2010-2011 Undergraduate Viewbook (English) (Gallaudet University) by Gallaudet University

Visit us during one of our Open Houses in the fall or spring. Tour the campus with other deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing high school students and sit in on classes, ask questions during a student panel, and meet faculty, staff, and students. While on campus, take the ACT test in a fully accessible environment. The test will be administered by a certified ACT testing representative within the English Language Institute. Additional dates for testing on campus are also available.

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Complete your application online and submit your ACT scores and high school/college transcript by December 15 to waive your application fee. Early applicants with specified academic criteria have the best opportunity for merit-based scholarships, ranging from full tuition and room and board to half tuition, along with other financial aid awards. Once we receive all the required application materials, we’ll review them and notify you of your acceptance status within two weeks.

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The number of U.S. presidents who have put their “John Hancock” on our diplomas

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A bilingual community for deaf, hard of hearing and hearing students seeking personalized education and strong career preparation Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education A Yellow Ribbon participating institution for veterans 27% minority undergraduate student body 29% first-time entering transfer students 7% international undergraduate student body with students the last five years from all 50 states and 44 countries, including from the top eight countries: Canada, China, Japan, Nigeria, India, Korea, Sweden, Saudi Arabia Preeminent resource for research and outreach related to lives of deaf and hard of hearing people worldwide, including home to: • Center for ASL/English Bilingual Education and Research • Visual Language and Visual Learning (VL2) • Cochlear Implant Education Center • Deaf Library Collections and Archives

HISTORICAL TIDBITS The 99-acre campus, also known as Kendall Green, is an oasis of green located in northeast Washington, D.C. On this former country estate of Amos Kendall—journalist, statesman, philanthropist, politician, U.S. Postmaster General, and business, manager for Samuel Morse—was laid the first experimental telegraph line that ran between the U.S. Capitol to Baltimore. Seventeen acres of the campus are registered with the National Register of Historic Places. The football huddle originated at Gallaudet in the 1890s. The Gallaudet team started huddling to prevent the eavesdropping of some opposing team players who knew sign language. A former gymnasium, built in 1881 and now home to the Alumni Office, housed the nation’s first indoor swimming pool that was then frequented by Congressmen.

1. Thomas H. Gallaudet & Alice Cogswell Statue 2. College Hall 3. Chapel Hall 4. Edward Miner Gallaudet Statue 5. Fowler Hall 6. Dawes House 7. Kendall Hall 8. Elstad Auditorium 9. Field House 10. Ely Center 11. Foster Auditorium 12. I. King Jordan Student Academic Center 13. Hotchkiss Field 14. Sorenson Language and Communication Center 15. Hoy Field 16. Benson Hall 17. Clerc Hall 18. Carlin Hall 19. Plaza Dining Hall 20. Central Receiving 21. Peter J. Fine Health Center 22. Ballard North 23. Ballard West

EE Emergency Call Box 24. Hall Memorial Building GG Gate 25. Merrill Learning Center 26. Washburn Arts Building 27. Kellogg Conference Hotel 28. Peet Hall 29. EMG Memorial Building 30. Peikoff Alumni House 31. Denison House 32. Fay House 33. Ballard House 34. Edward Miner Gallaudet Residence 35. 6th St Parking Garage

Boost your personal and career goals with these services and programs to help you succeed in college. Academic Advising Office Works with you to map out your college course of study Campus Ministries Delivers moral and spiritual guidance Career Center Gets you started on your career exploration and development through job search and placement First Year Experience Fosters transition to college and academic success Hearing and Speech Center Maps your cochlear implant, tests your hearing aid and evaluates your speech-language Health and Wellness Programs Prepares you to make informed health and lifestyle choices International Programs and Services Includes the English Language Institute, global education and scholar services, international outreach, and international student services Keeping the Promise Provides support for deaf and hard of hearing black males and Latino students Mental Health Center Looks after your emotional health with assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and prevention programs Mentoring Program Pairs you with a faculty or staff member to give you friendly advice from the sidelines Multicultural Student Programs Promotes awareness and equality for students of diverse cultural, linguistic, racial/ethnic and sexual orientation backgrounds Office of Students with Disabilities Advocates equal access and opportunities to curricular and extra-curricular activities for students with disabilites

VISUAL LANGUAGE AND VISUAL LEARNING (VL2) CENTER The Science of Learning Center on Visual Language and Visual Learning (VL2) is a multi-university, multi-year, multi-million dollar interdisciplinary research center housed at Gallaudet University in the Sorenson Language and Communication Center. Funded by the National Science Foundation, its purpose is to study how learning occurs through the visual modality. Over 30 research projects, conducted at 12 universities in America, Germany, Israel, and Turkey with the support of over 45 K-12 School Partners cover a broad range of research questions and methods, including studies of cognitive processes of visual learning, the functions and structures in the brain associated with reading and signing among deaf children, the social and cultural aspects of deaf children in different types of school settings, and the role of gestures in human learning. Research results will not only inform and improve the education of deaf children, they will have broad implications for all learners. They address critical questions, such as, “What is the nature of human language?”; “How is the body employed through signs and gestures in the communication of meaning”; “What is the role of visual attention in learning?”; and “What are the best strategies for parents and teachers to engage young children visually to help them learn?”

STUDENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS

PLUS Program (Performance Learning for Undergraduate Students) Equips you with ASL and academic success tools

GETTING AROUND The Gallaudet campus is in the heart of Washington, D.C., in close proximity to well-known landmarks, Union Station, and Metro stops. Our Gallaudet shuttle bus provides easy access to Metro stops taking you to museums, ethnic restaurants and neighborhoods, sporting and nightlife events, shopping malls, and parks.

Technology — Academic Technology & Information Technology Services Takes care of all your computer and computing needs Tutorial & Instructional Programs Gives you a leg up with tutoring services, study table, and reading, writing, and ASL labs

Summer Programs JumpStart: Academic Success Prepares you for college coursework and academic expectations JumpStart: New Signers Program Immerses you in American Sign Language and deaf culture

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STUDENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS

PLUS Program (Performance Learning for Undergraduate Students) Equips you with ASL and academic success tools

Summer Programs JumpStart: Academic Success Prepares you for college coursework and academic expectations JumpStart: New Signers Program Immerses you in American Sign Language and deaf culture

YOUR PATHWAY TO A GLOBAL EDUCATION. For more than 140 years, Gallaudet University has been a liberal arts institution, an international resource center, and a symbol of the abilities and heritage of deaf and hard of hearing people. No other university houses a comparable concentration of teaching, research, learning, and service activities addressing issues affecting deaf and hard of hearing people worldwide. We are a diverse, bilingual community using American Sign Language and English. Our students come from all 50 states and over 44 countries and bring with them a wide range of communication backgrounds, from non-signers to native ASL users. As an undergraduate, you will lend the University your myriad interests, talents, and background while getting a global education on a historic campus in the heart of Washington, D.C. The opportunities you embrace will be stepping stones for your career pathway. After graduating from Gallaudet, you will take with you a comprehensive education; study abroad, internship, and leadership experiences; an array of networking opportunities; and friendships that last a lifetime. Get in on the Gallaudet experience. Stand out for life.

GET INTELLECTUAL ENERGY.

hrough a liberal arts view, you’ll see that academic disciplines are interconnected. You'll discover that ethics is connected to biology when discussing human cloning. Logic in philosophy will find its companion in computer science. An understanding of cultures will shed light on international business.

With people changing careers an average of six times during their lifetime, your liberal arts experience will prepare you for the ever-evolving workforce, lay the groundwork for advanced degrees and professional careers, and make you a lifelong learner. You’ll stand out for life with a set of skills like creative and analytical thinking, interpersonal skills and team work — in effect, learning how to learn, creating new ideas and solutions, and paving new frontiers for the global world. An engaged mind is an educated mind.

