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Something New at Maria College – American Sign Language
This semester Maria College began to offer American Sign Language (ASL) as an option to meet a course load requirements. Laura Cooper, an adjunct faculty member, presented a fun-filled semester of signing, Deaf Culture, and ASL grammar. Laura, a retired ASL Teacher of the Deaf for Capital Region BOCES, jumped into the semester with both feet. Class time consisted of a weekly receptive quiz; a grammar lesson; discussions about cochlear implants, voice vs. sign usage,…
Read MoreA Person-Centered Approach to the Medical Professions
Have you ever had a medical professional who was caring, compassionate, and good at helping you feel comfortable? Have you ever had a medical professional who listened, encouraged, and motivated you to make a positive…
Read MoreCritical Concern for Women
"We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced."– Malala Yousafzai "The day will come when man will recognize woman as his peer, not only at the fireside, but in councils of…
Read MoreA Legacy of Mercy: 175th Anniversary
What does Mercy mean to you? To Catherine McAuley, the founder of The Sisters of Mercy, it meant to care for the economically poor, to provide shelter and educate women and girls in Dublin, Ireland.…
Read MoreLittle Words of Thanks
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday this week, I am thinking of the power of the two little words that we use at this time of year: Thank you. Of course, the English teacher in…
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