By Hala Nasar<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNIVERSITY CITY, SHARJAH \u2013 A March 16-17 bake sale by the American University of Sharjah\u2019s American Sign Language Initiative raised 1700 dirhams for the Red Crescent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A screen with a video demonstrating how to ask for each food item and pay for it in ASL was near the bake sale stand. The event\u2019s slogan was \u201cSign it to buy it!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe thought it would be nice to have an event where students can get knowledge and excited about ASL,\u201d said Habiba Darwish, ASLI president. When asked why they planned a bake sale to promote their initiative, she said, \u201cEveryone loves food.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bake sale took place in the Student Center and included sweet and savory baked goods such as cookies, donuts, cupcakes, mini pizzas and hotdogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI like that the bake sale is incorporating treats with sign language, because not only am I getting a yummy treat, but I\u2019m also learning how to sign,\u201d said Hind Almatrooshi, Mass Communication student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event was initially supposed to be for one day, but student demand and extra food available caused it to be extended for another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The baked goods were ordered from a small business owner on Instagram, @sweets_heaven21. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the event, club members signed interactions with customers, promoting their objective of inclusivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEven when I bought the cake, the club member signed \u2018Thank you,\u2019 and it was really nice,\u201d said Alla Abdunabi, a Design student. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s always nice to be inclusive, even if you know a little bit of the language,\u201d she added<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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