Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Gallaudet University Secures Recognition on Metro Station Name
Good news! The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority issued a news release on November 3, 2011 regarding the metro station name change for New York Ave-Florida Ave-Gallaudet U metro stop. And, the verdict is? Gallaudet University will remain on the metro station name!
For the last month or so, one of the biggest controversies revolved around the WMATA board’s plans to omit “Gallaudet U” From the New York Ave metro stop. That would have delivered a severe blow to the visibility of Gallaudet in the Washington D.C. metro community. During the WMATA meeting, the board recognized the fact that New York Ave and Florida Ave doesn’t represent a special area since those roads are long and winds through Washington D.C. to North of Massachussetts Avenue (NoMa). Gallaudet is what is truly special to this area.
NoMa is a growing business district with grocery shops, restaurants, office buildings, and such. According to a survey conducted by the WMATA, most people didn’t want to see NoMa’s name in the metro stop station. However, the NoMa district agreed to give WMATA a hundred thousand dollars to have their name on the map. The funds will be used to help WMATA implement the new station names.
Three representatives from Gallaudet went to the meeting to testify to keep Gallaudet’s name on the map. Those representatives include Zachary Ennis, Samuel Sonnenstrahl, and Fred Weiner.
Samuel Sonnenstrahl gave his testimony based on a lot of information about why the WMATA should keep Gallaudet’s name on the map. For example, there are over 3,400 alumni that live in the DC/MD/VA area; there are more than 300 that live within the 20002 zip code. Gallaudet is a mecca for the deaf and hard of hearing and has an abundance of resources to the rest of the community. Sonnenstrahl said, “Conservatively speaking, Gallaudet has a connection with between fifty thousand to one hundred thousand people in this area only. Two weekends ago, five thousand people came to Gallaudet for Homecoming; we are gearing up for the 150th anniversary of the university in 2014 which will also be huge.”
Zachary Ennis remembered how one of the board members approached the three representatives after the meeting and informed them that their testimony really did change the board’s mind about removing Gallaudet’s name from the map. The WMATA board also adopted guidelines, which limits the names of primary stations to up to nineteen characters. With that being said, the stop name will be changed to “NoMa-Gallaudet U” and “New York Ave” will be used as a subtitle for one year to assist the Metro users with the transition to the new station name.
Both Ennis and Sonnenstrahl were pleased with the outcome of the board’s decision and agreed that it took a lot of collaboration work from everyone, including the faculty, staff, Student Body Government, students, and even outsiders. Sonnenstrahl clarified that while the board has made their decision, Gallaudet still has to keep track of any developments that may arise in the future. The change in the stop name will be seen in the June 2012 map update.
Resource: http://www.thebuffandblue.net/?p=7718
For the last month or so, one of the biggest controversies revolved around the WMATA board’s plans to omit “Gallaudet U” From the New York Ave metro stop. That would have delivered a severe blow to the visibility of Gallaudet in the Washington D.C. metro community. During the WMATA meeting, the board recognized the fact that New York Ave and Florida Ave doesn’t represent a special area since those roads are long and winds through Washington D.C. to North of Massachussetts Avenue (NoMa). Gallaudet is what is truly special to this area.
NoMa is a growing business district with grocery shops, restaurants, office buildings, and such. According to a survey conducted by the WMATA, most people didn’t want to see NoMa’s name in the metro stop station. However, the NoMa district agreed to give WMATA a hundred thousand dollars to have their name on the map. The funds will be used to help WMATA implement the new station names.
Three representatives from Gallaudet went to the meeting to testify to keep Gallaudet’s name on the map. Those representatives include Zachary Ennis, Samuel Sonnenstrahl, and Fred Weiner.
Samuel Sonnenstrahl gave his testimony based on a lot of information about why the WMATA should keep Gallaudet’s name on the map. For example, there are over 3,400 alumni that live in the DC/MD/VA area; there are more than 300 that live within the 20002 zip code. Gallaudet is a mecca for the deaf and hard of hearing and has an abundance of resources to the rest of the community. Sonnenstrahl said, “Conservatively speaking, Gallaudet has a connection with between fifty thousand to one hundred thousand people in this area only. Two weekends ago, five thousand people came to Gallaudet for Homecoming; we are gearing up for the 150th anniversary of the university in 2014 which will also be huge.”
Zachary Ennis remembered how one of the board members approached the three representatives after the meeting and informed them that their testimony really did change the board’s mind about removing Gallaudet’s name from the map. The WMATA board also adopted guidelines, which limits the names of primary stations to up to nineteen characters. With that being said, the stop name will be changed to “NoMa-Gallaudet U” and “New York Ave” will be used as a subtitle for one year to assist the Metro users with the transition to the new station name.
