December 2008 World Around You
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Meet Chief of Staff Terry Lierman!
News—WAY host Sergio Duran interviews Terry Lierman, chief of staff to House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, at the United States Capitol about the upcoming inauguration day. [video]

Historic Election Week Closed Captioning
Culture—WAY Q&A with Heather York of VITAC, who had an exciting moment to share.

First Deaf Coach of the Week Selected by NFL Team
Sports—Model Secondary School for the Deaf head football coach Mark Burke is named Redskins Coach of the Week.

Celebrate Laurent Clerc's Birthday!
History—Laurent Clerc was born on December 26, 1785. He was known as the father of deaf education in America.

Academic Bowl 2009
News—Deaf and hard of hearing students from across the United States will be vying for a chance to compete in the regional and national championship competitions in 2009.

2009 Gallaudet National Contest
Contest—Theme: "Going Green: What I'm Doing to Help Save the Environment." The Clerc Center is now accepting contest entries through February 2, 2009. We hope you'll participate in this year's contest!

"Yes, I Can!" Art Display Up and Running!
Contest—Albums of all students' fantastic art contest entries from 2008 are available for viewing.