2012-2013 Undergraduate Viewbook (English) (Gallaudet University)

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Imagine Yourself Here!

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Acres of historic campus

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academic engagement and community dialogue.

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Academic Imagine an integrated approach to cultivating The undergraduate education at Gallaudet features a unique mix of interdisciplinary courses, study abroad, and internship opportunities.

Here, high academic expectations are paired with direct access and support services specifically designed to make sure you make the most of your own liberal arts experience and prepare for the workforce or postgraduate education after graduation.

80%

of full-time students held an internship before graduation

Student-faculty ratio

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of faculty are deaf or hard of hearing

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I used to think about things in a concrete, hands-on way. It’s been different since meeting and studying with Dr. Alkoby. Partly because she’s deaf like me, but also because of the way she challenges me to think about information technology critically.

Dana Harman, Edmond, Okla., information technology major

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85%

of faculty hold Ph.D.s or terminal degrees

General Studies Program

Honors Program

Gallaudet’s General Studies Requirements (GSR) are planned with the university’s liberal arts philosophy in mind. During your first year, you will complete a cluster of four Freshman Foundation courses that comprise the basis of the critical thinking, reasoning, language, and communication skills that you’ll use for the rest of your collegiate career and beyond.

Students accepted into the Honors Program may pursue General Studies Honors and/or Capstone Honors. The Honors curriculum features interdisciplinary courses and research apprenticeships especially designed by select faculty to fuel rigorous investigations of ideas, rhetoric, and philosophies.

Opt to do a Capstone project, and face the ultimate test of scholarship: working closely with a faculty committee of your choice to design and self-direct a thesis or project that contributes to existing knowledge or understanding.

After the first year, take integrated courses that challenge your inner intellectual. Faculty members from two different departments team up to present an interdisciplinary course around a central topic that allows you to connect skills and knowledge from multiple fields and experience.

And finally, cultivate your scholarly skills in a Capstone course during which you team up with classmates to tackle a real world problem through a project, artifact, or work experience.

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The Honors Program has previously supported students who submit proposals to the National Collegiate Honors Council or do research and internships in Hawaii, New York City, and London. Other benefits include possible merit-based scholarships, an annual retreat for incoming and returning students, as well as a summer discussion board to foster both academic and social dialogue.

Undergraduate Degree Offerings COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Majors and minors

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, BUSINESS, AND HUMAN SERVICES

American Sign Language Art and Media Design ••Art History ••Digital Media ••Graphic Design ••Photography ••Studio Art Biology Chemistry Communication Studies Deaf Studies English History International Studies Mathematics Philosophy Psychology Spanish Theatre Arts: Production/Performance

Majors and minors

Minors only

Minors only

Ethics Linguistics Writing

Athletic Coaching Dance Economics and Finance Recreation and Sports Programming

Accounting Business Administration Education ••Early Childhood Education ••Elementary Education ••K-12 Physical Education/ Teacher Education ••Secondary Family and Child Studies Government Information Technology Interpretation Physical Education and Recreation ••Teaching ••Personal Training Social Work Sociology ••Criminology

Graduate Offerings RESEARCH, GRADUATE SCHOOL, CONTINUING STUDIES AND OUTREACH, AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Audiology, Au.D. Clinical Psychology, Ph.D. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Infants, Toddlers, and their Families: Collaboration and Leadership, certificate Deaf History, certificate Deaf Studies, M.A., certificate Education, certificate, M.A., Ed.S., Ph.D. Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences, M.S., Ph.D. International Development, M.A. Interpretation, M.A., Ph.D. Linguistics, M.A., Ph.D. Mental Health Counseling, M.A. Public Administration, M.P.A. School Counseling, M.A. School Psychology, Psy.S. Sign Language Teaching, M.A. Social Work, M.S.W. Speech-Language Pathology, M.S.

Self-Declared Major: Imagine a do-it-yourself degree Don’t see the major you’d really like to pursue?

Design your own. Take additional courses at Georgetown or the George Washington University through a local consortium of universities.