Nathalie Pluviose

Plantation, FL American Sign Language Major Nathalie realized something extraordinary when she transferred to Gallaudet — all doors were open to her. Full access to everything offered here put the means for success squarely in her hands. She recently completed an internship with the New Signers Program, in which she taught ASL to newly admitted Gallaudet students. When Nathalie has free time, you will find her rockin' the stage with the Gallaudet Dance Company.

Stand Out. "Gallaudet is a pioneer and is really moving their students into the 21st century. Only a handful of colleges/universities have an integrated program as rich and in-depth as Gallaudet’s [General Studies Program]...Yours could be a national model." Carolyn Haynes Past president, Association for Integrative Studies Professor, Miami University

Academics

Classrooms on campus are not the only places to learn. You'll take the nation’s pulse at political conferences, and witness Picasso’s genius or delve into the ocean’s mysteries at museums near and far. When community service calls, you’ll discover that the power to change a community can take root from just a shovel and your own two dirty hands. You’ll light out for study abroad and come back with a new

worldview. You’ll begin exploring careers through the proving grounds of internships. And whatever you do, the connection between your studies and your life will only deepen. Through your journey here, you'll have an academic plan that ties everything together, and also leaves room for growth and discovery. At Gallaudet, there are no walls between you, the classroom, and the rest of the world.

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FRED R. MANGRUBANG, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Education

Dr. Fred R. Mangrubang received The Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching for the District of Columbia and was honored at the White House in 1990. Since then he’s morphed his love for kids and science into a career teaching future elementary and secondary teachers. Dr. Mangrubang is writing a book, Successful Science Teaching: Problem-Solving Strategies of Outstanding Science Teachers of the Deaf. “Teachers must learn adaptability while problem solving and encountering teaching challenges.”

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INTEGRATED COURSES Plug into the different perspectives with integrated courses that push you out of your mental comfort zone and your boundaries; you become problem solvers, leaders, and advocates for change. You’ll complete a course from each of the five learning clusters, including one service-learning course in which you give back to the local community through projects. The course samplings below may change on a semester or yearly basis. The learning clusters, however, remain the same.

Our General Studies Program provides a two-year integrated foundational framework to build upon, strengthen, and deepen your competencies in language and communication; critical thinking; identity and culture; knowledge and inquiry; and ethics and social responsibility. These are the kind of competencies that employers seek in college graduates. The curriculum includes three foundational components: •• Freshman Foundations •• Integrated Courses •• Capstone Experience

The General Studies courses will get you charged up for your major, career, and for a lifetime.

Introduction to Integrated Learning

Using the broad theme of Washington, D.C. as a context for a variety of topics, students deepen their critical thinking skills while building competencies for subsequent integrated courses. •• Exploring American Myths (English, graphic design) •• International Influences on DC (English, government) •• Psychology and Film (psychology, multimedia) •• Museums, Memorials, & Monuments (history, graphic design) •• Race Matters: Identity and Class in DC (sociology, English)

Comparing Multicultural Perspectives

•• Coming to America: Immigration and Identity (history, cultural studies) •• Latina Experience: Borders and Boundaries (government, Spanish studies) •• Migrations, Interactions, and Transformations in World History (history, cultural studies)

Methods of Multiple Disciplines

•• Orientalism: Constructing Empire Through Art & Literature (art history, world literature) •• Rebel with a Cause* (art, cultural studies) •• Picasso for Haiti* (art, Spanish studies)

Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning in Context

•• What do we know about Sex & Gender (biology, literature) •• Biodiversity and Bioethics: A Case Study of Costa Rica (biology, ethics) •• Photomatics: Digital Photography and Mathematics (photography, math)

Ethical Evaluations and Actions

•• Sexism and Body Image in Advertising (graphic design, philosophy) •• The Rights of Children: A Global Perspective* (education, psychology) •• Standing on the Shoulders of Others: Ethics and Social Research (social work, ethics)

* Denotes a service-learning course

THE CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE – IT'S A WRAP! After completing your Freshman Foundations and integrated courses, you'll pull it all together with a “wrap-up” Capstone course. With your student colleagues on a project team, you’ll work collaboratively with a local community group to solve real world problems through a project, artifact or work experience. This includes researching, planning, and implementing innovative solutions. In a current course, students work with an architecture firm and neighborhood communities on an urban development study for a Sixth Street Project near Gallaudet. Gallaudet is one of the leading 19% of colleges and universities surveyed that require Capstone projects in the General Education Program.** **2009 Trends in General Education survey, Association of American Colleges and Universities

Noel King

Little Rock, Arkansas Psychology Major "An artist expresses his cultural experience through his artwork. Through the 'Rebel with a Cause' course on Picasso I understood better the impact of culture on one’s artwork. For me, this is an important element because of my plans to go into art therapy. Understanding the artist’s thinking processes and emotions is going to help me with my future clients when working with them through art."

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SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS FUNDRAISING AND DONATIONS Haiti Class members organized and packed donated clothing and supplies for the deaf community in Haiti devastated by the 2010 earthquake. They also developed films sharing information on the deaf community's situation there. Guatemala Honors students served authentic Guatemalan dishes in the Marketplace Kitchen and then gave presentations on Guatemala including its history, culture, dress, and education. The money raised from the food sale was sent to the ASEDES program for deaf youth in Guatemala. Africa Students raised money for Deaf Link Uganda and a school for the deaf in Bamako, Mali by cooking African food and presenting on African culture and the need to improve literacy rates for deaf people in Uganda. TOMS One for One In the “Rights of Children: A Global Perspective” course, students completed their service learning project by teaming up with Toms One for One organization which donates a pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair of shoes purchased. The class sold shoes on campus and on Facebook. TOMS donated an equivalent number of shoes to children in Africa. Clean Water One billion people drink dirty water all their lives. Students raised money for Water.org, an organization which draws attention to the world's number one health problem — unsafe and inadequate water supplies.

NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECTS Trinidad Students worked with the local Trinidad Neighborhood Association on a storm drain project in the neighborhood and a beautification project painting local trash cans. Capstone – 6th Street Project D.C. Ward 5 Council member Harry Thomas met with students in the General Studies Capstone course to discuss progress on the Sixth Street Development Project.

CLASS EXCURSIONS Throughout the year, students visited numerous museums and sites in D.C. including the Holocaust Museum, National Museum of African Art, the French Embassy, and the GoetheInstitut, in addition to a visit to New York City’s Met Museum.

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GUEST SPEAKERS Mary Harding from the Truth Speakers program of the Torture Abolition Survivors Support Coalition International shared her personal story of torture and survival during the Banzer regime in Bolivia in the 1970s with Honors students in the "Global Human Rights and Social Justice" course. Melody Gonzales, Director of Member Outreach for House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Xavier Becerra, gave a class presentation on Latino political experiences and immigration rules. Ann Cody lectured on her experiences training for the Paralympic competitions in which she won numerous medals including four golds.

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Majors

While some students decide early on a major, many arrive on college campuses not knowing what major to select. On average, students throughout the U.S. change their major three times during their college career. Our academic advisors will work with you to set goals and draft an academic plan. Your early college years will be about exploring your interests before narrowing down to a major by the end of your sophomore year.

