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Womens-history-month-2021

March 1, 2021Dear Campus Community:We celebrate Women’s History Month, every year in March. At Gallaudet, our celebrations of women’s history, struggles and achievements during this…

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The Feather: The Agatha Tiegel Hanson Story

In 1893, Agatha Tiegel Hanson became the first Deaf woman to graduate from National Deaf Mute College (now Gallaudet University) four year program with a Bachelor of Arts. She was one of the 13…

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Gary Brooks' "The G files: Edward Miner Gallaudet"

The G files: Edward Miner Gallaudet. Edward is the son of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, a founder of Deaf Education in America. Edward became the president of Gallaudet when he was 20 in 1864 and died…

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Gary Brooks' "The G files: Ghost Light"

The G files: Ghost Light. Rachel was following a red light and met Ryan who shared about the tale of Ghost Light. The Ghost light always appears at Homecoming games when the Bison Song…

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Gary Brooks' "The G files: The Bison"

The G files: The Bison. The story about how Gallaudet University selects its mascot, which is the bison. Explanation about how the University’s campus newspaper got its name, Buff…

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Gary Brooks' "The G files: The Little Iron Dog"

The G files: The Little Iron Dog. A tale about the dog that was called Diamond. Diamond was considered as a source of inspiration for students who struggled to succeed at homework,…

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Gary Brooks' "The G files: The Lost Houses"

The G files: The Lost Houses. The history of the houses that were lost due to demolition and reports of ghosts haunting and strange noises. House 5 was demolished to make room for parking…

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Gary Brooks' "The G files: The Tower Clock"

The G files: The Tower Clock. Tower Clock itself is one of 65 national landmarks and has historical significance. Tower Clock was built in 1867 and completed in 1871. A tour in the Tower…

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Gary Brooks' "The G files: The Tree"

The G files: The Tree. The story about the oak tree that was used to be in the spot where the statue of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and Alice Cogswell currently is located on the campus. …

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Seeds of Hope: The Andrew Jackson Foster Story (2018)

A visual narrative of Andrew Jackson Foster whom he was the first deaf African American to graduate from Gallaudet College in 1954 and worked toward achieving his dream of establishing 32 Deaf…

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Class of 1952 (1990)

Class of '52. The history of deaf black children at the Kendall School from the late 1800's to the early 1950's. The poor education that was given to the deaf children, however it…

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The Deaf Way One "Sign Language and Education" (1989)

1989 The Deaf Way One "Sign Language and Education" July 13, 1989 Dr. Garretson introduces Dr. Robert Davila, whom is the moderator for two guest speakers. The first presenter is Serena…

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Museum Exhibition - Draper "Signing of the Charter of Gallaudet College"

Museum Exhibition - Draper "Signing of the Charter of Gallaudet College" Signing of the Charter of Gallaudet College. Presented by Dr. Amos G. Draper. Part of George Veditz's…

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The Deaf Way II: Presentation Series Advocacy and Community Development Deaf Inmates: Double Imprisonment

The Deaf Way II: Presentation Series Advocacy and Community Development Deaf Inmates: Double Imprisonment Presenters: Margaret Weigers, Kristen Harmon, Jennifer Briggs This presentation examines the…

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DPN 1988 vol. 16 - Tuesday events 1 of 3 March 8, 1988

DPN 1988 vol. 16 Tuesday events 1 of 3 March 8, 1988 Random interview with several faculty members. One professor, Stephen Lotterman. refuses an interview due to an exam coming up soon. Scenes of a…

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DPN 1988 vol. 15 - Field House Protest 3 of 3 March 7, 1988

DPN 1988 vol. 15 Field House Protest 3 of 3 March 7, 1988 Phil Bravin spoke to the protestors that there is nothing that he can do about this, Dr. Elisabeth Zinser is the president of Gallaudet…

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