October 26, 2013 -
Homecoming Weekend
Catch that Bison spirit and join us for a fun-filled weekend!
Catch that Bison spirit and join us for a fun-filled weekend!
November 01, 2013 -
National American Indian Heritage Month begins
National American Indian Heritage Month runs through the month of November and is a celebration of the contributions of American Indians.
National American Indian Heritage Month runs through the month of November and is a celebration of the contributions of American Indians.
November 03, 2013 -
Daylight Savings ends
Time to set your clocks back one hour at 2 a.m.
Time to set your clocks back one hour at 2 a.m.
November 12, 2013 -
Veteran's Day (Observed)
Originally called Armistice Day, this federal holiday honors all American veterans. Gallaudet is open on this day.
Originally called Armistice Day, this federal holiday honors all American veterans. Gallaudet is open on this day.
November 25, 2013 -
No Classes - Thanksgiving Recess begins
There are no classes this week, the University is closed on Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday.
There are no classes this week, the University is closed on Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday.
November 28, 2013 -
Hanukkah
Known as the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah is a celebration of Jewish religious freedom.
Known as the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah is a celebration of Jewish religious freedom.
November 29, 2013 -
November 30, 2013 -
Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving is a federal holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. The University is closed on Thursday and Friday.
Thanksgiving is a federal holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. The University is closed on Thursday and Friday.
December 02, 2013 -
New Year's Eve
Happy and prosperous coming year!
Happy and prosperous coming year!
December 08, 2013 -
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
This day honors those who died in the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 which caused the United States to enter World War II. Gallaudet is open.
This day honors those who died in the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 which caused the United States to enter World War II. Gallaudet is open.
December 09, 2013 -
Fall Semester Ends
Last day of fall semester classes.
Last day of fall semester classes.
December 11, 2013 -
Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet's Birthday
Along with Laurent Clerc, Gallaudet founded the first school for the deaf in 1817.
Along with Laurent Clerc, Gallaudet founded the first school for the deaf in 1817.
December 15, 2013 -
Winter Break
Dorms close at noon. University classes are in recess and dorms are closed for returning students until January 20, 2014. Classes resume for the spring semester on January 21.
Dorms close at noon. University classes are in recess and dorms are closed for returning students until January 20, 2014. Classes resume for the spring semester on January 21.
December 21, 2013 -
Winter Solstice
Also known as the first day of the winter season, the Winter Solstice marks the time of the year when the earth's axis is tilted the furthest away from the Sun. Typically it is considered the shortest day and the longest night of the year.
Also known as the first day of the winter season, the Winter Solstice marks the time of the year when the earth's axis is tilted the furthest away from the Sun. Typically it is considered the shortest day and the longest night of the year.
December 26, 2013 -
Christmas Day
This federal holiday is the Christian holiday honoring the birth of Jesus Christ.
This federal holiday is the Christian holiday honoring the birth of Jesus Christ.
December 26, 2013 -
University Closed for Winter Break
Gallaudet University is closed for Winter Break from December 25 - January 1. The University will reopen for staff on January 2, 2014.
Gallaudet University is closed for Winter Break from December 25 - January 1. The University will reopen for staff on January 2, 2014.
December 27, 2013 -
Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday celebrated in the United States honoring African heritage and culture.
Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday celebrated in the United States honoring African heritage and culture.
December 27, 2013 -
Laurent Clerc's Birthday
Laurent Clerc, along with Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, founded the first school for the deaf in the United States in 1817.
Laurent Clerc, along with Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, founded the first school for the deaf in the United States in 1817.
January 01, 2014 -
New Year's Day
Happy and prosperous coming year!
Happy and prosperous coming year!
January 03, 2014 -
University Reopens
Gallaudet University is open for staff and visitors. Classes resume on January 21.
Gallaudet University is open for staff and visitors. Classes resume on January 21.
January 03, 2014 -
Chinese New Year
This 15-day festival, celebrated by Chinese people of all religions, is marked by family reunions and remembrance of departed relatives.
This 15-day festival, celebrated by Chinese people of all religions, is marked by family reunions and remembrance of departed relatives.
January 14, 2014 -
Pre-orientation programs
Pre-orientation sessions for new students. January 14-16.
Pre-orientation sessions for new students. January 14-16.
January 16, 2014 -
New student orientation - undergraduate
Orientation sessions for new undergraduate students and visiting students. January 16-17.
Orientation sessions for new undergraduate students and visiting students. January 16-17.
January 20, 2014 -
Move-in Day
Dorms open at 10 a.m. for all returning students.
Dorms open at 10 a.m. for all returning students.
January 20, 2014 -
Martin Luther King Day
Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. is recognized for his fight for civil rights. Gallaudet is closed this day.
Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. is recognized for his fight for civil rights. Gallaudet is closed this day.