Whether you customize your major from scratch or combine some of our existing majors, you can create an academic experience uniquely yours.

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A full-immersion experience for hearing students

BRAIN AND LANGUAGE LAB FEATURES REVOLUTIONARY TECHNOLOGY

Bachelor of Arts in Interpretation: With video and audio equipment in Gallaudet’s award-winning interactive laboratory that replicates real-life working situations, students who graduate from Gallaudet’s Bachelor of Arts in Intepretation program (BAI) are uniquely prepared to work in a variety of legal, medical, business, education, and government settings.

In 2010, Dr. Laura-Ann Petitto, a world-renowned cognitive neuroscientist and a developmental cognitive neuroscientist, opened Gallaudet’s state-of-the-art Brain and Language Laboratory (BL2). Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, or fNIRS, is the centerpiece of BL2 and is one of the world’s most advanced brain imaging systems. At this lab, Petitto and her team study the acquisition and neural processing of language, the optimal conditions for bilingual language development, and the effects of early bilingual language exposure on the developing brain and its functions.

The Bachelor of Arts in Interpretation program is also open to deaf and hard of hearing and hearing students.

Hearing Undergraduate Students: Admission is also open to a limited, select group of hearing undergraduate students, known around campus as “HUGs.” The HUG program is for students who aren’t deaf or hard of hearing but have knowledge of American Sign Language and want to work with deaf people or in the deaf community.

Live alongside deaf and hard of hearing classmates and immerse yourself in a bilingual learning experience like no other in the world.

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Having an independent neuro-imaging center at Gallaudet affords both undergraduate and graduate students research and internship experience; it also allows BL2 researchers to dedicate the equipment full-time to tracking language acquisition and processing in children.

INTERNSHIPS Asia China India Malaysia Nepal Philippines South Korea Thailand Africa Cameroon

STUDY ABROAD BEYOND THE FIRST YEAR Gabon Kenya Europe Belgium England France Finland Germany Greece Italy

Netherlands Spain Sweden Central America Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico South America Argentina Brazil

Asia China India Japan Malaysia South Korea Thailand Africa Cameroon Kenya

Mali Nigeria Togo South Africa Zanzibar Europe Belgium England Finland Norway

Spain Slovenia Switzerland Central America Belize Costa Rica Guatemala Jamaica Panama Puerto Rico

South America Argentina Chile Pacific Ocean American Samoa Marshall Islands Guam

Imagine a degree that takes you around the world Gallaudet regularly offers international study experiences to its students, faculty, and staff, leaving a mark on the places they visit as much on themselves. Last year, a Gallaudet delegation rang in the New Year in Delhi, India, and students toured the subcontinent from the Taj Mahal to Ghandhi’s memorial, stopping to meet with leaders and scholars with an interest in both American and Indian deaf communities and signed languages. Other recent tours and internship sites have included France, Italy, Japan, Laos, Norway, and South Africa.

Awarded the Top Ten Citizen Diplomacy Award for international relations and education activities by the U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy and the U.S. State Department, Gallaudet and its students are directly engaged in learning experiences across the globe. Gallaudet was the only institution to receive 100% scholarship support when it was selected as one of 15 universities to travel to China on the first U.S. Department of State Higher Education USA delegation trip in 2011.

Spend your first Spring Break in another country!

The First Year Study Tour (FYST) is a one-week international trip offered to all qualified first year students as a study abroad experience for academic credit. Intended to complement Gallaudet’s liberal arts philosophy, the FYST pairs seminar-style classes with a week touring a foreign country. In addition to personal growth, team building and leadership skills gained as you interact with your classmates and teachers, the tour features service learning projects that benefit local schools, communities, and ecologies.

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Imagine unparalleled access to a collegiate experience designed just for you Services that make it a breeze to excel in your classes and gain valuable experience include: JumpStart ASL is a five-week immersion program designed for firstyear undergraduate students who are unfamiliar with a bilingual living and learning environment. Come prior to the start of your first semester and learn enough basic sign skills to communicate with your new classmates and teachers. You’ll also get oriented to Gallaudet’s history and traditions, deaf awareness, and deaf culture. Bonus: participate in adventure-based programming focused on developing teamwork, as well as decision-making and conflict resolution skills.

