Through the efforts of the Office for Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) and other campus initiatives, Gallaudet University is committed to providing ongoing opportunities for increasing awareness, facilitating open sharing of thoughts and ideas, and to provide a supportive and enriching environment for students, faculty and staff.

*To see older diversity related news and events, visit the Diversity News page.

Diversity News and Events 2013

Martin Luther King, Jr., A Celebration
Tuesday, January 29, 12:30-1:50 p.m., Foster Auditorium

Diversity News and Events 2012

"Outspoken: Coming Out as an Ally"
Presenter: Shane Windemeyer
October 11, 2012
12:30-1:50 p.m.
Location: Foster Auditorium

Communication Expectations Recommendations (PDF)
Recommendations from the Language and Communication Working Group.
July 2012 (Report submitted January 18, 2012)

Message from CDO McCaskill
March 2012

Diversity Dimensions (PDF)
Newsletter - Spring 2012

Survey sent to all students about services provided by the Office of Diversity and Equity for Students. Surveys to be completed by April 30. Students may fill out the surveys in person and get a FREE slice of pizza on Monday, April 23 & Wednesday, April 25, from noon-1 p.m. in JSAC Flex A/B. More information.

Diversity and Inclusion Lecture
Presenter: Dr. Daryl Smith (PDF flyer)
March 27, 2012, 12:30-1:50 p.m.
JSAC Multipurpose Room

Campus Diversity Inventory available.
March 20, 2012
Summary report (PDF)| Inventory (PDF)

Black Deaf Doctorates Discuss Successes, Struggles
The Washington Informer, March 14, 2012

Diversity Dialogue
March 6, 2012, 12:30-1:50 p.m.
JSAC Multipurpose Room

Diversity Plan Proposal, seeking community input (PDF)
March 1, 2012

Black History Month panel: Black Deaf Doctorates
February 21, 2012, 12:30 to 1:50 p.m.
Foster Auditorium

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (PDF)
January 19, 2012, 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Foster Auditorium

Religious Knowledge Survey Results (PDF)
Religious Knowledge event held in October 2011
Download event flyer (PDF)

Report: High School Diversity Experiences of Entering Gallaudet Students (PDF)
September 27, 2011