Professor David Stapells received the Paul Kuttner Pioneer Award
Professor David Stapells was presented with the Canadian Academy of Audiology’s Paul Kuttner Pioneer Award at their recent national conference. This award is presented to a pioneer in Audiology in Canada, who has “boldly gone where no one has gone before” and been the “first” to embark on a new program or procedure which has […] Read More >
Shannon Osmond receives awards from the UBC College of Health Disciplines and from the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation
MSc student Shannon Osmond received a Harold F. and Anne Bedner Uphill scholarship from UBC College of Health Disciplines, in recognition of her commitment to the enhancement of Aboriginal community health. This award recognizes Shannon’s work in her communities in BC and in Manitoba. For the third year in a row, Shannon also received a Health Careers […] Read More >
Clinical Faculty Awards
The School is proud to present the 2011 Elizabeth MacLeod Award for Excellence in Clinical Education (Speech-Language Pathology) to Ms. Barbara Cotter, and the 2011 Noelle Lamb Award for Excellence in Clinical Education (Audiology) to Ms. Michelle Smits. For more information, please visit here Read More >
Dr. John Gilbert appointed to Members of the Order of Canada
Congratulations Dr. John H.V. Gilbert for his new appointment as a Member of the Order of Canada. He is recognized for his outstanding dedication and service in health care. For more information, please visit: http://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=14175&lan=eng Read More >
Professor Tony Herdman is featured scientist on The Year of Science BC website
SASS Assistant Professor Tony Herdman is featured scientist on The Year of Science BC website (http://yearofsciencebc.ca/stories-scientists-and-careers/featured-scientists/tony-herdman/). Congratulations Tony!!! Read More >
UBC student recipients of 2010-2011 CASLPA scholarships
Whitney Anderson, Michelle Johnson, Amita Khurana, Megan Staniforth, and Osamu Takai have been awarded the The Elks and Royal Purple Fund Scholarships by CASLPA. Congratulations Whitney, Michelle, Amita, Megan, and Osamu!!! Applicants for these scholarships are evaluated on the basis of academic coursework, clinical practicum references and an essay including career goals. UBC students this […] Read More >
SASS Aphasia Mentoring Project makes the news
The School of Audiology and Speech Sciences’s Aphasia Mentoring Project received mention in Issue #28 of the TREK magazine under the title, “Living with Aphasia”. The full article can be found on: http://www.alumni.ubc.ca/trekmagazine/28-fall2010/aphasia.php For more info on the Aphasia Mentoring Project, please go to: Aphasia Mentoring Project Read More >
2010 Harold F. and Anne Bedner Uphill Scholarship Recipient
Shannon Osmond (Year 2 Audiology) is the recipient of the 2010 Harold F. and Anne Bedner Uphill Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded by the College of Health Disciplines to a female First Nations student in a health profession program, on the basis of academic performance and leadership in Aboriginal health. Read More >
Clint Meyers the new school Administrator
We are pleased to announced that Clint Meyers has joined the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences. He is replacing Michelle McCaughran, who is retiring in December, in the position of School Administrator. Clint is a highly educated CGA and UBC Alumni. Prior to joining the school Clint held a senior position with UBC Finance. […] Read More >
Clinical Faculty Awards 2010
The School announced the 2010 recipients of our Clinical Faculty awards at the BCASLPA Awards Dinner on October 15, 2010. Mary Lou Iceton received the Elizabeth MacLeod Award for Excellence in Clinical Education (Speech-Language Pathology) for 2010. Ms. Iceton practices at the Kelowna General Hospital and has been a UBC Clinical Instructor since 1992. Ms. […] Read More >