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Fast FactsA bilingual community for deaf, hard of hearing and hearingstudents seeking personalized education and strong careerpreparationAccredited by the Middle States Commission on HigherEducationA Yellow Ribbon participating institution for veterans27% minority undergraduate student body29% first-time entering transfer students7% international undergraduate student body with studentsthe last five years from all 50 states and 44 countries,including from the top eight countries: Canada, China, Japan,Nigeria, India, Korea, Sweden, Saudi ArabiaPreeminent resource for research and outreach related tolives of deaf and hard of hearing people worldwide, includinghome to:* Center for ASL/English Bilingual Education and Research* Visual Language and Visual Learning (VL2)* Cochlear Implant Education Center* Deaf Library Collections and ArchivesHistorical TidbitsThe 99-acre campus, also known as Kendall Green, is anoasis of green located in northeast Washington, D.C. Onthis former country estate of Amos Kendall–journalist,statesman, philanthropist, politician, U.S. Postmaster General,and business, manager for Samuel Morse–was laid the firstexperimental telegraph line that ran between the U.S. Capitolto Baltimore. Seventeen acres of the campus are registeredwith the National Register of Historic Places.The football huddle originated at Gallaudet in the 1890s.The Gallaudet team started huddling to prevent theeavesdropping of some opposing team players who knewsign language.A former gymnasium, built in 1881 and now home to theAlumni Office, housed the nation’s first indoor swimmingpool that was then frequented by Congressmen.Visual Language and VisualLearning (VL2) centerThe Science of Learning Center on Visual Language and VisualLearning (VL2) is a multi-university, multi-year, multi-milliondollar interdisciplinary research center housed at GallaudetUniversity in the Sorenson Language and CommunicationCenter. Funded by the National Science Foundation, its purposeis to study how learning occurs through the visual modality. Over30 research projects, conducted at 12 universities in America,Germany, Israel, and Turkey with the support of over 45 K-12School Partners cover a broad range of research questions andmethods, including studies of cognitive processes of visuallearning, the functions and structures in the brain associatedwith reading and signing among deaf children, the social andcultural aspects of deaf children in different types of schoolsettings, and the role of gestures in human learning. Researchresults will not only inform and improve the education of deafchildren, they will have broad implications for all learners. Theyaddress critical questions, such as, “What is the nature of humanlanguage?”; “How is the body employed through signs andgestures in the communication of meaning”; “What is the role ofvisual attention in learning?”; and “What are the best strategiesfor parents and teachers to engage young children visually tohelp them learn?”

A Panorama of experiences.At Gallaudet, we see life through a sweeping, visualprism because it is who we are – a bilingual, liberal artsuniversity.Through a liberal arts view, you’ll see theinterconnectedness of ethics in biology. The study oflight waves in physics will help you understand filmproduction. Logic in philosophy will find its companionin computer science. An understanding of cultures willshed light on international business, and a backgroundin communication studies will greatly enhance yourability to teach.With people changing careers an average of six timesduring their lifetime, your liberal arts experience willprepare you for the ever-evolving workforce, lay thegroundwork for advanced degrees and professionalcareers, and make you a lifelong learner. You’ll standout for life with a set of skills like creative and analyticalthinking, interpersonal skills and team work – in effect,learning how to learn, creating new ideas and solutions,and paving new frontiers for the global world. Anengaged mind is an educated mind.Get in on the Gallaudet experience. Stand out for life.s.pdf

AcademicsGeneral Studies CurriculumGeneral StudiesGet intellectual energy.Our General Studies Program provides you witha two-year integrated foundational frameworkto build upon, strengthen, and deepen yourcompetencies in language and communication;critical thinking; identity and culture; knowledgeand inquiry; and ethics and social responsibility.These are the kind of competencies thatemployers seek in college graduates.The curriculum includes three foundationalcomponents:••Freshman Foundations••Integrated Courses••Capstone ExperienceThe General Studies courses will get you chargedup for your major, career, and for a lifetime.Stand Out."Gallaudet is a pioneer and is really movingtheir students into the 21st century. Onlya handful of colleges/universities have anintegrated program as rich and in-depth asGallaudet’s...Yours could be a national model."Carolyn HaynesPast president, Association for Integrative StudiesProfessor, Miami UniversityDr. Jane DillehayProfessor, General Studies & Biology"Students observe the perspectives of different disciplines, sometimes clashing, in the integratedcourse I teach with an English faculty member - I'm a scientist, she's the poet. This inspires studentsto wrestle with their perceptions and formulate their own conclusions about environmental issues."

