National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)
NSSLHA Events
Each year NSSLHA participates in a variety of events within the CDS department, throughout campus and throughout the community. Annual events include:
President: Leigha Graham, Vice President: Megan Gingerich, Treasurer: Brittany Leonhardt, Secretary: Karen Heidner, Social Program Coordinator: Margaret Xenakis, Grad Class Rep: Kellie Havenga, Senior Class Rep: Heather Zorn, Junior Class Rep: Chelsea Fitch, Sophomore Class Rep: Shelby Newton, Faculty Supervisor: Mrs. Becker, and Faculty Supervisor: Dr. McNamara
For information regarding NSSLHA events and/or how to become a member contact Leigha Graham, President at lngraham@eiu.edu.
CDS Department Events
- NSSLHA group meetings within the department
- Educational programs such as guest speakers, study abroad information, grad school preparation and CPR training
- Social events such as the Welcome Back Luau, Halloweenie roast and Spring Game Night
- 2 Client-clinician parties for our clients who receive services at the Eastern Illinois University Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
- Faculty-Student Christmas Luncheon
- Spring Awards Banquet
Campus Events
- University Foundations Day
- Panther Prowl
- Health fair
- Admitted student day
Community Events
- Relay For Life NSSLHA Contribution
Upcoming Events
- Halloweenie Roast - October 27th from 5:30-7:00 at Morton Park
NSSLHA Loves Campaign
- Raise money annually for NSSLHA Love's Campaign
- 2010-2011 Charity is The Stuttering Foundation
Additional Donations made by NSSLHA
- CDS Department (e.g., funded purchase of magazine holder in clinician's room)
- The University (e.g. College of Science Scholarship Fund)
- The Community (e.g., donated books to local doctor's offices)
- Funds the annual NSSLHA Most Outstanding Graduate Student Scholarship









