367: Protest History TwoMonday, October 16th, 2006...
Deaf in the City 367: Protest History TwoMonday, October 16th, 2006: Faculty and teachers at Gallaudet issued a vote of No Confidence in the Gallaudet administration. 138 (out of 168) voted they had no confidence in the administration. 76% of all eligible University faculty were present. This is a vote of 82%, compared with 64% back in May. Meanwhile, the protests continue, with more [...]
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Letter from Dr. Jane Norman
DeafDC.com By Dr. Jane Norman In an effort to clear up any possible misunderstanding, I want to say I am recovering from a serious injury to my leg which took place during the Oct. 5th Washburn naming of the Linda K. Jordan Art Gallery. I am a strong supporter of Gallaudet University and Jane Fernandes. Make no mistake [...]
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The Flag has won!
Deafeye The total votes for Flag was 187 to 161 of Tent. You guys got your wish, it stays! If you have extra money, donate to FSSA. Extra fare money, buy ticket and go to Gallaudet! Both? Great, do it! The protest is getting intense! Be sure to keep an eye out for the [...]
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Recap of College Hall Seizure From Protesters? pagers
Mishka Zena We have taken over college hall.... ¤~Heather~¤ At  2am, students decides to chain lock inside the college hall. Now College hall is NOW LOCKDOWN!! JP  FLASH Gallaudet protesters have seized another building on the Gallaudet campus now and continuing at 2:24 am on Thursday morning, October 19, 2006.  Jordan’s office is located in College Hall, a historic [...]
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Open Letter From Federal Deaf/HH Employees
Mishka Zena Latest eNews Open Letter to Gallaudet University Board of Trustees Ignoring to take IMMEDIATE ACTIONS will have disastrous effect on Gallaudet’s future, the well being of the deaf and hard of hearing population we serve, and the world-leader role of Gallaudet University in the deaf community.DHHIG::  10/18/2006 Dear DHHIG Members, The DHHIG Board of [...]
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Letter to the Board of Trustees of Gallaudet University...
Grumpy Old Deafies Dear Board of Trustees of Gallaudet University The recent long drawn out events at Gallaudet University have aroused great concern all around the world, and are now beginning to have a negative impact on Deaf communities in other countries,... [...]
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Fernandes Tells BoTs that Protestors = Terrorists!
The GU Private Investigator Thursday’s Washington Post article on the Gallaudet crisis contains this startling quote, allegedly from Fernandes in an email to the Board of Trustees: “What we are dealing with on campus is anarchy and terrorism. . .” Fernandes also allegedly made the following comment in regards to if the Board were to terminate her or ask her to [...]
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Pubic Service Announcement II
The Gallaudet Protest: What you don't know A few of you have asked questons which I will answer briefly here. Any post which is untrue will not be posted. Any post which does not adhere to the purpose of this Blog, which is to show the world what really demeaning and violent tactics are being used by the protesters will not be posted. The purpose is not about who the moderators are, it is not about what foul [...]
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We knew this all way along
testing_the_truth Folks, it did not come as a surprize. We knew this all way along that the poisonous venom of Jane Fernandes, just as you expect that happening from an asp serpent, will spill out at one point or the other so openly that the whole world will see it astonished. A presidential candidate blackmailing the same Board of Trustees that placed her in the position? How utterly [...]
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Broken Window Not By Protesters
RidorLIVE The students were tired of stalemate and they marched to the Faculty Row where they attempted to rouse I. King Jordan out of his slumber.  The students were alarmed when the DPS sent the video consultant to film the students wherever they go. Shortly, the students seized College Hall on the plan to lock the building [...]
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Thursday, October 19, 2006
kalaukeki's Xanga An Open Letter 19 October 2006 An Open Letter to Dr. Jane Kelleher Fernandes Dr. Fernandes- With a grave trepidation for me as a Native Hawaiian to write, but I decided to come in the light and offer you my request. I ask of you to explore in your heart and find a piece of aloha that may guide you and decide what is best for Gallaudet and not only but worldwide [...]
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A Hearing Guy?s POV
Buck Naked Bison Jane Fernandes is trying to show how strong she is and that she is not going to budge. However, that’s not the point. The point is for the Deaf community and its hearing allies to show how strong it is, and that it will not budge [...] [...]