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS Arts/Technology

Art History Digital Media Graphic Design Photography Studio Art Theatre Arts: Educational Drama Theatre Arts: Production and Performance

Business/Technology

Accounting Business Administration Computer Information Systems Information Technology*

Humanities

History Government Government: International Concentration Philosophy

Language/Culture

American Sign Language Communication Studies Deaf Studies English French International Studies* Interpretation Spanish

Science/Math

Biology Chemistry Chemistry: Chemical Technology Computer Science Mathematics

Human Services

Education •• Early Childhood •• Elementary •• K-12 Physical Education/ Teacher Education •• Secondary •• Bilingual: Combined BA/MAT Family and Child Studies Physical Education Teaching Personal Training Psychology Recreation and Sports Programming Social Work Sociology Sociology: Criminology

Self-Directed Major

SELF-DIRECTED MAJOR

INTERPRETATION PROGRAM

Don't see your major of interest? Design your own major that fits your goals. If you have many or specific interests and the selfdiscipline, you'll love customizing your own major whether from scratch or by combining some of our existing majors. Our students did with these majors: •• Psychology of Expressive Arts •• Deaf Cultural Film and Video Productions •• Biology with a Concentration in Audiology •• Deaf Education in Developing Countries •• Religious Studies

Gallaudet’s award-winning interactive interpretation laboratory will prepare you for a high-demand interpreting career through hands-on training in a variety of legal, medical, business, education, and government settings. Video and audio equipment in the laboratory provide capabilities for ongoing self-evaluation through the recording and editing of complex video sequences. Additionally, you’ll be immersed on campus in the language and culture of deaf people. The ASL-English Interpretation B.A. Program (BAI) is open to hearing, hard of hearing, and deaf students.

MINORS** Athletic Coaching Dance Economics & Finance Ethics German Journalism Linguistics Religion Women’s Studies Writing

*New Major **Many of the majors above are also offered as minors.

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ENGAGING CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES At Gallaudet, you will not be a face in a colossal lecture hall. You'll know your professors and receive personalized attention in our small classes. Here are how professors and students are teaming up for awesome hands-on learning opportunities.

Tax Services

In partnership with IRS, students in Professor Emilia Chukwuma's Income Tax Accounting class provide income tax services to the local community and college students through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistant program. Students learn tax laws and principles in class to help with the preparation of tax returns.

Underwater ROVs

Teams of students in Dr. David Snyder's physics classes build remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to do tasks prescribed for a yearly international competition. The mission of these student-built underwater ROVs is to explore and perform scientific or engineering tasks in dangerous or inaccessible-to-human environments.

Government Class Trips

Government majors traveled to NYC as part of Dr. Frances Marquez's senior seminar course comparing European and U.S. Immigration Policy. A National Park Service Ranger discussed the history of the Statue of Liberty and students toured Ellis Island — the New York State immigration station from 1855-1890 and the nation's first federally-operated immigration station. Government majors in a "Political Parties" course visited the Democratic National Committee and the U.S. Capitol. They met with Jillian Bergeron, Western Regional Director for Organizing for America and Nicole Aro, Field Liaison for New Media. Both women work as part of President Obama's political outreach team based at the Democratic National Committee.

Stock Fund

Under the direction of Dr. Stephen Chaikind, budding student investors in the Business Department help manage a hands-on investment through the Student Managed Stock Fund. Starting with $50,000 from the University's endowment, they select stocks based on sound financial principles and then help administer this investment portfolio for the University. Gallaudet is one of a few universities in the nation that gives students this kind of real-life investing experience.

Mock Trial

Participating students in Dr. David Penna's Mock Trial class receive training in arguing cases before a judge, leading to a mock trial presided over by a practicing D.C. lawyer.

Mock Trial

Deaf Women's Studies students interviewed fifteen alumnae during Homecoming and created a "Vook" (DVD & booklet) chronicling the alumnae's lives.

Writing Competition

Three students were selected from among 17 finalists for the MacDougall Creative Writing Award, which was judged by a committee of professional writers and teachers. The competition, which encourages students to seek careers in writing, is open to all deaf and hard of hearing Gallaudet students who submit creative writing portfolios to the English Department.

Deaf Studies Conference and Project Deaf Studies students hosted a two-day seminar on "Difference as Diversity" as part of their class "Enforcing Normalcy". The conference included lectures by scholars in deaf studies, bioethics, and disability studies.

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Professor, Business

Dr. Khadijat “Kubby” Rashid teaches economics and is renowned for economics-related service projects for deaf communities worldwide. Her unyielding drive for excellence recently earned her a highly competitive appointment as a White House Fellow, where she is the first deaf person to serve the one-year term. She, along with 12 other outstanding Fellows, assist senior White House staff, the vice president, cabinet secretaries and other top-ranking government officials.

Honors Program

work and enjoy a close relationship with your self-selected faculty director. Such work may be submitted for professional publication or for further expansion following graduation. A Capstone prepares you for acceptance to top-choice graduate schools and for graduate and professional research work.

DO MORE. SEE MORE. GO BEYOND. Honors is about exploring boundaries, making connections, and expanding your world. Delve into new ideas and perspectives. Collaborate with scholars in research. Reap maximum rewards from your college investment with a University Capstone Honors. The distinction of graduating with University Honors goes to Honors students who complete nine credits of major level courses with Honors Options and a six-credit Capstone (a thesis or a project). The Capstone involves the contribution of new knowledge or understanding to a field and requires quality research skills and intensive critical thinking and writing skills appropriate to the project and the disciplines involved. While doing your Capstone, you’ll show novel perspectives through your thesis

2010 HONORS CAPSTONE PROJECTS Colleen Caverly Royal Oak, MI Psychology, B.A. University Honors

University Capstone Thesis: “Cultural Impacts on Gender Identity: The Deaf Perspective” Faculty Committee: Dr. Deborah McCaw and Dr. Lillie Ransom

Nationwide, Honors graduates progress more quickly and highly in their careers.

HONORS STUDENTS ON THE MOVE International Social Justice During 2009–2010, honors students participated in an International Social Justice and Service Learning track which used social justice, multicultural, and empowerment as its framework. They learned about biodiversity, social justice, human rights, fundraising, grant writing and program planning and implementation. They also studied the language, history and culture of Latin America with a focus on Costa Rica. The first four courses prepared students for a service-learning project with the Costa Rican deaf community in the final course — a ten-week internship in Costa Rica.

Honors Conference At the 2010 Northeast Regional Honors Council Conference in Harrisburg, PA, Joe Gallagher presented on a portion of his Honors Capstone work on the neuroscience of language cognition. His Capstone project will include a proposal for a research grant through the National Institutes of Health. Joe was also elected to serve as a student representative on the Northeast Regional Honors Council. Seminars, Presentations, and Study Abroad Michelle Morris was one of 50 university students across the U. S. who participated in “Top Secret: Challenges to National Security in a Global Society” seminar organized by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Students, conference leaders, and panel experts discussed topics such as human rights, civil liberties, cyber space and cyber security, current state of terrorism, counterinsurgency and the future of the military. Also during the 2009-2010 academic year, Michelle participated in the Costa Rica Study Tour and the India Study Abroad programs. At the Northeast Regional Honors Council Conference, she led a roundtable discussion on “Individualism and Collectivism: What is the Center of Honors Education?”

Thomas McKnight

Shirley, MA Recreation and Leisure Studies, B.S. University Honors

University Capstone Thesis: “Turf of Grass: A Comparison of Rates and Causes of Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries on Field Turf and Natural Grass Fields” Faculty Committee: Dr. Ann Graziadei and Jon Vaughn

Rachel Rose Taiyabah Naeem Toronto, Ontario, Canada Biology and Chemistry, B.S. University Honors

University Capstone Thesis: "Molecular Analysis of B3GALTL in a Patient with Peters' Plus Syndrome" Faculty Committee: Dr. Kathleen Arnos and Dr. Charlene Sorensen

Olathe, KS History, B.A. University Honors

University Capstone Thesis: “Die Geschichte Meiner Familie” Faculty Committee: Dr. Donna Ryan and Dr. Shirley Shultz-Myers

Research

RESEARCH WITH DEAF SCIENTISTS Dr. Daniel Lundberg

Assistant Professor, Chemistry Ph.D., Pharmacology, University of Minnesota Medical School B.S., Biology, Gallaudet University Dr. Lundberg's project collaborates with the National Cancer Institute to develop new drugs to treat and eventually eradicate cancer. At Gallaudet's Molecular Genetics Laboratory, his project focuses on the Ras guanyl nucleotide-releasing protein (RasGRP), which plays a role in cancer. After activation of receptors located at the cellular membrane, the activated RasGRP “turns on” the Ras protein “switch.” Activated Ras then broadcasts signals from the cell surface to other parts of the cell, such as triggering cell proliferation and differentiation, essential for sustaining life. However, mutations on proteins that activate this pathway can stimulate cell division inappropriately, promoting the development of cancer. He and his students genetically engineer DNA, synthesize bioengineered RasGRP in bacteria, and test its sensitivity to synthesized drugs. Dr. Lundberg leads an annual science camp for deaf and hard of hearing youth at "Dreams and Inspirations–Deaf Camps and Retreats" in Minnesota.

