If you’re looking to surprise your special someone with something more original than flowers or chocolates this Valentine’s Day, the Deaf Redbirds Association (DRA) has your answer! For the third straight year, DRA will serenade Redbirds across campus with “signing valentines” on February 11 and 12.
How it works
Members of the student organization will perform one of six songs in American Sign Language for the students, faculty, or staff members of your choice across the Quad (some exclusions apply).
Signing valentines cost only $10 each, are performed by three DRA members, and are accompanied by the song’s original score. In addition to the performances, the organization also will be selling student-crafted and painted “I love you” hands (pictured above) for $5 each on Monday, February 8 through Thursday, February 11 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in DeGarmo Hall’s first floor lobby.
Proceeds will go toward the organization’s future efforts to build awareness of the deaf and hard of hearing community.
Reggie Redbird making the American Sign Language symbol for “I love you.”
Availability is limited, so schedule yours soon! For more details, visit the official signing valentines website.
This year’s song choices are
- Love by Nat King Cole
- A Whole New World by Alan Menken (Aladdin version)
- Thinking Out Loud by Sheeran
- I’m only me when I’m with you by Taylor Swift
Pre-recorded video option
New this year, pre-recorded Signing Valentine videos are $5 for a non-personalized message, and $7 for a personalized video. To request a Signing Valentine video, contact Sammie Magid with the following information:
- the name of the song
- who it is for, your personal message (if applicable)
- the email address of where the video should be sent
Payment is required before the Signing Valentine video can be sent. For questions about signing valentines, please visit the event page or contact DRA members Sammie Magid and Abby O’Rourke.
