Gally dorms - Page 2

farewell65 · 07-23-2007, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Pacman

Oh, I'm not partier or crazier, even not party guy.

I feel that I will get sick of West Ballard but if at North Ballard then I will be fine.

Then recommend u live in Ballard North

farewell65 · 07-23-2007, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by shel90

My brother resided at Benson Hall and he would tell me the fire alarm issues( I lived off campus) and expressed how funny that was when they would go off in the middle of the night. Since I was a quiet type of person, I found Benson Hall too crazy for me but it suited my brother cuz he has a crazy personality.

When I visited my classmates from grad school (I cant remember the dorms...Clerc), it was more calm and quieter. I think Clerc dorms are for grad students only. Wow, I cant remember!

I have never experienced what it is like to live in dorms anywhere so cant help u out here! Sorrrrryyy..

Yea, I was residence in Benson, also work there last semester, too many fire alarms...

JeepGirl · 07-23-2007, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by shel90

I think the names changed due to the murders in the dorms. They happened during my first year at Gallaudet. I hope I am correct but I think that's why they changed the names.

ahhh okay, got it. okay.. now.. where does Ballard come from?

***Jolie_77*** · 07-23-2007, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RebelGirl

Whoa.. whoa... you mean those dorms are no longer Krug Hall or Cogswell Hall???? They changed it to Ballard?

wow!

Ohhhh geez!! yes yes Krug Hall is where I used to reside. I hated that dorm. I would say.. we had 20 (guessing) fire alarms in 1 semester. but I had a GREAT time though..

Now the names have changed.. and things have changed.. I have no clue what's there on the campus anymore.

Yes, Gallaudet changed the dormitory names to Ballard North and Ballard West.

I haven't been to Gallaudet for a while. Some of my friends works at Gallaudet keeps me up to date about what goes on w/ the campus, so and on.

Like Shel said, Gallaudet changed it's name shortly after the murders. From what I know - according to my friends - they said that Gallaudet felt that it would be in the best interest of the University to change it's name and to start anew.

In my opinion, The university should not have changed it's name because it was named after 2 historical figures in the deaf community. On the other hand I do understand that Gallaudet wanted to do the best and to help the students/parents/staff/faculty and alumni to cope with the murder, rather than be reminded of what happened.

***Jolie_77*** · 07-23-2007, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RebelGirl

ahhh okay, got it. okay.. now.. where does Ballard come from?

I had wondered the same thing too. So I did a bit of searching and found this answer.

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Named for Melville Ballard (1839-1912)
Melville Ballard, in 1866, became the first undergraduate student to receive a degree from Gallaudet College. Ballard was also a teacher in the Primary Department—later known as the Kendall School—for over 50 years.Melville Ballard was born July 31, 1839, in Fryeburg, Maine. He reportedly lost his hearing in infancy. Though very curious and intelligent, young Ballard had not acquired much language other than home signs created by his hearing family members until he entered the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Conn. at the age of eleven. Ballard graduated from ASD in 1857 and was hired to teach young children at ASD. In 1860, Edward Miner Gallaudet persuaded Ballard to move to Washington, D.C. to teach in the Primary Department.

However, Ballard wanted to pursue higher education and he urged Gallaudet to establish the collegiate programs. As the prospect of the college being established seemed imminent, Ballard “retired” from teaching and in 1864 was the first person to apply to the new college for admission. He was accepted and began a special two-year course of study in September 1864. At that time there had been only one other student accept to the college who ultimately did not attend. There were six students enrolled in preparatory classes who were not officially considered admitted at the college. Therefore, during that first year, Ballard was the college’s only student and he was teasingly referred to as, “The College.” Remarks were made such as “The College has gone to bed.” “The College has gone to the city.” “The College has gone for a stroll.” “The College is dissatisfied with the cafeteria food.”

After Ballard finished his studies, he graduated June 27, 1866 with a Bachelor of Science degree, and returned to teaching at the Kendall School where he remained until his death.
In 1870, he went on to receive a Master of Science degree from Gallaudet. Ballard was warmly regarded by his students and continued to be an influence on them after they left his class. He also taught sign language to hearing graduate students in the Normal School, which started in 1891. He was an animated storyteller and enthralled audiences at his many lectures in Chapel Hall. He was known for his wide range of knowledge on many subjects and his meticulous attention to detail. His particular areas of interest were genealogy and politics and he carefully verified his facts before making conclusions. He was fluent in English, Latin, and French and often would be asked by Congressman General James Garfield to translate documents from the French Emperor, Napoleon III.