Dr. Raymond C. Merritt, Jr.

Associate Professor, Biology Ph.D., Neuroscience, University of Maryland M.S., Genetics, George Washington University B.A., Biology, Gallaudet University Dr. Merritt's research focuses on molecular biology and genetics of deafness in humans and other vertebrates. The motivation for his research work lies in the deaf community’s need to better understand scientific views on deaf etiologies such as deaf-associated genes that play important roles in the function of mammalian inner ear hair cells. In collaboration with National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) at National Institutes of Health (NIH), Dr. Merritt uses rodents, frogs, and other vertebrates as model organisms to study human hearing and deafness. During a summer break as a Gallaudet student, Dr. Merritt motorcycled across the U.S. earning him the nickname, "Motorcycle Man" from fellow students.

Dr. Derek Braun

Professor & Director, Molecular Genetics Laboratory Ph.D., Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics, University of Maryland B.A., Computer Science, Gallaudet University Dr. Braun is currently reconstructing the genealogy of the connexin 26 gene, which causes much of the congenital deafness in the American deaf community. The overall goal of this project is to answer some fundamental questions about why and how the large number of current connexin 26 mutations first appeared, and what these mutations and their histories can tell us about human evolution. There is some fascinating evidence that connexin 26 mutations might make deaf individuals resistant to diarrheal diseases such as dysentery and cholera, a major cause of death over the past 2,000 years. A number of authors believe that the 35delG mutation may have originated in Anatolia during the Hittite empire before 2300 BC. These are just two, of many questions, that will be answerable through this research. As a Gallaudet student, Dr. Braun was in the New Signers Program and involved with Buff and Blue and Student Body Government.

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Dr. Caroline Solomon

Associate Professor, Biology Adjunct professor, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Ph.D., Biological Oceanography, University of Maryland M.S., Biological Oceanography, University of Washington B.A., Environmental Science and Public Policy, Harvard University Dr. Solomon's research involves tackling environmental issues — mostly in estuarine ecosystems such as the Chesapeake Bay. Loading of excess nitrogen and phosphorus into estuaries resulting from various anthropogenic land uses such as agriculture or urban/suburban development is causing large algal blooms which at times can be harmful to fish and humans. Her work currently focuses on investigating how these algae utilize different forms of nitrogen to better understand how to prevent these detrimental blooms. Dr. Solomon is an advisor for the Green Gallaudet student organization. In the 1989 and 1993 Deaflympics, Dr. Solomon won a total of 13 gold medals in swimming.

Academic Services

Our Academic Services are customized to provide you with the support to succeed academically or socially during your years at Gallaudet. Some of our services are geared to certain student groups such as Keeping the Promise for black and Latino students and Office of Students with Disabilities. Others are for the general student body such as Academic Technology; Multicultural Student Affairs; and Audiological, Speech, and Assistive Technology Services. Additional programs are listed below.

"'If you stick with it, then everything will start to fall in place'. I use that quote to describe my first year at Gallaudet because I knew no sign when I first arrived. It was very hard to communicate with others. With NSP, I developed friends who were just like me and they became some of my close friends. We practiced with each other all the time and our signing improved everyday. That built up our confidence and we soon began socializing with all the students around us. Being a new signer on the football team was great. The other players were helpful in every way possible by teaching us sign and we learned more even on the football field. All in all, NSP was a great experience that got me started off right with college life, both inside and outside the classroom."

NEW SIGNERS PROGRAM Every summer non-signers and new signers arrive on campus for the New Signers Program. Although knowledge of sign language is not required for admission, all classes at Gallaudet are taught in sign language. Our visual environment "levels the playing field" and makes learning more inclusive. Newly admitted deaf and hard of hearing students learn American Sign Language (ASL) as well as deaf awareness, deaf culture, and Gallaudet history and traditions. After completion of the program, students continue to receive ASL support throughout the year in the Performance Learning for Undergraduate Success (PLUS) program.

Tom Pangia Hammonton, NJ Education Major 2009 ECAC Division III Northeast Region Rookie of the Year, Football

TUTORIAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS

Victor Cornejo Montgomery Village, MD Math and Accounting Double Major

Victor Cornejo has many math tricks up his sleeve for his friends and fellow students. As a student supplemental instruction leader, he sits in several math and accounting courses and afterwards tutors students in groups or one-on-one. “Every college student benefits from additional instruction at one point or another. Students have different levels of understanding based on their experiences in life and professors have different methods of explaining concepts. Sometimes all it takes is a different person to explain in a different way and voila, the light bulb goes off. I lucked out with my love for mathematics. I’ve had my own personal 'tutor' in my home growing up. My father’s an accountant and my mother's an economist. "

Internships

CAREER CENTER Services and Programs Whether you are selecting a major, exploring occupations, searching for jobs and internships, or preparing for graduate school, the Career Center will assist you in every stage of your career development. Check out these services and programs: zz Bison CareerLink, an online recruiting and resume system, which includes on-campus student employment, internship and job listings, and Alumni Career Network zz Individual Career Consulting zz Workshops, Panel Discussions and Seminars zz Mock Interview Program zz Internship and Job Fair zz Career Library Resources zz General Studies Course on Career Development zz Employer On-Site Visits zz Student Employment Program zz Alumni Services zz Graduate School Information

Internship Opportunities Applying knowledge from your major to a real world internship helps you develop marketable skills and taps you into a network of professionals. You can even do an internship to sample various fields before choosing your major. The insight you gain in the typical workday may assist you in your major selection. A variety of internships will diversify your background and experience and beef up your resume. A sample listing of employers who have recruited our students for internships and professional job opportunities includes: zz zz zz zz zz zz

Booz Allen Hamilton Bureau of Labor Statistics Conservation Corps DC Metropolitan Police Department Deaf Culture Center Department of Human Services

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Duke University Environmental Protection Agency James Madison University Library of Congress Midwest Center on Law and the Deaf National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Institutes of Health Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of Personnel Management San Diego State University Sidwell Friends School Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center University of Rochester Medical Center U.S. Department of Defense U.S. Department of State

HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2009–2010 zz Booz Allen Hamilton, Library of Congress, and NAVAIR On-Site Visits — More than 40 students participated in visits to each of the three work sites. zz Internship and Job Fair — Over 80 employers from around the country came to the fairs in September and February. zz Workshops and Events — Workshops included resume critique session with Booz Allen Hamilton employer, Business and Dining Etiquette workshop co-sponsored with the Department of Business and Communication Studies Department, mock interviews on campus hosted once a month with employers, resume writing, networking and interviewing through Career Development course offered to new freshmen. zz Workforce Recruitment Program — More than 14 students accepted positions with federal agencies and corporations through the Workforce Recruitment Program. The Career Center provides coaching and practice interviews for this competitive program.

