PNG
I'm guessing that PNG, as in Ridor asking people to urge the administration to stop PNG-ing Ryan Commerson, means persona non grata. I thought it was pinging, as in someone bombarding his email/sidekick with messages, or even the file format for pictures.
But it would simply mean ostracizing, arresting, and blaming Commerson for starting the unrest. He was apparently the first guy to stand up in protest in the conference room after the announcement of Fernandes as president. The security promptly escorted him out of the room before he could even do anything.
I have never seen PNG as a verb, so here's to a first. Maybe it's a Deaf thing.
From Larry, we have a link to the Washington Post chat (reg. req.) that some consider biased for the president.
As it makes clear, Fernandes will not resign even in spite of the opposition to her. Also, the questions and answers appear to have been filtered by the interviewer and Fernandes herself to appear tame and non-controversial. It would definitely have been nice if the interviewer put down "No comments" on the chat so we would know which questions that Fernandes or the interviewer declined.
In a rather interesting note, Fernandes appears to be much more stubborn than Elizabeth Zinser, who resigned quickly after students opposition in 1988.
We'll wonder if the reporter sabotaged the protest by pointing out a silly poster by an unknown student, "She does not say 'hi'," because it allowed several pro-Fernandes bloggers to make fun of the opposition.
Granted, administrators don't say 'hi' to random people, but I imagine they host events, show up at Deaf meetings, or at least show themselves involved with the Deaf community. Administrating is only part of the job of a President of the university, as we know well. Moreover, there are only 1,600 students at the university. In a large university of 20,000 students, it would be impossible for students to meet the President. And students understand that. But 1,600 is a puny amount, so I can't imagine why Provost Fernandes is incapable of having time to meet the student body.
Something is definitely fishy here.
I know I said I wouldn't post more on this selection debacle, but I'm really interested in this.
But it would simply mean ostracizing, arresting, and blaming Commerson for starting the unrest. He was apparently the first guy to stand up in protest in the conference room after the announcement of Fernandes as president. The security promptly escorted him out of the room before he could even do anything.
I have never seen PNG as a verb, so here's to a first. Maybe it's a Deaf thing.
From Larry, we have a link to the Washington Post chat (reg. req.) that some consider biased for the president.
As it makes clear, Fernandes will not resign even in spite of the opposition to her. Also, the questions and answers appear to have been filtered by the interviewer and Fernandes herself to appear tame and non-controversial. It would definitely have been nice if the interviewer put down "No comments" on the chat so we would know which questions that Fernandes or the interviewer declined.
In a rather interesting note, Fernandes appears to be much more stubborn than Elizabeth Zinser, who resigned quickly after students opposition in 1988.
We'll wonder if the reporter sabotaged the protest by pointing out a silly poster by an unknown student, "She does not say 'hi'," because it allowed several pro-Fernandes bloggers to make fun of the opposition.
Granted, administrators don't say 'hi' to random people, but I imagine they host events, show up at Deaf meetings, or at least show themselves involved with the Deaf community. Administrating is only part of the job of a President of the university, as we know well. Moreover, there are only 1,600 students at the university. In a large university of 20,000 students, it would be impossible for students to meet the President. And students understand that. But 1,600 is a puny amount, so I can't imagine why Provost Fernandes is incapable of having time to meet the student body.
Something is definitely fishy here.
I know I said I wouldn't post more on this selection debacle, but I'm really interested in this.
2 Comments:
I replied to your question about PNG on my blog but I'll answer it here as well. Yes, it's short for persona non grata.
nice article. seemed to be wary of me -- you need to lighten up.
hey, Tent City is fabulous. Ask Larry, Ben and many others. I think Gallaudet will never see a place like Tent City again in many years -- who can say that they got to sleep in the front yard of Tower Clock for few days?!
Actually, I just learned that the video clip where Ryan got arested has about 35% walked out when the Board announced the selection, but in the overflow rooms which held more than 500, 75% walked out. At Foster Auditorium (350 seats), 75% walked out as well.
The pro-Fernandes are trying so hard to act that they're innocent.
R-
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