General StudiesIntegrated CoursesWith integrated courses, you plug into the different perspectives that force you out ofyour mental comfort zone and push your boundaries; you become problem solvers,leaders, and advocates for change. You’ll complete a course from each of the fivelearning clusters, including one service-learning course in which you give back to thelocal community through projects. The course samplings below may change on asemester or yearly basis. The learning clusters, however, remain the same.Introduction to Integrated LearningUsing the broad theme of Washington, D.C. as a context for a variety of topics, studentsdeepen their critical thinking skills while building competencies for subsequentintegrated courses.••The City as Text: Politics & Propaganda (English, graphic design)••The City as Text: Cinema & Deaf Studies (film, deaf studies)••The City as Text: The 7 Deadly Sins & the Environment (literature, philosophy)••The City as Text: Museums, Memorials, & Monuments (English, graphic design)Students researched and explored a D.C. monument, memorial, or museum, thenwrote and designed a 24-page tourist guidebook. Another class produced a videoinstead of a guidebook.Comparing Multicultural Perspectives••Europe, Africa & the Diaspora (history, German studies)••Deaf People in Society: S. African & S. Asian Experiences*zzz z(Latino studies, deaf education)••Deaf Latino Identitieszzz(deaf studies, sociology)Service Learning: Students developed instructional materials and raised funds tosupport the bilingual mission of a school for the deaf in Lima, Peru.Ethical Evaluations and Actions••Business Ethics Spinmeisters & Securities Manipulationszzz(business, philosophy)••Global Human Rights and Social Justicezzz(history, social work)••Law and Public Education*zzz(government, education)Service Learning: Students sat in on a U.S. Supreme Court case; instructed deaf highschool students on how the Supreme Court has interpreted students’ right of freeexpression in public schools; conducted workshops for parents of deaf childrenon Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and No Child Left Behind;and prepared teaching packets on the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights forstudents majoring in Education.* Denotes a service-learning courseThe Capstone Experience – It's A WRAP!You've completed your Freshman Foundations and integrated courses. Now, pull it alltogether with a “wrap-up” Capstone course. With your student colleagues on a projectteam, you’ll work collaboratively with a local community group to solve real worldproblems through a project, artifact or work experience. This includes researching,planning, and implementing innovative solutions. In a current course, students workwith an architecture firm and neighborhood communities on an urban developmentstudy for a Sixth Street Project near Gallaudet.Gallaudet is one of the leading 19% of colleges and universities surveyed that requireCapstone projects in the General Education Program.****2009 Trends in General Education survey,Association of American Colleges and UniversitiesMethods of Multiple Disciplines••Before the Tomato: Leonardo daVincizzz(art, Italian studies)••France, the French, & the Economics of Winezzz(economics, French studies)••Why is Africa Struggling?* (economics, cultural studies)Service Learning: Students exchanged emails with a deaf organization in Uganda tolearn the impact of HIV/AIDS among deaf Ugandans; developed an HIV preventionbrochure and video; and raised monies for the organization’s HIV/AIDS fight beyondUganda’s capital.Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning in Context••Science of Disaster: BIO in Fiction (biology, English)••What do we know about Sex & Gender (biology, literature)••Back to Nature* (biology, English)Service Learning: Students worked with campus dining services staff on akitchen garden; did an environment clean-up drive; and presented to highschool students about Earth Day.Daniel DiDonnaMorris Plains, NJMajor: Communication Studies"By studying the Afrocentric elements in my African-AmericanArt course, I gained a new respect for how art is interwovenwith artists’ complex identities and their histories."

MajorsWhile some students decide early on a major, many arrive on college campuses not knowingwhat major to select. On average, students throughout the U.S. change their major three timesduring their college career. Our academic advisors will work with you to set goals and draft anacademic plan. Your early college years will be about exploring your interests before narrowingdown to a major by the end of your sophomore year.UndergraduateMajorsAccountingAmerican Sign LanguageArt HistoryBiologyBusiness AdministrationChemistry••Chemistry Technology••ChemistryCommunication StudiesComputer Information SystemsComputer ScienceDeaf StudiesDigital MediaEducation••Early Childhood••Elementary••K-12 Physical Education••Secondary*Many of the majors above are also offered as minors.EnglishFamily and Child StudiesChild DevelopmentFrenchGovernment••General Government••International ConcentrationGraphic DesignHistoryInterpretationMathematicsPhilosophyPhotographyPhysical Education••Personal Training••TeachingPsychologyRecreation & Sports ProgrammingSelf-Directed MajorSocial WorkEmilia Chukwuma, CPAAssociate Professor, AccountingSociology••Sociology••CriminologySpanishStudio ArtTheatre Arts••Educational Drama••Production/PerformanceMinors*Athletic CoachingDanceEconomics & FinanceEthicsGermanJournalismLinguisticsReligionWomen’s StudiesWritingawesome opportunitiesAt Gallaudet, you will not be a face in a colossallecture hall. You'll know your professors andreceive personalized attention in our smallclasses. Here are ways professors and studentsare teaming up for awesome hands-on learningopportunities:In the Molecular Genetics Laboratory, studentswork alongside accomplished deaf scientistsand perform scientific experiments in thegenetics of deafness with Dr. Derek Braun;in environmental science with Dr. CarolineSolomon; in molecular pharmacology with Dr.Dan Lundberg; or in molecular biology with Dr.Raymond Merritt.Students in Dr. Joseph Murray's class on GlobalDeaf Histories, under the aegis of Dr. BrianGreenwald's Deaf History Program, meet withinternational historians and scholars while atinternational conferences on the history ofDeaf people.Government majors in Dr. Frances Marquez'sclasses worked as volunteers passing outcampaign signs on the floor of the DemocraticNational Convention in Denver in 2008 thenight of Senator Hilary Clinton's speech.Under the direction of Dr. Stephen Chaikind,students in the Business Department helpmanage a hands-on investment through theStudent Managed Stock Fund. Starting with$50,000 from the University's endowment,they select stocks based on sound financialprinciples and then help administer thisinvestment portfolio for the University.Gallaudet is one of a few universities in thenation that gives students this kind of real-lifeinvesting experience.Participating students in Dr. David Penna'sMock Trial class receive training in arguingcases before a judge, leading to a mocktrial presided over by a real judge in a realcourtroom in D.C.In Professor Chukwuma's Income Tax Accounting class students learn tax laws and principles and then putthem into practice preparing tax returns. In partnership with IRS, the students provide income tax servicesto individuals on campus and in the community through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.

MajorsTry innovation.DeSIGn your MAJor.Don't see your major of interest? Then comeup with one that fits your goals. If you havemany or specific interests and the selfdisciplinefor innovation, you'll love gettingcreative in customizing your own majorwhether from scratch or by combining someof our existing majors. Our students did withthese majors:••Art Therapy••Liberal Arts in Higher Education: AnInterdisciplinary Approach••Deaf Cultural Film & Video Productions••Audiology & CommunicationsInterpretation ProgramGallaudet’s award-winning interactiveinterpretation laboratory will prepare youfor a high-demand interpreting careerthrough hands-on training in a variety oflegal, medical, business, education, andgovernment settings. Video and audioequipment in the laboratory providecapabilities for ongoing self-evaluationthrough the recording and editing ofcomplex video sequences. Additionally, you’llbe immersed on campus in the languageand culture of deaf people. The ASL-EnglishInterpretation B.A. Program (BAI) is open tohearing, hard of hearing, and deaf students.Alumni ReflectionsI came into Art History class worried that I would not do wellbecause secretly, I hated history. However, over the courseof the class, I fell in love with Art History and I have to thankmy professor, Dr. Glass, for introducing me to the wonders ofart and to my career!Tabitha Jacques, Class of 2006"One of my self-directed major faculty, Dr. Cristina Berdichevsky, being from Argentinaand actively involved in deaf advocacy in Latin America, was the driving force in myinterest to become a deaf advocate for developing countries. Because of her, I spentthree months last summer working in the Costa Rica government’s Office of HumanRights. I appreciate that many of the Gallaudet faculty have worldwide connections. “Public speaking, I'm telling you... deaf, hearing, Ivy Leagueschool or not, folks do not know how to give a presentation.My teacher has given me the greatest gift of all - theknowledge and skill to give the best presentation regardlessof where I am.Christina Dunams, Class of 2002Leala HolcombFremont, CASelf-directed major: International Education & DevelopmentDr. David SnyderProfessor, Chemistry and PhysicsStudents in Dr. Snyder's physics classes work as a team to build robots and enter theminto collegiate competitions. In past competitions students built underwater remotelyoperated vehicles which are used to explore dangerous or inaccessible environments.