James Caverly

Major: Theatre Site: MO 2 Productions/BAB Inc. Washington, DC

Internships

During 2009–2010 academic year, more than 200 students participated in internships and teaching experiences throughout the U.S. and across the globe. Where do you see yourself? Eugene Albright

Diana Berrigan

Amanda Amati

Jill Bianco

Major: Business Administration Site: Federal Reserve Washington, DC

Major: Education Site: Malaysian Federation for the Deaf Bandar Puchong Jaya, Malaysia

Garri Azrelyant

Major: Accounting Site: NASA Greenbelt, MD

Major: International Government Site: Midwest Center on Law and the Deaf Chicago, IL

Violet Blake

Major: Social Work Site: Ecole Ephphatha Pour Les Sourds Lome, Togo, Africa

Carlisle Robinson

Major: Communication Studies Site: Kapi'olani Community College/ Gallaudet Regional Center-Pacific Saipan Islands

Monica Bradley

Calvin Doudt

Major: Sociology Site: Advocates, Inc. Quincy, MA

Major: Math Site: Ohio Air Force Base Marion, OH

Tiffany Cassner

Andrew Ferguson

Major: Family and Child Studies Site: Matatao Elementary School Pago Pago, American Samoa

Major: Biology Site: Escuela Niños Sordos Cartago San Jose, Costa Rica

Edgar Contreras

Callie Frye

Major: Accounting Site: Library of Congress Washington, DC

Ian DeAndrea-Lazarus

Jason Hallo

Major: Biology Site: Department of Biology Duke University Durham, NC

Major: Government Site: Cameroon Deaf Empowerment Organisation Yaoundé, Cameroon

Andrew Greenman

Daniel DiDonna

Major: Psychology Site: Deaf Wellness Center at University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester, NY

Major: Communication Studies Site: Kapi'olani Community College GU Regional Center Republic of Marshall Islands

Poloko Qobose

Major: Recreation and Sports Programming Site: South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee Gauteng, South Africa

Major: Business Administration Site: Office of Personnel Management Washington, DC

William Hubbard

Major: Psychology Site: National Center for Deaf Health Research at University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester, NY

Major: Recreation and Sports Programming Site: Greenville Parks and Recreation Greenville, TX

Major: Communication Studies Site: National Institutes of Health Bethesda, MD

Donna Guardino

Cynthia Hamilton

Jacob Ireri

Major: Self Directed Major Site: Global Deaf Connections Kenya, Africa

Krista Brown

Major: Education Site: Sidwell Friends School Bethesda, MD

Internships

Jonathan Roquemore

74% of all seniors completed at least one internship prior to graduation, much higher than the national average of 52%.

Major: Recreation and Sports Programming Site: St. Christopher’s School for the Deaf Brown’s Town, Jamaica

Timothy Schwarzenberg Major: History Site: Library of Congress Washington, DC

Rami Traurig

Major: Biology Site: Department of Chemistry James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA

Daniel Johnson

Major: Computer Information Systems Site: U.S. Department of State Washington, DC

Johanna Katz

Major: Communication Studies Site: Defensoria de los Habitantes San Jose, Costa Rica

Noel King

Major: Communication Studies Site: Kapi'olani Community College GU Regional Center Republic of Marshall Islands

Joseph Lewis

Major: Government Site: The White House Washington, DC

Joseph Lopez

Major: Psychology Site: Deaf Culture Centre Toronto, Ontario

Samantha Krieger

Mela Langinbelang

Major: Communication Studies Site: Conservation Corps Maplewood, Minnesota

Major: English Site: Cento de Guell Guadalupe School San Jose, Costa Rica

Jonathan McMillan

Amber LaForce

Andrew Magill

Major: Social Work Site: Therapeutic Foster Care Kennedy Krieger Institute Baltimore, MD

Major: Communication Studies Site: World Federation of the Deaf Helsinki, Finland

Major: Government Site: Fairfax County Government Fairfax, VA

Francis Steele

Major: Business Administration Site: National Institutes of Health Bethesda, MD

Melissa Miller

Major: Education Site: Malaysian Federation for the Deaf Bandar Puchong Jaya, Malaysia

Mark Montalette

Jung - Sun An

Major: Family and Child Studies Site: Ae-Hwa School for the Deaf Seoul, South Korea

Major: Computer Information Systems Site: Office of Thrift and Supervision Washington, DC

Sheri Unuigbey

Dean Muszyncki

David Wiesblatt

Major: Communication Studies Site: Fairfax County Parks and Recreation Fairfax, VA

Serge Okogo

Major: Computer Information Systems Site: Escuela Niños Sordos Cartago San Jose, Costa Rica

Major: Deaf Studies Site: Escuela Santiago Apóstol Santiago, Chile

Wanlan Zheng

Major: Business Administration & International Government Site: Ministry of Education Department Bamako, Mali, Africa

Major: Accounting Site: Library of Congress Washington, DC

James Reynolds

Major: International Government Site: Project Vote Smart Missoula, MT

Lily Yu

Major: Computer Information Systems Site: Bureau of Labor Statistics Washington, DC

Meredith Peruzzi

Major: Deaf Studies Site: Tsukuba University of Technology Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Study Abroad GET IN AND GO GLOBAL.

allaudet's goal is to have eligible undergraduates complete at least one study abroad experience before graduation. Students who study abroad are more culturally aware of other societies, are more likely to complete their degrees, and have an edge in the job market after graduation. Through an employer's eyes, a student who has studied abroad is selfmotivated, independent, willing to embrace challenges, and able to cope with diverse problems and situations.

Donna Guardino Pine Brook, NJ Psychology Major

Donna pushed herself through the Tour de Cure for diabetes and NYC’s five-borough bike tour. She explored Costa Rica and China through the Study Abroad program at Gallaudet, and intends to do it again when she jets to Spain and Morocco next year. And it’s not only adventures of the globe-trotting variety she seeks. She’s also traveling into the inner workings of the mind as a psychology major, and recently finished an internship doing research on the neurological assessment of deaf and hard of hearing clients. For Donna, academics and adventure go hand-in-hand.

Stand Out. Only at Gallaudet will you be able to study abroad your first year with an all travel expenses paid by us and have a communication-accessible group experience with your peers. Communicate directly with friends, faculty, and staff about the country’s culture, customs, and food. The life-changing trip will expand your global perspective and intercultural understanding.

First Year Study Tour

Begin your global journey during spring break with other first-year students on a one-week study tour. In 2010, 100 new students along with faculty and staff traveled to Costa Rica to deliver TTYs to the deaf community, visit schools for the deaf, learn Costa Rican culture, and make new friends. Read excerpts from the journals of bloggers who shared their experiences on the First Year Study Tour website.

June Rule

I have noticed something while experiencing Costa Rica and its culture; I have realized how small my own thinking has been in reference to the world and the people around me. This trip has opened our eyes to other cultures and the environment as well. So much has been learned and so much fun, and it’s still only day three.

Caroline Suggs

Yesterday, we took a two-hour bus trip to a park. We drove through the countryside and then the mountains. My face was glued to the window, my head filled with silly starry-eyed daydreams about living in Costa Rica and seeing more of Latin America. I've always wanted to see the world and live in a completely new place. At the park, we went on a hike through the rainforest. It was like going back in time to the days when the dinosaur roamed the earth. We saw a lot of interesting sights, including a three-legged iguana, a colorful but poisonous frog, bats (including a white bat!), termites, and scarlet macaws. The air smells so different in the rainforest. I found myself wishing that it was possible to bottle up the smell in a jar and save it, an olfactory souvenir, because that type of smell cannot be found anywhere. I've tried a lot of new things— ceviche, mango and coconut hot sauce, pineapple tea, and a sour cream popsicle! There is something magical about Costa Rica.

