Time: Thursday, September 11, 2025 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Ohio Union | Peformance Hall
The Ohio Union Activities Board (OUAB) and Deaf Hearing Club presents A Conversation with Marlee Matlin!
Join us for an inspiring evening with academy award winning actress and author, Marlee Matlin. Marlee Matlin is an acclaimed American actress, author, and activist who broke barriers as the first deaf performer to win an Academy Award, earning the Oscar for Best Actress in 1987 for her role in Children of a Lesser God. She has since built a successful career in television and film, appearing in shows like The West Wing, Switched at Birth, and CODA, which won Best Picture at the 2022 Oscars. Beyond acting, Matlin is a passionate advocate for the deaf community, working to promote accessibility and inclusion in the entertainment industry and beyond. Her achievements have paved the way for greater representation of people with disabilities in media.
Event Details:
- Time: Doors will open at 6:30PM, and the program will begin promptly at 7:00 PM.
- Location: Ohio Union, Performance Hall
- Admission Policy: A Ticket and valid BuckID is required for entry. This event is 2 attendees per BuckID - meaning that one BuckID holder can gain entry for themselves and a guest. Please keep in mind that tickets are available on a first come, first served basis and seating is general admission. A ticket does not guarantee entry into the venue.
- Transportation: Attendees are welcome to walk or drive to the venue. ADA parking is available. All CABS routes will be running as normal. As always, ride sharing services are an option (at your own discretion
Nicole Okoro
okoro.36@buckeyemail.osu.edu
614-292-3117
If you require an accommodation such as live captioning or interpretation to participate in this event,
please contact Nicole Okoro at okoro.36@buckeyemail.osu.edu or 614-292-3117.
Requests made one week in advance of the event will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but
the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.
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