Welcome to the September 20 issue of Hi5! My name is _____, and I am [state your position; student/staff/faculty]. I am honored to be your ASL signer today!  

Here are our Top Five news stories.  

1

Gallaudet University is champ! It was established in 1864. Buff and blue forever. Go Bison!

2

Gallaudet is renowned for its buildings that span history and time. Three of the oldest buildings are: Chapel Hall, Peikoff Alumni House (also known as Ole Jim), and College Hall.

3

As a result of research by William Stokoe, a longtime professor of English at Gallaudet, and the support of two deaf colleagues, Ms. Dorothy Sueoka Casterline, and Mr. Carl-Gustaf Croneberg, the study of ASL linguistics was established.

4

What is the Gallaudet Promise? It is a vision toward a sustainable and vibrant experience for our University, which is a beacon to impact and elevate the community of Deaf, Deaf Blind, Deaf Disabled, Hard of Hearing people, and all of humanity.

5

For over 150 years, our mission has been to empower deaf and hard of hearing communities globally. This mission lives through Gallaudet’s position as a space where the vitality of the deaf experience and vibrancy of sign language thrive. By working for the greater good of our students and community, we believe we can create a better world. Together!

On our website, we have many stories about our students, faculty, staff, and alumni, highlighting the amazing things they are doing here, around the country, and across the globe.  

The next issue of Hi5 will be on Friday, October 4. In the meantime, stay up to date by following @GallaudetU on our social media platforms. If you have a story that you feel would be a good fit for Hi5 or social media, share it with us at gu.live/request.    

Have a wonderful weekend!