Thursday, October 8, 2015

October 30th, 2015


RSVP REQUIRED: Please RSVP to deafstdy@bu.edu if you are interested in attending a presentation given by Wesley Arey about his experience with Deaf Grassroots Movement.

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Welcome back for the new school year! We have a lot of great events this year, and here are a few coming up in the next few weeks!


First, this Thursday at 4pm in the GSU Ballroom, noted artist and architect Maya Lin will be giving a presentation. She is best known for designing the Vietnam War Memorial as well as the Civil Rights Memorial. Her talk will be ASL interpreted and will include CART services.


Then, later in the month, for those interested in venturing off campus for some ASL events, check out Northeastern's Deaf, Deaf World! Their ASL Program is putting on this ASL immersive experience for students on Thursday, October 29th from 7-8:30pm in the Ballroom on the second floor of the Curry Student Center.

If you are interested in learning about the Deaf Grassroots Movement, join Bruce and Anbo on October 30th from 6-10pm in CGS 129. They are in the process of booking presenters with more information to come. Save the date!


And finally, are you looking for something to do this Halloween? Head over to the Quincy Community United Methodist Church at 40 Beale Street, right by the Wollaston T Station. The party starts at 5pm on October 31st with a costume contest at 6. There will be prizes for costumes and cash drawings! Admission is $13 and all proceeds go to DEAF, Inc.


Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Saturday-Sunday, April 25th & 26th, 2015

FREE !!    Back by popular demand!     FREE !!
 APRIL 25TH AND 26TH  (Saturday and Sunday)
Could you effectively defend yourself if attacked?
Finally, a physical defense program for WOMEN ONLY!
The RAD system is a program of realistic, self defense tactics and techniques. This course begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance.
Deaf Instructors- Keri Darling and Elise Crawford
·      Practical techniques of defense
·      Hands on training
·      All students receive a lifetime free return and practice policy.
o   Please wear comfortable clothes and sneakers both days.
o   Water will be provided both days
o   1 hour lunch break on your own both days
o   2 full days may seem like a lot but we swear it will be worth it!
WHO:  any woman who are fluent in sign language
WHEN: APRIL 25 and 26th (Sat AND Sun)
TIME: 8:30-4:30 pm both days
WHERE: Case Center Dance Studio  285 Babcock St. Boston
COST: FREE
REGISTRATION:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MaGnDJD2Csb4LeA2HHq6pB3EP3elnb78yMh79qLOxrE/viewform?usp=send_form



Questions? Contact Keri Darling 802 661 4091vp     text  720 235 6539   Keridvas@gmail.com

Friday, April 17, 2015

18th Annual George W. Veditz American Sign Language Festival 


Saturday, April 11, 2015


ASL Slam Boston




Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Deaf Deaf World 

Wednesday, March 25, 2015


 "A Mainstream Girl in a Mainstreamed World"
Presenter: Crystal Eusebio 


Wednesday, October 8, 2014

BU Deaf Studies Presents....

BU Deaf Studies Program Presents Bleeva 

by Ben Bahan
For more information click here




If you are interested in reserving tickets, email deafstdy@bu.edu

Monday, September 22, 2014

ASL SLAM Oct 4, 2014

Check out this event featuring BU's Andrew Bottoms!
This is a 21+ Event.
for more information, click on the link below.
https://www.facebook.com/events/338621169646954/

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

"No Ordinary Hero: The Superdeafy Movie" Premiere!

See information below for an exciting event happening in Framingham, Mass!
Spaces are limited, register by September 18th.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Thursday, February 13th

Deaf, Deaf World! 
Where: Northeastern University 
When: Thursday, February 13th 
7PM-8:30PM
FOR ASL 1 AND 2 STUDENTS ONLY!

Friday, February 21st

Snow Ball! 
Where: Northeastern University
When: Friday, February 21st 
7PM-10PM
Cost: $5 

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Friday, February 14th

Deaf Event!!! 
What: Annual ASL Sweetball
When: February 14th
Where: Northeastern University

Save the date! More information to come! 

Thursday, February 13th

New Deaf Event!! 
What: Deaf, Deaf World
When: February 13th
Where: Northeastern University

Save the date! More information to come!! 

Monday, April 30, 2012

Minor in Deaf Studies UPDATE

Good news! The new requirements for a minor in Deaf Studies are as seen below. 
 If you are interested in minoring in Deaf Studies, you should make an appointment with Jackie Boyle, Director of Student Services in the School of Education. 
Ms. Boyle can be reached at boylej@bu.edu and by phone at 617-353-3177. 
The minor requirements are as follows:
24 total credit hours. All core courses are required, but students can pick which courses will make up the 8 elective credit hours. All courses are worth 4 credit hours unless otherwise indicated.

Core Courses (16 Credits):
SED DE 570- ASL I
SED DE 571- ASL II
SED DE 590- ASL III
SED DE 591- ASL IV

Elective Courses (only 8 Credits required):
SED DE 500- Introduction to the Deaf world (offered in the spring of odd years only)
SED DE 550- History and Culture of the Deaf (offered in the spring of even years only)
SED DE 551- Deaf Literature and Folklore
SED DE 554- Field Experience 
SED DE 572- Psychology and the Deaf
SED DE 672- ASL Structure


*NOTE THAT ASL 5 and 6 ARE NO LONGER MINOR REQUIREMENTS*