"ASL Club at CWI" with ASL slang words "Champ, That, Pah, Truebiz, Bing, and Kissfist" outlined behind title.

ASL Club

The ASL Club at College of Western Idaho is passionate about American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture, supporting the Deaf community, events, and more! As a club, we strive to create a safe and welcoming place to utilize signing skills, make lasting friendships, and promote a sense of community. Join fellow ASL students at our monthly meetings and events! Signers of all skill levels are welcome! For more information, check us out on Facebook.

Club Meetings

First Saturday of the Month
11 a.m. – Noon
Online via Microsoft Teams

Join Us
 

Connect with Us

Fill out our interest form below, or connect with us via email at aslclub@cwi.edu.

ASL Club Interest Form

Leadership

Photo of Caresse MacIntosh
Caresse
MacIntosh
President
Photo of Carley Ross
Carley
Ross
Treasurer
Photo of Melissa  Bunn
Melissa
Bunn
Secretary

Advisor(s)

Headshot of Sherry Matthews

Assistant Professor, Sign Language

Dept of Modern Languages

ASL Club News

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College of Western Idaho graduate Ash Shipley shares her story of loss and perseverance — and how, with a deep calling to support the Deaf community and the support of her instructors, she...

Read more about From Dream to Graduate: Overcoming Tragedy, Ash Shipley Finds Success
A speaker stands at a podium to present awards to college students.

Students at CWI were recognized and celebrated for their leadership on campus and in the community at the Student Leadership Banquet Friday, April 26.

Read more about Student Leadership Award Winners Recognized at Annual Banquet
Collage of International Week of the Deaf and Deaf Awareness Month events

To celebrate International Week of the Deaf and Deaf Awareness Month, CWI’s ASL Club and Student Disability Services hosted a few events.

Read more about CWI Celebrates International Week of the Deaf and Deaf Awareness Month
Easter Egg hunt

As the Easter holiday approaches, College of Western Idaho’s ASL Club plans to take part in a local Easter egg hunt and can use the help from the CWI community gathering prizes! As the...

Read more about ASL Club Collecting Candy for Easter Egg Hunt
ASL Club graphic design

College of Western Idaho’s ASL Club invites everyone to their first club meeting of Spring 2023 to practice ASL and find out how to get involved the rest of the semester!

Read more about ASL Club Welcoming Skills of All Levels
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Student Leadership Banquet celebrates student contributions in helping to develop and maintain a feeling of community at the College.

Read more about Student Leaders Rise Above
Congratulate June 2018 Faculty of Distinction, Sherry Matthews

Sherry Matthews has been named College of Western Idaho’s Faculty of Distinction for June 2018.

Read more about Faculty of Distinction—June 2018
2018 graduate, Erin T.

"Because of CWI, I am successful in achieving my dreams."

Read more about Erin T.