The following events offer a wide array of choices to celebrate the rich legacy of the past 150 years of Gallaudet University’s history.
2013 Events
September
Visionary Leader: Jack Gannon
- September 10-Sesquicentennial Lecture Series: Andrew Solomon, 12:30-1:45 p.m., Kellogg Conference Hotel, Swindells Auditorium
- September 12-President Alan Hurwitz’s Welcome Back Address, 12:30 p.m., Elstad Auditorium
October
Visionary Leader: Arthur Kruger
- October, 17-Sesquicentennial Lecture Series: Marilyn Smith, 12:30-1:45 p.m., Elstad Auditorium
- October, 22-Campus 150 Photo, 1 p.m., Hoy Field (wear your buff and blue!)
November
Visionary Leader: Wilma Newhoudt-Druchen
November, 14-Sesquicentennial Lecture Series: Anindya (Bapin) Bhattacharyya, 12:30-1:45 p.m., Elstad Auditorium
December
Visionary Leader: David Peikoff
2014 Events
January
Visionary Leader: Alice Hagemeyer
February
Visionary Leader: Glenn Anderson
February, 4-Sesquicentennial Lecture Series: Andrew Manning, 12:30-1:45 p.m., Elstad Auditorium
March
Visionary Leader: Gertrude Galloway
March, 6-Sesquicentennial Lecture Series: Ritchie Bryant, 12:30-1:45 p.m., Elstad Auditorium
April
Visionary Leader: Olof Hanson
- April 8-Charter Day Festival
- April 8-Gallaudet University Museum Exhibition Opening
- April 9-10-Gallaudet Symposium
May
Visionary Leader: Andrew Foster
- May 15-Graduate Hooding and Awards Ceremony
- May 16-Commencement
June
Visionary Leader: Agatha Tiegel Hanson
July
Visionary Leader: George Veditz
July 9-13-Gallaudet Reunion
August
Visionary Leader: Jerald Jordan
September
Visionary Leader: John Lopez
October
Visionary Leader: Bernard Bragg
November
Visionary Leader: Boyce Williams
“Far From the Tree: Parents, Children & the Search for Identity”
Andrew Solomon, award-winning author, lecturer, activist, and philanthropist
September 10, 2013, 12:30-1:45 p.m., Kellogg Conference Hotel, Swindells Auditorium
“The Anti-Domestic and Sexual Violence Movement in Deaf America 1986-2013”
Marilyn Smith, founder of Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services
Thursday, October 17, 2013, 12:30-1:45 p.m., Elstad Auditorium
“The Power of Technology Leads to Self-Success”
Anindya (Bapin) Bhattacharyya, deaf-blind technology expert/consultant
Thursday, November 14, 2013, 12:30-1:45 p.m., Elstad Auditorium
“The Interconnectedness of Wyatt Earp, Cinderella, Gollum, Ostriches, Tobacco, Terry Pratchett, London Eye, Star Trek, Coca Cola, Socks and Jonah Lomu OR Studying Climate Change with Atmospheric Measurements of Greenhouse Gases”
Andrew Manning, internationally-recognized environmental scientist
Tuesday, February 4, 2014, 12:30-1:45 p.m., Elstad Auditorium
“From Pennsylvania to Trailblazing Agent for Change: How Dr. Nathie Marbury Influenced the Course of the American Sign Language/Deaf Studies Field”
Ritchie Bryant, professor in the American Sign Language and Interpreting Training Program at Austin Community College.
Thursday, March 6, 2014, 12:30-1:45 p.m., Elstad Auditorium
Sesquicentennial Theme
Explore Gallaudet University's Sesquicentennial theme, celebrating 150 years of history, innovation, and contributions to the Deaf community. Join the celebration!
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Gallaudet’s 150th celebration Sponsors
Discover the sponsors behind Gallaudet University's 150th celebration. Join us in honoring a rich history of education and community for the Deaf and hard of hearing.
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Sesquicentennial Lecture Series
Join us for Gallaudet University's Sesquicentennial Lecture Series, celebrating 150 years of history, innovation, and community in deaf education and culture.
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