{"id":10783,"date":"2010-06-06T21:01:15","date_gmt":"2010-06-07T02:01:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=10783"},"modified":"2010-06-06T22:09:07","modified_gmt":"2010-06-07T03:09:07","slug":"inspired-by-deaf-leader-2010-graduating-class-celebrates-achievements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2010\/06\/06\/inspired-by-deaf-leader-2010-graduating-class-celebrates-achievements\/","title":{"rendered":"Inspired by Deaf Leader, 2010 Graduating Class Celebrates Achievements"},"content":{"rendered":"

TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PRESS RELEASE
\nContact: Keena Miller<\/p>\n

Phone: 512-462-5328, cell: 512-658-4444<\/p>\n

Email: Keena.miller@tsd.state.tx.us<\/p>\n

FOR RELEASE JUNE 4, 2010<\/p>\n

INSPIRED BY DEAF LEADER, 2010 GRADUATING CLASS CELEBRATES ACHIEVEMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Austin, Texas \u2013 June 4, 2010 Today at the Texas School for the Deaf (TSD),
\nthe 2010 graduating class assembles for the last time in the R.L. Davis
\nAuditorium for final commencement ceremonies at 7:00 p.m. this evening. TSD
\nis honored to welcome Gallaudet University President, Dr. T. Alan Hurwitz,
\nwho will deliver the commencement address to anxious graduates and guests.
\nDr. Hurwitz is the tenth president of Gallaudet University in Washington
\nD.C.<\/p>\n

Before joining Gallaudet in January 2010, Dr. Hurwitz spent a successful
\ncareer at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), where he
\nheld positions, including president, vice president and dean. Prior to his
\n40-year tenure at NTID, Dr. Hurwitz worked as an associate electronics
\nengineer and senior numerical control programmer for McDonnell Douglas
\nCorporation.<\/p>\n

Throughout his career, Dr. Hurwitz held executive and board positions with a
\nnumber of professional and deafness-related organizations, including the
\nRochester School for the Deaf in New York, and the National Captioning
\nInstitute. He formerly presided over and remains active in the National
\nAssociation of the Deaf, and he is a past president of the World
\nOrganization of Jewish Deaf. Dr. Hurwitz is also a widely published author
\nand lecturer.<\/p>\n

Dr. Hurwitz\u2019s success itself is remarkable, but for him to be here, TSD
\nSenior Juan Munoz says, \u201cthis is truly inspiring to have Dr. Hurwitz be a
\npart of our graduation.\u201d Valedictorian, Claira Oberrender, agrees \u201cthis is a
\nbig thing!\u201d Morgan Campbell, 2010 Benedictorian says, \u201cthis is really cool
\nfor those of us who will be going to Gallaudet in Washington D.C. this
\nyear.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Hurwitz holds a B.S. in electrical engineering from Washington
\nUniversity at St. Louis, Mo., a masters of science in electrical engineering
\nfrom St. Louis (Mo.) University, and a doctorate of education, curriculum
\nand teaching, from the University of Rochester (N.Y.).<\/p>\n

WHAT: Texas School for the Deaf 2010 Graduation Exercises<\/p>\n

WHEN:
\nFriday, June 4, 2010
\n4:00 \u2013 6:00 pm Senior\/Parent Buffet \u2013 TSD Seeger Gym
\n7:00 pm Commencement Ceremony \u2013 TSD Auditorium<\/p>\n

MORE: With a strong belief in culture and community at TSD, students form a
\nunique identity based on their individual strengths and talents. TSD is an
\nenvironment where students learn, grow, and belong. For more information
\nabout TSD, visit http:\/\/www.tsd.state.tx.us<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PRESS RELEASE Contact: Keena Miller Phone: 512-462-5328, cell: 512-658-4444 Email: Keena.miller@tsd.state.tx.us FOR RELEASE JUNE 4, 2010 INSPIRED BY DEAF LEADER, 2010 GRADUATING CLASS CELEBRATES ACHIEVEMENTS Austin, Texas \u2013 June 4, 2010 Today at the Texas…<\/p>\n

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