Both Ennis and Sonnenstrahl were pleased with the outcome of the board’s decision and agreed that it took a lot of collaboration work from everyone, including the faculty, staff, Student Body Government, students, and even outsiders. Sonnenstrahl clarified that while the board has made their decision, Gallaudet still has to keep track of any developments that may arise in the future. The change in the stop name will be seen in the June 2012 map update.
Resource: http://www.thebuffandblue.net/?p=7718
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Gallaudet Logos Under Consideration
| Office of Communications and Public Relations | Chapel Hall 800 FLORIDA AVE. NE WASHINGTON, DC 20002-3695 | ||||||||||||
| November 3, 2011 FINAL LOGOS UNDER CONSIDERATION Alumni are invited to provide feedback for the final six proposed logos under consideration for the new Gallaudet University logo. This final group includes modifications of the two original logo options suggested by a student adhoc design group, and a new logo that has been added for consideration based on feedback suggesting a representation of the Gallaudet name sign in American Sign Language. Click here to visit the online feedback form for all six logos.
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Thursday, October 27, 2011
Deep Concerns from a Friend of GUAA: Is There A Form of Discrimination against the Deaf at Gallaudet?
http://admissions.gallaudet.edu/Admissions/HUG/
Hearing Admissions:
Look down in number three:
-Send final HS Transcript
-Acceptance Information
-What to bring?
- Register for classes
- Academic calender
Deaf Admissions
Again, look down in number three:
-Send final HS transcript
-acceptance information
-what to bring?
- academic calendar
- length of admission application on hold
Can you see the difference? If so, why is Gallaudet University being too hard on the Deaf? Why is there no register for classes for the Deaf? Are deaf students being marginalized? Why?
Your Signature Is Important
Hi,
As you probably have heard, metro is thinking about removing "Gallaudet
University" from the primary station name.
Student Body Government President, Dylan Hinks, is taking the lead by
creating a petition entitled District Department of Transportation: Keep
NoMA-Gallaudet U in the primary station name. The University is trying
to collect 500+ signatures, and we could really use your help.
To read more about the petition, click here:
http://www.change.org/petitions/washington-metropolitan-area-transit-authority-keep-noma-gallaudet-u-in-the-primary-station-name?share_id=shZZWGbapa&pe=d2e
It'll just take a minute!
Once you're done, please forward to your colleagues or friends to sign the
petition as well.
Thanks,
~Lisa
------------------------------------------------
Lisa Jacobs, M.Ed.
Director, Regional, National & International Outreach
Gallaudet University
HMB S-437
800 Florida Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
VP/Phone (local): 202-250-2189
VP/Phone (toll free): 866-385-7322
Email: Lisa.Jacobs@gallaudet.edu
http://www.gallaudet.edu/RNIO.html
GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY REGIONAL CENTERS
Through their host institutions and the Office of the Regional, National and
International Outreach (RNIO) at Gallaudet University, the Gallaudet
University Regional Centers (GURCs) offer extension courses, training
workshops, and technical assistance to address the educational, transition,
and professional development needs of deaf and hard of hearing people from
birth through adulthood. Families and professionals also benefit.
Information on RNIO and the GURCs can be found at
http://www.gallaudet.edu/RNIO.html.
As you probably have heard, metro is thinking about removing "Gallaudet
University" from the primary station name.
Student Body Government President, Dylan Hinks, is taking the lead by
creating a petition entitled District Department of Transportation: Keep
NoMA-Gallaudet U in the primary station name. The University is trying
to collect 500+ signatures, and we could really use your help.
To read more about the petition, click here:
http://www.change.org/petitions/washington-metropolitan-area-transit-authority-keep-noma-gallaudet-u-in-the-primary-station-name?share_id=shZZWGbapa&pe=d2e
It'll just take a minute!
Once you're done, please forward to your colleagues or friends to sign the
petition as well.
Thanks,
~Lisa
------------------------------------------------
Lisa Jacobs, M.Ed.
Director, Regional, National & International Outreach
Gallaudet University
HMB S-437
800 Florida Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
VP/Phone (local): 202-250-2189
VP/Phone (toll free): 866-385-7322
Email: Lisa.Jacobs@gallaudet.edu
http://www.gallaudet.edu/RNIO.html
GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY REGIONAL CENTERS
Through their host institutions and the Office of the Regional, National and
International Outreach (RNIO) at Gallaudet University, the Gallaudet
University Regional Centers (GURCs) offer extension courses, training
workshops, and technical assistance to address the educational, transition,
and professional development needs of deaf and hard of hearing people from
birth through adulthood. Families and professionals also benefit.
Information on RNIO and the GURCs can be found at
http://www.gallaudet.edu/RNIO.html.
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