The Career Center is a hub of activity for students seeking professional experience. Networking opportunities, training and self-marketing workshops are provided year-round. Job and internship opportunities are actively pursued with local, national, and international employers.

The Academic Advising staff provides customized counsel for your academic career, whether you’re choosing your next class, declaring your major, or refining your career goals. The individual attention given to undeclared majors is indeed individualized: staff are trained to assist students as they complete interest and personality testing, computerized career guidance programs, and evaluating their own values, interests, personality, and skill sets for compatibility with a major.

Supplemental Instruction is an academic assistance program in which students who have previously done well in a given course, known as “SI leaders,” attend all class lectures, take notes, and facilitate free, informal study sessions for current students.

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You’ll meet people who will help you become a better signer. So if you make mistakes, or if you don’t know a sign for something, someone’s there to help you out.

My advice: it’s all about good experiences, a great opportunity to meet new people.

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Josh Hanna, Lower Burrell, Pa. on his JumpStart: ASL program experience

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Hearing and Speech Center: your one-stop shop on campus The Hearing and Speech Center (HSC) is located in the state-of-the-art, visu-centric James Lee Sorenson Language and Communication Center. The HSC offers services to the Gallaudet community and the general public. Services include audiological testing, cochlear implant services, hearing aid evaluation and dispensing, assistive devices, speech-language evaluation and therapy, and aural rehabilitation services. The entire staff is fluent in American Sign Language. Health insurance third party payments are accepted; staff are also experienced in working with students who use Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) support to pay for services instead.

Customized career preparation The University Career Center is staffed by enthusiastic career consultants, each averaging over 20 years of experience, who can assist you as you market your skills to potential employers. Available during walk-in hours or by appointment, receive one-on-one advice on how to improve your resume, hone your interview skills, and

find out about networking and internship opportunities both on and off campus.

While you are busy in class, the Career Center staff members are also hard at work reaching out to the community, creating partnerships with non-profit and private businesses as well as federal and state

government employers. These partnerships result in the development of career and experiential education opportunities consistent with your needs and interests.

The Career Center is centrally located for easy access in the Student Academic Center, steps away from classrooms and the popular Java Corner.

7,720

hours advising students on internships and careers in 2010-2011

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CHANGEMAKERS IN THE MAKING

Students who signed up for a recent GSR241 course ended up becoming social

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entrepreneurs. The course, entitled “Social Entrepreneurship,” is co-taught by Tom

Baldridge, a professor in the Business department, and Alim Chandani, a student success specialist and a doctoral candidate in the administration and supervision program.

The course teaches students about applying business principles to create social change in a sustainable way.

“Social entrepreneurship is a great way to spread ideas in America. It’s

the perfect solution for figuring out how to solve issues,” said Chandani.

“The nice thing about this course is that it gave students the chance to look at issues from multiple perspectives, to view issues as having a ‘double bottom line,’” agreed Baldridge. “Yes, you want to make a profit in order to continue your endeavor; you also want to think about how your

business will affect social change.”

The course culminated in a service learning project, which was to present plans for a social enterprise they had developed in class.

Proposals included initiatives for a studentrun business on campus, international mentorship programs, and technology waste reduction.

Imagine a barrier-free classroom unavailable anywhere else Central to “The Gallaudet Advantage” is direct, visual access to communication with fellow classmates, faculty and staff.

Gallaudet is committed to ensuring that access is available to everyone at any time.

The library on campus doesn’t just serve Gallaudet University students. It serves faculty, staff, and visiting researchers from around the world. The library’s membership in the Washington Research Library Consortium means you have access to seven additional university library collections in the D.C. area, which includes over eight million individual items as well as dozens of electronic resources, all available for free to students, faculty and staff.

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSWD) strongly advocates student autonomy through the provision of reasonable accommodations, academic support groups, and self-advocacy training. eLearning provides internet support and training and manages centralized computer labs. You can also walk in to the eLearning Lab for on-the-spot

computer help and participate in computer-based training sessions.

