Unit II Deaf Culture - Gallaudet University
Who signed the act to establish the school in 1864?
Abraham Lincoln
And from how many countries?
From 120 countries
How many disciplines?
More than 20
Are there other Deaf liberal arts universities in the world?
No, Gallaudet is the only one
What is the school mascot?
Bison
What is the school paper?
Buff and Blue
What did Deaf Way II create?
Deaf global village filled with arts, entertainment and cultural exchange
Who look to Gallaudet asa leader in education and research?
Deaf people and other people interested in the deaf world all over the united states and the world
In 2002, Deaf Way II brought how many people?
Over 10,000
How many undergraduate offers and graduate degrees?
Over 80 undergraduate and graduate degrees
Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center's two demonstration schools, and six regional centers serve Deaf students throughout the US
Over the years, thousands of Gallaudet graduates have contributed to educations, writers, lawyers, actors, entrepreneurs, etc.
Who signs the diploma when students graduate from Gallaudet?
President of the united states
Where is Gallaudet?
Washington D.C.
Why is Gallaudet called a beacon or Deaf Mecca, and home by many graduates?
It is a place of cultural significance and recognized center of Deaf-World social network that spans over the country and international areas
The Gallaudet Archives contains the world's largest collection of what?
Materials documenting the language and culture of Deaf people
Gallaudet Alumni bring what back home?
Spirit, pride, and accomplishments from Gallaudet experience, often becoming leaders in their own communities