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Transcript: Welcome to the December 13 issue of Hi5! My name is Lisa McBee.I am thrilled 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 Campus Featured in Online Exhibit

Remember the Deaf President Now (DPN) protests in 1988? The impact is still felt to this day! Gallaudet campus recognized by the Cultural Landscape Foundation. Why? This is the site of an important disability rights protest. In this email, click the link to see an online exhibit with a history of Gallaudet campus and the DPN protests.

#2 Dr. McCaskill Receives Schuchman Deaf History Award

Dr. Carolyn D. McCaskill, Gallaudet alumni and former professor, was awarded the Dr. John S. and Betty J. Schuchman Deaf History Award. She is the third recipient of the award ever. The award is given every five years to people who make significant contributions to the field of Deaf history. Thank you, Dr. McCaskill, for your work over the years!

#3 Jean Berube Receives Education Award

The Association for Experiential Education selected Jean Berube, retired Gallaudet Professor, for an important speech at their annual conference. The Ewald and Hahn Address is given to an individual who has made significant contributions to experiential education, showing leadership and impact. Congratulations to Professor Berube!

#4 Research Excellence Award recipients share findings

In 2023, Gallaudet gave out three President and Provost Research Excellence Awards and funding. The winners have been hard at work! Read the article to learn more about the accomplishments of:

Dr. Tugba Kucukkal, Chemistry Professor.

The Gallaudet Center for Latine Deaf Studies, Nuestra Casa.

Dr. Brian Greenwald, Director of Schuchman Deaf Documentary Center and Dr. Jannelle Legg, History Professor.

#5 Global Gallaudet Celebration showcases power of international learning

Gallaudet’s influence has made it the center of education and advocacy for deaf and hard of hearing people around the world. This year marked the inaugural Global Gallaudet Celebration (GGC), a four-day event to honor Gallaudet’s 160 years of global impact. 460 people attended the event!

The next issue of Hi5 will be on Friday, January 10. In the meantime, stay up to date by following @GallaudetU on our social media platforms. If you have a story that would be a good fit for Hi5 or Gallaudet social media, share it with us at gu.live/request.

Have a wonderful weekend!