The Echo360 Video Recording suites are also available for your use when you have academic ASL assignments or need to pre-record a presentation.

Gallaudet Interpreting Services specializes in providing ASL and spoken English interpreting and captioning services that support educational needs in the classroom and at campus events.

Real-time captioning service, akin to captioning in the classroom, is provided as needed to ensure you don’t miss a thing.

Tutoring and Instructional Programs provides a safe and open learning environment for students who request tutorial assistance. Meet with a tutor to discuss that tough class assignment, or have a writing expert look over your latest paper.

The Center for International Programs and Services is Gallaudet University’s one-stop office for all things international. Apply for an overseas internship or go on an international study tour.

9,325

hours of in-class interpreting services in the fall 2011 semester

717

hours of realtime captioning services in the fall 2011 semester

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Commun Imagine living alongside people who really get The diverse and active Gallaudet campus community and culture is one that defies traditional definitions. All activities feature bilingual immersion and people who care about welcoming you to pursue your passions. That’s not the unusual part, though. The difference is that the undergraduate student body at Gallaudet is made up of people who – like you – know there’s more than one way to talk about the chem test after lunch or the camping trip this weekend.

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Easter Faafiti, Pittsburg, Calif., recreation and sports programming major

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Imagine living in “DeafSpace” designed around you A recent $5.7 million renovation project for public spaces in all existing residence halls ensures students are welcomed home to a university that not only promotes DeafSpace design concepts but is also well maintained and energy efficient.

Living and Learning together The brand-new $16 million Living and Learning Residence Hall was designed with input from the Gallaudet community, meaning deaf-friendly architectural principles are used throughout the building. Suite-style bedroom units are on secured upper floors over classrooms and gathering spaces on the ground floor. Imagine yourself in the large terraced lounge with your roommate, gazing out the doors that open onto Kendall Green.

Denison House Built in 1875, the newly renovated Denison House is home to students and faculty living communally, benefitting from a symbiotic relationship through spirited discussions, debates, and other intellectual pursuits. Each semester, residents choose a theme to encourage academic discourse – recent themes have included bioethics as they relate to both deaf individuals and to the deaf community.

Located on historic Faculty Row, Denison House is just steps away from House One, where Gallaudet University President Alan Hurwitz and his wife, Vicki, live. While DeafSpace principles are observed inside, historical features are preserved. But the true attraction of Denison House is the camaraderie among its residents – live here, prepare dinner with your housemates in the communal kitchen on the ground floor, or do homework side by side in the study room on the second floor.

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Imagine a place that welcomes you, just as you are.

Keeping the Promise provides cultural workshops and mentorships designed to support the inclusion and educational success of Latino and black students.

LGBTQA Resource Center provides opportunities for participation in volunteer-led entities like the Rainbow Society; Parents, Friends, and Families of Lesbians and Gays (also known as PFLAG); and the Safe Zone program.

Multicultural Student Programs is a cultural advocacy and resources unit providing support to racial and ethnic minority students and multicultural student organizations. MSP also hosts activities, cultural celebrations, events and workshops for students, faculty, and staff.

Office of Campus Ministries is made up of a volunteer group of staff, including full-time and part-time religious workers appointed by their jurisdictional supervisors and recognized by the University as religious workers to serve and minister on campus. A variety of faiths are represented, and referrals to offcampus resources are also offered.

Office of Diversity and Equity for Students provides hosted lectures, celebrations, and workshops with the goal of empowering all multicultural students of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve academic, career, and personal success. This office serves deaf, hard of hearing and hearing undergraduate and graduate students by offering programs, services and resources which foster self-awareness, intellectual curiosity and cultural awareness in an academically stimulating environment.

