Video Description: Casey Johnson-Pasqua, ‘18, Youth Programs Coordinator, Youth Programs stands in front of a stained glass window and white background. Casey wears a black shirt with a blue zip up vest with the Gallaudet logo in the upper right corner.

Transcript: Welcome to the May 23 issue of Hi5! My name is Casey Johnson-Pasqua. I am happy to be your ASL signer today! We’re celebrating Commencement 2025! Here are our Top Five news stories, all about Commencement. In the email, click links to learn more about each story.

#1 Commencement ceremony celebrates Class of 2025

This year’s Commencement ceremony was full of reflection, celebration, and joy. Check out the link below for photos of the event. Congratulations to the Gallaudet Class of 2025! We can’t wait to see how you change the world.

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#2 Graduate Student Speaker Lu Ming reflects on incredible journey

Lu Ming, G-’25, arrived at Gallaudet knowing no sign language. Three years later, she stood on stage as the Graduate Student Speaker for the Class of 2025, sharing how she grew as a Deaf person and student during her time at Gallaudet.

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#3 Undergraduate Student Speaker Aubrie Bauer loves criticism

Aubrie Bauer, ’25, captivated the audience as the Undergraduate Student Speaker for the Class of 2025. She reflected on her journey during the past four years, summing up what she learned as a Debate Team champion: the power of good conversation, good arguments, and good criticism.

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#4 Deaf Studies pioneers deliver keynote addresses

Esteemed Deaf Studies researchers Dr. Carol Padden and Dr. Tom Humphries, ’68 & G-’72, each gave a keynote address during the Commencement 2025 event. They encouraged the Class of 2025 to give back to Gallaudet and embrace public service.

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#5 Staff and faculty volunteers make Commencement a success

Every year, the Commencement ceremony is made possible by an amazing team of Gallaudet staff and faculty, including many volunteers behind the scenes. Check out the article below to get an inside look at their contributions!

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