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SASSy Pets: Laker
Laker Laker is SLP student Lindy Bailey’s 11-year old golden retriever, though those who know him would argue he is half-dog and half-human. He is well known around Kenora, Ontario for his adorable chunky face, his love of treats, and his distaste for all mailmen. Laker enjoys chasing deer, hunting for […]
SASSy Pets: Angel and Oatmeal
Let Us Introduce Angel and Oatmeal Angel and Oatmeal are the furry babies of SASS PhD student Sylvia Chan. Angel was adopted 14 years ago in London, Ontario, where Sylvia attended the University of Western Ontario. Angel is gentle, shy, and hides away […]
SASSy Pets: Karma the Cockapoo
Karma Karma, a 14 year-old cockapoo, spent most of her life living in southern Ontario. She recently moved across the country to help her mom, SASS Speech-Language Pathology student Tess Partland (and Arika and Lindy!) Karma loves her stuffed whale and always rocks a red and black plaid bandana. […]
National Clinical Certification Exam Award: Congratulations Jessica and Brianne!
The School of Audiology and Speech Sciences would like to congratulate two of our School’s 2019 grads, Jessica Niemela (Audiology) and Brianne Senior (SLP), who won the SAC National Clinical Certification Exam Award!
Clinical Faculty Awards
Congratulations to our Clinical Faculty Award winners: Don MacAskill, Sherri Millham, and Allen Shoolingin!
SASSy Pets: Bagel the Bengal Cat
Say ‘Hi’ to Bagel Bagel is a 1 year old Seal Mink Snow Bengal cat. She is the most mischievous, curious and persistent cat you’ll ever meet. She’s named after her human (1st year audiology student) Triny Fong’s favourite bread. She loves people and craves attention. The only time she […]
SASSy Pets Tribute to Juliet
Juliet January 2010 – May 2020 May she rest in peace. Juliet brought love, joy, and comfort to many students, staff, and faculty at SASS. She liked to receive visitors in the office when Lorienne Jenstad (Assoc Prof of Audiology), escorted her to work for the day, usually carrying Miss Jules in a […]
SASSy Pets: Cutie, Deuce, High Flyer, and Star
Cutie, Deuce, High Flyer, and Star: Neighbours’ Chooks The “Easter Basket” Variety Born April 1, 2019, and living next door to SASS Professor Emerita Barbara May Bernhardt since April 6, 2019, High Flyer, Star, Cutie, and Deuce started out as soft and fluffy little chicks. After having flown the […]
SASSy Pets: Bradley
Meet Bradley Bradley is originally from Vanderhoof and was adopted in 2010 from the Vancouver BCSPCA. He is a wonderful gentle friend and Marcia, Instructor and Academic Coordinator Lead for Clinical Education at SASS, and her family love him dearly. His favorite places are the UBC Endowment Lands, anywhere people […]
SASSy Pets: Romeo
A SASSy pet for many: Romeo the Raccoon Romeo the raccoon was spotted outside SASS speech-language pathology student Marie Shuman’s kitchen window. Awoken by mean crows who chased him out of the tree that he was sleeping in, Romeo raced for safety on a nearby rooftop. Some of his favourite activities […]