Penn In Hand

SocialSpecial InterestAcademicCulturalAdvocacyCULTURAL & INTERNATIONALUndergraduate open

Club Mission

We are Penn's first and only student organization for American Sign Language and Deaf Culture. We host activities for novices who are just curious about sign language, practice signing sessions for people of all ASL levels to increase their fluency, and plan many opportunities to educate our campus about Deaf culture. Deaf, hearing, and all levels of signing ability are welcome!

See this document for upcoming events (updated by PiH members and ASL students throughout the semester)!

Sign up here to add yourself to the email list of people who know when Penn In Hand events are occurring! We have a GroupMe as well for event reminders, and an Instagram (@penninhand) and Facebook page!

We are currently accepting applications for 2025-2026 Board. Please email penninhand.upenn@gmail.com, copying mdelizia@sas.upenn.edu if interested!

FAQ

Most Recent

Question: How can I get involved with the club? How will I know when Penn in Hand is holding events? - Anonymous

There are many ways to get involved. Join our mailing list to receive monthly emails about our events, follow us on Instagram (@penninhand) to stay up-to-date on club activities, and joing our Groupme! If you have suggestions for events, you can reach out at penninhand.upenn@gmail.com. If you have any questions about ASL classes at Penn, we'd love to connect you to students or professors as well.

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Question: I know the description and FaceBook mention that all levels of signing are welcome, but will there be sessions for individuals who are inexperienced with sign language, or are members expected to pick up sign language independently? - Anonymous

Thanks for your question! We host various events where you can learn to sign with us! Our semesterly "Crash Course ASL" events are perfect for those with no experience who want to learn the basics of sign language and ask questions about Deaf Culture! Penn also offers introductory ASL courses. To start, check out the ASL and Deaf Studies Program at Penn.

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Organizational Profile

32 Registered (50 - 100 Members)

Currently Accepting: Yes

Open Membership

Both Semesters

Classification: Undergraduate open

Contact

facebook.com/groups/penninhand

penninhand.upenn@gmail.com

instagram.com/penninhand

How to Get Involved

There are many ways to become involved in Penn-In-Hand! First and foremost, join our mailing list, our Groupme, and follow us on Instagram (@penninhand) to hear about our events! Event RSVPs will also be added to our Linktree, which can be found in our Instagram bio. Penn also offers introductory ASL courses. More information about the ASL and Deaf Studies department can be found here.

Interested in becoming a member of Board? Reach out to penninhand.upenn@gmail.com and CC our presidents, Anya Stewart (anyab19@seas.upenn.edu) and Grace Melone (melone24@nursing.upenn.edu) detailing your interest and experience!

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