In 2022, the Archives and the Schuchman Deaf Documentary Center partnered on a first-of-its-kind project to collect oral histories of alumni celebrating their 50th anniversary reunion.

The first class to be collected in this way was the class of 1972; the project was successful enough that it was repeated with the classes of 1973 and 1974. We intend to continue to do this every year during Gallaudet's homecoming weekend when these classes celebrate their 50th anniversary.

The videos below are made available publicly for the benefit of alumni, friends, family, students, and historians interested in the evolution of student life at Gallaudet University starting in a period of increasing enrollment and the opening of several dorm buildings, which permanently changed the student experience.

Warning: The videos in this collection may contain content offensive to some viewers, including topics such as: drug use, sexual activity, hazing, and other similar topics. Viewer discretion is advised, and videos will be removed only in extreme circumstances. It is also important to note that the opinions expressed here belong solely to those expressing them, and are not reflective of the values of the University as a whole.

Follow

Browse the Archiving Alumni Videos Collections:

Class of 1972

Class of 1973

Class of 1974