1,118

undergraduate students in fall 2011

98%

of new students choose to live on campus

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Arts, Theatre, and the screen The arts community at Gallaudet is thriving. In 2012, Gallaudet became the first university theatre department ever to be hosted by the prestigious D.C. venue known as the Folger Theatre at their annual celebration of Shakespeare’s birthday. Gallaudet’s Theatre Arts department presented “Hamlet” and also became the first actors ever to perform on the Folger stage in ASL. Theatre not your thing? Attend “Skinny Tuesdays,” an informal gathering hosted monthly by FUNcolab as part of an interdisciplinary initiative between faculty from the art, physics, and theatre fields. FUNcolab is a space where you can investigate the overlapping philosophies, technologies, and processes between the artistic, scientific, theatrical, and technological. In other words, it serves as a center for collaboration, interdisciplinary research and creative thinking across Gallaudet. It can become your gateway to connecting with progressive and creative groups and industries outside of Gallaudet University. Past guests at Skinny Tuesdays have included an Egyptian artist whose works incorporates drawing, printmaking, light and sound installation, video, and photography, and a materials scientist who uses photographic techniques to transform the apparent state of materials in her research.

Or gather round your dorm room and watch the latest studentproduced TV production. “Crowded” (shown below) is a popular drama centered around five Gallaudet students living together and produced by student-led BisonTV.

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Imagine an all-access pass to faculty and staff who understand you Whether you’re stopping by the Campus Activities desk to ask about renting camping equipment for the weekend, or you have an appointment with your academic advisor to schedule your next semester’s worth of courses, or you’re telling a chef how you’d like your Sunday omelette prepared, the employees on campus are dedicated to this unique community called Gallaudet University.

Students are involved in University governance and enjoy cultivating direct relationships with University employees of all rankings.

Several alumni officers serve within the Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the director of DPS is, along with being a former police officer and head of security, a child of deaf adults (CODA) and an RID-certified interpreter.

No matter what you need, you have a campus community centered around full access full-time.

Student organizations With 76% of all Gallaudet students opting to live on campus, it’s no wonder there’s plenty to do after hours. Join one of the many organizations students lead on campus and find inspiration and camaraderie as you help host events, put out the next issue of the campus newspaper, or spread awareness about your favorite cause.

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student organizations to choose from

Some of our student organizations...

Asian-Pacific Association Bison TV Black Deaf Student Union The Buff and Blue Campus Crusade for Christ Fraternities and Sororities Gamers United Greek Council

10%

of undergraduate students have cochlear implants

Green Gallaudet Hogwarts Society Latino Student Union International Student Club Rainbow Society The Sisterhood Organization Student Body Government Tower Clock

12%

of incoming freshmen were new signers in the fall of 2011

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Imagine doing what you love The Bison have become a leading contender in the North Eastern Athletic Conference. Newly revamped Field House facilities and rebuilt athletic fields serve as the staging grounds for coaches and staff that work around the clock to ensure you perform at your best in competition and in the classroom.

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Athletics Accomplishments 2011-2012 MEN’S FOOTBALL

13 ECFC all-conference honors, Quentin Williams named Rookie of the Year Caleb Hinton selected for 2012 National Football Foundation Honor Society, National Scholar-Athlete award winner Nine players picked to the ECFC All-Academic Team Matt Harris leads the nation in sacks and tackles for yards loss

MEN’S BASKETBALL

William Bissell repeats as NEAC West Division Player of the Year Five all-conference recipients Debuted new Hoy Field

SOFTBALL

Three all-conference selections Easter Faafiti named NEAC South Division Rookie of the Year Debuted new softball field

MEN’S SOCCER

Two all-conference honorees Brandon McMillan named ECAC Division III South Region Player of the Week

One all-conference first team selection Won first home conference game since 1997

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Two all-conference selections

BASEBALL

Men won their second consecutive NEAC Championship Brian Bennett named 2012 NEAC Men’s Swimmer of the Year, second year in a row Alexandra Polivanchuk named 2012 NEAC Women’s Swimmer of the Year

One all-conference selection Program featured by espnW in Hoops Across America feature

Set the school record for wins in a season (25) Curtis Pride named NEAC West Division Coach of the Year

WOMEN’S SOCCER

MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SWIMMING

Bill Snape earns third NEAC Coach of the Year award

MEN’S AND WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY

Program returns for the first time since 2009 Women’s team finished eighth at the NEAC championships, men’s team placed 10th

MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD

Darius Flowers earned All-ECAC honors for a second year in a row Six Mason-Dixon all-conference honorees

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

Won a second straight NEAC championship and second consecutive appearance in the NCAA tournament, eighth overall in program history Four all-conference awards, Kali Frowick named NEAC Rookie of the Year Frowick, Sarah Tubert named ECAC Division III Upstate/Metro Second Team All-Stars

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SPORTS TEAMS

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Baseball

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Basketball

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Flag Football – 4x4 and 7x7

4x4 7x7

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Volleyball

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Indoor Soccer

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Cross Country

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Wall Dodgeball

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Football**

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Basketball

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Swimming

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Tug O’ War

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PlayStation 3 tournaments

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Ping Pong (individual)

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Softball Track & Field

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Volleyball Volleyball*

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INTRAMURALS

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As a student-athlete, I think one thing about Gallaudet that makes it different from all the other schools is the open, visual communication. I’m hard of hearing and from a public school. Gaining confidence was really a process throughout my high school years. Here, it didn’t take long for me to realize that the ease in getting my teammates’ attention and passing plays and feedback during practice was just one of the many good things about the communication access here. Being a student-athlete is a huge commitment. It takes dedication to manage your time between your academics and your sport. The only way to do it is to work hard toward your goal through daily practice, and that’s true whether you’re on the court or in the classroom. The people here really want to help you make that happen.

Stephanie Weiss, West Palm Beach, Fla., interpretation major

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Coaching and training staff members are dedicated to optimal student-athlete performance.

ALUMNA PROMOTED TO HEAD COACHING POSITION Mikaela Hudson is the new full-time head coach for the men’s and women’s cross country and track and field programs. She is also a Gallaudet alumna – class of 2010 – where she earned her bachelor’s in American Sign Language and her master’s in Sign Language Teaching.

In her first season as the men’s and women’s track and field coach with Gallaudet last spring Hudson helped sophomore jumper Darius Flowers (Birmingham, Ala.) finish sixth overall at the 2011 NCAA Division III outdoor championships in the triple jump where he earned All-American honors. This past fall she guided the Bison cross country teams in their first season ever in the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) where the women’s and men’s teams placed 8th and 10th overall, respectively, at the conference championships.

“I am excited to have the opportunity to lead Gallaudet’s cross country and track and field program,” said Hudson. “I look forward to continuing to build competitive programs at the conference and national levels and improve the overall future success of our student-athletes.”

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Washington, Imagine a deaf-friendly town like no other...

Gallaudet happens to be the closest to the U.S. Capitol than any other university in the nation. If that isn’t cool enough, think about the day you’re lunching in the hip Atlas District neighborhood just a few blocks away from campus and one of the waiters comes out to greet you in ASL. D.C. is home to an astoundingly large number of potential employers and internship providers as well. Your next job could be on Capitol Hill!

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Number of universities in the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area

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D.C. is home to all kinds of international events, non-profit organizations, exclusive international conferences, and embassies. You can learn so much new information here that enables you to

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largest metro area in the U.S.

Elyse Rolino, New York, N.Y., international studies major

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Could your next internship be on Capitol Hill?

Apply to Gallaudet, and you could also be signing up for an education in governance.

That proved true for government majors Zach Ennis and Jared Yamauchi, who completed internships in the offices of U.S. Representatives Kevin Yoder (Kan.) and Mazie Hirono (Hawaii), respectively.

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These internship opportunities are the product of the Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP). CHIP is an initiative to connect more students with internships in Congress. Recent graduates have served in offices for thensenator Hillary Rodham-Clinton and on a congressional committee for the office of the late Senator Edward Kennedy (Mass.).

The program is designed to help interested students see the American political system in action, and it all happens just a few blocks from the Gallaudet campus.

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Networking is going to be important for me in the future when I enter the job market.

Gallaudet is in the heart of D.C., which makes it easy for me to get around while I’m exploring opportunities. My current internship is doubly important because the office I’m working in is responsible for representing nearly all of Hawaii.

