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Shoshannah Stern directs documentary on Marlee Matlin; Gallaudet Archives assists DPN documentary; Ronda Jo Miller Donatucci receives NCAA award; International Development program co-hosts summit; Gallaudet Students featured in mental health documentary

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Welcome to the January 24th issue of Hi5.

Top 5 News Posts

Shoshannah Stern directs documentary on Marlee Matlin

A new documentary by Gallaudet alumna Shoshannah Stern, ’05, premiered at Sundance Film Festival last night! Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore is an intimate conversation about the amazing career of Marlee Matlin, H-’87, as a Deaf actor, director, and trailblazer. Read the article to learn more about the film and how you can watch.

Gallaudet Archives assists DPN aocumentary

Another documentary, Deaf President Now!, will premiere at Sundance Film Festival on January 28. The Gallaudet Archives provided a trove of materials to the filmmakers for the movie, which was directed by Nyle DiMarco, ’13. We interviewed Archives Director Jim McCarthy to learn about the Archives and their involvement with the film. Click the link to read the interview and learn how to watch the film.

Ronda Jo Miller Donatucci receives NCAA award

Ronda Jo Miller Donatucci, ’02, received the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award on January 14 for her amazing accomplishments as a Bison student-athlete. She holds numerous school, conference, and Division III records as both a basketball and volleyball player. Way to go, Ronda Jo!

International Development program co-hosts summit

On December 12, Gallaudet University’s International Development Master of Art's (IDMA) Program co-hosted a Disability Inclusion Summit with three partners. Graduate student Binta Badjie and IDMA program director Dr. Audrey Cooper presented on Deaf leadership in fighting climate change.

Gallaudet students featured in mental health documentary

This past September, Gallaudet alumna Melissa Elmira Yingst, ’00, partnered with Seattle Children’s Hospital to make a documentary about four Deaf and hard of hearing students. The film shows their journey from navigating mental health challenges to blossoming at college, including Gallaudet.

Notable News

Gallaudet faculty and staff remember three community members

World Deaf Leadership scholarship opportunity open to international student applicants (due January 31)

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