January 21, 2014 -
Business Registration
Students must complete business registration before beginning classes, this includes payment of tuition, room and board.
Students must complete business registration before beginning classes, this includes payment of tuition, room and board.
January 21, 2014 -
Semester Begins
First day of classes
First day of classes
February 01, 2014 -
African American History Month begins
African American History Month runs through the month of February and is a celebration of the contributions of African American.
African American History Month runs through the month of February and is a celebration of the contributions of African American.
February 02, 2014 -
Groundhog Day
Will we have six more weeks of winter weather?
Will we have six more weeks of winter weather?
February 05, 2014 -
Happy Birthday Edward Miner Gallaudet!
Edward Miner Gallaudet was the first and longest-serving president of Gallaudet University.
Edward Miner Gallaudet was the first and longest-serving president of Gallaudet University.
February 13, 2014 -
February 15, 2014 -
Board of Trustees meeting
The Gallaudet University Board of Trustees generally meets three times a year on campus.
The Gallaudet University Board of Trustees generally meets three times a year on campus.
February 14, 2014 -
Valentine's Day
Don't forget flowers and candy for your sweetheart!
Don't forget flowers and candy for your sweetheart!
February 17, 2014 -
President's Day
This federal holiday is a day to honor the legacy of past U.S. Presidents. Gallaudet is open today.
This federal holiday is a day to honor the legacy of past U.S. Presidents. Gallaudet is open today.
March 01, 2014 -
Women's History Month begins
Women's History Month runs through the month of March and is a celebration of the contributions of women.
Women's History Month runs through the month of March and is a celebration of the contributions of women.
March 03, 2014 -
Midterm week
Midterm week begins and runs through March 7.
Midterm week begins and runs through March 7.
March 04, 2014 -
Mardi Gras
Laissez les bons temps rouler! (Let the good times roll!)
Laissez les bons temps rouler! (Let the good times roll!)
March 05, 2014 -
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, the 40-day period (not including Sundays) of fasting and repentance leading up to Easter.
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, the 40-day period (not including Sundays) of fasting and repentance leading up to Easter.
March 09, 2014 -
Daylight Savings begins
Time to set your clocks forward one hour at 2 a.m.
Time to set your clocks forward one hour at 2 a.m.
March 16, 2014 -
Purim
One of the most joyous and fun holidays on the Jewish calendar
One of the most joyous and fun holidays on the Jewish calendar
March 17, 2014 -
St. Patrick's Day
Don't forget your shamrocks!
Don't forget your shamrocks!
March 17, 2014 -
March 21, 2014 -
Spring Break
No classes - the University is open
No classes - the University is open
March 20, 2014 -
Vernal Equinox
Also known as the first day of Spring, the Vernal Equinox marks one of the two times of the year when the sun is directly above the equator and the length of our daylight and nighttime hours is roughly equal. The other time this occurs is the Autumnal Equinox--the first day of Fall or Autumn.
Also known as the first day of Spring, the Vernal Equinox marks one of the two times of the year when the sun is directly above the equator and the length of our daylight and nighttime hours is roughly equal. The other time this occurs is the Autumnal Equinox--the first day of Fall or Autumn.
March 20, 2014 -
Happy Birthday Sophia Fowler!
Sophia was the first matron of the Columbia Institute (Gallaudet University), the mother of Edward Miner Gallaudet and the wife of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, the "Father of Deaf Education" in the United States.
Sophia was the first matron of the Columbia Institute (Gallaudet University), the mother of Edward Miner Gallaudet and the wife of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, the "Father of Deaf Education" in the United States.
April 01, 2014 -
All Fool's Day
Also known as April Fool's Day. Beware of practical jokes!
Also known as April Fool's Day. Beware of practical jokes!
April 08, 2014 -
Charter Day
On this day in 1864, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln signed the charter that granted the college the authority to award degrees.
On this day in 1864, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln signed the charter that granted the college the authority to award degrees.
April 15, 2014 -
Passover begins
Passover is an eight-day Jewish holiday that commemorates the exodus and freedom of the Israelites from Egypt.
Passover is an eight-day Jewish holiday that commemorates the exodus and freedom of the Israelites from Egypt.
April 18, 2014 -
Good Friday
Christian holiday of fasting
Christian holiday of fasting
April 20, 2014 -
Easter
Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
April 22, 2014 -
Earth Day
A day to promote ecology, encourage respect for life on earth, and highlight concern over pollution of the soil, air, and water.
A day to promote ecology, encourage respect for life on earth, and highlight concern over pollution of the soil, air, and water.
April 23, 2014 -
Administrative Professionals Day
A day to recognize the work of administrative support professional. Thank you!
A day to recognize the work of administrative support professional. Thank you!
April 25, 2014 -
National Arbor Day
The observance of Arbor Day began in 1872. Many states have their own state Arbor Days.
