By Emily Curtsinger–
On Nov. 24, U of L American Sign Language professor, Timothy Owens, passed away.
Owens, who has been teaching ASL Interpreting Studies at U of L since 1997, took on the role of coordinator in 2007.
According to family, Owen’s life was a rich and colorful tapestry, and he was a consummate learner who shared this passion with students and colleagues.
During his lifetime, he was extremely involved in the ASL community.
Owens was recognized by the National Catholic Office of the Deaf, for outstanding leaderships skills, and also by the American Sign Language Teacher Association, where he was elected president in 2013.