Kate Johnson

My favorite part of this experience so far is meeting people I see everyday. Now I know their names, stories and we share a different level of friendship than the cashiercustomer relationship from the bookstore or passing at the Marketplace during lunch. I am thankful for this entire experience. It is so beautiful here. The postcards don’t lie. I have given up taking pictures of some things because I can hardly capture what I am looking at. Signed languages and deaf culture are unbelievable — two Americans and two Costa Ricans shared dinner and lots of laughs. When we encounter language barriers in the hearing world, the result is usually a look of confusion and two cultures part their separate ways.

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Brenda Miers

I admit, I’ve had some culture shock the last few days. I’ve been exposed to monkeys, crocs, snakes, huge iguanas, ant highways, and different ways of measuring everything.

I am starting to believe that yes, I am in Central America. Yes, that is a real volcano and holy guacamole, the earth is big. If anyone has seen Avatar or Jurassic Park, it’s a lot like those places here, with a Hispanic flair.

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Beyond the First Year

Continue your globetrotting with additional study abroad experiences in China, Germany, Italy, France, Argentina, Cameroon, India and other countries across the globe. The Study Abroad Program is not limited to international study but also includes internships, service learning, and research projects.

STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS FOR 2011-2012

Shanghai, China

Morocco & Spain January 2011

Brazil June 2012

South Africa July 2011

New Zealand & Fiji January 2012 The Louvre, Paris, France

Beyond the First Year

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HONORS STUDENTS CONNECT EDUCATION TO INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP After completing course work in the Honors International Social Justice track, four honors students traveled to Costa Rica in the summer of 2010 to implement an enrichment learning program for deaf youth in two schools and work on projects with ANASCOR, the national deaf association of Costa Rica. They developed workshops on deaf women's empowerment, a TTY training video done in LESCO; coordinated an overnight children's camp; worked as teacher aides in classrooms; participated on committees with deaf leaders and organized educational workshops with and for ANASCOR.

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Cristi Berdichevsky, Ph.D. Professor, French and Spanish

Dr. Cristi Berdichevsky is the director of a deaf-friendly version of the Peace Corps known as International Deaf Partnerships (IDP). Started with seed money from the U.S. Department of Education, IDP promotes a shared agenda of selfempowerment and global solidarity through deaf peer mentoring and service learning. American interns develop functional proficiency in the written and signed language of the host country by sharing in the lives of the local deaf community. For at least ten weeks they live with deaf host families and are placed in specially designed internships related to their major field of study.

GET MOVING.

oin a team and compete as a NCAA Division III student-athlete. If competitive sports are not for you, participate in an intramural program or stay in shape by using the facilities in the Field House. You will find a weight room, swimming pool, dance studio, racquetball courts, and a rock climbing wall. Outside facilities include tennis courts, track, football and baseball fields.

Stand Out. The rigorous self-discipline that our student-athletes exert on the athletic field spills over to their academic studies. A large percentage of Gallaudet studentathletes make the Dean's List each semester.

Michel Dazé

Frederick, MD History and Deaf Studies Double Major “We, football players, are brothers on the field and off.” A member of the Gallaudet football team, Michel holds that the team’s success — and his own determination to succeed in life — is largely due to the unique camaraderie and cooperation among its players. As is true for all of Gallaudet, the football team is an extraordinary mix of deaf, hard of hearing, hearing, and cochlear implant users.

Athletics

Gallaudet makes its debut in the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) in 2010–2011 after 20 years in the Capital Athletic Conference (CAC). The Bison compete in 13 sports, except football, in the NEAC. The football team is a member of the Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) which officially started in 2009–2010. The Bison football team posted a 6-4 record, the first winning record for a complete varsity schedule since 1930, and finished second in the ECFC standings.

BISON SPORTS zz Baseball zz Basketball (m,w) zz Cheerleading (m/w)* zz Cross Country (m/w) zz Football** zz Soccer (m,w) zz Swimming (m,w)

zz Track & Field (m,w) zz Volleyball (w) zz Soccer (m,w) zz Softball * Club status **Eastern Collegiate Football Conference

INTRAMURAL SPORTS zz Flag Football – 4x4 zz Whiffleball (co-ed) and 7x7 (m,w) zz Wallyball (co-ed) zz Volleyball (m – 4x4, zz Bocce (co-ed) zz Team Handball (m,w) w – 6x6) zz Indoor Soccer (m,w) zz Chess (individual) zz Wall Dodgeball (m,w) zz Ping Pong zz Basketball (m,w) (individual)

Easter Faafiti flourished in her first season for the Bison as she earned over 12 different awards including two different All-American team awards. GU finished the season with a 14–12 record and a berth in the Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) tournament for the first time in three years.

Athletics

The Bison volleyball team won back-toback matches to capture the Eastern College Athletic Conference South Region Championship and conclude the season with a 27â&#x20AC;&#x201C;14 record. Senior Shana Lehmann set the Capital Athletic Conference career record for digs. Freshman Shaquana McDonough was named the Capital Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year for womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer. She scored 12 goals and two assists in 13 games.

Freshman Darius Flowers won the triple jump at the Capital Athletic Conference track and field championships and took home CAC Rookie of the Year honors. Darius became the first Bison to earn that award in seven seasons.

Athletics IN THE NEWS

In April, the baseball team were special guests of President Obama at a White House ceremony honoring the 2009 World Series Champions New York Yankees. The celebration was extra special for Gallaudet baseball coach Curtis Pride, who played for the Yankees in 2003.

Gallaudet baseball coach Curtis Pride was appointed to the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, which is a committee of volunteer citizens who advises President Obama about opportunities to develop accessible, affordable, and sustainable physical activity, fitness, sports, and nutrition programs for all Americans regardless of age, background, or ability.

Nine Gallaudet women student-athletes attended a special Title IX press conference with Vice President Joe Biden at George Washington University where he discussed gender equality in sports programs. The Bison joined other professional and collegiate women athletes, including the 2010 USA women’s ice hockey team, for the event.

Kevin Cook

Women's Basketball Head Coach As assistant coach to the Houston Comets for 11 years, Kevin Cook was part of four WNBA championships. He also coached the championship-caliber Nigeria women’s basketball national team, and hosted basketball fundamentals clinics throughout Africa. Since 2007, however, Kevin has found a new home at Gallaudet. Under his coaching, Gallaudet women’s basketball doubled their wins within the first two seasons. He recently earned the WBCA’s prestigious Carol Eckman Award — the first Division III coach ever to do so since the award’s inception in 1986.

Student Life

GET INVOLVED.

mbrace the full college experience. Learning opportunities continue outside the classroom in the dorms, campus organizations, and through paraprofessional jobs. Cultivate your leadership skills, explore your strengths and talents, and make a positive difference in the community.

Stand Out. You can be a reporter for the Buff and Blue, an officer in the Student Body Government, a star on the sports field, or a resident advisor in your dorm â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all in a visual environment without barriers.

Leila Hanaumi

Fremont, CA English and Communication Studies Double Major Leila brings her competitive edge to intramural sports and an energetic touch to all her activities, whether for Green Gallaudet or Homecoming. Through it all, she nurtures her passion for writing. This English major hones her craft through her work with The Buff and Blue, the campus student publication. She started out as a reporter, moved up to copy editor and then assistant editor, and now calls the shots as editor-in-chief. For Leila, magic happens when student life and academics come together.

Student Life

Over 70% of students opt to live on campus. Living on campus provides more social and learning opportunities; flexible study schedules; and convenient access to the library, computer labs, and Washington, D.C. The residence hall staff work together with residents to provide a sense of community through educational programs and living arrangements. Even faculty live in the residence halls. The Facultyin-Residence Program allows faculty and students to interact more extensively outside the classroom and carry on discussions about a variety of academic and social topics in an informal setting. ities

Campus Activ

Cafe Bon Appetit New Student Orientation

Student Life

Unity Fest

A jubilant Gallaudet University College Bowl team celebrated its victory during the 12th biennial National Association of the Deaf College Bowl competition held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This was Gallaudet's fourth straight win and sixth in the last seven competitions. Members of the team included, from left, Allison Joy Weiner, Colin Whited, David Uzzell, Gabriel Paulone, and Meredith Peruzzi. The team was coached by Robert Weinstock and assisted by Pia Marie Paulone, who played in 2004 and 2006.

