Visiting architecture students experience DeafSpace; Dr. Khadijat Rashid wins achievement award; New DPN endowment fund established; International development student interning in Chile; Charter Day marks Gallaudet’s 161st birthday
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Visiting architecture students experience DeafSpace; Dr. Khadijat Rashid wins achievement award; New DPN endowment fund established; International development student interning in Chile; Charter Day marks Gallaudet’s 161st birthday
Visiting architecture students experience DeafSpace on the Gallaudet campus
In February, architecture students from Barnard College and Columbia University visited Gallaudet to see what makes our campus special. The Campus Design and Planning team welcomed them with a series of presentations and a tour. Check out the article to learn about the visit and Gallaudet’s unique campus environment.
Provost Khadijat Rashid wins American University’s alumni achievement award
Gallaudet Provost Dr. Khadijat K. Rashid, ‘90, will be the first Deaf person to receive the Neil Kerwin Alumni Achievement Award from American University! The award is given to AU graduates who have distinguished themselves through their professional accomplishments. Read the article to learn more about Dr. Rashid.
Dr. Philip W. Bravin, ’66 & H-’14, and Judith R. Bravin, ’66, established a new endowment fund at Gallaudet which celebrates and honors the legacy of Deaf President Now. The Bravins have been loyal Gallaudet supporters for decades. They attended a signing ceremony with President Roberta J. Cordano and Provost Dr. Khadijat K. Rashid, ’90, on March 26. The Bravins were joined by their family members, many of whom are Gallaudet alumni and staff members, to celebrate the momentous occasion.
International development student shares experiences interning in Chile
Eric Hidalgo is a second-year graduate student in the International Development Master of Arts (IDMA) program. In an interview, he shared how his experience interning in Chile is building his professional skills while also supporting the Deaf community.
President Abraham Lincoln signed the charter that established Gallaudet on April 8, 1864. Every year, we celebrate the anniversary of our founding on Charter Day. The Gallaudet Alumni Association (GUAA) hosts an annual Charter Day award ceremony that honors the work of Deaf community members.
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