Tonight?s Events
Elisa Abenchuchan There was another faculty candlelight vigil tonight at around 7 PM. They marched to the President’s House but the house was dark (and looked kinda creepy). The faculty said some words and they said they would be back the next day. Then everybody gathered at the front gate for the 8 PM rally.  Ryan Commerson explained that there [...]
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Capital Assembly Info for Thursday
Deaf Bison Network If you want to join the assembly, go meet at West Front on Capitol Hill at noon. This assembly starts 12pm until 4pm. So it is smart to go there earlier and meet everyone on time. Or You can go there by yourself but if you prefer to move within a group, meet at the [...]
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Cartoon: Irv's Legacy
Bay Area Perspective on Gally Commentary by the cartoonistI hope Tim Rarus doesn't mind my using his words for King's epitaph. *grin* I have just been so completely saddened, horrified, sickened, and appalled by King's actions over the past few weeks. I was in high school when DPN occurred. That week was a blur of many local media interviews, class discussions, marching in the local rally, [...]
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Breaking News!
ASL Community Journal 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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BREAKING NEWS! BoTs Members Ask Fernandes to Resign!
The GU Private Investigator The Washington Post has reported on its front page that perhaps as many as seven Board of Trustees members have asked Fernandes to resign! Fernandes is now considering her options. [link]
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Sidekick Photos of Faculty March
Gallaudet University FSSA Coalition
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Wednesday's Updates from our Locals in DC!
Bay Area Perspective on Gally From Matilda LonnWed, 18 Oct 2006 04:57:04Hello,I guess I was too optimistic yesterday with my comments after Michael's sent article that was more positive than what we got in the past and that the fac votes showed clearly that Jane doesn't have enough strong support. I don't understand why she still is so stubborn and wants to lead even though there are not many [...]
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Open Letter to Trustees from Ex-Hearing Person
via link submit Open letter to Gally Board of Trustees. Writer is ex-hearing person who met JKF, thought she was a good choice for president, but after much thought and recent two weeks, this is not the case anymore. Open letter sent to all trustees.
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Open Letter from DHHIG
Gallaudet University FSSA Coalition Dear Gallaudet University Board of Trustees:The Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Government (DHHIG), Inc. (DHHIG website) is a non-profit organization serving Government employees all over the country who are deaf and hard of hearing.  Many of our members are graduates of Gallaudet University.  The United States Government is believed ...
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March to the Capitol Possible!
Riverside for FSSA Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, Parents and Community, There will be a Thursday assembly from 12 to 4 pm at West Front on Capitol Hill (Teri: Chapel Hall?). At 10:30 am we will meet at Chapel Hall steps to explain all details of our assemly. Discuss rides, program and purpose. This will be a peaceful protest. More information about [...]
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ALUMNI PARADE INFO - TIME CHANGE
GUAA News DETAILS:  SBG is heading a march on Saturday morning from 9 am to game time 1 pm.  March to the Captiol, short rally there, then back to the campus.  Meet at the Front Gate by 9 am.  CLASS Photos... your choice, however, I suggest being creative and find alternative time, like, when you get back? Up [...]
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Philly Tent City - 10/18/06
Deaf Firefighter's Blog (Neil in blue on left, Sarah in pink on right (All pics taken by Patty available at: [link] and I took a trip with our sons, Ethan and Ben, to see Tent City. In retrospect, I've learned some very important lessons: 1) GPS units may be great but when they suck, they really suck. It took me about an hour [...]
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From Janene Micheletti & David Rivera
New York City for FSSA
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Jordan Did Not Negotiate At All!
Mishka Zena October 15, 2006  Dear Members of the Campus Community, Dear Dr. Irving K. Jordan and the Board of Trustees, “For those on campus who say they want to be heard, I assure you have been heard. You have been heard by me. You have been heard by the Board. We have heard you from the beginning of your protest.  We [...]
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This or that; contradictions block my path.
GALLYBUSTERS From a blog: ?One staff said, ?I do not understand why she is willing to burn Gallaudet to make a point. Nobody wanted her at Gallaudet. Why is she so stubborn???This is an example of a person responding negatively. To every one action, there is always a mirrored opposite. One could say ?Wow, what a strong woman. She really believes in herself.?I?m reminded of a story [...]
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Another Parent Disputes Allegations Of...
Mishka Zena  ”The PR spokesperson Mercy Coogan made this accusation:   Protestors were banging on cars as they entered this gate.  This is threatening and unacceptable behavior.” The father said contrary to her allegations, the protesters in the human tunnel were inspiring and cheerful. Dad Speaks Out About The Bus Incident Yesterday A skeptical commenter in my [...]
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LIST OF MSSD ALUMNI ARRESTED
Dan McClintock I just got this from my MSSD alumni list. Hands up for our MSSD alumni who were arrested on 10/13!D.---------(copy)Someone sent me this list and this person wants to congratulate you MSSD Alumni who were arrested last Friday, October 13th for your bravery to fight for social justice at Gallaudet. The list of MSSD Alumni who were arrested last Friday:>>>> 1. Berry, [...]
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Our Unified State of CA Gally Rally on Oct. 21st!
Riverside for FSSA Please distribute the  flyer  to everyone you know living in California! [...]
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Philly Tent City Photo Album
Patty's Blog It was a huge success! Over 50 alumni and supporters attended. Newby took over 200 photos of the event. Here's the link to the photo album:Philly Tent City Photo AlbumEnjoy!
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FREDERICK UNITED 4 GALLY TENT CITY - OCT.14, 2006
Frederick United For FSSA Thanks to Larry Newman for the pictures! [...]
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An Interview with Berrigan on Hunger Strike
ASL Community Journal Last night (Tuesday the 17th of October) I was on campus at Gallaudet University and had an interview with Kenneth Berrigan who is on hunger strike. His last meal was last Black Friday the 13th at 5:30 PM and, yes, he was one of the 135 arrested people. I found him sitting with other two students [...]
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Archives of (Mix of Opinion and Fact) Posts on Gallaudet
Berke Outspoken (Mix of previous blog postings now deleted from About.com. Reprinted here inreverse chronological order. My personal favorites have an asterik)True LeadershipSymbols and Identification *What's in a Name? *How Far will Gallaudet Administration Go?Return of Tent City - Right Concept, Wrong Tactics?Knowing When to Give UpGallaudet Protest, Round 2?FSSA Publishes [...]
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Another political cartoon by Tony!
AUSTIN for FSSA
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Seeking Best Interpreter Training Programs
Jamie Berke (About.com) Kdaca1975 asks on the forum: What is considered the best interpreter training program aside from Gaulladet and CSUN? I already have a BA and an MA, so I'm more interested in...
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She Doesn't Care
Berke Outspoken (Originally published on About.com in October 2006. Now deleted from About.com)If it were not for my one and only experience with Fernandes years ago, I would possibly be a Fernandes supporter.In spring 1995, my child was a first grade student at Kendall at Gallaudet. The teacher became sick. A series of substitute teachers were brought in, none of which were [...]
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