2009-2010

9-9-09    
Fall 2009 Graduate Fair

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders participated in one of the largest graduate school events, the annual Graduate Fair.  Well over 100 prospective students stopped by our table to learn more about applying to both our Master's Program and Doctoral Program in Speech Language Pathology.  Many faculty from the department along with the Chair, Dr. R. Jane Lieberman, greeted and answered questions from prospective students.

Dr. Rosa-Lugo, Master's Program Director (left) Steve Lerner, Academic Advisor (center), and prospective student (right) at the annual  UCF Graduate Fair.

8-12-09
Student Researchers Present at National Schools Conference
Graduate student researchers from the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders recently presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Schools Conference — a first in the history of the department. Click here for more information and photos.

2008-2009

5-26-09
Faculty and Students Win Multiple Awards at Annual FLASHA Convention
Communication Sciences and Disorders' faculty members and students earned first-, second- and third-place awards for their poster presentations at the 2009 Annual Convention of the Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, held May 20-24 in Marco Island, Fla. Click here for more information and photos.

4-30-09 to 5-11-09    
"The Photograph as Language" Exhibit
This exhibit at Rollins College features photographs from a collaborative workshop involving UCF communication sciences and disorders graduate students, Rollins' students and stroke survivors attending the UCF Communication Disorders Clinic.
Open House: 4-30-09
An open house will be held on April 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. Click here for more information.

4-28-09, 4 to 6 p.m.
World Voice Day - Panel Discussion
Please join us for an afternoon of entertainment and expert advice on vocal health and prevention from a panel of medical, healthcare, and voice professionals. ***Seating is limited please RSVP: atlloyd@mail.ucf.edu.
The College of Medicine
12201 Research Parkway, 4th Floor

4-1-09
Kent-Walsh and Dreilinger Honored at Founders' Day
Two faculty members in the department were honored at UCF's annual Founders' Day ceremony, held April 1. Assistant Professor Jennifer Kent-Walsh received the universitywide Excellence in Graduate Teaching Award, and Clinical Instructor Gillian Dreilinger was honored for providing 20 years of service to the university. Click here to learn more.

3-7-09
Rosa-Lugo Recognized as an Outstanding Hispanic Woman in Central Florida
Associate Professor Linda Rosa-Lugo's contributions to education in the region were recognized at the Second Annual Hispanic Women Who Make a Difference Award 2009 Luncheon, held March 7 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando by La Prensa.  A total of 27 women received the "Hispanic Women Who Make a Difference Award." Five of these awards were given for contributions in education. 

2-18-09
Rosa-Lugo and Kent-Walsh Receive Editor's Award
Associate Professor Linda Rosa-Lugo and Assistant Professor Jennifer Kent-Walsh received the 2008 Editor's Award from Communication Disorders Quarterly for their November 2008 article, "Effects of Parent Instruction on Communication Turns of Latino Children Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication During Reading." They will formally receive the award at the annual convention of the Council of Exceptional Children in Seattle on April 2.

"This is an important contribution to the profession in several key areas: AAC, family/parent support, literacy and research design," wrote Editor-in-Chief Judy Montgomery. "We have all gained from your wonderful contribution to the Communication Disorders Quarterly journal."

12-20-08
Ryalls Consulted About Foreign Accent Syndrome on "My Strange Brain"
A British documentary series, "My Strange Brain," which aired this fall, included an episode (number 2) with patients with symptoms of Foreign Accent Syndrome. UCF's Professor Jack Ryalls was consulted about the cases. Click on the following links to view sections of the show on FAS (Ryalls is featured in Part 3): Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

11-22-08
Professor Martine Vanryckeghem, an expert on fluency disorders, was recognized as a newly elected fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association at the association's annual convention, held Nov. 20-22 in Chicago (see photo below).




11-17-08
Nye Inducted into UCF Millionaires Club
Professor Chad Nye secured more than $1 million in external support in 2007-2008.

11-17-08
UCF Students Use Wii and Yoga to Help Alzheimer's Patients
Clinical Instructor Janet Whiteside supervises the communication sciences and disorders' graduate students involved in this project.

9-4-08
Advancements in Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Courtesy Clinical Professor Larry Schutz discusses advancements in traumatic brain injury rehabilitation during an interview on UCF TV's For Your Health show.

7-31-08 Intensive Aphasia Program at UCF Helps Stroke Survivors Take Back Their Lives
Clinical Educator Janet Whiteside has founded an innovative program at the Communication Disorders Clinic that is enabling stroke survivors to re-integrate back into the community.

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