Saturday, January 21, 2017

January news 2017

Greetings Utah Chapters & Happy New Year 2017!

Hopefully you're all enjoying the spring semester so far.

Some updates to pass along


  • ASHA Convention 2017 - Nov 9-11 - Los Angeles Convention Center, California
    • Volunteer opportunity for students: work 10-12 hours, get reimbursed for registration ($215) http://www.asha.org/events/convention/volunteer-at-the-convention/
    • NSSLHA Day
      • A whole day dedicated to NSSLHA students including tips to prepare for the Praxis exam, rapid round tables, an awards luncheon, and the infamous knowledge bowl
    • Attend and get to learn about the most recent research and knowledge being presented by your colleagues, mentors, and friends!
  • Reminder: NSSLHA Loves Campaign: CommunicAID Nation is the 2016-2017 recipient. THe mission of their program is to provide SLP resources for individuals with communication disorders who otherwise may not be eligible to receive them. The goal of every chapter is to raise $500... For local chapters that donate $250 or more receive credit toward Chapter Honors
    • Some quick fundraising ideas
      • Bowl-a-thon or walk-a-thons
      • Movie Nights on your campus
      • Silent Auctions
      • Conference or Symposium fees on events you can host
  • Registration opening up soon for the USHA 2017 conference, March 2-3, 2017 in SLC, UT. Stay tuned. 
Best Wishes, 

NSSLHA West Region Student State Officers (SSO) - UTAH
SLP SSOTeigan Beck, Utah State University, nsslhaslput@gmail.com
AuD SSO
Alex Meibos, Utah State University, nsslhaaudut@gmail.com