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National Center on Deafness
Office of the Director
Dr. Roslyn Rosen
[email protected]
www.csun.edu/ncod
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, California 91330- 8267
phone (818) 677-2611
fax (818) 677-4899
November 17, 2011
Season’s Greetings Alumni, Families, and Friends!
CSUN and the National Center on Deafness (NCOD) take pride in being the largest and best
mainstream university program for deaf and hard of hearing students west of the Mississippi River!
Per the CSUN mantra, we are focused on our students and recognized nationally. We take great
pride in the quality of our staff. NCOD also employs deaf and hard of hearing students as
teaching/service assistants, tutorial center tutors, technological assistants, library assistants,
captionists and front desk assistants, which gives them great career opportunities and helps to make
their resumes sing.
The NCOD Tutorial Center, now in its 4th year, has achieved certification through the National
Tutoring Association. The increasing numbers of students utilizing its many strands of training is a
testimony to the contribution of this program to their academic success. NCOD also receives small
grants to provide students with career education and with training in mentoring/tutoring school-age
deaf and hard of hearing students in nearby schools.
The Deaf CSUNians is a dynamic organization offering various opportunities for leadership and
community service. Early November they hosted a 3-day National Deaf College Student Leadership
Conference for students from all over the USA. Speakers included Howard Rosenblum (NAD), Leah
Katz-Hernandez (DYUSA), Sheri Farinha (NorCal), Julie Rems Smario (DeafHope/CSDF), Flavia
Fleischer (CSUN) and Kavita Pipalia (KODA-West). The presidents of student body organizations
from CSUN/DC, Gallaudet and NTID also presented on a panel. The conference was a roaring
educational and entertaining success; students gained much from seeing leaders and each other in
action.
Pictured here are some members of the 2011 National Student Leadership Conference Committee.
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The 2011 Sign n Run event occurred at two sites, with thanks to our fantastic alumni in Sacramento
and their supporters. Mark April 15, 2012 for this year’s phenomenal 5K Sign n’ Run Festival.
CSUN NCOD was awarded the 2011-2016 National Postsecondary Network federal grant from the
U.S. Department of Education. We are ecstatic about this. For more info, www.pepnet.org. Kudos
to Catherine McLeod and her fabulous team, located in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Montana and Texas as
well as at CSUN.
NCOD was saddened by the loss of Dr. Barbara Boyd last February and Gary Sanderson last May. You can
see the video of Barbara’s memorial service at http://www.csun.edu/ncod/news/barbara/boyd.html and
you can see the video of Gary’s memorial service on line at
http://www.csun.edu/ncod/news/gary/sanderson.html.
We were thrilled when Dr. Flavia Fleischer became chair of the department of Deaf Studies – she
exemplifies the SUN in CSUN! Barbara Boyd’s protégées Katherine Firkins, Christine Firkins and
Kristin Macaluso now teach English, Public Speaking and University 100, respectively.
Our students are amazing…
Ka-Yun Chan (left), is Miss Deaf California 2011-2013; she chaired the 2011 Sign n Run 5K ASL
Festival.
Kayla LaBruno (middle) is Miss Deaf USA 2011-2012, and she coordinates the student Mentor/Tutor
Program.
Keith Nolan (right) participated in the intensive ROTC training and is now advocating for persons
with disabilities in the military. See his presentation at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtKTcPq7XBs&noredirect=1
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Coming events you don’t want to miss…Mark these dates on your calendars and come if you
can!
February 24, 2012 – Mr. Deaf CSUN Pageant
April 15, 2012 – 5th Annual CSUN NCOD Sign n’ Run 5K Walk and ASL Festival
April 19, 2012 – NCOD Scholarships & Awards Program
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June 2012 – 5th Summer Institute for Professional Development
November 3, 2012 – CSUN/NCOD Art and Leadership Awards Gala
Visit our website for more information and general updates at www.csun.edu/ncod.
NCOD is funded only for basic services and needs your help -- gifts and endowments to enhance
learning and leadership experiences. No amount is too small. Gifts from individuals, families,
alumni, businesses and organizations are much welcomed and appreciated. Letters of thanks will be
sent to you which can be used as tax documentation. On the behalf of the students and CSUN
community, we thank you. We all wish you and yours a very happy, blessed and inspiring
holiday season and new year.
Warm regards,
Dr. Roz Rosen, Director
[email protected]
www.csun.edu/ncod
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