Author: daveynin
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Communication barriers for a Deaf PhD student meant risking burnout
Megan Majocha, WPSD Class of 2015, shares her spotlight story article. By Jyoti Madhusoodanan Megan Majocha is gearing up to complete her PhD. But developing a sign-language lexicon to help her succeed took an immense toll during her scientific research. Sign language in science The lack of scientific terms and vocabulary in many of the…
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Honor Ida (Gray) Hampton in Women’s History Month
This month, March GUAA’s commemoration of Women’s History Month, we honor Ida Wynette Gray Hampton, WPSD graduate of 1951 and Gallaudet graduate of 1957, the first Black Deaf woman to graduate from Gallaudet University. Black women were not allowed to attend Gallaudet until the 1950s. That is when Hampton, a Pennsylvania native, enrolled in classes.…
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Obituary: Roderick Palmer (Enrolled)
October 21, 1946 — March 4, 2024. Roderick D. Palmer, 77, of Cooperstown passed away the evening of Monday, March 3, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Coudersport, PA on October 21, 1946, he was the son of the late Richard and Irene Palmer. Roderick was the husband of the former Shirley Turner,…
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Gallaudet: Philip Wilmer shares his story
Video created by Gallaudet Division of Student Affairs in Gallaudet University. Philip shares how his grit and perspective led him to never give up on his education. Therapy has been a big tool for him and he “hopes all of you can find your foundation and build from that,” to build towards tour best self…
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Awards Old Name: Old Hall of Fame
This term award name is deprecated and abolished in 1990. To view current, active award name, Alumni Merit, in Awards page. This awards runs from 1965 till 1990. Description: The member(s) shall be chosen for his/her devoted service to the Alumni Association for at least ten (10) years. Marion Allen – 1969Walter Bosworth – 1981John…
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Obituary: Donna Ulmer, Class of 1981
Donna Marie Ulmer aged 62 of Wilkinsburg, fell asleep in the Lord on Thursday, February 22, 2024. She was a beloved daughter to Shirley Y. Scott and James (Blood) Ulmer; beloved sister of Gregory Ulmer (wife Pam), Marcus Scott Ulmer, Michael Ulmer (wife Azaria) and Damu Ulmer; sister to Nisa Brunner and Gia Rae Ulmer; Aunt…
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Kyle D’Amore, Class of 2018 sets new Gally record with his teammates
Note: Kyle D’Amore, WPSD Class of 2018 made the spotlight in the Gallaudet article. Gallaudet men’s indoor track team sets new Distance Medley Relay school record SALEM, Va. – School records continue to fall for the Gallaudet University men’s indoor track and field team as the Bison participated in the Joe LaRocco Invitational here Saturday in…
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Sports Champions List
Chronology of WPSD champions at Deaf Tournament or Deaf National 1932 E.S.D.A.A. and Deaf National Boys’ Basketball Champions 1937 E.S.D.A.A. Boys’ Basketball Champions 1948 E.S.D.A.A. Boys’ Basketball Champions 1966 E.S.D.A.A. Cheerleader Champions 1967 E.S.D.A.A. Cheerleader Champions 1968 E.S.D.A.A. Boys’ Track Champions 1969 E.S.D.A.A. Boys’ Track Champions 1987 Deaf National Boys’ Soccer Champions 1989 Deaf National…