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Shedding some light on ‘Trash,’ now playing in NYC
In “Trash” — playing at the Perelman Performing Arts Center in New York until March 28 — James Caverly, ’11, and Andrew Morrill, ’16, tackle an age-old debate: Who is going to take out that…
March 20, 2026
Theatre production “Dinner Note” gives audiences a taste of the Black Deaf experience
What do you do when your identity and language are challenged? Dinner Note, a new production written by Rhonda Cochran and directed by Michelle Banks E-'89, exposes layers of history, trauma, and joy within the…
March 19, 2026
Alumni Association celebrates 2026 Charter Day Honorees
Each year, the Gallaudet University Alumni Association (GUAA) recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing communities. In 2026, ten community members will be honored for their amazing…
March 17, 2026
Alumni Liz Jarashow hiked her way to history
Wildfires, bears, and rabid signers? Just another walk in the park for Liz Jarashow, ’14. Jarashow is the first deaf person known to have completed the Triple Crown of Hiking. The title belongs to hikers…
March 5, 2026
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[An animated Hi5 logo appears on a blue screen. Two drawn hands high-five each other, while text appears below: “hifive”.]
[Casey Johnson-Pasqua, Class of ’18, stands in front of a blue background. At the top right is the Gallaudet logo on a white box. On the left are decorative yellow lines. A lower third identifies her as a Youth Programs Coordinator, Youth Programs. Johnson-Pasqua has shoulder-length wavy hair. She wears a short-sleeve button-up shirt with white buttons.]
Welcome to the April 3 Hi5! My name is Casey Johnson-Pasqua. I will sign the summary of the Top Five news stories. Want to learn more about each story? Click the links in the email or on the website.
#1 “Deaf Gain” authors reflect on why Deaf Gain is more important than ever
Gallaudet professors Dr. H-Dirksen Bauman and Dr. Joseph J. Murray wrote the book on Deaf Gain! They share their reflections on the development of Deaf Gain, and why the concept is more important than ever.
#2 How Bison Mentors help students navigate the Gallaudet herd
Meet the Bison Mentors! These fantastic juniors and seniors help new students adjust to life at Gallaudet. Learn how they support freshmen and transfer students to build a stronger Gallaudet community.
#3 Alumni Linda Hatrak Cundy is a tireless community advocate
Linda Hatrak Cundy has been a deaf rights advocate for over 45 years! Her tireless work has led to important advances in interpreting access, captioning, and more for the deaf community in Canada. Her story represents the power of community advocacy.
#4 Lessons for building a business from last year’s BisonTank winner
Levi Wood won last year’s Student BisonTank competition. Today, his business is scaling up! The Gallaudet Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute (GIEI) helped Levi navigate challenges and create effective marketing strategies.
#5 History’s mysteries: the Gallaudet Archives as family history
The history of Gallaudet is found in the pages of documents like the Tower Clock yearbook and Buff and Blue student newspaper. Learn how the Gallaudet Archives pieces together bits of information to tell the full story of Gallaudet University.
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Happy Deaf History Month, and have a wonderful weekend!
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