They are leaders in breaking down barriers in a variety of fields from banking to engineering, opening new fields to other deaf and hard of hearing people, and proving that they can succeed. Gallaudet s success and growth has depended on leaders like the Peikoffs in the 60s and like countless others before and since then. Alumni, parents, and community, political, and business leaders have committed time, energy, and financial support to give Gallaudet an extra measure of excellence. As the challenges today are greater, so is the need to increase the numbers of those who support Gallaudet, to ask them to make extraordinary gifts for an extraordinary time. Invest in Gallaudet and ensure its future Gallaudet needs an investment from all those who know firsthand the value of a Gallaudet education and from those who appreciate the University s unparalleled role in higher education.
Investment builds strength.
As we Unite for Gallaudet, Gallaudet s friends will spread the word and work to unite all those who cherish the University. My experience at Gallaudet afforded me unique opportunities that have proved invaluable in my career success. I have been enormously impressed with the work that is done at Gallaudet, and the range of service it provides to the Washington, D.C., community, the nation, and the world. Everyone, friends and alumni alike, have the opportunity and responsibility to promote the future of this unique center of learning.