Honors ProgramHonors Study AbroadDo more. See more. Go beyond.Honors is about exploring boundaries, making connections,and expanding your world. Delve into new ideasand perspectives. Collaborate with scholars in research.Join Honors Study Abroad in Costa Rica and experienceenvironmental research, international development,and cross-cultural communication. Nationwide, Honorsgraduates progress more quickly and highly in theircareers.While at Gallaudet, you have three opportunities to gobeyond with:••General Studies Honors Track: Costa Rica Case Study••Undergraduate Research••University HonorsGeneral Studies Honors Track:Costa rICA Case StudyMake a difference. For yourself and your Costa Ricanglobal neighbors. Going beyond means opting forthe coordinated track of five Honors-level GeneralStudies (GS) courses with Costa Rica as a case study.In addition to studying issues such as globalization,international social justice, biodiversity, and humanrights, you'll learn Spanish and LESCO (Costa Ricansign language), fundraising, and program planning.You'll then complete your GS Capstone and a summerinternship in Costa Rica with the implementation ofan after-school program and an overnight campingexperience for Costa Rican youth. Employers highlyvalue graduates with the global knowledge, hands-onexperience, and language skills that Honors students inthis track acquire.Undergraduate ResearchIn the Undergraduate Research Program, Honorsstudents are paired with participating faculty membersand their research projects. Students work with facultyfrom the departments of linguistics, social work,psychology, education, biology, and the NationalScience Foundation-funded Visual Language and VisualLearning (VL2) Center to wrestle with difficult issues,like inventing ASL pseudosigns and creating DNAagarose gels, and achieve outcomes to be incorporatedinto a published research document.University HonorsReap maximum rewards from your college investmentwith a University Capstone Honors. The distinctionof graduating with University Honors goes to Honorsstudents who complete nine credits of major levelcourses with Honors Options and a six-credit Capstone(a thesis or a project). The Capstone involves thecontribution of new knowledge or understanding to afield and requires quality research skills and intensivecritical thinking and writing skills appropriate to theproject and the disciplines involved. While doing yourCapstone, you’ll show novel perspectives throughyour thesis work and enjoy a close relationship withyour self-selected faculty director. Such work may besubmitted for professional publication or for furtherexpansion following graduation. A Capstone preparesyou for acceptance to top-choice graduate schools andfor graduate and professional research work.2009 capstone projectsErica WilkinsUnion City, CABiology, B.S.University HonorsUniversity Capstone Thesis: "A Study of theSurfacing and Diving Behavior of the Sea Turtle,Eretmochelys Imbricata"Faculty Committee: Dr. Carrie Solomon, Dr.Kathleen Arnos, and Dr. Charlene SorensenJeanine WiesblattRockwood, OntarioDeaf Studies & Communication Studies, B.A.,University HonorsUniversity Capstone Thesis: "Awakening theGender Mutism in Deaf Bisonettes Herstory"Faculty Committee: Dr. Arlene Kelly, Dr. LillieRansom, and Dr. Barbara EarthIngrid BenyaminowichKew Gardens, NYDeaf Studies, B.A.University HonorsUniversity Capstone Thesis: "Turn TakingStrategies Used by Hard of Hearing Students"Faculty Committee: Dr. Gene Mirus, Dr. KristinMulrooney and Teresa Blankmeyer BurkeErica WilkinsJeanine WiesblattIngrid Benyaminowich

Honors ResearchMarine BiologyUndergraduate Research"Dr. Solomon and I watched how fast a toxiccyanobacterial species called microcystiswould grow when fed three different nitrogencontainingcompounds. Algae are the foundationof the food chain and can influence our planet'sclimate. That is why marine biologists have beenstudying harmful algal blooms (HABs) which aremassive outbreaks of algae that may suddenlyoccur in bodies of water.The chances are very unlikely that I will findelsewhere a deaf professor like Dr. Solomon whosigns and is also very knowledgeable in marinebiology."Student: Kyle DacusTransfer, biology major"Kyle benefited from learning that lab work canbe unpredictable and you cannot plan aheadsince the results of one experiment determineyour move to the next step."Mentor: Caroline Solomon, PhDAssociate Professor, BiologyPsycholinguistics of ASLUndergraduate Research"We attempted to determine the differences in signperception along the deaf-hearing continuum anddiscover the aspects of a sign—in terms of modalityand the involvement of the joints of the arms andhands, for example—that contribute to thesedifferences."Student: Ian DeAndrea-LazarusPsychology major, chemistry minor"Learning how to conduct research alongside afaculty member incorporates several skills likereading the literature with a critical eye, formulatinghypotheses, developing rigorous methodology,and analyzing and interpreting data. These skillswill be useful long after college, nomatter what career choice the studentmakes."Mentor: Gaurav Mathur, PhDAssistant Professor, Linguistics

Study AbroadGet in and go global.Gallaudet's goal is to have 100% of all eligibleundergraduates complete at least onestudy abroad experience before graduation.Students who study abroad are more culturallyaware of other societies, are more likely tocomplete their degrees, and have an edge inthe job market after graduation. Through anemployer's eyes, a student who has studiedabroad is self-motivated, independent, willingto embrace challenges, and able to cope withdiverse problems and situations.Stand Out.Only at Gallaudet will you be able to studyabroad your first year with all travel expensespaid by us and have a fully–accessible groupexperience with your peers. Communicatedirectly with friends about the country’sculture, customs, and food. The life-changingtrip will expand your global perspective andintercultural understanding.Dana HarmanOklahoma City, OKTransfer, Honors student"After experiencing the First Year Study Tour, I've decided to continue my studiesabroad by signing up for the Honors Costa Rica track where we will do ourGeneral Studies Capstone working with a school for the deaf in Costa Rica."

