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Food and T-Shirts
Elisa Abenchuchan Gretchen Duschl (gretchenduschl@tmail.com) is responsible for food. There is a sign up list taped on one of the food tables near the front gate. They need volunteers to sign up for two hour shifts at the food tent. Please email Gretchen with any food questions. Unity for Gallaudet T-shirts are now for sale for people who [...]
Mon, Oct 16 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Our Two Demands
Gallaudet University FSSA Coalition 1)  Reopen the presidential search process2)  No reprisals for students, staff, faculty, and alumni.  [...]
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Jane? you ain?t Jesus! (oh yeah, and pictures too)
People of the Eye This amused me to no end. Apparently, right after Dr. Fernandes became provost unilaterally (without the support of the faculty), several people were touting her abilities. One former special assistant to the president even went so far to tell a colleague, “Jane Fernandes can walk on water, that’s how talented she is.” That person replied, [...]
Mon, Oct 16 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

A Poem
Gallaudet University FSSA Coalition Bitter the salty tears That run down wind-swollen cheeks To kiss the chapped lips Of a dehydrated soul Long the rough roads We stumble along Hunched over, this weight Dragging our feets as we Pass bystanders who watch Their hands clasped together In a message of nonchalance And ours broken free This is the story Of the battered, bruised Hearts that keep bleeding While [...]
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Monday?s 8 PM Rally
Elisa Abenchuchan The rally took place at the usual location - the front gate. I forgot to mention this, there’s now a nice wooden stage by the front gate that’s used for rallies, thanks to Thomas Koch’s skilled hands. It was announced that Homecoming events for Friday and Saturday will continue as scheduled. Then Jon Kessel came up [...]
Mon, Oct 16 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Letter from a Student
Gallaudet University FSSA Coalition Dr. Jane K. Fernandes,First off, I am writing a letter to you out of pure concern. I am currently a freshman at Gallaudet, possibly majoring in Communication Studies. At first, I was a little bit wary of the protest, trying to decide if I want to be involved, or not. ...
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Alan Hurwitz?s Open Letter to the NTID Community
Gallaudet University FSSA Coalition 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 ...
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What do we need to improve our relay service?
Grant Laird Jr. Not too long ago, I talked with a friend thru instant messaging system. We were discussed about what we can do to improve our relay service. I am sure there?s plenty to discuss however I think standard and interoperability is two of the biggest headache right now. I understand that it is all about business to [...] [...]
Mon, Oct 16 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

NBC: No Confidence Vote on Jordan And BOT
Mishka Zena [link] Gallaudet Faculty Votes ‘No Confidence’ In Board, Jordan Protests Continue At University As Campus Opens POSTED: 6:08 pm EDT October 15, 2006 UPDATED: 9:53 pm EDT October 16, 2006 WASHINGTON — As tension heightens around the protest over the naming of Dr. Jane Fernandes as president of Gallaudet [...]
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Letter from Peggy Linn Prosser (?88)
Gallaudet University FSSA Coalition Dear Dr. Jordan,I?m writing to you as event of this Deaf protest unfolds. I am shocked and confused at why our Deaf protesters are called dissenters.  How could people say that?   I?ve been thinking for all that Gallaudet University has long stood for, these people out there protesting and I care ...
Mon, Oct 16 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Tent City in Santa Fe, NM
Gallaudet University FSSA Coalition www.nmforfssa.blogspot.com  [...]
Mon, Oct 16 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Wisconsin GUAA Meeting with L. Richard Kinney (Board of...
Gallaudet University FSSA Coalition This is a summary of the Wisconsin GUAA meeting with L. Richard Kinney on Wednesday, Oct. 11.  This has been written, reviewed, revised, expanded, reduced, vetted and finally approved by the GUAA members in attendance.  The names mentioned in this report have given their permission to be named publicly.  As ...
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Wisconsin GUAA Resolution
Gallaudet University FSSA Coalition Developed by 40 people at the second Tent City on Friday, October 13, 2006 at the Southern Lakes Association of the Deaf clubhouse in Delavan, WisconsinWisconsin GUAA chapter hereby with heavy heart declare that the situation at Gallaudet Univesity is indeed in a serious crisis with both sides of the ...
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Philosophical Oppression Must Stop!
Kalalau's Korner Philosophical Oppression Must Stop!The feeling of the philosophical oppression is not, for all that, the notion of the philosophical oppression. It lays the foundations for it, and that is all.While the 1988 Deaf President Now demonstration was about civil movement, today?s campus demonstration is about philosophical oppression. It is alive; in other words, it must [...]
Mon, Oct 16 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

PR Office Demands for Two More Gates to be Opened
Elisa Abenchuchan Brentwood and West Virginia Ave. Gates Must Reopen and Roads Cleared As you know, Gallaudet University opened this morning after being closed by protesters for the past three school days. We are pleased that our students can now get on campus to get the education they deserve. Currently, only one entrance to the University — the Sixth [...]
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Powerful video by MOSDEUX
Frederick United For FSSA Let's meet Gideon [...]
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Deafeye Vlog - Jerry Covell?s Statement
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King Says No, She Won't Go!
Deaf Kitchen Alert reader BJLtonAustin sent me this link... [link] which King Jordan is quoted as saying that Jane Fernandes will not resign...*after* the Faculty's overwhelming vote earlier today to demand her resignation. Has anyone else seen similar stories?
Mon, Oct 16 2006 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

A Rush Job? Covell said that?
Mike McConnell Gerald "Jerry" Covell, one of the four leaders in the 1988 DPN, recently wrote a letter to the Board of Trustees offering his assistance to be the "negotiator" and makes an admirable note,I will not allow the Board, I. King Jordan, JaneFernandes, faculty, staff, students, alumni or anyone to tarnish anddegrade Gallaudet and consequently, the deaf community.Good but a [...]
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Protest Tidbits
RidorLIVE Right After The Faculty Vote: There was a massive rally of roughly around 1,000 protesters in attendance! Let’s Meet Gideon: Magnificient video by Mosdeux!! You must check this link!! No, this is not a request, it is an ORDER! NAD’s Seventh Letter to the Gallaudet Community: This time, the NAD is firmly [...]
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Letter from Kentucky Chapter of GUAA
Gallaudet University FSSA Coalition October 13, 2006   Dear Gallaudet University Board of Trustees, President I. King Jordan, and Dr. Jane Fernandes,   We, The Kentucky Chapter of GUAA, want to show our support to the Faculty, Staff, and Students of Gallaudet University as it goes through a time of change during the protest that is currently ongoing.   We ...
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