Bison Idol

Gallaudet University President T. Alan Hurwitz and his wife, Vicki T. Hurwitz believe strongly in giving back through community outreach projects. Alan joined a group of Gallaudet student volunteers for a neighborhood cleanup. For another project, both he and Vicki, along with student-athletes, helped local advocacy group STRIVE DC with its annual spring cleaning. Additionally, Vicki invited deaf elementary-age children to collaborate on a gardening project, and hosted a tea party promoting Women's Awareness Month. The first couple also hosted a barbecue for all officers of the SBG and its member organizations. During their free time, Alan and Vicki are often seen chatting with students around Kendall Green or attending campus events.

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Asian-Pacific Association Bison TV Production Black Deaf Student Union Buff and Blue Student Newspaper Campus Crusade for Christ Class organizations Deaf Capoeira Deaf Muslim Student Association English Language Institute Student Organization Fraternities and Sororities Gallaudet Dance Company Gallaudet Deaf-Blind Union Genesis & Science Organization Green Gallaudet

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Greek Presidents Council International Student Club Latino Student Union Latter-Day Saints Student Association Multicultural Student Programs Rainbow Society The Sisterhood Organization Student Body Government (SBG) Tower Clock Yearbook Vibrant Steppers

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Raychelle Harris, PhD

Assistant Professor, ASL and Deaf Studies

From undergraduate student at Gallaudet to Fulbright Scholar to current faculty member, the constant refrain in Dr. Raychelle Harrisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; life has always been her passion for the environment. In addition to academic and professional pursuits, Dr. Harris also serves as faculty co-advisor for the campus environmental organization Green Gallaudet. Her influence can be seen in various innovative environmental programs on campus, from the implementation of the Zipcar program to the push for paperless paystubs.

Washington, D.C. GET OUT ON THE TOWN.

he city bustles with the power of democracy in action by day and at night with the quiet, elegant glow of the nation’s steeped history. Museums and memorials dot the city and turn the capital into one big interactive classroom for history, government, science, culture and the arts.

Stand Out. This town attracts the best and brightest. We rank number one in the nation for proportion of high-tech jobs and professionals with advanced degrees.* * Businessweek.com, 2/09

John Van Wey Fredericksburg, VA Chemistry Major

To John, D.C. is not just the city in which Gallaudet is located. It’s over 60 square miles of life experiences waiting to happen. And with the Metro — the city’s lifeblood — just a short walk away, there’s no need to relegate learning to the campus alone. John took in the history of the Vietnam War through an eye-opening visit to one of the Smithsonian museums. He ventures into the National Arboretum to reconnect to nature, and joins the city in celebration during the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. When the nightlife calls, he hops on the Metro and rides into Chinatown to check out D.C.’s thriving food scene.

Washington, D.C.

D.C. AS A COLLEGE TOWN With 15 universities in metro D.C. and the nation’s second highest per capita of college students, it’s no surprise that D.C. ranks 4th in the nation after New York City, San Francisco, and Boston as the best place for college study, taking into consideration academic environment, quality of life, and professional opportunities.* Through the Consortium Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area, you can cross-register for classes at the other 14 local universities. Capitalize on the resources of the consortium libraries or do your research at the nearby Library of Congress, the world’s greatest information repository. *The Washington Post, 9/8/09

TOP SITES TO SEE AND DO IN D.C.

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Amy Stevens, MFA

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Amy Stevens’ love for verbal and visual storytelling started in her early days in broadcasting through her years traveling the world as a video producer, writer and designer. Using the city of D.C. as an interactive classroom, she and her colleagues seek to ignite a passion for visual communication as students weave together artistic imagery and compelling narrative.

After Gallaudet

GET YOUR CAREER STARTED

arch out of college with your degree and skills that employers want — skills you'll get from our innovative curriculum, study abroad, internships, and extra curricular activities. Become a member of an alumni group that tops 15,000 worldwide. The Gallaudet University Alumni Association, organized in 1889, has 53 chapters. Our alumni are leaders in the deaf and hearing communities.

Stand Out. 90% of the Class of 2008 were either employed or continuing their postbaccalaureate education during the year after graduation.

Chi Ming Pun

Computer Information Systems Management Analyst U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Rockville, MD Like recent graduates from other universities, Chi went out into the working world to find a job. He had an edge: the Career Center. Chi prepared intensely for his job search by taking advantage of the Career Center’s resume evaluations, mock interviews and internship opportunities and then applied to the Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP). When the opportunity for a job with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) came up, Chi’s diligent preparation secured him a new career as a management analyst at NRC.

Alumni

Tim Putt

International Government, B.A. Imagery Intelligence Analyst National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)

Anthony Baskin Computer Information Systems, B.S. Bender Consulting

Jenna Poehlmann

Math, B.S. Engineering Technician Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Patuxent River, MD

Kallie Williams

Joanna Jimenez

Business Administration, B.S. Graduate School: University of Minnesota Sports Medicine Program Minneapolis, MN

Graphic Design, B.A. Graduate school: Academy of Art University Design Program San Francisco, CA

John Lee Hector Reynoso

Business Administration, B.S. Graphic Designer Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Washington, DC

Computer Science, B.S. Software Engineer Booz Allen Hamilton McLean, VA

Alumni

Ron Popowski

Biology, B.S. M.S., Wildlife Sciences, University of Arizona Supervisory Fish and Wildlife Biologist U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Pleasantville, NJ "With the help of the Career Center, I completed four internships while at Gallaudet: Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, San Bernardino National Forest in California and two times at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in Maryland. Because of the insight I gained during these internships, it was an easy transition into my first permanent job as a biologist for the Coconino National Forest in Flagstaff, Arizona. Later, with the Fish and Wildlife Service, I worked in California and Florida before moving to New Jersey. Currently, I am a supervisor for staff in two programs: Endangered Species and Conservation Planning Assistance. We collaborate with other agencies and organizations on the preservation of endangered animals such as the Indiana bats, piping plover, and bog turtles in our area. We also implement recovery actions and provide conservation measures to a variety of projects. Another portion of my work involves beach management and Meadowlands Ecosystem restoration. I often travel back to Gallaudet to give presentations on wildlife conservation. Giving back to my alma mater is a rewarding part of my job."

Louise Stern

Tracy Husted

Scott Waldorf

Dawn Jani Birley

Art History, B.A. MA, Contemporary Art Theory, Sotheby's Institute of Art, London Job Title: Writer, Chattering: Stories and Artist London, England

Physical Education & Education, B.S. MA, Education, Concordia University Job Title: P.E. Teacher and Coach Employer: Pistor Middle School Tucson, AZ

Social Work, B.A. Job Title: Client Support Specialist for the Deaf Seniors Employer: Deaf Counseling, Advocacy and Referral Agency Fremont, CA

Jeshal Patel

Communication Studies, B.A. Job Title: Actor Employer: Teatteri Totti Helsinki, Finland Accounting, B.S. Accountant Internal Revenue Service Washington, DC

"I'm grateful for the case studies in my accounting classes because they gave me real life scenarios that helped me prepare for my career. Additionally, Calculus I, II, and III classes increased my logic, decision-making, and reasoning skills all of which I use in my current position. I landed an internship at NASA with help from the Career Center, and it provided me with valuable experience that aided in my employment with the IRS. Part of my current responsibilities include traveling to IRS regional sites to review and verify monthly and fiscal-year documentation and reports. The great thing about my job is there are always opportunities for professional training to keep up with the latest trends in my field."