Study AbroadFirst Year Study Tour (FYST)Begin your global journey during spring breakwith other first year students on a one-weekstudy tour. In 2009, 73 new students alongwith faculty and staff traveled to Costa Ricato deliver TTYs to the deaf community, visitschools for the deaf, learn Costa Rican culture,and make new friends.The freshmen class vice-president, MonicaKeller, remarked that the FYST experience wasunexplainable. "I know when I graduate fromGallaudet, this trip will be one of the top fivefavorite memories of my college years."Donna GuardinoPine Brook, NJMajor: PsychologyBeyond the First Year"Thanks to the FYST to Costa Rica and then the Study Abroad to China,I have grown enormously as a person after seeing cultures muchdifferent than mine. Because of these opportunities, I am now muchmore prepared to tackle my future aspirations as a psychologist."Continue your globetrotting with additional studyabroad experiences in China, Germany, Italy,France, Argentina, Cameroon, India, and othercountries across the globe. The Study AbroadProgram includes international study, internships,service learning, and research projects.Students who were part of a summer studyabroad to China worked at a school for the deafin Jiujiang painting classrooms, installing abasketball court, and making building repairs.zzThey also visited Tiananmen Square, the GreatWall, and the Terra Cotta Warriors, and hiked in theLushan and Huashan mountains.Alumni ReflectionsOne of my favorite memories was studying abroad in Paris,France for a month. It really opened my eyes to the worldthat was around me and gave me a better perspective aboutlife. It was one of the most rewarding experiences I had atGallaudet.Floyd Jackson, Class of 1996 and Graduate Class of 2003I enjoyed my Italian Studies class, but it was when ProfessorIan Sutherland took us to Italy for three weeks that we weretruly exposed to Italian art and architecture. I was blessed tohave a brilliant professor and guide. Because of the trip, myobservation and analytical skills greatly improved.Tabitha Jacques, Class of 2006Dr. Barbara WhiteProfessor of Social WorkCo-director of FYSTDistinguished Faculty of the YearDr. White provides leadership to the FYST and contributed to the implementationof the Honors International Social Justice Track. The final course in this track is aninternship in Costa Rica, designing an after school program for deaf youth.

InternshipsGet experience in a career field.Applying knowledge from your major toa real world internship helps you developmarketable skills and taps you into a networkof professionals. You can even do an internshipto sample various fields before choosing yourmajor. The insight you gain in the typicalworkday may assist you in your major selection.A variety of internships will diversify yourbackground and beef up your resume.Stand Out.73% of all seniors complete at least oneinternship prior to graduation, much higherthan the national average of 52%.Travis DoughertyMajor: Communication StudiesSite: Late Show with David LettermanNew York, NYDr. Helen ThumannDirector of Undergraduate ProgramsAssociate Professor of EducationDr. Thumann has built relationships with faculty at prestigious schools in the Washington, D.C. area including placingstudent teachers at Sidwell Friends School where President Obama's children attend. She is also developing partnershipswith charter schools in the D.C. area where she is setting up pilot programs for undergraduates to teach ASL after school.

InternshipsCareer CenterStart building your career your first year incollege by staying abreast of the variety ofservices and programs available to you fromthe Career Center. Whether you are deciding ona major, exploring occupations, searching forjobs and internships, or preparing for graduateschool, the Career Center will assist you in everystage of your career development. Learn aboutthese services and programs:••Bison CareerLink, an online recruiting andresume system, which includes on-campusstudent employment, job listings, andAlumni Career Network••Individual Career Consulting••Workshops, Panel Discussions and Seminars••Mock Interview Program••Internship Orientation••Internship and Job Fair••Career Library••General Studies Career DevelopmentCertificate••On-Campus Recruiting Program••Mentoring Day EventsJoanna JimenezMajor: Graphic DesignSite: Booz Allen HamiltonHerndon, VABelow is a sample listing of employers whohave recruited our students for internships andprofessional job opportunities:••Booz Allen Hamilton••Canadian Cultural Society for the Deaf••Defense Threat Reduction Agency••Environmental Protection Agency••Hospital for Sick Children••Imagination Stage••Metropolitan Police Department••Mount Sinai Hospital••National Aeronautics and SpaceAdministration (NASA)••National Deaf Academy••National Oceanic and AtmosphericAdministration (NOAA)••Outward Bound Wilderness••Sidwell Friends School••Smithsonian Institution••U.S. Coast Guard••U.S. Department of Treasury••Washington National Zoo••World BankAlumni ReflectionsGallaudet helped me get a full-time summer internship withmy U.S. Senator—an experience that transformed my lifeand set me down the path where I am. I'll always be gratefulfor this opportunity.Kelby Brick, JD, Class of 1994When I was a student at Gallaudet, I interned with Verizon,a telecommunications company, in New York for twosummers. The Career Center wanted to make sure I had agood start and provided awareness training to my employer.I still remember my first day feeling nervous and excited.Looking back, the internship experience at Verizon gave mea better understanding of the corporate world and helpedopen doors to other opportunities.Seth Bravin, Class of 1996Highlights for 2008-2009••Booz Allen Hamilton and NASAMentoring Days—Forty studentsparticipated in two separate MentoringDay events sponsored by Booz AllenHamilton and NASA Goddard SpaceFlight Center.••Workshops and Events—Over 200students attended the Dress toImpress Contest, panel discussions onnetworking, and workshops on resumewriting, networking, and interviewing.••Internship and Job Fair—More than 90employers from around the countrycame to the Internship and Job Fairs inOctober and February.••Workforce Recruitment Program—Morethan fifteen students accepted positionswith federal agencies and corporationsthrough the Workforce RecruitmentProgram. The Career Center providescoaching and practice interviews for thiscompetitive program.Chris ValleVallejo, CABiology, B.S.Internship site: Department of MicrobiologyUniversity of Georgia, Athens, GADoing an internship exposed me to the many fields within biology from which to choose.My advice to future biology majors is to do more than one internship during your collegiateyears. This will help you narrow down your focus to the area of your greatest interest.