The observance of Arbor Day began in 1872. Many states have their own state Arbor Days.
May 05, 2014 -
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for 'fifth of May') is a Mexican holiday that celebrates the Mexican Army's victory over a much stronger and larger French army at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. It is celebrated mainly in the Mexican state of Puebla and in the United States because of the battle's significance in the outcome of the American Civil War.
Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for 'fifth of May') is a Mexican holiday that celebrates the Mexican Army's victory over a much stronger and larger French army at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. It is celebrated mainly in the Mexican state of Puebla and in the United States because of the battle's significance in the outcome of the American Civil War.
May 06, 2014 -
Spring Semester Ends
Last day of spring semester classes.
Last day of spring semester classes.
May 07, 2014 -
May 09, 2014 -
Board of Trustees meeting
The Gallaudet University Board of Trustees generally meets three times a year on campus.
The Gallaudet University Board of Trustees generally meets three times a year on campus.
May 11, 2014 -
Mother's Day
Made an official national holiday in the United States by President Woodrow Wilson in 1914, Mother's Day is traditionally one of the biggest days for sales of flowers and greeting cards and for making calls home.
Made an official national holiday in the United States by President Woodrow Wilson in 1914, Mother's Day is traditionally one of the biggest days for sales of flowers and greeting cards and for making calls home.
May 11, 2014 -
Dorms close at noon
Summer break for students begins
Summer break for students begins
May 15, 2014 -
Graduate Awards and Hooding Ceremony
Celebrating the accomplishments of Gallaudet University's graduate students.
Celebrating the accomplishments of Gallaudet University's graduate students.
May 16, 2014 -
Commencement
Gallaudet University celebrates the accomplishments of graduating seniors and graduate students. Field House, 1:30 p.m. The procession begins at 1:15 p.m. and guests should be in their seats before the procession begins.
Gallaudet University celebrates the accomplishments of graduating seniors and graduate students. Field House, 1:30 p.m. The procession begins at 1:15 p.m. and guests should be in their seats before the procession begins.
May 26, 2014 -
Memorial Day
Gallaudet is closed in observance of Memorial Day.
Gallaudet is closed in observance of Memorial Day.
June 01, 2014 -
LGBT Pride Month begins
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month runs through the month of June and is a celebration of the many contributions of LGBT students, employees and Americans.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month runs through the month of June and is a celebration of the many contributions of LGBT students, employees and Americans.
June 04, 2014 -
Shavuot
Shavuot, the Jewish Festival of Weeks, is the second of the three major festivals with both historical and agricultural significance.
Shavuot, the Jewish Festival of Weeks, is the second of the three major festivals with both historical and agricultural significance.
June 14, 2014 -
Flag Day
A day to display your American patriotism by displaying the American flag.
A day to display your American patriotism by displaying the American flag.
June 15, 2014 -
Father's Day
Nearly 60 years after Mother's day became a national holiday, President Richard Nixon signed Father's Day into law in 1972.
Nearly 60 years after Mother's day became a national holiday, President Richard Nixon signed Father's Day into law in 1972.
June 21, 2014 -
Summer Solstice
Also known as the first day of the summer season, the Summer Solstice marks the time of the year when the earth's axis is tilted the closest to the Sun. Typically it is considered the longest day and the shortest night of the year.
Also known as the first day of the summer season, the Summer Solstice marks the time of the year when the earth's axis is tilted the closest to the Sun. Typically it is considered the longest day and the shortest night of the year.
June 27, 2014 -
Helen Keller's Birthday
Helen Adams Keller (June 27, 1880-June 1, 1968) was an American author, political activist and lecturer. She was the first deafblind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree and in 1964 President Lyndon B. Johnson awarded her the distinguished Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Helen Adams Keller (June 27, 1880-June 1, 1968) was an American author, political activist and lecturer. She was the first deafblind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree and in 1964 President Lyndon B. Johnson awarded her the distinguished Presidential Medal of Freedom.
July 04, 2014 -
Independence Day
Gallaudet is closed in observance of this federal holiday in honor of the nation's birthday.
Gallaudet is closed in observance of this federal holiday in honor of the nation's birthday.
October 08, 2014 -
October 10, 2014 -
Board of Trustees meeting
The Gallaudet University Board of Trustees generally meets three times a year on campus.
The Gallaudet University Board of Trustees generally meets three times a year on campus.
February 12, 2015 -
February 14, 2015 -
Board of Trustees meeting
The Gallaudet University Board of Trustees generally meets three times a year on campus.
The Gallaudet University Board of Trustees generally meets three times a year on campus.
May 06, 2015 -
May 08, 2015 -
Board of Trustees meeting
The Gallaudet University Board of Trustees generally meets three times a year on campus.
The Gallaudet University Board of Trustees generally meets three times a year on campus.
