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Written by: Hannah Field | News Editor<\/span><\/p>\n

In celebration of Western\u2019s American Sign Language Club\u2019s 30th birthday, an anniversary party will be held in the Richard Woodcock Education Center May 17. Running from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m in room 101, the founder, co-founder and former presidents will be present, with the founders even delivering a speech.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a huge legacy of 30 years,\u201d said Hearing President of the ASL Club and fourth-year student, Aiden Hare. \u201cIt\u2019s pretty amazing that it\u2019s been consecutively running for that entire time and it\u2019s also one of the biggest clubs on campus.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The club itself functions with both a Hearing President and a Deaf President. Operationally, events are hosted throughout each term such as game nights, intercultural panels, community nights and arts and crafts, all while communicating with the community. This spring term, the ASL club is hosting an LGBTQ+ panel.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cA lot of people know this program exists, and they know that it\u2019s big,\u201d said Hare. \u201cBut they haven\u2019t stepped into it, or they live on campus and they\u2019re just not aware, (but this is a way to get involved).\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Although open to the public, the event, like many others, is voice-off, sign-only and no interpreters will be provided.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to Hare, the event is a good way to get connected with not only Western but the Deaf community as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a lot of people coming from all over, which I\u2019m excited about,\u201d said Hare. \u201cWe have Washington State School for the Deaf students coming, Oregon State Students coming, teachers from other universities and random community members (that think) this is awesome.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Visitors can expect a rather competitive match of musical chairs, amongst other games. Free food will be available as well, but RSVPing is highly recommended so a proper head count may be gathered to estimate how much food to order. Anyone with dietary restrictions or other preferences is encouraged to reach out.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI think it\u2019ll just be really cool to get that many community members there at the same time,\u201d said Hare. \u201cIt\u2019s a very impactful event\u2026 to be a part of this is pretty amazing.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The event will also be handing out goodie bags as an incentive for attendance.<\/span><\/p>\n

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