InternshipsHector ReynosoMajor: Business AdministrationSite: FDIC, Washington, DCIn the summer of 2009, more than 200 students participated in internships and teaching experiences throughout the United States and 20 studentscompleted internships abroad. Where do you see yourself?U. S. InternSHIP SitesGarri AzrelyantMajor: AccountingSite: NASA Goddard Space Flight CenterGreenbelt, MDJon BerscheitMajor: SociologySite: Healing Hands Ranch -Deaf Prison Ministries NetworkWillis, TXDaniel BilandMajor: Theatre ArtsSite: C & R DécorArts LTDNew York City, NYDavid ChilowMajor: Computer Information SystemsSite: Library of CongressWashington, DCJesse FullerMajor: ChemistrySite: Duke UniversityDurham, NCSergei GitermanMajor: Business AdministrationSite: Greater GoodsWashington, DCMark GravesMajor: Business AdministrationSite: Air ForceWashington, DCCynthia HamiltonMajor: Business AdministrationSite: Federal Law EnforcementGlynco, GALeila HanaumiMajor: EnglishSite: USA Deaf Sports FederationLexington, KYScott HansenMajor: MathematicsSite: Cornerstone ManagementPortland, ORTravis HayesMajor: AccountingSite: Defense Logistics AgencyFt. Belvoir, VAColin HillMajor: Chemistry & BiologySite: Miller School of MedicineUniversity of MiamiMiami, FLApril JacksonMajor: Business AdministrationMinor: Theatre ArtsSite: Imagination StageBethesda, MDBrittany JohnsonMajor: Social WorkSite: Samaritan House of AtlantaAtlanta, GAAmanda JonesMajor: AccountingSite: Library of CongressWashington, DCAmanda KriegerMajor: PsychologySite: The Linguistic & AssistiveTechnologies LabNew York, NYJohn LeeMajor: Computer ScienceSite: Department of DefenseFalls Church, VARoy LotzMajor: PsychologySite: Walden SchoolFramingham, MAMatthew MeleskiMajor: ChemistrySite: Kresge Hearing Research InstituteAnn Arbor, MIMasa NakamaMajor: PsychologySite: School for the DeafPago Pago, American SamoaJoseph LewisMajor: GovernmentSite: Office of Senator Tom Harkin (D - Ia)Washington, DC"I had a front seat view of the public policy process at work with the mingling ofconstituents, lobbyists, and elected representatives. My internship was not only anexperience but an empowerment that made me more immersed in public service."

InternshipsBader AlomarySelf-Directed Major: Education and LinguisticsSite: Merrill Lynch, Columbia, MDGabriel PasmanMajor: Graphic DesignSite: Booz Allen HamiltonMcLean, VASonali PatelMajor: BiologySite: Chemistry DepartmentJames Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VAKerrie PetersonMajor: PsychologySite: Food Safety and Inspection ServiceU.S. Department of AgricultureWashington, DCTova PitlerMajor: Recreation & Sports ProgrammingSite: Woonsocket Head Start Day CareWoonsocket, RIBrittany SmithMajor: BiologySite: Dry Tortugas National ParkFloridaAmanda SortwellMajor: Family & Child StudiesSite: Lori Ann Infant ProgramFresno, CASuzanne WarwickMajor: History & Communication StudiesFrederick Douglass MuseumWashington, DCInternships AbroadCarl BorsottiMajor: Education & MathSite: Teparat School for the DeafTeparat, ThailandShanna GrossingerMajor: HistorySite: University of WellingtonWellington, New ZealandJacob IneriSelf-directed major:International EducationSite: Global Deaf ConnectionsKenya, AfricaJustin JackersonMajor: ASLSite: Teparat School for the DeafTeparat, ThailandBregitt JimenezMajor: Communication StudiesSite: Deaf Culture CentreToronto, OntarioSigridur JonssonMajor: Communication StudiesSite: Ente Nazionale Sordi OnlosPideonte, ItalyShmuel KhorsandiMajor: PsychologySite: Choboui School for the DeafSaensuk Meung, ThailandzzzYazmin MarinMajor: Social Work and SpanishSite: Movimiento Sordos De MendozaMendoza, ArgentinaKunihiro OkazakiMajor: Communication StudiesSite: Danish Deaf Youth AssociationCopenhagen, DenmarkElizabeth SteyerMajor: Government & FrenchSite: Mendoza Deaf Association andArgentina Deaf, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaPoloko QoboseMajor: Recreation & Sports ProgrammingSite: Botswana National Olympic CommitteeGaborone, BotswanaDavid TorresMajor: Spanish & Communication StudiesSite: Anascor, San Jose, Costa RicaWarren TrofimenkoffMajor: Communication StudiesSite: Deaf Japan, Inc., Osaka, JapanAnthony BaskinMajor: Computer Information SystemsSite: Department of the Navy, The Pentagon, Arlington, VATaiyabah NaeemMajor: BiologySite: Department ofOtolaryngologyStanford UniversityStanford, CA

AthleticsGET MOVING.Compete at the NCAA Division III level andas a member of the North Eastern AthleticConference. If competitive sports are not foryou, participate in an intramural program orstay in shape by using the facilities in the FieldHouse. You will find a weight room, swimmingpool, dance studio, racquetball courts, and arock climbing wall. Outside facilities includetennis courts, track, football and baseballfields.Stand Out.The rigorous self-discipline that our studentathletesexert on the athletic field spills overto their academic studies. A large percentageof Gallaudet student-athletes make the Dean'sList each semester.Amanda KriegerCarmel, INMajor: Psychology"The cool thing about our coach is that he communicatesdirectly with our team. We are a close-knit team, like a family,and our coach is like a second father to me."

