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BIG Read “Faces Of” Art Exhibit Opens Friday

Jen Hazel, Faculty Editor
April 1, 2025
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Owens Community College adjunct professor Judy Mathews views the “Faces Of” exhibit in the Heritage Hall lounge area.

On Friday, April 4 at noon in the Lounge-Area in the 1st floor in HH, The BIG Read “The Faces Of” Art Exhibit Reception opens.

This year’s BIG Read explores Deaf culture, history of Deaf culture and struggle for rights, Deaf community, American Sign Language and other communication of deaf or hard of hearing individuals, challenges deaf and hard of hearing individuals face in a world built on being able to hear, the privilege of hearing, and ableism.

“Deaf history,” as noted by the Communication Service for the Deaf, “is a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit. Despite centuries of discrimination and marginalization, Deaf people have persevered and created a culture that is vibrant, unique, and enduring. By celebrating Deaf history and culture, we can honor the contributions of Deaf people and promote a more inclusive and compassionate world for all.”

We will honor and celebrate the Deaf Culture by sharing the stories of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals in this powerful art exhibit opening this Friday, April 4 at noon.

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Jen Hazel
Jen Hazel, Faculty Editor
Jen Hazel has been a Professor of English at Owens Community College for 16 years, and she hopes to be here for at least another 16!   In addition to her role as a Professor, she has led many projects and initiatives such as revamping the advising program; creating a new student orientation experience; developing campus student mentoring; leading a team in the creation of a co-requisite Composition I course with workshops for educators; and most recently, in conjunction with the manager of tutoring, implemented an embedded tutoring pilot Jen designed; created the Oregon Road Film Series, which includes the ORFS Film Challenge, where Rob Thomas is the co-pilot; leads a team of faculty to publish The Silo, a creative work journal for students and faculty, every spring; and finally, with the Library Director, developed and leads The BIG Read, which raises awareness of different perspectives through literature and accompanying activities across campus and in the surrounding communities. Jen is also the Humanities Department Program Director and designed three brand new certificates that began last fall–one of which is the Media Influencer Certificate! Even with all these projects, according to Jen, nothing is more amazing working with students to help them find their “Ah-ha!” moment.