The Student Academy of Audiology (SAA) is gearing up for
AudiologyNOW!® 2011, the American Academy of Audiology’s annual convention and exposition, in Chicago, Illinois. We are counting down the days until April 6 (21 days from March 16 to be exact…but who’s counting?). The SAA AudiologyNOW! Planning Committee is excited to tell you about two of its great, student-focused events—the SAA Mix-N-Mingle and the first-ever SAA Expo Hall Student Scavenger Hunt!
Learn more about these fun events.
The SAA Annual Membership Meeting at
AudiologyNOW! 2011 is the place to be to learn about SAA activities this past year (with a sneak peak into the future), meet your board of directors, network with fellow students, hear from one of the profession’s luminaries, and win some sweet door prizes.
Read more about the one meeting you don’t want to miss!
Audiology Unplugged is a popular, annual networking event at
AudiologyNOW! that allows students to connect with some of the biggest names in the profession. Don't miss this one!
While you may think that
AudiologyNOW! is all about the show floor and networking, there are many amazing educational programs that were specifically developed with
students in mind.
Read more for a sneak preview!
We all go to
AudiologyNOW! for different reasons—educational sessions, new products, meeting with colleagues. A wonderful “plus” for everyone is the chance to network—and for us students, networking can have significant impact on our future careers.
Learn more about this easy way to make connections and jump start your career.
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here for a brief overview of antitrust.
AuD programs and SAA chapters are invited to donate items to the AAA Foundation’s annual
Auction 4 Audiology at
AudiologyNOW! 2011, with a chance to win a gift certificate toward a night of food and fun! All proceeds from student-donated items go to student-focused programs.
Are you a student who would welcome the opportunity to meet with a practicing audiologist over lunch and learn more about the ABA? Then the
ABA Meet & Greet at
AudiologyNOW! 2011 in Chicago is the event for you!
The SAA is pleased to welcome two new chapters to the SAA family—Syracuse University and Towson University. That makes 54!
Did you know – only official, chartered SAA chapters can use the registered SAA name and trademarks.
The SAA chapter at
Rush University is very excited about
AudiologyNOW! 2011 being in Chicago this year! Robert Risley, chapter president, talks about chapter activities and Chicago tips.
Read more about this “host city” SAA chapter.
We've heard from students at some fine institutions on
SAA Facebook, and the “Likes” continue to grow.
See if someone from your school has posted and check out the “winner” (which should be no surprise since two of the SAA board members hail from there!).
- Don't be left out – post on SAA Facebook today. Next issue – we’re sharing our favorite posts!
Some universities have tough spam filters! Chapter presidents—check with your chapter members to see if everyone is getting SAA and Academy emails, including this great newsletter. If not, they should check their email spam box or check with the university's IT office. Another option – they can have their Academy/SAA email sent to a personal email address. Thank you for helping to make sure everyone stays in the SAA e-loop!
Every year, students pursuing research doctorates are left out of great activities, such as the PhD Students Networking Breakfast at
AudiologyNOW! 2011, because their degree information in the Academy’s records isn’t up to date. Don’t miss out—it’s easy to
keep your records current!
Although not related to
AudiologyNOW! , we just learned of a PhD (pre-doctoral) fellowship at the
National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR) in Portland, Oregon, that was too good not to tell you about – and the April 1 deadline is fast approaching. Fast facts – sponsored by
VA Office of Academic Affiliations for 1040 hours, $13,600/year fixed stipend. Intrigued?
Contact NCRAR.