AthleticsBison Sports• z Baseball• z Basketball (m,w)• z Cheerleading (m/w)*• z Cross Country (m/w)• z Football**• z Soccer (m,w)• z Softball• z Swimming (m,w)• z Track & Field (m,w)• z Volleyball (w)• z Wrestling ** club status**Eastern CollegiateFootball ConferenceIntramural Sports• z Flag football— 7x7 (m,w)• z Volleyball (m,w)• z Indoor soccer (m,w)• z Wall dodgeball (m,w)• z Wallyball (co-ed)• z Badminton (m,w)• z Basketball (m,w)• z Bocce (co-ed)• z Flag football—4x4 (m,w)• z Team handball (m,w)• z Weightlifting (m,w)• z Wrestling (individual)• z Whiffleball (co-ed)• z Chess (individual)• z Ping pong (individual)• z Outdoor soccer (m, w)• z Racquetball (m,w)Alumni ReflectionsGallaudet instilled a commitment to hard work and integrityin its student-athletes which is something that I carry withme today on and off court.Ronda Jo Miller, Class of 2002Three-time women's basketball All-AmericanPlaying baseball, basketball, and soccer at Gallaudet helpedme appreciate the value of hard work, teamwork, andcamaraderie which are essential to the success of everymanagement team and working group I belong to.James E. Tucker, Class of 1981Curtis PrideBaseball Head Coach11-year Major LeagueBaseball player"Serving as the head baseball coach is for me a second dream come true. It affords me theopportunity to use my professional baseball experience to both teach and inspire deaf studentathletesand remind them that with hard work and dedication, no dream is impossible to achieve."

Student LifeTeresa BurkeFaculty-in-ResidenceInstructor, Philosophy & ReligionGet involved.Embrace the full college experience. Learningopportunities continue outside the classroomin the dorms, campus organizations, andthrough paraprofessional jobs. Cultivate yourleadership skills, explore your strengths andtalents, and make a positive difference in thecommunity.Stand Out.You can be a reporter for the Buff and Blue,an officer in the Student Body Government, astar on the sports field, or a resident advisorin your dorm - all in a visual environmentwithout barriers."I have the opportunity to get to know students outside of class - we talk abouteverything from possible jobs after graduation, to favorite places to travel, to whereto go to graduate school. Their zest for life and enthusiasm to learn is contagious!"

Student LifeOver 70% of students opt to live on campus.Living on campus provides more socialand learning opportunities; flexible studyschedules; and convenient access to the library,computer labs, and Washington, D.C.The residence hall staff work together withresidents to provide a sense of communityStudent Organizations and Extra-curricular ProgrAMS• z Asian-Pacific Association• z Bison TV Production• z Black Deaf Student Union• z Buff and Blue Student Newspaper—oneof the oldest and continuously runningcollege newspapers in the country• z Campus Crusade for Christ• z Class organizations• z Deaf Capoeira• z Deaf Muslim Student Association• z English Language Institute StudentOrganization• z Fraternities and Sororities• z Gallaudet Dance Company• z Gallaudet Deaf-Blind Unionthrough educational programs and livingarrangements. Even faculty live in theresidence halls. The Faculty-in-ResidenceProgram allows faculty and students to interactmore extensively outside the classroomand carry on discussions about a variety ofacademic and social topics in an informalsetting.• z Genesis & Science Organization• z Graduate Student Association• z Green Gallaudet• z Greek Presidents Council• z International Student Club• z Keeping the Promise (for Black Malesand Latino Students)• z Latino Student Union• z Latter–Day Saints Student Association• z Multicultural Student Programs• z Rainbow Society• z The Sisterhood Organization• z Student Body Government• z Tower Clock Yearbook• z Vibrant SteppersAlumni ReflectionsGallaudet allowed me to become involved in its myriadof extracurricular activities that built my leadership andinterpersonal skills which are necessary today in workingwith my colleagues successfully.Greg Hlibok, JD, Class of 1990I remember working through the night at the Buff and Blueto get the next day's paper done and sent to the printers.Those nights were fueled by laughter and prodigiousamounts of pizza and soda. The task of reporting news,gathering stories, editing, and putting out a newspaper...was almost like a crucible in many ways.Neil McDevitt, Class of 1996Tony TatumGardendale, ALMajor: Communication Studies,Recreation & Sports Programming"During my freshmen year I joined Keeping the Promise program for black men.It has been a confidence booster for me and given me a sense of direction. Nowit's time for me to give back and be a mentor to new students in the program."

Washington, D.C.GET OUT ON THE TOWN.The city bustles with the power of democracyin action by day and at night with the quiet,elegant glow of the nation’s steeped history.Museums and memorials dot the city and turnthe capital into one big interactive classroomfor history, government, science, culture andthe arts.Stand Out.This town attracts the best and brightest. Werank number one in the nation for proportionof high-tech jobs and professionals withadvanced degrees.** Businessweek.com, 2/09Dr. Frances MarquezAssistant Professor, GovernmentDr. Marquez brings a wealth of campaign experience to the classroom, after having campaigned at the local,state and national levels. She encourages student participation in the political process by accompanying them topolitical conventions and seminars, and manages student congressional internships.

Washington, D.C.Alumni ReflectionsD.C. as a College TownWith 15 universities in metro D.C. and thenation’s second highest per capita of collegestudents, it’s no surprise that D.C. ranks 4th inthe nation after New York City, San Francisco,and Boston as the best place for collegestudy, taking into consideration academicenvironment, quality of life, and professionalopportunities.*Top Sites to See and do in D.C.1. Tour the three houses of government– the Capitol, the White House, and theSupreme Court.2. Visit all 19 of the Smithsonian museumsand galleries.3. Take a walking tour of the monumentsby moonlight.4. Make a covert visit to the InternationalSpy Museum.5. Ride a bike along the C & O Canal.Through the Consortium Universities of theWashington Metropolitan Area, you cancross-register for classes at the other 14 localuniversities. Capitalize on the resources ofthe consortium libraries or do your researchat the nearby Library of Congress, the world’sgreatest information repository.*The Washington Post, 9/8/096. See an interpreted performance at theKennedy Center.7. Take a hike at Great Falls Park.8. Waltz through Georgetown's historicwaterfront.9. Visit the pandas at the National Zoo.10. Cheer for the Nationals baseball team,the Wizards or Mystics basketballteams, the Capitals hockey team, or theRedskins football team.I did not spend my time glued to Gallaudet. I made manytrips to museums, galleries, and historical sites in D.C., mostof which are free.Melanie McKay Cody, Class of 1988Many of my favorite memories revolve around the deepand lasting friendships that I've made. I remember goingrollerblading early in the morning through the streetsof Washington, D.C. and marveling at the Capitol, theWashington Monument, the White House, and especially theLincoln Memorial at a time when no one was around exceptfor us and the Park Police.Neil McDevitt, Class of 1996The Abraham LincolnMemorial statue's famoussculptor, Daniel ChesterFrench, also sculpted theThomas Hopkins Gallaudetand Alice Cogswellstatue . The statue oncampus depicts ThomasGallaudet, America's firstteacher of deaf children,demonstrating the manualalphabet 'A' to Alice, hisfirst deaf pupil.Rachel BenedictGermantown, MDMajor: Biology“Washington, D.C. is a great city with plenty of things to do.Because of my interest in biology, one of my favorite places is theSmithsonian National Museum of Natural History on the Mall.”

