On Saturday, October 17th, the Student Academy of Audiology (SAA) Buffalo Chapter volunteered their time to help renovate a house with Habitat for Humanity of Buffalo. Habitat for Humanity Buffalo is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit charitable organization seeking to alleviate the shortage of quality affordable housing in Buffalo, New York. Through volunteer labor and tax-deductible donations of money, land, and materials, Habitat Buffalo builds or rehabilitates simple, decent houses. The houses then are sold to pre-qualified families at no profit and with no interest charged while Habitat holds the mortgages. The SAA students participated in various tasks including: laying brand new insulation, building walls, and even putting in plumbing. For more information on how you can help, donate, or even become a homeowner please visit http://habitatbuffalo.org/.

Congratulations to Sneha Hinduja, a second year Au.D. student in the CDS department who was awarded the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) Scholarship. This scholarship is given to students focusing on applied/practical studies in hearing loss prevention/hearing conservation at regionally accredited United States institutions. The title of her project proposal was: The protective effect of D-Methionine against noise induced hearing loss and reduction of neurogenesis in the adult rat hippocampus. For more information about the National Hearing Conservation Association, their awards, and their scholarship foundation please visit their website at http://www.hearingconservation.org/.

On Thursday, October 1, 2009, the UB Reporter released an article that portrayed Gretchen Swartzenberg’s inspirational journey in becoming a speech-language pathologist. Her story along with her vast knowledge and skills motivates students to work hard and strive for excellence. To read this article in its entirety please visit http://www.buffalo.edu/ubreporter/2009_09_30/profile?s=latest_closeup.

COOKBOOKS ON SALE!!!

The delightfully delicious recipes are truly from the heart and submitted by our Students, Faculty and Administrative Staff. All proceeds from the sale of this cookbook will support student participation and attendance at professional conferences. The Communicating with Food index includes:

14 - Appetizers, Relishes & Pickles
30 - Soups, Salads & Sauces
57 - Meats & Main Dishes
15 - Vegetables
23 - Breads, Rolls & Pastries
30 - Cakes, Cookies & Desserts
11 - Beverages, Microwave & Misc.

In addition to: Cooking Hints & Tips, Cooking & Food Terms, Ingredient Substitutions, Yields & Equivalents, General Oven Chart, Meats – Seasonings & Marinades, Doneness Chart, Candy Making Chart, Herbs & Spices, Cooking Vegetables, Calorie Counting, Napkin Folding, and Table Settings.

ORDER FORM:
Campus Mail to Linda Mehnert, or Mail to: Dept. of Communicative Disorders & Sciences, 122 Cary Hall, Buffalo, NY 14214-3023

Cost of Cookbook: (Pickup/Campus Mail) $10.00 U.S. Dollars (Cash, Pers. Checks & M.O. Accepted)

If Shipped, Add: –$2.75 for U.S., $3.50 for Canada (Please make separate check out to CASH for S/H)

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Payment should be made payable to: University at Buffalo Foundation Box 900, Buffalo, NY 14226-0900

Congratulations to Virginia K. Best, a third year Au.D/MBA in the CDS department who was elected as the president of the Student Academy of Audiology (SAA). For the detailed story, please read the new issue of Audiology Today .

The CDS Department has gone "Green" with its yearly Connections Newsletter.
To save money and the environment, we are publishing our newsletter on-line only. If you would like to be on the email list, please send your email address to cdsrosie@buffalo.edu.
Please look for our yearly newsletter each fall on this website.

The CDS Department will sponsor a conference entitled "Respiratory Muscle Strength Training: Application and Interpretation" at Classics V Restaurant Amherst, NY on October 16, 2009. Last day to register is September 25, 2009. Email cdsrosie@buffalo.edu for more information. The brochure for the conference can be downloaded here.

Pictured left to right, Spring 2009 Audiology students, 3rd year student Andrea Solowski, 2nd year students Jessica Loson and Cherise Silverthorn.
The Speech and Audiology clinic from the WNY Healthcare System at the Buffalo VA has a collaborative relationship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, the State University of New York at Fredonia, and Buffalo State College. Within this relationship the Buffalo VA provides clinical placements for speech language pathology and audiology students. Please see the CDS's Connections Newsletter for the detailed story.