ASL Immersion (Annual Silent Weekend)

The Western Region Interpreter Education Center and Western Oregon University are co-hosting the fifth annual Silent Weekend immersion experience at Western Oregon University, July 19th-21st.

Save the Date for the 2013 Silent Weekend: July 19th to 21st

Silent weekend is conducted completely in American Sign Language (ASL). The event is for Deaf and hearing students, interpreters, interpreter educators, and ASL instructors. It is held at Western Oregon University during the summer.

Attendees can choose from two possible tracks with corresponding workshops. The first is interpreter professional development, which is for working and pre-professional interpreters. The second track is for students and community members to develop their ASL skills and learn linguistic features of the language.

There are opportunities to earn up to 1.4 CEUs during this weekend. If you are looking for some worthwhile workshops, some great entertainment, and a chance to sharpen your skills then Silent Weekend is for you!

Registration Form and Agenda: PDF

Workshop Abstracts: 2013 Not yet available

For more information regarding Silent Weekend, contact CM Hall at hallcm@wou.edu.

SILENT WEEKEND 2012 WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!

In July 2012, Western Oregon University hosted the third annual immersion weekend for sign language students, interpreter practitioners and interpreter educators. Participation spiked this year, with over 125 in attendance from 11 states, including, Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Texas, Alabama, Maryland, Ohio, Illinois, and Hawaii. There were 19 professional development and skill-building workshops offered with Deaf and hearing presenters alike. There were also social and silent meals, ice-breakers and activities.

Description: Silent Weekend participants outside for a group picture.