After GallaudetGet your career started.March out of college with your degree andskills that employers want - skills you'll getthrough our innovative curriculum, studyabroad, internships, and extra curricularactivities.With 53 Alumni Association chapters plus avast network of 15,000 alumni worldwide,you'll stay connected to your alma mater.Stand Out.92% of the Class of 2007 were eitheremployed or continuing their postbaccalaureateeducation during the year aftergraduation.Sisakoth ChhunTyler DeShawVyron KinsonAndrew ZernovojHometown: Harrisburg, PAMajor: Math & Secondary Ed.Graduate SchoolGallaudet UniversityHometown: Seattle, WAMajor: English & Secondary Ed.Graduate SchoolBoston UniversityHometown: Albany, GAMajor: Social WorkEmployer: Deaf Service CenterGlenside, PAHometown: Emerald Hills, CAMajor: Accounting/Business Adm.Employer: Booz Allen Hamilton zMcLean, VA

AlumniChristina DunamsPsychology, B.A.Social Worker"47" The American Sign Language andEnglish Secondary School, New York, NY"I left with lifelong friends from all over, more mature and confident in myselfand with a soft spot for Gallaudet which will always be special to me."Tyra McConnellChemistry, B.A.Counterfeit SpecialistU.S. Secret ServiceCooper City, FLGreg HlibokGovernment, B.A.Hofstra Law School, J.D.Senior AttorneyFederal CommunicationsCommissionWashington, DCJia ZhangComputer InformationSystems, B.S.IT Asset ManagementSpecialistU.S. Forest ServiceAlbuquerque, NMJames TuckerPsychology, B.A.Deaf Education, M.A.SuperintendentMaryland School for the DeafFrederick, MDJonathan BarnesComputer Science, B.S.Software EngineerLockheed MartinChantilly, VAMarilyn SmithEnglish, B.A.Counseling, M.A.Founder, Executive DirectorAbused Deaf Women'sAdvocacy ServicesSeattle, WARobert ZuberBusiness Administration, B.S.Division Chief, EnterpriseLifecycle ServicesDefense Intelligence AgencyWashington, DCJenny LamElementary Education, B.A.Deaf Education, M.A.College InstructorChinese University ofHong KongAndrew PhillipsGovernment, B.A.Law studentUniversity of California Hastings College of LawSan Francisco, CA"I know that I could have received no better preparation for law school at any other four-year college oruniversity. Law school is all about rhetoric, critical thinking and presenting arguments. At Gallaudet, I enjoyedthe freedom of engagement in conversation and sharing ideas with peers in American Sign Language whendiscussing and critiquing what we learned from lectures and readings of texts in English. This has provedespecially helpful in law school where I am expected to argue different sides and analyze facts critically. I haveto credit Gallaudet with giving me the skills to thrive in law school and especially for winning the Best OralAdvocate Award in my Moot Court class."

AlumniLarry GrayDeaf Studies, B.A.ASL Instructor, Department of PsychologyAnne Arundel Community College, Arnold, MD"Professors in ASL & Deaf Studies, Linguistics, Sociology, and Spanish took aninterest in my life and my upcoming professional career. This alone boostedmy self-confidence. Now, I teach ASL to students. If any of them express aninterest in majoring in ASL or interpreting, I take them under my wing."Melanie McKay-CodyArt History, History, B.A.M.A., University of ArizonaAssistant Professor, ASL &InterpretingResearcher, North AmericanIndian Sign LanguageWilliam Woods UniversityFulton, MOHideo HayakawaMathematics &Computer Science, B.S.Information TechnologySolutionsKajima CorporationTokyo, JapanSeth BravinBusiness Administration &Economics/Finance, B.S.M.B.A., Cornell UniversityFinancial PlannerGlobal Public Sector, IBMBethesda, MDSophia QianAccounting, B.S.AccountantNASA Goddard SpaceFlight CenterGreenbelt, MDJaphet MoyoComputer InformationSystems, B.S.Systems AnalystMinistry of CommunicationsScience & TechnologyGaborone, Botswana, AfricaSusan Vargo SmithBiology, B.S.BiologistNational Institutes of HealthBethesda, MDFloyd JacksonRecreation & Leisure Studies, B.S.Leisure Service Adm., M.S.Rehabilitation TherapistPatton State HospitalSan Bernardino, CATate TullierPhotography, B.A.Professional PhotographerBaton Rouge, LATrudy SuggsGovernment, Communication ArtsOwner, T.S. Writing Services, LLCFaribault, MN"Classes I took in my majors were full of thought-provoking moments. The quality of students, combined withthe professors' wisdom and knowledge created for never-ending discussions that have had lasting impressionsupon me. I also really loved many of my communication courses, because I learned so much about howhumans interact, think and function. The professors I had for my major courses were incredibly wise, talentedand patient.The ability to work with different personalities and approaches throughout college carries over into thebusiness world. Then, of course, the academic expectations from teachers and classmates were stellar – I hadto pull my weight in so many ways, and this really helped shape my work style and commitment that I pridemyself on today."

