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[The Gallaudet Today logo appears on the upper right corner of the screen. On the bottom right corner is the Gallaudet University logo]

[Sabrina Firl and Hiruni Hewapathirage-Mayadunne, both undergraduate students, stand on the breezeway in between College Hall and Chapel Hall. Marble columns, elaborate floor tiles, and an elegant curved door are visible behind them.

Lower thirds identify Firl as Government, International Studies, Student Body Government President, and Hewapathiranage-Mayadunne as Biology, Public Health, Student Body Government Vice President. Firl has shoulder length wavy dark hair, and wears a dark blue shirt with text reading ‘Gallaudet’ on it. 

Hewapathirage-Mayadunne has curly long hair that goes beyond her shoulders, and wears a yellow shirt with text reading ‘Gallaudet’ on it. 

Firl: Glad you’re here today! I’m Sabrina [sign name]. I’m this year’s Gallaudet Student Body Government President.

Hewapathirage-Mayadunne: I’m Hiruni [sign name]. I’m the SBG Vice President. We will sign a summary of Gallaudet news.

Both: Go Bison!

New and returning Bison stampede to campus to begin the academic year | University Communications

Hewapathirage-Mayadunne: You feel that? It’s the Bison spirit! 

Firl: Yes! Freshmen have finished moving in, and all students returned, and classes have started.

Hewapathirage-Mayadunne: Want to see photos from the first week of school, Move-In Day, New Student Orientation, Bison Walk, and more? Look online.

Firl: We look forward to working with you this year!

Gallaudet goes to Ghana: Education Abroad launches its first program in Africa

Firl: This past summer, 15 students traveled to Ghana as part of Gallaudet’s Education Abroad program! The students immersed themselves in Ghanaian culture, visited the University of Ghana, and engaged with the local deaf community. Cool!

Alumni Michelle Eisan-Smith creates community at Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Psychology | Gallaudet University

Hewapathirage-Mayadunne: Alumni Michelle Eisan-Smith is the first-ever deaf Head of School at Boston’s Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. She’s now entering her fifth year and more excited than ever. Great job, Michelle!

Gallaudet’s new Art + Visual Communication Design program is as visionary as its students

Firl: Gallaudet’s art program is evolving! The new AVCD curriculum will offer a BA with three specializations: Animation, Film + Video, and Fine Arts. Looking forward to seeing your future art!

Gallaudet Today brand returns with Newsletter and Magazine | University Communications

Hewapathirage-Mayadunne: Gallaudet Today is back! Hi5 is now the Gallaudet Today Newsletter, and Gallaudet Today Magazine will return this fall with a recap of last year’s best stories.

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Hewapathirage-Mayadunne: Want to learn more about each story?

Firl: Look at the Gallaudet website. [Glances at Hewapathirage-Mayadunne’s shirt] I like your shirt!

Hewapathirage-Mayadunne: You can check out the store online or in person on campus. 

Firl: Looking forward to seeing you around, Gallaudet!

[Both throw poms-poms towards the camera and smile. Screen closes with Gallaudet Today logo and animated yellow lines moving on the bottom]