Kansas4FSSA
Kansas4FSSA Some of us in the deaf community want to show our heartfelt support for the FSSA and SBG involved with the protest at Gallaudet University.To show you our support, we had our a tent city and rally yesterday afternoon (10/15/06) at the Stagecoach Park across from the Mahaffie Farmstead on Old Kansas City Road and Ridgeview Road in Olathe. The weather was SO cold, wet, [...]
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What is this blog all about?
Deaf Tea Time There are many deaf blogs popping up in response to the BPN (Better President Now) Gallaudet protests, and many of them are political and blogged by mainly males.I thought we need a more diverse blog by the deaf. I created a chat blog for those who enjoys chatting or debating but have no means to pursue these pastimes, it being too busy to socialize outside the home, [...]
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Tent City/Rally October 15, 2006
Kansas4FSSA
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Tent City in New York City
New York City for FSSA Yesterday we had a tent city in New York City?s famed Central Park where about 100 people from all five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester and Rockland counties, and New Jersey showed up. We began off the rally with David Rivera explaining the reason for the rally and with Abby Strauss explaining the two primary reasons for the protest: 1. To reopen the Presidential [...]
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Central Park Rally earned $350 for GUFSSA!!
New York City for FSSA Thank you to those who contributed to the GU FSSA!!Thank you, David, for sending the money to Gallaudet Univeristy FSSA!!!Here is evidence of your contributions that was sent to Gallaudet University FSSA!!---------- Forwarded message ----------From: "service@paypal.com" To: "David Rivera" Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2006 21:38:44 +0000Subject: Receipt for your PaymentDear David [...]
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NYC TENT CITY AT CENTRAL PARK
New York City for FSSA Gallaudet FSSA ~Supporters came from all over - Long Island, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester & Rockland Counties, and New Jersey - to support YOU in this fight for the two demands we seek from Gallaudet University.Supporters consisted of: Deaf, hard of hearing, hearing - children, teenagers, young adults, adults, and elders.They are (not [...]
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NYC CENTRAL PARK RALLY
New York City for FSSA Today's Central Park Rally was succesful!More info along with pictures and videos will follow.We are PROUD to say that David Rivera, '99, did a great job moderating the event along with others such as Joshua Finkle, '92, and Abby Strauss, '97 & G'99!!
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Tent City at Central Park Zoo in Manhattan
New York City for FSSA Tent City at Central Park Zoo in ManhattanSunday, October 15 @ 1pmPlease forward to others who may be interested in being a part of NYC's Tent City in Central Park.Agenda:1. History/Summary about Gally Protest2. Open Discussion3. Resolution4. RALLY
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Welcome!
The GU Private Investigator Welcome to the Private Investigator’s blog! I hope you enjoy your visit! -Private Investigator
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Sunday, October 15, 2006
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Text of Email sent to GU?s Corporation & Foundation...
The GU Private Investigator To: giving@gallaudet.edu, catherine.sweet-windham@gallaudet.edu, lynne.murray@gallaudet.edu, pamela.mcclelland@gallaudet.edu, chandra.dark@gallaudet.edu, stephanie.harcum@gallaudet.edu, steven.titlebaum@gallaudet.edu, doris.parent@gallaudet.edu, erin.casler@gallaudet.edu, elizabeth.stone@gallaudet.edu “The Corporate and Foundation Relations team works to secure [...]
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BoT Member Dick Kinney?s Meeting with Wisconsin GUAA
The GU Private Investigator You can find the complete summary at www.gufssa.org.  *** If the report by the Wisconsin GUAA is a fair compilation of Kinney’s comments then this shows that the BoT is COMPLETELY out of touch with what is and has been happening at Gallaudet University. Whether it is a result of benign neglect, unintentional omission, or purposeful deception on the [...]
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A letter to President I.King Jordan from Jack Cassell
Wisconsin for FSSA Dear President I. King Jordan,Recently, Jane K. Fernandes released a statement in which she said thatshe remained committed to becoming the ninth president of GallaudetUniversity. She also felt strongly that she can lead the university. Iwould like, very much, to believe her that she can lead the universityeffectively. By nature, I am not negative person and like to [...]
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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 [...]
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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, [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...] [...]
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