Invest in YourselfAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, college graduatesearn almost twice as much during their working yearsas those with a high school degree. A college degreewill qualify you for many jobs that are not affordedto high school graduates, and career promotions andadvancements occur to those with more education. Overa lifetime, a college degree is generally worth nearly amillion dollars.Average Earnings by EducationSenior Year:For early or estimated financial aid eligibility information, fill out the FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) financial aid estimator through theFAFSA4caster at www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov before January.After January, apply for Federal Student Aid PIN at www.pin.ed.gov and fill outthe FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.Watch for an email from the U.S. Department of Education and then review yourStudent Aid Report (SAR) online. This email should arrive between two to fourweeks after filling out the FAFSA.Fill out Gallaudet's Institutional Financial Aid Application (IFAA). PriorityDeadlines: July 1 for Fall enrollment; January 16th for Spring enrollmentCheck with the Financial Aid Office to be sure they received your FAFSA and IFAA.Apply for private scholarship and grant programs in the fall.Financial Aid SourcesIf you are serious about learning, we are serious about helping you findthe right financial assistance. Tuition and fees at Gallaudet are 15 % lowerthan the national average for public four-year institutions. 80% of allundergraduates receive some type of financial aid. Once you fill out financialpaperwork, our Financial Aid Office will work on your behalf to determinethe 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 ScholarshipsGallaudet’s Merit-Based Scholarships are open to all deaf and hard of hearingstudents whose scholastic and personal achievements are exemplary. Thesescholarships can be from full tuition and room and board to half tuition forup to four years of study. Apply early as these scholarships are awarded on afirst-come, first-served basis. All newly admitted students are automaticallyconsidered for these scholarships.Vocational RehabilitationMost 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/vragenciesAdvancedDegreeBachelor'sDegreeHigh SchoolDiplomaHigh SchoolDropoutTypes of Federal Financial AidGrants 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) GrantProgramFederal Work-Study (FWS) allows you to earn money working on campusduring the fall and spring semesters.The FinanCIAL Aid Process CheckLIStJunior Year:Investigate scholarship and grant opportunities. Be careful of scholarshipscams by reviewing information at www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams. Apply forprivate scholarship and grant programs in the spring.Begin application process with your state Vocational Rehabilitation agency.If you want to become familiar with the Free Application for Federal StudentAid (FAFSA) process, fill out the FAFSA financial aid estimator through theFAFSA4caster at www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov.Federal Loans are monies that are required to be paid back with interest aftergraduation or withdrawal from college. The primary loans offered are:••Federal Perkins Loans••Federal Stafford Loans••Federal PLUS LoansOther 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 repayFor more information on financial aid sources visit financialaid.gallaudet.edu

Campus Map1. Thomas H. Gallaudet & AliceCogswell Statue2. College Hall3. Chapel Hall4. Edward Miner GallaudetStatue5. Fowler Hall6. Dawes House7. Kendall Hall8. Elstad Auditorium9. Field House10. Ely Center11. Foster Auditorium12. I. King Jordan StudentAcademic Center13. Hotchkiss Field14. Sorenson Language andCommunication Center15. Hoy Field16. Benson Hall17. Clerc Hall18. Carlin Hall19. Plaza Dining Hall20. Central Receiving21. Peter J. Fine Health Center22. Ballard North23. Ballard West24. Hall Memorial Building25. Merrill Learning Center26. Washburn Arts Building27. Kellogg Conference Hotel28. Peet Hall29. EMG Memorial Building30. Peikoff Alumni House31. Denison House32. Fay House33. Ballard House34. Edward Miner GallaudetResidence35. 6th St Parking GarageEGEmergency Call BoxGateGetting AroundThe Gallaudet campus is in theheart of Washington, D.C., inclose proximity to well-knownlandmarks, Union Station, andMetro stops. Our Gallaudetshuttle bus provides easy accessto Metro stops taking you tomuseums, ethnic restaurants andneighborhoods, sporting andnightlife events, shopping malls,and parks.

Student Services and ProgramsBoost your personal and career goals with these services andprograms to help you succeed in college.Academic Advising OfficeWorks with you to map out your college course of studyCampus MinistriesDelivers moral and spiritual guidanceCareer CenterGets you started on your career exploration and developmentthrough job search and placementFirst Year ExperienceFosters transition to college and academic successHearing and Speech CenterMaps your cochlear implant, tests your hearing aid and evaluatesyour speech-languageHealth and Wellness ProgramsPrepares you to make informed health and lifestyle choicesInternational Programs and ServicesIncludes the English Language Institute, global educationand scholar services, international outreach, and internationalstudent servicesKeeping the PromiseProvides support for deaf and hard of hearing black males andLatino studentsMental Health CenterLooks after your emotional health with assessment, counseling,crisis intervention, and prevention programsMentoring ProgramPairs you with faculty or staff member to give you friendly advicefrom the sidelinesMulticultural Student ProgramsPromotes awareness and equality for students of diverse cultural,linguistic, racial/ethnic and sexual orientation backgroundsOffice of Students with DisabilitiesAdvocates equal access and opportunities to curricular andextra-curricular activities for students with disabilitesPLUS Program(Performance Learning for Undergraduate Students)Equips you with ASL and academic success toolsTechnology —Academic Technology & Information Technology ServicesTakes care of all your computer and computing needsTutorial & Instructional ProgramsGives you a leg up with tutoring services, study table, andreading, writing, and ASL labsSummer ProgramsJumpStart: Academic SuccessPrepares you for college coursework and academicexpectationsJumpStart: New Signers ProgramImmerses you in American Sign Language and deaf culture

Get in on the sights of thecampus.Visit us during one of our Open Houses in the fallor spring. Tour the campus with other deaf, hard ofhearing, and hearing high school students and sit inon classes, ask questions during a student panel, andmeet faculty, staff, and students. While on campus,take the ACT test in a fully accessible environment.The test will be administered by a certified ACTtesting representative within the English LanguageInstitute. Additional dates for testing on campus arealso available.Can’t visit during an Open House? No problem! Ourvisitors coordinator will schedule an individualizedvisit for you and your family. For more informationon visiting Gallaudet or taking the ACT on campus,email the admissions undergraduate visitorscoordinator at ugstudentvisits@gallaudet.edu or visitour website.Apply!Complete your application online byDecember 15 to waive your applicationfee. Early applicants with specifiedacademic criteria have the bestopportunity for merit-based scholarships,ranging from full tuition and room andboard to half tuition, along with otherfinancial aid awards. Once we receiveall the required application materials,we’ll review them and notify you of youracceptance status within two weeks.Fill out an online application on ourwebsite at admissions.gallaudet.edu.www.gallaudet.edu

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