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Four Years
Buck Naked Bison Four years ago I found myself sitting in Bren Stern?s dorm room. Back then, I thought I was hot stuff. I was acing my Georgetown classes and whenever I needed a breather, I would rocket my Harley and someone beautiful down the [...]
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Wake Up!
via link submit Students chanting Wake up!
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Faculty protest
via link submit The Gallaudet University faculty marches along in a candlelit vigil around campus on October 18, 2006 in protest of Dr. I. King Jordan's refusal to heed a faculty vote of 82% against the incoming president Jane Fernandes.
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College Hall Taken - Hotel Staff Say They?re Still Open?
The GU Private Investigator As reported at www.ridorlive.com, College Hall, which houses the office of the president, I king Jordan, has been taken by protestors and locked down. The primary reason for the takeover was because of I King Jordan’s alleged order to the Kellogg Hotel to turn away all alumni who show up for a room. However, a call [...]
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Financial Mismanagement Alleged By Former Administrator Holt
Mishka Zena These came to my attention last May and I spoke with Bernie Holt who claimed he was fired for refusing to commit a lie. He allegedly reported the missing funds to the BoT but it was never followed up.2nd Letter of Financial Mismanagement to BoT From Former G.U. AdministratorMay 10, 2004 To the Board of [...]
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Suspicious Anti-Protest Blogs Spring Up
Scallion Stallion Has anyone noticed the anti-protest blogs that have popped up? Here's a short list of them.GALLYBUSTERS (new) I Bleed Buff and Blue ProtestveritasI'd like to make a few comments about each. GALLYBUSTERS This is the one that talks the loudest, and has the most to say. I find the writer tries to make some good points, but the tone waffles between factual and [...]
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As of two in the morning, Protesters have seized the...
Deaf Bison Network As of two in the morning, Protesters have seized the College Hall- where the infamous outgoing President Jordan’s office is located, in a tactic move to force Jordan to open the Kellogg Hotel for the incoming Alumini to stay in for the homecoming weekend. This protest is close to accomplishing its goal; because of this article [...]
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BREAKING: Fernandes Threatens BOT with Fiduciary D...
Deaf in the City BREAKING: Fernandes Threatens BOT with Fiduciary Duties?!What are Fiduciary Duties? MishkaZena:notes that in the Washington Postthey report Fernandes will threaten the Board with a violation of their Fiduciary Duty. What are Fiduciary Duties? From Wikipedia:When a fiduciary duty is imposed, equity requires a stricter standard of behaviour than the comparable tortious [...]
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College Hall Seized!
RidorLIVE The students has seized College Hall at 2 AM to force the administration to allow the alumni to stay at Kellogg conference Hotel. At this time, the hotel won’t let the alumni stay at the hotel on the orders of I. King Jordan. Am with the students inside College Hall. Cheers, R-
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Gallaudet Trustees Split on Fernandes
Mishka Zena Gallaudet Trustees Split on President Fernandes Seeks To Retain Support In Face of Protest By Susan Kinzie Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, October 19, 2006; A01 Gallaudet University trustees have split in their support for incoming president Jane K. Fernandes, a shift from their united front endorsing her as the best person to lead the school for the deaf. Last [...]
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Ferandes Threatens University and BoT
Mishka Zena “In a frank e-mail to trustees, a copy of which was provided to The Washington Post yesterday by someone other than Fernandes, she explained why she is determined to stay. She asked trustees not to resign or call for her to step aside.   If she were to leave or be fired, she wrote, ?the University and [...]
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Gallaudet Trustees Split on President - Washington Post
Gallaudet University FSSA Coalition Read the article on the Washington Post websiteGallaudet Trustees Split on President Fernandes Seeks To Retain Support In Face of ProtestBy Susan Kinzie Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, October 19, 2006; Page A01Gallaudet University trustees have split in their support for incoming president Jane K. Fernandes, a shift from their united front endorsing ...
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Washington Post Reports BOT Split on Fernandes - You Must...
Elisa Abenchuchan The best article in Washinton Post, ever. It says that the BOT is split on Fernandes, that some BOT members have threatened to resign, and that Fernandes sent emails to each member trying to keep her job. A Must Read! Gallaudet Trustees Split on Fernandes
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