Schedule for Deaf Awareness Month 2011

Thursday March 3, 2011 - Opening Lecture with Ms. Heidi Reed
Commissioner of the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Sever 113 at 7:45pm

Thursday March 10, 2011 - See What I'm Saying Film Screening
A inspirational and heartfelt documentary on four well-known entertainers in
the Deaf community, as they attempt to cross over into mainstream audiences.
Sever 113 at 7:45pm

Thursday March 23, 2011 - Growing up Deaf: A Panel Discussion
Discussion and Q&A with Deaf young adults about their life experiences
Featuring:
Liz Abernathey, Dartmouth College
Tyler DeShaw, Boston University School of Education
Haben Girma, Harvard Law School
Jonathan Henner, Boston University School of Education
Sever 113 at 7:45pm

Friday March 24, 2011 - Deaf Professional Happy Hour at UNO's in Harvard Square
Meet other deaf and hearing individuals in the community interested in Deaf culture and
ASL! If you don't know ASL but want to learn - come with an open mind and have fun!
This will be a casual gathering and ASL games are encouraged!
UNO's in Harvard Square at 8pm

Thursday March 31, 2011 - An Evening of Poetry with Ayisha Knight-Shaw
Special Performance of American Sign Language Poetry and Storytelling
Wellesley College at 7:45pm
Free transportation to Wellesley college will be provided from MIT campus (Details TBA)

Schedule for Deaf Awareness Week 2010

Monday February 8, 2010 - Opening Lecture with Mr. Kevin Nolan, Sr. (Must see!!)
First elected Deaf politician in the country, served Northampton Region
Emerson 101 at 7:30pm

Tuesday February 9, 2010 - Growing up Deaf: A Panel Discussion
Discussion and Q&A with Deaf individuals about their life experiences
Featuring:
John Pirone, Coordinator of Deaf Services at Northeastern University
Nini Silver, Disability Policy Consortium community organizer
Rosa Lee Timm, actress and entertainer
John Wilcox, educator at the Horace Mann School for the Deaf
Emerson 303 at 7:30pm

Wednesday February 10, 2010 - Sweet Nothing in my Ear & A Discussion on the Ethics of Cochlear Implants
A stirring film on cochlear implantation featuring Marlee Matlin and Jeff Daniels,
followed by a discussion about the ethics of cochlear implantation with:
Dr. Lee, Professor at Harvard Medical School and Surgeon at Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary
Dr. Hoffmeister, Professor and Director of Boston University's Deaf Studies Program
Emerson 303 at 7:30pm

Thursday February 11, 2010 - Snack n' Sign!
Meet other deaf and hearing individuals in the community interested in Deaf Culture and
ASL! If you don't know ASL but want to learn - come with an open mind and have fun! This
will be a casual gathering with hors d'oeuvres and desserts. ASL Games and improvisational
poetry are encouraged!
Ticknor Lounge (in Boylston Hall) at 7:30pm

Please RSVP in advance at the Facebook event so we know how much food to provide!

Friday February 12, 2010 - An Evening of Storytelling with Peter Cook
Special Performance of American Sign Language poetry and storytelling
Agassiz Theatre at 7:30pm

CODA occasionally offers campus wide events to promote awareness of deaf culture. Past events have included movie nights, discussions, and letter writing campaigns. If you have any ideas for events you would like to see, please contact Kim at kctichm@college.harvard.edu

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