Daily Digest
- Lillian Gourley Rakow Creative Writing Contest
Looking for Gallaudet seniors, juniors, and sophomores to submit short stories, poetry, or novel chapters. - HEW Federal Credit Union extended hours
An HEW Federal Credit Union representative will now be on campus on Mondays, 1-3 p.m., and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. - Hip-hop dance workshop
Learn hip-hop moves from Erin Corrigan, a dancer from the D.C.-based group, Culture Shock, which recently appeared on MTV's America's Best Dance Crew. The workshop will take place on Monday, October 20, noon-1 p.m., Delta Zeta Dance Studio.
- ELISO bake sale
The English Language Institute Student Organization (ELISO) will sell international foods from Monday, October 13 to Friday, October 17, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.., at the Market Place Kitchen in the JSAC.
- 'A Night to Remember'--tonight!
The Pledges of the Phi Kappa Zeta Sorority (PKZ) invite you to "A Night to Remember," with games, food, skits, and great times, on Friday, October 10, 7-10 p.m., in "Ole Jim."
- Fiscal Year 2009 general pay increase
Information is provided about the general pay increase for all eligible staff employees. - National Fire Prevention Week message: living past holiday celebrations
Spooky goblins are already appearing. Hanukah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and other holidays are quickly approaching. Celebrate and enjoy the upcoming holiday seasons--but stay safe!
- New stop signs for safety
There are four new stop signs at three locations on Lincoln Circle East. These stop signs, placed at cross walks, aid in controlling the 15 mph campus speed limit increasing pedestrian safety at the cross walks.
- Wake and funeral for Wendy Grande
It is with deep sadness that the Gallaudet University Press announces the death of former employee Wendy Grande. - Phi Kappa Zeta Sorority march--today!
Phi Kappa Zeta Sorority (PKZ) will have it's march on Friday, October 10 at 5:30 p.m. - Students of Color Leadership Conference postponed
The Students of Color Leadership Conference has been rescheduled to the spring semester. - National Coming Out Day is October 11
PFLAG offers a safe environment to talk about coming out and find support and information.
- Tips on how to prevent spreading norovirus - UPDATED
Norovirus is spread by coming in contact with contaminated surfaces, objects, people, or food. Symptoms of norovirus include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and cramping. Hand washing is essential in attempts to stop the spread of all noroviruses.
- Homecoming 2008
"Come home" October 16-19, reminisce with old friends, and renew ties to Gallaudet.
- Social work licensing exam preparatory class
The course is designed to address test-taking challenges faced by many deaf and hard of hearing individuals. It is a Professional Studies course for Gallaudet students and social work graduates and professionals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or hearing. - Undergraduate interpretation major
On October 17, the faculty will interview undergraduate students interested in majoring in interpretation. - Date changed for 'Career Soup' panel discussion
Do you have the right ingredients to sell yourself at internship/job fairs? Come to the Career Soup panel discussion and find out! The date of the event has been changed to Monday, October 13. It will be held noon-1 p.m. in the JSAC Multipurpose Room.
- 'Walk For Hope to Cure Breast Cancer'
Delta Zeta will be participating in the annual walk, which will be held this year on Sunday, October 12 at Cabin John Regional Park in Potomac, Md. - Dissertation defense for Ms. Shilpa Hanumantha
Ms. Hanumantha, a Ph.D. candidate in clinical psychology, will defend her dissertation on Friday, October 10, 2-4 p.m., in the Lyceum, third floor, College Hall. The first 30 minutes of her dissertation defense are open to the Gallaudet community.
- Voter registration help at the Library
There may still be time to register to vote on November 4 (depending on your state's deadline). A librarian can help with completing a registration form or absentee ballot request and preparing it for mailing to the appropriate Board of Elections.
- SLCC dedication ceremony
Gallaudet held a ceremony on October 1 to officially dedicate the James Lee Sorenson Language and Communication Center in Mr. Sorenson's honor. Videos of the event, and planning and construction of the new building, are available for viewing. - Mid-semester faculty development workshops
Academic Technology is offering mid-semester workshops related to using different programs. The workshops will start on Monday, October 6 and run through Thursday, October 16. - Fall semester student accounts balance due
The Finance Office reminds students to pay off their debts before October 31 in order to be able to select courses for the spring semester. - 'Are Your Ears Blind?' opens this Thursday
This multimedia performance is an hour-long peek through the looking glass that follows the spiritual journeys of five modern day Alices. Take a tumble and see where it leads you: It is a sight to behold!
- Latter-day Saints Student Association hosts the film, 'VPman'
The film will be shown on Saturday, October 11, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., in Foster Auditorium. - Job opening for undergraduate student assistant
The Office of Admissions is looking for an undergraduate student assistant to help on a temporary basis with packing Admissions' mailing projects, stuffing recruitment materials, delivering items on campus, and special projects. - Financial appeal application deadline is October 17
This process is available only for currently enrolled students who may not be able to pay off their accounts in full by October 31 and need to select courses for the spring semester.
- 'Occupation 101'--movie night and group discussion
The movie will be shown in the JSAC Multimedia Room, #1011, on Wednesday, October 15, 4-6 p.m. - Reception for Cathy Sweet-Windham
A reception for Cathy Sweet-Windham to bid her farewell and wish her congratulations on her new job will be held in the SLCC atrium on Monday, October 13, 2:30-4:30 p.m. - Forum on Linguistic Human Rights and Sign Languages
This one-day forum will be held on Friday, October 24, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., in the SLCC atrium. - Recruiting performers for the Signing Gospel Winter Concert 2008
The Signing Gospel Winter Concert will take place 7-9 p.m. on December 4 in Andrew Foster Auditorium. Signing choirs, groups, and individuals are now being recruited for the performance. - Enrichment Day 2008 - Tuesday, October 14
This year's theme is Strategic Visioning 2020. No classes will be held on this day so that students, facutly, and staff can attend these important events. - University Club gathering for faculty and staff
Following Enrichment Day on Tuesday, October 14, faculty and staff are invited to the second University Club gathering, 4-5:30 p.m. in the upper level of the Alumni House ("Ole Jim"), for food, libations, and camaraderie!
- Save the date for 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown'
All your favorite Peanuts characters will come to life this November 6-8 when MSSD Performing Arts brings the well-loved Broadway musical "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" to the Theatre Malz stage.
- The Sisterhood organization's step show postponed
A step show by the Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority that was originally scheduled for Thursday, October 9 has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 16, 7-9 p.m., JSAC G-Area. - '7 (x1) Samurai' at The Corner Store
"7 (x1) Samurai," a solo performance by David Gaines, is a physical tour de force, with the storyline told through movement, and as such is ideal for a deaf audience.
