Take some time to learn more about the American Sign Language Club!
Club Name: American Sign Language (ASL) Club Mission: ASL Club aims to educate students about the culture and fundamentals of American Sign Language while promoting awareness and understanding of the Deaf community. Meetings: Bi-weekly on Thursdays 2:30-3:30pm in Wasylean Hall, Room 109 Contact information/social media: aslclub@worcester.edu, @wsuaslclub
Members of the ASL Club.
Why should students get involved with your organization?We are a very welcoming and inclusive club! We are open to all Worcester State students, and have no rules or expectations about your knowledge/background of ASL. We aim to cover the basics of ASL, and learn more about deaf awareness and the hard of hearing community. The basics of ASL are something applicable in all careers and even everyday dialect and interactions. We learn all of this through fun, hands-on activities and games. This includes silent uno meetings, candy + conversations, fun valentines crafts and more! Joining our club is also a great way to branch out and make new friends and connections across campus!
What types of events and/or programs do you do throughout the year? Silent Uno fun, Guest speakers, Silent Bingo, and more!
What has been one of the biggest successes of this organization? At our first meeting we had more than 20 new members show up. This includes students at all different levels of knowledge and backgrounds, all excited to learn more about ASL!
What do you think your organization brings to the students at Worcester State? The ASL club is so much more than a club, it is a welcoming community that supports and accepts all students and faculty at Worcester State University. We are a club that teaches and spreads deaf awareness across campus to bring more people together. We aim to build strong friendships and knowledge through sign language. And, you never know when your knowledge will help someone else or yourself!
How can interested students join your organization? Students can reach out to our email aslclub@worcester.edu or they can reach out to our Instagram @wsuaslclub. They will recieve an email back within a day, answering any questions or concerns. If they do reach out and wish to join, they will be added to our email list. This way they can hear about updates, events, meetings, and potential changes or cancellations.
How can the campus community learn more about your programs and events? They can learn more about our club via social media, as well as our email list. We also plan on attending more campus events such as Club Kickoff!
