Entries Tagged as ‘Gally Protests’

October 29, 2006

BoTs voted to terminate Jane!

Signature: Gallaudet University – Public Relations/Visitors Center
TO: Campus Community
FROM: Board of Trustees
DATE: October 29, 2006
RE: Board of Trustees Meeting
Today, we announce with much regret and pain that after serious
deliberation in a special, all-day Executive Session of the Board of
Trustees, we have voted to terminate Dr. Fernandes’ appointment
as President-Designate (currently effective) and President
(effective beginning January 1, 2007) at [...]

October 24, 2006

Edmonton’s Rally & Tent City Video Clip

    (Click on picture to enlarge it)
We have representation from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba (Western Canada) in support of FSSA at our tent city in Edmonton.
Thanks to Robert Cundy ‘76 & Linda Hatrak Cundy ‘74 and Angela Petrone Stratiy ‘70 for the video clip and amazing group photo!

Unity for [...]

October 22, 2006

Open Letter from Hunger Strike Protesters

Members of the Board of Trustees;
Dr. Irving K. Jordan
Dr. Jane K. Fernandes
October 20, 2006
 
As the Gallaudet University campus crisis escalates due to disagreement and no confidence in the leadership of President-Designate Dr. Jane K. Fernandes, the situation is getting worse and growing with the number of protesters each day Dr. Fernandes remains stubborn to the [...]

October 21, 2006

March to Capitol Hill!

There was a march to Capitol Hill this morning and word is going around that it was a memorable and terrific turnout.  There will be more blogs and vlogs coming up today, tomorrow and the days following in regards to today’s positive achievement!
Check out www.deafread.com for the most recent postings and for updates of upcoming [...]

October 21, 2006

Incredible article in Washington Post!

An awesome article in the Washington Post – a must read! http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/20/AR2006102001271.html

October 20, 2006

Video Clips of Canucks for FSSA’s first rally

Thanks to Peter Reynolds of DeafTV for this link http://www.fortherecordproductions.com/ which consists of the first Canucks for FSSA rally and tent city at Riverside Park, Toronto on Sunday, October 15, 2006.
Unity for Gallaudet!

October 20, 2006

A Canuck Student’s Story

About my experience with the protest here at Gallaudet.. At first, let me say this, I was not part of it at all. I was neutral when it all began last May.. The information and the reason of protesting against JKF was not strong enough.. Also it happened beginning of May during the finals and [...]

October 19, 2006

Open Letter from the Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf (CCSD)

October 19, 2006
Dear President and Board of Trustees:
We wish to state our position regarding the controversy at Gallaudet University on behalf of the Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf (CCSD).
CCSD is a non-profit organization whose mandate is to represent the cultural interests of the Canadian Deaf community, preserving history and heritage resources, promoting visual [...]

October 18, 2006

Video Clips

Video Clips of Canucks for FSSA Rally at Riverside Park, Toronto on October 15, 2006
You can find it at http://canucksforfssa.wordpress.com/video-clips/  Please be patient.. more clips to come along. 
Unity for Gallaudet!

October 17, 2006

More Pictures of Toronto Tent City!

Many thanks to generous people who shares their 59 images with us!
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Toronto Tent City’s Rally In Support of FSSA Demands at Gallaudet University Protest
Over 100 Canadian Gallaudet Alumni Students and supporters gathered in Toronto Tent’s City at the Riverdale Park during cold but sunny weather. Representatives from Canadian and Ontario Cultural Society of the Deaf [...]