It’s important for any college student to remember that the world out there is much wider and bigger and complicated than we think. The best way to get a handle on it is to get out there – think, engage, and be exposed to it. That’s the kind of education you can’t get from any teacher anywhere,

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Zach Ennis, Frederick, Md., intern, Office of Representative Kevin Yoder (Kan.)

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Jared Yamauchi, Aiea, Hawaii, intern, Office of Representative Mazie Hirono (Hawaii)

Imagine living in a city that makes it easy for you to get around

Imagine having everything you want right at your fingertips

The nearest Metro station is so close it’s got “Gallaudet U” in the station name. Hop to it and whiz away across the city. Or grab a bike from the new eco-friendly Bikeshare stop on campus and visit the farmer’s markets either at Eastern Market to the southeast or, during warmer months, at NoMa to the west. (Going a little further than a few blocks? Shenandoah National Park has some great overlooks that are easily reached when you get going in a car from the Zipcar stop on campus.)

Perhaps one of the most deaf-friendly cities, D.C. features a large deaf community – and all the benefits that come with it.

Imagine enhancing your resume A sampling of D.C.-area employers that accepted Gallaudet interns in the last year: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) United States Congress Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia The Smithsonian Institution The National Museum of American History Kennedy Krieger Institute Discovery Channel Library of Congress AmeriCorps – City Year Telecommunications for the Deaf, Inc. DC Prep Public Charter School National Association of the Deaf Volkswagen of America

Attend ASL “open mic” night at D.C. hotspot Busboys and Poets, or an ASL-interpreted/captioned show at the world-renown John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. Just think, you could be going on a museum tour led by Gallaudet alumni this weekend. Cheer on the Redskins at FedEx stadium, which features open captioning.

Take in an ASL-interpreted rock concert at the Verizon Center.

The nearby Chinatown and Georgetown neighborhoods are also popular for both closed and open-captioned movie showings for the local deaf community.

The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) has its headquarters nearby, as do many of the national advocacy organizations for deaf and hard of hearing people.

MAJOR INDUSTRIES: Federal government tourism research education medicine government-related research publishing international finance

HOME TO THE WORLD HEADQUARTERS FOR Marriott AMTRAK Gannett News Exxon Mobil American Red Cross International Monetary Fund The National Institutes of Health

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Imagine...

Networking across the globe...

It’s an open secret: the worldwide network of Gallaudet alumni is strong.

It’s also a widely accomplished one. Among the more than 18,000 alumni are people who help investigate financial crimes for the Department of the Treasury and literally wade wild waters doing fieldwork for conservation programs. Gallaudet alumni maintain interesting, fulfilling, and, above all, meaningful careers.

90%

of alumni who responded to a recent survey are either working and/or pursuing a graduate degree within one year of graduation

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Scientific research papers published by Gallaudet alumni either presently or formerly employed at the National Institutes of Health

100%

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Rachel Mazique

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Rachel currently serves as an assistant instructor in the Department of Rhetoric and Writing at the University of Texas at Austin (UT), teaching rhetoric to hearing undergraduate students and as the assistant Accessibility Editor for The Journal of Multimedia Projects. She is also pursuing a Ph.D. in English at UT.

Edward is a financial management analyst for Naval Air Systems Command in Patuxent River, Md. He focuses on the procurement of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft, weapons systems and services. His daily work includes fiscal management of intricate weapon system programs and financial execution tracking for programs valued in the millions to billions of dollars.

Tate owns Tate Tullier Photography, based in Baton Rouge, La., which sends him around the globe. In 2009, he was chosen as one of the 40 under 40 by Business Report magazine. Tate and his work have also been featured in 225, DiG, and Fantastics magazines.

Hometown: Arlington Heights, Illinois B.A., English and Secondary Education, 2008 M.A., English, University of Texas, 2010

Hometown: Monrovia, Liberia B.A., Business Administration, 2002

Hometown: St. Amant, Louisiana B.A., Art: Photography, 2003

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