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Visual Description: Elvis Zornoza, Undergraduate Student, Deaf Studies stands in front of three intricate stained glass windows. Behind him is a desk. Elvis dons professional attire, a dark three-piece suit.
Transcript: Welcome to the April 18 issue of Hi5! My name is Elvis Zornoza. I am excited to be your ASL signer today! Here are our Top Five news stories. In the email, click links to learn more about each story.
#1 Gallaudet hosts Deaf President Now! film screening
On April 11, the Gallaudet campus hosted a screening of the new Deaf President Now! documentary, which will premiere May 16 on AppleTV+. We were joined by Co-Directors Nyle DiMarco, ’13, and Davis Guggenheim, as well as the DPN4. Click the link below to see pictures of the star-studded event!
#2 Faculty and staff share DPN experiences from 1988
Have you ever wondered what it was like on the Gallaudet campus during the Deaf President Now protests in 1988? Check out this article to experience DPN memories from some of our current staff and faculty members.
#3 Professor spreads photography knowledge in India
Photography professor Johnston Grindstaff spent two weeks teaching a workshop at a school for the Deaf in India. He shared how his experience working with students gave him a new perspective on the access provided at Gallaudet.
#4 Gallaudet leads the way in early intervention for deaf children
Gallaudet is dedicated to full language access for all deaf and hard-of-hearing people, starting from birth. Learn more about our early intervention services for deaf children, including the new National Beacon Center, which will work with states nationwide.
#5 Women's flag football team finishes perfect season
The first season of women’s flag football at Gallaudet ended with a championship! The team went undefeated on their way to winning the United East Conference tournament.
The next Hi5 will be on Friday, May 2. Want more Gallaudet news? Follow @GallaudetU on social media. Have a story that you think would be a good fit for Hi5 or social media? Share it with us at gu.live/request.
Have a wonderful weekend!