U of M to host Deaf and Hard of Hearing Day When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3 Where: Coffman Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E., Minneapolis. Contacts: Lisa Seaman, Office of Disability Services, (612) 624-7338 Luisa Badaracco, University News Service, (612) 624- 624-1690 |
About 100 hearing-impaired high school students from Minnesota and Wisconsin will attend Deaf and Hard of Hearing Day at the University of Minnesota from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3 at Coffman Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E., Minneapolis. The students will learn about the University of Minnesota's Disability Services and the Office of Admissions and attend sessions on identity and leadership. They will also network with other deaf and hard of hearing students and learn about college life from current U of M students. The day will begin at 8 a.m. with a reception that features Goldy Gopher, followed by a speech from AnnMarie Mickelson, a former Miss Deaf Minnesota who is now a financial analyst. The visitors will participate in various information sessions, a student panel and take a campus tour. American Sign Language interpreting and captioning services will be provided. ---------- |
