MSc student Shannon Osmond received a Harold F. and Anne Bedner Uphill scholarship from UBC College of Health Disciplines for the second year in a row. This award recognizes Shannon’s commitment to the enhancement of Aboriginal community health in BC and in Manitoba. Well done again, Shannon! We are very proud of you!
Shannon Osmond receives awards from the UBC College of Health Disciplines for the second year in a row!
The School of Audiology & Speech Sciences is proud to announce the winners of the 2011-2012 CASLPA scholarships from our School:
Ms. Taucha Gretzinger ($1,500 from Elks & Royal Purple Gordon Leslie Memorial Scholarship)
Ms. Riley Rosebush ($1,000 from Grace Margaret Harris Scholarship)
Ms. Jillian Frick ($1,000 from Elks & Royal Purple Fund)
Ms. Amanda Pack ($1,000 from Elks & Royal Purple Fund)
Ms. Shiri Oren ($1,000 from Elks & Royal Purple Fund)
Ms. Heather Holliday ($1,000 from Elks & Royal Purple Fund)
Congratulations to all scholarship winners!
For more information about the CASLPA Scholarship Programs, please visit: http://www.caslpa.ca/english/students/caslpa_scholarship_program.asp
Barbara Cotter and Michelle Smits received the SASS Clinical Faculty Awards in recognition of their exceptional contribution to the clinical education of or MSc students.
Barbara is the recipient of the Elizabeth MacLeod Award for Excellence in Clinical Education for Speech-Language Pathology.
Michelle is the recipient of the Noelle Lamb Award for Excellence in Clinical Education for Audiology.
Congratulations, Michelle and Barbara!
The School is proud to announce that Instructor and Clinical Coordinator Lisa Avery was presented with the BCASLPA Recognition of Service Award at the recent 2011 conference.
The award is presented to a BCASLPA member whose special efforts and contributions, through volunteer service to BCASLPA and related organizations, have contributed to the growth of the professions of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.
Lisa was presented the award for her longstanding work with the Vancouver Fluency Interest Group and the BC Association of People who Stutter, countless hours mentoring students and clinicians in the area of fluency, and her passion in this field.
We are proud to have Lisa on our team at the UBC School of Audiology & Speech Sciences.
Congratulations Lisa!
Professor David Stapells was presented with the Canadian Academy of Audiology’s Paul Kuttner Pioneer Award at their recent national conference.
This award is presented to a pioneer in Audiology in Canada, who has “boldly gone where no one has gone before” and been the “first” to embark on a new program or procedure which has impacted audiology service delivery in Canada. His work on the identification of infant hearing loss and auditory evoked potentials is widely recognized and used across North America.
Congratulations David!
MSc student Shannon Osmond received a Harold F. and Anne Bedner Uphill scholarship from UBC College of Health Disciplines, in recognition of her commitment to the enhancement of Aboriginal community health. This award recognizes Shannon’s work in her communities in BC and in Manitoba. For the third year in a row, Shannon also received a Health Careers Bursary from the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation. Well done Shannon! We are very proud of you!
The School is proud to present the 2011 Elizabeth MacLeod Award for Excellence in Clinical Education (Speech-Language Pathology) to Ms. Barbara Cotter, and the 2011 Noelle Lamb Award for Excellence in Clinical Education (Audiology) to Ms. Michelle Smits.
For more information, please visit http://www.audiospeech.ubc.ca/our-people/clinical-faculty/clinical-faculty-awards
Congratulations Dr. John H.V. Gilbert for his new appointment as a Member of the Order of Canada. He is recognized for his outstanding dedication and service in health care. For more information, please visit: http://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=14175&lan=eng
SASS Assistant Professor Tony Herdman is featured scientist on The Year of Science BC website (http://yearofsciencebc.ca/stories-scientists-and-careers/featured-scientists/tony-herdman/).
Congratulations Tony!!!
Whitney Anderson, Michelle Johnson, Amita Khurana, Megan Staniforth, and Osamu Takai have been awarded the The Elks and Royal Purple Fund Scholarships by CASLPA.
Congratulations Whitney, Michelle, Amita, Megan, and Osamu!!!
Applicants for these scholarships are evaluated on the basis of academic coursework, clinical practicum references and an essay including career goals.
UBC students this year received 5 out of 17 scholarships that were available to students in all Canadian programs. This is a very high success rate, and an excellent result for our School!
