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Signers Club hosts first game night - Life
The NIC Signers Club held its first game night Feb. 19 in the SUB.
The Signers Club is an NIC student organization that works to bring the deaf and hearing community together. Their goal is to educate students and the community about the deaf culture. The club is headed by Kyle Pettis, president, and Jessica Hunt, vice president. Both are majoring in ASL for education and interpreting.
Hands flew furiously in conversation as everyone ate pizza. More than 30 people came to talk, laugh and have some fun. The atmosphere was boisterous and far from silent.
The event was attended by Coral Lafferty, president of the North Idaho Deaf Club, and many members of their group.
"I think it's cool," Lafferty said. "It's a really nice social time for both hearing and deaf. We really need that."
Lafferty's group usually meets Fridays at Hastings for Deaf Coffee Night. It is a regular social gathering for the deaf community. NIC students studying ASL are welcome to attend, giving them a chance to immerse themselves in the deaf culture. Having the Singers Club host Lafferty's club was a welcome change.
Lafferty is a big supporter of students learning ASL and about the deaf community. She is a regular guest speaker in Jacalyn Marosi's ASL classes.
Marosi, the ASL instructor at NIC, said of the event, "I think the game night is fantastic because the NIC signers are trying to get a direct connection with the local deaf community."
Small groups of women gathered around the lower SUB to chat. The children and men made good use of the ping-pong and pool tables. It was a family -friendly event, and to an onlooker, nothing would seem out of the ordinary.
There are, however, subtle differences in the deaf culture. Because ASL is a visual language, it is possible to see others conversations. Watching others' talk is not considered eavesdropping or rude. Inserting yourself into the discussion is not considered an intrusion. This aspect makes the deaf community very connected because no one is shut out.
"They value relationships," Hunt said of the deaf community. "They value people that know their language and that want to be involved with them. They are a tight-knit group."
The Signers Club hopes to continue hosting game nights on a monthly basis. In the future, they hope to include board and card games.
For information about the Signers Club, contact Marosi at 769-7715.
The NIC Signers Club held its first game night Feb. 19 in the SUB.
The Signers Club is an NIC student organization that works to bring the deaf and hearing community together. Their goal is to educate students and the community about the deaf culture. The club is headed by Kyle Pettis, president, and Jessica Hunt, vice president. Both are majoring in ASL for education and interpreting.
Hands flew furiously in conversation as everyone ate pizza. More than 30 people came to talk, laugh and have some fun. The atmosphere was boisterous and far from silent.
The event was attended by Coral Lafferty, president of the North Idaho Deaf Club, and many members of their group.
"I think it's cool," Lafferty said. "It's a really nice social time for both hearing and deaf. We really need that."
Lafferty's group usually meets Fridays at Hastings for Deaf Coffee Night. It is a regular social gathering for the deaf community. NIC students studying ASL are welcome to attend, giving them a chance to immerse themselves in the deaf culture. Having the Singers Club host Lafferty's club was a welcome change.
Lafferty is a big supporter of students learning ASL and about the deaf community. She is a regular guest speaker in Jacalyn Marosi's ASL classes.
Marosi, the ASL instructor at NIC, said of the event, "I think the game night is fantastic because the NIC signers are trying to get a direct connection with the local deaf community."
Small groups of women gathered around the lower SUB to chat. The children and men made good use of the ping-pong and pool tables. It was a family -friendly event, and to an onlooker, nothing would seem out of the ordinary.
There are, however, subtle differences in the deaf culture. Because ASL is a visual language, it is possible to see others conversations. Watching others' talk is not considered eavesdropping or rude. Inserting yourself into the discussion is not considered an intrusion. This aspect makes the deaf community very connected because no one is shut out.
"They value relationships," Hunt said of the deaf community. "They value people that know their language and that want to be involved with them. They are a tight-knit group."
The Signers Club hopes to continue hosting game nights on a monthly basis. In the future, they hope to include board and card games.
For information about the Signers Club, contact Marosi at 769-7715.