In 1871, Ballard and several other men formed the first literary magazine for deaf people, The Silent World. Unfortunately the magazine only lasted five years. Ballard was the first president of the Gallaudet College Alumni Association.

When Ballard died on December 15, 1912 he left behind his wife—a former student of his—and four children.

Johnson, Gloria R. Contributions of three early Kendall school teachers: James Denison, Melville Ballard and Sarah Harvey Porter. masters thesis. Gallaudet University. Washington, D.C. 1943.

Student Affairs - Ballard North - Gallaudet University

Pacman · 07-24-2007, 07:25 PM

After murder incident, tuition fee is increase, is it true?

shel90 · 07-24-2007, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Pacman

After murder incident, tuition fee is increase, is it true?

My tuition fee remained the same after the murders so no, I dont think they did. Why would the murders have an effect on tuition fees?

farewell65 · 07-25-2007, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Pacman

After murder incident, tuition fee is increase, is it true?

No its not true...

Pacman · 07-25-2007, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by farewell65

No its not true...

Oh, I don't believe about other one deaf woman said that.

Thanks for answer my question.

Casperman · 07-25-2007, 11:22 AM

wow things have changed alot at GU since i left in 90.. i remmy those fire alarms at krug and during nso too one day we had like 10 or so fire alarms in 24 hrs period and i and old buddies just decided to stay outside during nite times and smokin stuffs and watchin students comin out and in the krug and cogswell halls

Casperman · 07-25-2007, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jolie_77

I had wondered the same thing too. So I did a bit of searching and found this answer.

Student Affairs - Ballard North - Gallaudet University

intersting

Pacman · 07-28-2007, 02:17 PM

Does students at Gally are allow to subscribe for digital cable, such as HD channels with HD receiver and responsible to pay bills on their own?

Digital cable is means as require receiver to offers more channels than traditional cable tv.

How many cable (RF) socket in room? I means for roommate to share the one room.

webexplorer · 07-28-2007, 02:59 PM

My old friend rented a TV cable at NTID dormitory. Some deaf/hearing people also rent the cable in their room. I didn't want one because when they finished their school, they are required to pay the fee for returning their cable box to the company. I believe it was 40 dollars fee. What a dope. I would never to pay the fee. F... off the company.

NTID dormitory provides a free basic cable for each room. I was happy about that. It was a big deal to me.

Watch out the contract paper for the rent cable. It's your problem if you want to rent it. If your dormitory has a free basic cable, then use it. Save your money and be wise. You will need the money after you finished your college and start renting a place to live. Things are very expensive nowadays.

farewell65 · 07-28-2007, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Pacman

Does students at Gally are allow to subscribe for digital cable, such as HD channels with HD receiver and responsible to pay bills on their own?

Digital cable is means as require receiver to offers more channels than traditional cable tv.

How many cable (RF) socket in room? I means for roommate to share the one room.

Sorry, its not allowed... Just use regular cable... The RF is one, u can buy 2 in one RF to share with ur roommate for other TV

Pacman · 07-28-2007, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by farewell65

Sorry, its not allowed... Just use regular cable... The RF is one, u can buy 2 in one RF to share with ur roommate for other TV

You means like that?

farewell65 · 07-28-2007, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Pacman

You means like that?

Yea, thats one cuz I am not sure what is it call

Lavender · 07-29-2007, 12:13 AM

I used to live there I was sick of fire alarm too many times!

Pacman · 07-29-2007, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by farewell65

Yea, thats one cuz I am not sure what is it call

It called video splitters, it's better than argue with roommate over tv shows.

or students can have option to use download section like iTune to watch tv shows on laptop or computer, also at least if they are accept with no CC support but in near future, they will add SDH or subtitles to support this video.

Now, how about can allow to use router to sharing on media and support multi-task, or ethernet switch (or Hub)?

