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.

Upcoming Diversity Events

International World Peace Day
Presenter: Ambassador Shabazz
September 18, 2012
Noon-1:50 p.m.
Location: TBA

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

Diversity News and Events 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

Diversity News and Events 2011

Multicultural Holiday Celebration
December 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Peikoff Alumni House, Upper Level

Buff and Blue article: "Color-blind: Why diversity is everyone's responsibility"
October 24, 2011

Diverseability Forum
Georgetown University's Diverseability Forum includes a performance from the National Deaf Theatre and a play from Georgetown and Gallaudet students on inclusion and diversity.
October 21-23, 2011 (The play will run October 20-23 and 26-29.)

The Big Question
A discussion of religious and non-religious beliefs.
Memo from President Hurwitz (PDF), Flyer (PDF )
October 4, 2011, 12:30-1:50 p.m.
JSAC Multipurpose Room

Diversity and Inclusion Lecture
Presenter: Dr. Sylvia Hurtado (PDF flyer)
September 22, 2011, 12:30-2 p.m.
Foster Auditorium

Diversity Dialogue
September 6, 2011, 12:30-2 p.m.
JSAC Multipurpose Room

Diversity Dimensions, Issue 1, Volume 1

*Answers to the Bullying Quiz
September 2011

Photo Gallery & Video Highlights from the "Meet and Greet the new Diversity Fellows" event
September 1, 2011

Meet and Greet
Come and meet the new Diversity Fellows.
*refreshments provided
September 1, 2011, 3-5 p.m.
SLCC Atrium

Dialogue Facilitator Training
*lunch provided
August 15 & August 16, 2011, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Peikoff Alumni House, Conference Room

Angela McCaskill featured on website of National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education

Accepting applications for Diversity Fellows
April 19, 2011

Meet & Greet the new Chief Diversity Officer
February 3, 2011

VLOG: Greetings from the new Chief Diversity Officer
January 25, 2011

Action Plan: The First 100 Days in Office
January 21, 2011