General Convention Information
Student registration form, hotel information, and the ASHA Convention Program available NOW - http://www.asha.org/about/events/convention/
Students may join NSSLHA AND register for the ASHA Convention at the same time. Read the Student Convention Registration form (available at http://www.asha.org/NR/rdonlyres/08DDD0C5-D8C5-43B2-A456-2A48EEC29F09/0/studentform.pdf) for more details.
Still need more information? Read FAQS for students about the ASHA Convention.
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NSSLHA Day Schedule of Events
"What Students Need to Know about Test Taking Strategies"
with Barbara Shadden and Marilyn McGehee
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Loews Hotel, Washington Room, Third Floor
Handouts for this session are available NOW!
"What Students Need to Know about the PRAXIS" with John Tonkovich
10:30 am - 11:45 am
Loews Hotel, Washington Room, Third Floor
NSSLHA Luncheon and Awards Ceremony
12:00 noon - 1:30 pm
Loews Hotel
Millenium Ballroom
Luncheon costs $10.00. Tickets can be ordered on the convention registration form. Luncheon ticket required for attendance to the lunch. Tickets will be mailed with convention materials.
This luncheon is sponsored by the Texas Speech-Hearing Association (TSHA).
Graduate School Fair
Thursday, November 18 and Friday, November 19
Noon - 4 pm on both days
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Hall B
Admission is Free! (For students that are registered for the convention)
Doctoral degree programs will be featured on Thursday and Master's degree programs will be featured on Friday.
View a list of programs registered to exhibit at http://www.asha.org/students/academic/
This new event co-sponsored by PsychCorp and EBS Healthcare will enhance the former Doctoral Information Center sponsored by ASHA and the Graduate Information Center sponsored by NSSLHA.
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NSSLHA Experts Series
"What Students Need to Know about Dysphagia"
with Nancy Swigert
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Session 1395, Room C/103AB
"What Students Need to Know about Dementia"
with Kathryn Bayles
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Session 0882, Room C/111
"What Students Need to Know about Autism" with Rhea Paul
2:30 - 3:30 pm
Session 0703, Room M/Salon H
"What Students Need to Know about Counseling" with Robert Schum
1:30 - 2:30 pm
Session 0208, Room M/Salon IJ
"What Students Need to Know about AAC"
with Lyle Lloyd
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Session 0444, Room C/113C
"What Students Need to Know about Research" with Sharon Moss
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Session 0209, Room C/110
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NSSLHA Night
NSSLHA NIGHT
8:00 pm - Midnight
Hard Rock Café
NSSLHA is taking over the Hard Rock Café - JUST FOR ASHA - for this guaranteed good time.
With over 150 locations around the world, Hard Rock Café is one place you know you can go for great food, great music, and a GREAT TIME! The Philadelphia Hard Rock houses one of the most unique collections of Philadelphia rock and roll memorabilia.
Students and Professionals are encouraged to attend!
Tickets are $25, space is limited so be sure to order when you register for the convention. Your ticket price includes the exclusive party with lots of great food and music. There will be a cash bar available.
Order your tickets on the ASHA Convention Registration form!
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