Media mentions: Leffler, Peterson quoted in The Red & Black; Wolf quoted in Associated Press
Leffler, Peterson quoted in The Red & Black
Brian Leffler and Amy Peterson, faculty in the College’s American Sign Language program, were quoted in a story about the Deaf experience in The Red & Black.
The article includes interviews with three Deaf individuals, highlighting their school experiences, family, and Deaf culture.
“It’s about recognizing the valuable contributions that every individual, regardless of their abilities or differences, can bring to the table,” Leffler said. “Embracing Deaf people as individuals with unique skills and experiences isn’t just beneficial for the Deaf community; it creates a more vibrant, understanding, and resourceful society for everyone.”
Read the full story in The Red & Black.
Wolf quoted in Associated Press
S. Tony Wolf, an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology, was quoted in an Associated Press story about a 66-year-old runner competing in a 135-mile ultramarathon in California’s Death Valley National Park.
The runner, Danny Westergaard, competed in the Badwater 135 Ultramarathon for 18 years, but reduced how much he trains for the competition with age. Wolf said that older adults usually have lower heart function compared to younger adults, but that there is not a lot of research about how active older adults, like Westergaard, maintain their internal body temperature.
“There aren’t a ton of people in their 60s and older who are doing those kinds of events,” Wolf said.