Other question, how dorm looks like based on genders, is that where men and women are mixed at dorm?

farewell65 · 07-29-2007, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Pacman

It called video splitters, it's better than argue with roommate over tv shows.

or students can have option to use download section like iTune to watch tv shows on laptop or computer, also at least if they are accept with no CC support but in near future, they will add SDH or subtitles to support this video.

1. Now, how about can allow to use router to sharing on media and support multi-task, or ethernet switch (or Hub)?

2. Other question, how dorm looks like based on genders, is that where men and women are mixed at dorm?

1. U mean internet? If so, all dorms got 2 plug internet wall, if u need more than 2 internet like ur cpu/laptop and VP then u have to get router on ur own...

2. All dorms are co-ed dorms, each floors are take turn like men on first floor then women on second floor, men on third floor, women on fourth floor, etc... For Clerc Halll and Carlin Hall, women and men are mixed on any floors cuz they got private bathroom in their suites rooms...

Pacman · 07-29-2007, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by farewell65

1. U mean internet? If so, all dorms got 2 plug internet wall, if u need more than 2 internet like ur cpu/laptop and VP then u have to get router on ur own...

2. All dorms are co-ed dorms, each floors are take turn like men on first floor then women on second floor, men on third floor, women on fourth floor, etc... For Clerc Halll and Carlin Hall, women and men are mixed on any floors cuz they got private bathroom in their suites rooms...

Yup, it's internet, for using multi-task like VP, PC, PS3, Xbox Live, Wii online and Apple TV at same time, that's good move.

That's interesting about co-ed, I found that Ballard West (Krug) is used to be men dorm and Ballard North (Cogswell) is used to be women dorm in long time ago, now, it's changing alot...

Thanks for answer my question.

rjr2006 · 07-29-2007, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by farewell65

Clerc Hall are for Junior/Senior students or higher credit, while Carlin Hall are for Graduate students, special needs, wheelchair accessible, and many more... Any freshmen students automatically go to Ballard North/West for one year, after that, students can make choice which dorms they wanna...

oh really? do you know how big the accessible rooms are especially in bathroom?

Mornie Atalie · 07-29-2007, 03:28 PM

I hope they're still not doing the fire alarms now.. b/c I'm thinking of attending Gallaudet soon so I hope it's stopped mostly. has it?

farewell65 · 07-30-2007, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by rjr2006

oh really? do you know how big the accessible rooms are especially in bathroom?

Carlin Hall got all great accessible for handicapped people, their bathroom pretty big than Clerc Hall's bathroom... For any handicapped people attending Gallaudet are automatically live in Carlin Hall unless they request to live other dorms (make sure that dorms have accessible like elevator, open doors itself, etc)

farewell65 · 07-30-2007, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Mornie Atalie

I hope they're still not doing the fire alarms now.. b/c I'm thinking of attending Gallaudet soon so I hope it's stopped mostly. has it?

Fire alarm seems less problem than before, but sometime will pull alarm for some stupid reasons or malfunction (its normal) or overcook like popcorn "bomb" and cause alot smoke... I was working at Benson Hall for a year, I would maybe said 20 or less fire alarms, but spring semester (jan to May 2007) is more less than fall semester cuz of pull alarm then encourage all students to join protest, I think its really stupid to doing this...

Pacman · 08-08-2007, 11:41 AM

Farewall, does students are allow to bring desktop to dorm?

Desktop means non-laptop, regular computer.

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webexplorer I'm listening to everyone Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New England Posts: 2,981	My old friend rented a TV cable at NTID dormitory. Some deaf/hearing people also rent the cable in their room. I didn't want one because when they finished their school, they are required to pay the fee for returning their cable box to the company. I believe it was 40 dollars fee. What a dope. I would never to pay the fee. F... off the company. NTID dormitory provides a free basic cable for each room. I was happy about that. It was a big deal to me. Watch out the contract paper for the rent cable. It's your problem if you want to rent it. If your dormitory has a free basic cable, then use it. Save your money and be wise. You will need the money after you finished your college and start renting a place to live. Things are very expensive nowadays.

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Mornie Atalie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 14	I hope they're still not doing the fire alarms now.. b/c I'm thinking of attending Gallaudet soon so I hope it's stopped mostly. has it?