SPEECH & HEARING

“Language is not an abstract

construction of the learned, or of

dictionary makers, but is

something arising out of the

work, needs, ties, joys, affec-

tions, tastes, of long

generations of humanity, and

has its bases broad and low,

close to the ground. “

-Noah Webster

In This Issue

SPLAD Open House

SPLAD Club Beach

Bash

Health and Fitness

Expo

Celebration of Re-

search

Announcements &

Upcoming Events

Departmental Re-

minders Mrs. Ferguson gave heartfelt thanks to faculty and staff

SPLAD Open House By: Lara Scheidler-Smith, MA, CCC-SLP

The delicious smell of catered food filled the air and tasteful décor arrayed the Speech-Language Pa-

thology and Audiology Department during the afternoon hours of September 25th. “Why would the

SPLAD department be decked out on such an ordinary day?”, one might ask. To have an open house

and dedication of the newly approved Master of Science program for Speech-Language Pathology, of

course!

The inaugural class of SPLAD Graduate students mingled with the faculty, students and staff who

joined our department in celebrating this achievement. The savory bruschetta, meatballs and spinach

and artichoke dip provided a tasteful centerpiece for this event. Andrews University catering truly out-

did themselves with veggie and fruit trays as well.

At 3pm, a special dedication was led by President Andreasen, who spoke about our ability to communi-

cate as an aspect of what makes us, as humans, “be in the image of God.” He went on to indicate that

training in a field that facilitates this ability for humanity is one to be supported.

During this dedication time, Mrs. Ferguson, Chairperson of the SPLAD Department along with School

of Health Professions Dean, Dr. Emmanuel Rudatsikira brought tears to many an eye with her heart felt

thank yous and flowers for all of the people working together to bring this goal of an MS in Speech-

Language Pathology to fruition. Unfortunately, Provost Andrea Luxton as unable to attend the event,

although she was instrumental and supportive in the approval of the Master’s degree program. This

open house was a blessed reprieve and time to reflect on the Lord’s blessings and leading amidst a

time of great change and striving.

Department of Speech –Language Pathology and Audiology Newsletter October 2014

SPLAD Club Beach Bash By: Aurianna Anobile

The 2014-2015 School year is here and we started it out with a beautiful sunset

bash! The official SPLAD welcome back party took place on the second Sunday of

September at the Regal Family cottage.

Although we were worried about the weather, the Lord blessed us with a beautiful

sunset by the lake. We had a very good turnout of SPLAD students and faculty

enjoying a campfire, snacks, roasted hotdogs (even though they kept falling off the

roasting sticks) and yummy s’mores. After the meal, we enjoyed games and a

boat ride on the lake.

It was so much fun getting to hang out and have some relaxed fellowship with

friends. It was also a very important day because our own Alyssa Blackmer cele-

brated her birthday! We were so excited to be able to spend the happy day with

her.

The SPLAD Department is here for you!

This school year is going to bring so many experiences and memories. My prayer

for the SPLAD department is that we take each moment and treasure it. This is

YOUR department, take advantage of the resources available to you! We are

blessed to have amazing teachers and faculty that are very helpful and supportive.

I know that this year will also bring some difficulties and challenges, and I know

that there are times when life seems so overwhelming that you want to give up.

Remember that you not only have a full department to back you up, you also have

the God of the Universe in your corner.

So yes, that class may be crazy, working that job is exhausting, and those loud

neighbors may never let you sleep. But when those overwhelming moments

come, try to remember to pause for a few seconds, take a deep breath, and lay

your burdens down on the Ultimate Stress Reliever. You don’t have to do it all

yourself. He not only can handle it, He wants to!

I am so excited to see what this year brings! I hope to see all our SPLAD students at the next event.

If you have any ideas, we would love to hear them. You can tell any of the SPLAD officers, or email us at SPLAD1415@gmail.com

Remember that you have a whole

SPLAD family who always has

your back!

2014-2015 BRING IT ON!

God provided a beautiful sunset.

