Gallaudet History
In what year was Gallaudet University founded?
1864
This Deaf woman became the first Deaf Miss America in 1995 and is a Gallaudet alumna.
Heather Whitestone
What is the name of Gallaudet’s student newspaper?
The Buff and Blue
What is the primary language used at Gallaudet?
American Sign Language (ASL)
Gallaudet competes in which NCAA division?
Division III
Who signed the charter to establish Gallaudet University?
President Abraham Lincoln
This man was the first Deaf president of Gallaudet University.
I. King Jordan
What is the official mascot of Gallaudet University?
Bison
What does "Deaf Gain" refer to in Deaf Studies?
the idea that Deaf people contribute unique and valuable perspectives
Gallaudet invented this popular football innovation.
the huddle
What was Gallaudet University originally called?
the Columbia Institution for the Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind
He was a famous Deaf football player and Gallaudet student in the early 1900s.
Paul D. Hubbard
What does the acronym R.A.T.S. stand for on Gallaudet's campus?
"Rookies Attempting to Succeed"
This term describes the visual and spatial design of Gallaudet’s campus to support Deaf experiences.
DeafSpace
What is the name of Gallaudet’s sports teams?
the Bison
Who was the first president of Gallaudet University?
Edward Miner Gallaudet
This Deaf Gallaudet alumna is a well-known actress in CODA and Switched at Birth.
Marlee Matlin
This residence hall is traditionally for first-year students.
Benson Hall
What annual spring event celebrates Deaf culture and student performances?
the Gallaudet University PowWow or UnityFest
Gallaudet’s football team had its best season in what year, reaching national recognition?
2013
What major protest happened in 1988 that led to the appointment of the first Deaf president?
the Deaf President Now (DPN) protest
This famous Gallaudet graduate helped develop DeafSpace architecture.
Hansel Bauman
What is the name of the official Gallaudet University dance team?
The Gallaudet Dance Company
What is the significance of “The Laurent Clerc Cultural Fund”?
a fund to support Deaf arts and culture programs at Gallaudet
This Gallaudet athlete qualified for the Deaflympics and set records in track.
Hannah Neild or other notable Deaflympians