Ricky Lockridge

John Serrano Business Administration, B.S. Benefit Technical Examiner Social Security Administration Baltimore, MD "Gallaudet provided me with the knowledge and education to succeed in the corporate world. With help from the Career Center, I completed internships and mock interviews and attended career seminars. I also was involved in Keeping the Promise, Educating Deaf Black Males support group, played on the basketball team, and was a New Student Orientation counselor. What I like most about my job is knowing that my work allows families to have food on their table and a roof over their heads."

Education, B.A. Deaf Education, M.A. High School Principal Texas School for the Deaf Austin, TX "Gallaudet offered a unique college experience where I was exposed to a range of opportunities and networking, and met people from all over the world. Being involved in activities such as the Buff and Blue newspaper and the Tower Clock yearbook along with working at the Campus Activities office were some of my favorite memories. The whole experience gave me the confidence and drive to excel in what I currently do - work with students, faculty, staff, and parents to make a difference in the quality of students' academic experiences at TSD."

Alumni Computer Information Systems, B.S. MBA & MS Technology Management, University of Maryland System Analyst U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service Hyattsville, MD

Nicolah Alharazim

"Growing up in Freetown, Sierra Leone without knowing sign language, I struggled to understand the teachers and always failed on oral tests. It was at Gallaudet I realized my inner strength and determination. I no longer was the scared, timid individual who lacked self confidence and grit. I loved my English classes, especially with Dr. Leslie Rach. She made a difference in my life and became an informal mentor to me. Now, as a team leader and application lead, I work with a variety of people managing the receiving, validating, and processing of daily and monthly accounting transactions from various federal agencies. I give presentations to business associates on behalf of my organization as well as conduct training classes for co-workers. This field is constantly changing. What you learn today might help tomorrow but it will not be enough in the near future. You have to continue to fine tune your skills along the way."

Mary-Jean Secoolish

Princess Bempong

Asami Makino

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Drew Robarge

Chemistry, B.S. PhD Student: Medical Sciences: Cellular and Molecular Biology Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine Temple, TX

Interpretation, BA Job Title: Freelance Interpreter Southern MN

English, B.A. J.D., Catholic University, Washington, DC Supervisory Attorney Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Washington, DC

Accounting, B.S. Job Title: Tax Accounting Assistant Employer: Ernst & Young Japan Tokyo, Japan

History and French, B.A. M.A., Museum Studies, George Washington University Job Title: Contract Museum Specialist Employer: Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American History, Washington, DC

"Coming to Gallaudet after attending a public high school was an eye opener. For the first time in years, I could understand my teachers and everyone around me. I was not afraid to speak up in classes or in public. Now, I enjoy being a supervisor to six attorneys. I find it challenging and rewarding to resolve thorny cases of discrimination and reach the proper resolution. So many times I think I've seen everything and along will come a new case that surprises me. That's what makes my job interesting."

Graphic Design, B.A. Chief Graphic Entertainment Artist AngelaGraphix, LLC www.angelagraphix.com New York, NY & Madrid, Spain "Attending Gallaudet was like traveling abroad to a world unlike any other! Every person had a unique story to tell; every story had a throwback lesson to be learned. There was always a huge social event that every person on campus would attend. We were all so different, but even greater, we were a family. So unlike other universities, a “new school" began once class let out. My sole advice is to grab the world by the jugular while never confusing luck with hard work. In short, after Gallaudet I earned a living working at an engineering firm, but at night I would hunt down models, fashion designers, and independent contractors to work for free in order to build a creative and credible portfolio that would enable me to strategically navigate myself into the entertainment world. Now I earn a living doing digital graphics, illustrations, and animations for online, iPhone, iPad, web, tattoos, print, platform games and movies. I have graphic credits to over 30 online games and have worked with Disney, Warner Bros., Sony and THQ on titles such as “300”, “Ace Combat”, “Enchanted”, “Meet the Robinsons”, “Pirates of the Caribbean”, “Sponge Bob”, “Company of Heroes”, and “WWE Raw vs. Smackdown”."

Angela Maria Nardolillo

Invest in Yourself

According to a 2007 U.S. Census Bureau survey of the work force, college graduates earn almost twice as much during their working years as those with a high school degree. A college degree will qualify you for many jobs that are not afforded to high school graduates, and career promotions and advancements occur to those with more education. Over a lifetime, a college degree is generally worth nearly a million dollars.

AVERAGE EARNINGS BY EDUCATION

FINANCIAL AID SOURCES If you are serious about learning, we are serious about helping you find the right financial assistance. Tuition and fees at Gallaudet are 15 % lower than the national average for public four-year institutions. 80% of all undergraduates receive some type of financial aid. Once you fill out financial paperwork, our Financial Aid Office will work on your behalf to determine the amount and type of financial assistance you need and are eligible for. We’ll tailor a financial plan that works with your unique situation.

Merit-Based Scholarships

Gallaudet’s Merit-Based Scholarships are open to all deaf and hard of hearing students whose scholastic and personal achievements are exemplary. These scholarships can be from full tuition and room and board to half tuition for up to four years of study. Apply early as these scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. All newly admitted students are automatically considered for these scholarships.

Vocational Rehabilitation

Most students on campus receive some type of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) support. For a listing of VR agencies in your state, visit http://admissions. gallaudet.edu/VRagencies.

Types of Federal Financial Aid

Grants are federal monies that you do not have to repay. Federal grants include: •• Federal Pell Grant •• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) •• Academic Competitiveness Grant Program •• National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant Program

$95,576

Federal Work-Study (FWS) allows you to earn money working on campus during the fall and spring semesters.

$57,181

$31,286 $21,484

Federal Loans are monies that are required to be paid back with interest after graduation or withdrawal from college. The primary loans offered are: •• Federal Perkins Loans •• Federal Stafford Loans •• Federal PLUS Loans

Other Financial Resources

•• On-campus employment not covered by Federal Work Study •• Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance •• Private loan programs that you must repay

For more information on financial aid sources visit financialaid.gallaudet.edu Advanced Degrees

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma

High School Dropout

THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS CHECKLIST

Senior Year:

For early or estimated financial aid eligibility information, fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) financial aid estimator through the Junior Year: FAFSA4caster at www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov before January. Investigate scholarship and grant opportunities. Be careful of scholarship After January, submit your FAFSA application online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. scams by reviewing information at www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams. Apply for Watch for an email from the U.S. Dept. of Education within two to four weeks after private scholarship and grant programs between November and April. filling out the FAFSA. Then review your Student Aid Report (SAR) online. Begin application process with your state Vocational Rehabilitation agency. Fill out Gallaudet's Institutional Financial Aid Application (IFAA). Priority Deadlines: If you want to become familiar with the Free Application for Federal Student July 1 for Fall enrollment; January 16th for Spring enrollment Aid (FAFSA) process, fill out the FAFSA financial aid estimator through the Check with the Financial Aid Office to be sure they received your FAFSA and IFAA. FAFSA4caster at www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov. Apply for private scholarship and grant programs between November and April.

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STUDENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS

PLUS Program (Performance Learning for Undergraduate Students) Equips you with ASL and academic success tools

Summer Programs JumpStart: Academic Success Prepares you for college coursework and academic expectations JumpStart: New Signers Program Immerses you in American Sign Language and deaf culture

Campus Map FAST FACTS

STUDENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS

PLUS Program (Performance Learning for Undergraduate Students) Equips you with ASL and academic success tools

Summer Programs JumpStart: Academic Success Prepares you for college coursework and academic expectations JumpStart: New Signers Program Immerses you in American Sign Language and deaf culture

U N I V E R S I T Y

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The year Gallaudet was founded by an act of Congress with Charter signed by President Abraham Lincoln

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Aplenty majors and specializations to choose from including design-your-own major

The number of U.S. presidents who have put their “John Hancock” on our diplomas

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Number of students on campus for you to hang out with

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