Academic Year 2011-2012

We have some exciting events planned for this year. Come learn more about NSSLHA and how to be involved.

*Please check OrgSync for updated details and information. 

SPRING 2012

Spring Term Member Meetings (pick one)

Come to learn about NSSLHA-happenings, sign up for committees and projects, show your support, offer suggestions, play some fun games, and get involved! FREE FOOD! 

• APRIL Meetings:

  • TUE April 10, 2012, 2:00-3:00pm, Smith 294.

  • WED April 11, 2012, 12:00-1:00pm, Smith 294.

  MAY Meetings (to discuss May Community Celebration/Auction details, Elections, & Bylaws):
  
  • WED May 2, 2012, 2:00-3:00pm, Smith 294.
  • WED May 2, 2012, 4:00-5:00pm, Smith 294.

April 4, 2012, 10:00-2:00pm, Breezeway between Neuberger & Smith

Autism Society of Oregon Bake Sale

Help out by baking (gluten-free, vegan, and sugar-free options welcome!) and donating items or helping us staff the table! Information about autism to help raise awareness also available at table. Come purchase yummy food and bring a friend!!!  

April 15, 2012, TBA

Autism Society of Oregon Walk-A-Thon

Join the PSU NSSLHA team and walk for a cause! Click here to learn more, join the team (PSU NSSLHA), or donate online.

May 18, 2012, 6:00-9:00pm, Aquariva Restaurant

4th Annual Better Hearing & Speech Month Community Celebration

Join us for this festive night to help celebrate Better Hearing & Speech month with local community professionals. There will be free hors d'oeuvres and dessert, a cash bar, a silent auction with a variety of great items, live music, and games. It's become an annual tradition you don't want to miss! See you there!!! Cost is $10 per person; must purchase tickets in advance at the PSU Box Office (visit in person or call by phone). There is not a paper ticket, but you will be added to the door list. You cannot purchase a ticket at the door, so please do so advance (by 5:00pm on Friday 5/18/12). Thanks!!! 

Other Activities Planned for This Year (stay tuned...):  

Activities & Programs Completed to date 2011-2012:

• Party in the Park Blocks & Departmental Orientation (September 2011)
• Graduate Student Panel (October 2011)
• SLP Professionals Panel (November 2011)
• Audiology Professionals Panel (January 2012)
• Client Perspectives Panel (February 2012)
• Brain Injury Awareness Movie Night with BIIRDsong (March 2012)
• Aphasia: the Movie awareness & education night (March 2012)

If you'd like to suggest topics, ask questions, or are considering running for an officer position, please contact us at nsslha@pdx.edu 

Events & Activities completed in 2010-2011: 

• SPHR Graduate student panel (October)
• Portland area SLP professional panel (November)
• Social "gingerbread house" creative party (December)
• Client Panel: Perspectives on SLP (January)
• Portland area Audiology professional panel (February)
• Bake Sale to raise funds for Autism Awareness Week (April)
• Autism Awareness Walk-a-Thon (April)
• 3rd Annual Better Hearing & Speech Month Community Celebration (May)
• Chapter Meetings (October, November, February, April)
• NSSLHA Board Elections (May)