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New protein related to age related hearing loss

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:42:24 -0500

The CDS department is pleased to announce the collaboration of Richard Salvi and Dalian Ding in the Center for Hearing and Deafness with a research group at the University of Wisconsin. Together, they identified 3 dietary supplements that prevent age related hearing loss and a genetic pathway that plays an important role in development of age related hearing loss (presbycusis). Their findings were published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), a very prestigious scientific journal. The paper is entitled Age-related hearing loss in C57BL/6J mice is mediated by Bak-dependent mitochondrial apoptosis and can be viewed by clicking on the [read more] section.

2010 College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Commencement Ceremony

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:24:30 -0500

The 2010 College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Commencement Ceremony is scheduled on Friday, May 7, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the UB Center for the Arts Mainstage Theatre.

Candidates must register online at: http://cas.buffalo.edu/students/graduate/commencement.php

The deadline to register is Friday, March 26, 2010.

Melissa Kreze and Chiemi Tanaka Recieve the 2009 Audiology/Hearing Science Research Travel Award (ARTA)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:51:58 -0500

The CDS Department would like to congratulate Melissa Kreze and Chiemi Tanaka for receiving 2009 Audiology/Hearing Science Research Travel Award (ARTA). The purpose of this award is to provide financial support to students interested in research in audiology and/or hearing science to attend the ASHA Annual Convention which is taking place in New Orleans, Louisiana, from November 19–21, 2009. It also provides students an opportunity to learn more about current research in audiology and hearing science; to network with seasoned professionals currently conducting research in the area of audiology and hearing science; and to learn more about academic-research careers in audiology and hearing science. To learn more about this award, please visit http://www.asha.org/students/ARTA-Award.htm. Congratulationa again Melissa and Chiemi!

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:23:04 -0500

Attention UB Students and Staff! October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and this year UB has been recognized for its efforts and innovation in violence prevention. There are a wide array of programs offered by the Division of Student Affairs' Wellness Education Services office focus on creating a living and learning environment free of sexual violence. The programs, offered year round, aim to educate students in how sexual violence is learned and prevented, intervention techniques, the importance of men in this work, and the encouragement of a campus culture that promotes gender equitable healthy relationships and eliminates acceptability of sexual violence. For more information please see the attached flier in the [read more] section.

Julie Wynkoop Receives The Mark Diamond Research Fund Grant

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:25:14 -0500

The CDS department would like to congratulate Julie Wynkoop, third year Au.D. student, for receiving The Mark Diamond Research Fund (MDRF) grant. This grant is awarded to graduate students for research expenses related to their thesis, dissertation, or research projects. Julie is currently working on her Au.D research project entitled "Changes in Hearing Related Quality of Life as it Relates to Speech Perception when Upgrading a Cochlear Implant Speech Processor.” It is her hope that through this project she will develop an understanding of the extent to which people’s needs are met when they decide to upgraded their cochlear implant speech processor. For more information on this award or how you can apply please visit http://gsa.buffalo.edu/funding.html. Congratulations again Julie!

CDS offers accent-reduction course

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:25:39 -0500

On October 21, 2009, the UB Reporter released an article which describes Theresa Cinotti’s accent-reduction course. This course is offered to both members of UB and the Buffalo community and is designed to help reduce accents through a semester-long program. For more information about this course and/or to read this article in its entirety please visit http://www.buffalo.edu/ubreporter/2009_10_21/accent_reduction.

Grace Liu Chosen for the Minority Student Leadership Program Class of 2009

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:30:33 -0500

The CDS Department would like to congratulate Grace Liu for being chosen for the Minority Student Leadership Program (MSLP) Class of 2009. The MSLP is a leadership development program established for undergraduate seniors, Master's students, or Au.D. students who are enrolled in communication sciences and disorders programs and Ph.D. students who are pursuing a research doctoral degree. The purpose of this award is to recruit and retain racial/ethnic minorities that have been historically under-represented in the professions of audiology and speech-language pathology, to provide focused educational programming and activities to build and enhance leadership skills, to provide an understanding of how the association works, and to provide an opportunity for program participants to interact with leaders in the professions of audiology, speech-language pathology, and speech, language, and hearing sciences. The recipients of this award received complimentary ASHA 2009 Convention registration in New Orleans, Louisiana which will take place from November 17-22. For more information about MSLP please visit http://www.asha.org/students/mslp.htm#1. Congratulations again Grace!

SAA Helps Renovate a House with Habitat for Humanity of Buffalo

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:11:46 -0400

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/.

Sneha Hinduja Awarded National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) Scholarship

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:32:33 -0400

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/.

"Mother’s experience guides Swartzenberg’s career path" - from the UB Reporter

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:33:58 -0400

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

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:40:47 -0400

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)

Name: _________________________________________
Qty. Ordered: ____________

Address: _________________________________________
City: ______________ State _____ Zip ________

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

Virginia K. Best becomes the new president of SAA

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 04:51:01 -0400

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 .

Connections Newsletter

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:50:00 -0400

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.

Supervisors' Conference Features Dept. Alumna Chris Sapienza

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:28:15 -0400

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.

2nd and 3rd year Externship Placements

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:49:19 -0400

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.