Students enjoy roasting hot dogs and s’mores at the Beach Bash.

Did You Know?

Smoking doesn't just

damage your breath-

ing, lungs and heart.

It literally suffocates

cells throughout your

body, including those

inside your ear canal.

(Source: http://

ehstoday.com/

hearing-protection/6-

noise-protection-tips-

workers)

Laryngeal papilloma-

tosis is a rare disease

consisting of tumors

that grow inside the

larynx (voice box),

vocal cords, or the air

passages leading

from the nose into the

lungs. It is caused by

the human papilloma

virus (HPV). Although

scientists are uncer-

tain how people are

infected with HPV,

they have identified

more than 60 types of

HPVs. Between 60

and 80 percent of

laryngeal papilloma-

tosis cases occur in

children, usually be-

fore the age of three.

(Source: http://

www.nidcd.nih.gov/

health/statistics/

pages/vsl.aspx)

SPLAD students offered a total of 58 screenings.

Health and Fitness Expo By: Heather Ferguson, MS-CCC/SLP

On Sunday, September 28, 2014 the SPLAD department participated in

the Annual Health and Fitness Expo. This expo offered the university

family, the community and alumni the opportunity to engage in various

activities all in an effort to draw attention to a “healthier you.”

The Health Expo had several booths such as the Department of Nursing

that offered blood pressure screenings and blood/glucose testing. The

Department of Public Health, Nutrition, and Wellness offered cooking

demonstrations and gymnastic demonstrations.

In keeping with the theme of health and wellness, the SPLAD students

and faculty worked the booth offering speech and language screenings,

hearing screenings, and general speech, language and hearing infor-

mation. The students offered a total of 58 screenings. Many participants

were happy and felt blessed to have the students offer this service. We

are so blessed to have the opportunity to offer the public peace of mind or

just simply answer questions.

Contact Us

Do you have ideas for a

story? Announcements or

upcoming events? Let us

know!

Department of Speech-

Language Pathology

and Audiology

4195 Administration Dr,

Bell Hall Suite 114, Ber-

rien Springs, MI 49104

(269) 471-3468

lillie@andrews.edu

Visit us on the web at

www.andrews.edu/

speech

Departmental Reminders

Water for Students A new school year brings new stressors, new assignments, late nights, and, at times, ques-

tionable nutritional habits. We want to remind you to take good care of your body by getting

lots of rest, taking time to relax, eating healthfully, and drinking lots of water. For this reason,

the SPLAD department has made drinking water available in the conference room to Gradu-

ate students.

However, we ask that you please remember that we have a limited supply and budget. Last

month we ran out of water two weeks before our scheduled delivery date. Be mindful of fellow

students and faculty and staff when taking water; it has to last for all of us! We thank you in

advance for your consideration.

Lock the Back Door! The bathrooms located outside the back door of the SPLAD department are available for

Graduate student use. Please remember to lock the door after coming back in. The back door

must remain locked at all times. This is important for your safety and the safety of other stu-

dents and faculty and staff in the department.

October 8, 2014— The SPLAD Club is hosting a study night in the department from

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Bring your homework and enjoy fellowship and support while

studying. Sign up sheets will be posted at the front desk of the SPLAD Department.

October 18, 2014— The SPLAD Club is hosting a potluck at Brynja Davis’s house from

1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Please bring your favorite dish! Sign up sheets will be posted at

the front desk of the SPLAD Department.

Announcements & Upcoming Events

Dr. Darah Regal, along with Gerilyn Jones and SPLAD students Bethany Leavitt and David

Regal, will be presenting research at the at the ASHA Annual Convention, November 20-22,

2014 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

They will also present their work at the Sixth Annual Andrews University Celebration of Faculty

and Graduate Student Research which will be held on Friday, October 31, 2014 in Buller Hall.

The title of their submission is “Musicians & Hearing Loss: Determination of Need for

Curriculum for Music Majors in Universities.”

We are very excited for the team and want to congratulate them on their achievement!

CELEBRATION OF RESEARCH