New adult programs in communication and sign language interpreting introduced
Goshen College has launched two new career building programs for adult students, in communication and sign language interpreting that will begin in the fall of 2021.
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Virtual Interpreting: Sign language seniors regroup after COVID-19
In their final semester at Goshen College, 12 senior sign language interpreting majors are gaining experience in an area they hadn’t expected before the spread of coronavirus: online interpreting.
Mia Engle ’15 featured on ‘Why I’ll Never Make It’ podcast
Mia Engle '15 talk about her experience interpreting on a cruise ship.
Interpreting majors venture far and wide for internships
This semester, the sign language interpreting department saw a record 12 students venture to 10 different states across the country to grow their interpreting skills in semester-long internships.
Cross-country journey leads Cole family to the right college, community
When Hannah Cole decided to attend Goshen College to finish her degree in American Sign Language education, she didn’t expect the rest of her family to follow her to Indiana.
You Should Know: Colleen Geier, associate professor of ASL interpreting
Colleen Geier, associate professor of ASL interpreting, finds life's calling as ASL interpreter.
ASL interpreters see language growing in popularity
Goshen College is one of only three universities in Indiana and 150 nationwide that offer ASL as a major. Besides majoring in interpreting, she said students also take ASL for foreign language credits or as a minor that bolsters a major in a field where knowing sign language is useful.
Faculty members recognized for milestones
On Monday, March 19, Goshen College recognized five professors for milestone achievements, including promotions and doctoral degree completions.
New year brings launch of 12 new academic programs at Goshen College
Building on its academic distinctives, Goshen College faculty and administration recently approved 12 new undergraduate academic programs of study, including six majors, three minors, two concentrations and an education licensure add-on program, across five areas of study. The new opportunities will be offered beginning in the fall of 2017.
Goshen College graduate Olivia Ginn masters American Sign Language despite being born with only one finger on left hand – The Elkhart Truth
Communicating using sign language while missing fingers is like speaking with a lisp, Goshen College graduate Olivia Ginn explains