October 31 - November 6, 2022 | |
Aging studies PhD candidate discusses disparities in hearing healthcare | |
Charity Lewis, a PhD student in the School of Aging Studies, recently served as a panelist for the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing - Memphis Audiology Panel. Held in celebration of National Audiology Awareness Month, the panel focused on the disparities in hearing healthcare and covered topics such as audiology awareness, auditory processing disorder, cochlear implants, educational audiology, and over-the-counter hearing aids.
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Criminology associate professor recognized by Office of Graduate Studies | |
Ráchael Powers, an associate professor in the Department of Criminology, received Honorable Mention in the 2022 Outstanding Graduate Faculty Mentor Award competition. Powers was selected from a wide range of exceptional candidates from a spectrum of different programs across the university. Though the selection process was extremely competitive, the committee was very impressed with Powers' mentoring style and the number of graduate students that she has mentored, as well as their professional success.
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CBCS staff recognized for outstanding contributions to USF
Melissa Carlson, a research project manager in the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, and Kayvrie Vega, administrative specialist in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, received 2022 Outstanding Staff Awards, which recognize USF employees who demonstrate above-and-beyond performance and support the values in USF's Strategic Plan - In Pursuit of Excellence. The awards ceremony was held in the USF School of Music Concert Hall on Friday. Carlson is a graduate of the behavioral healthcare program in the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy. Vega also received the CBCS Employee Recognition Award at this year's spring assembly. Read more.
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Criminology assistant professor discusses recidivism reduction in roundtable summit
Chae Jaynes, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Criminology, participated in the Tampa Bay Reentry & Translational Services Roundtable Summit in Hernando County Monday morning. Hosted by LIFEline University and the End Recidivism Project, the summit aimed to find ways to combat the challenges of reentry and focus on opportunities to improve the outcomes of those returning to society after incarceration. The group of panelists, which included local, state, federal, grassroots, and faith-based organizations and formerly incarcerated individuals, discussed ways to decrease recidivism and improve reentry efforts.
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Social work PhD student presents at TedxBradenton
Stephanie Rosado, MSW, CWHC, a PhD candidate in the School of Social Work, presented at TEDxBradenton last month about the impact of youth sports. In this profoundly personal talk, Rosado pulls from her experiences as an inner-city youth from Pontiac, Mich. as well as her experiences as a college and professional athlete to illuminate how access to youth sports can help individuals win — not just in games, but in life. Read more.
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FMHI hosts fall colloquium
This year’s annual fall colloquium focused on the challenges facing older adults. This event brought together subject matter experts to discuss the domains of financial capacity with aging, elder abuse and undue influence targeting elders, reducing aggressive behaviors in persons with dementia, and mental health and aging. Featured presentations were made by Peter Lichtenberg, PhD, ABPP, Distinguished Service Professor of Psychology, director, Institute of Gerontology and Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute, Wayne State University; Rebecca Morgan, Esq., Boston Asset Management Chair in Elder Law, Stetson University; and Victor Molinari, PhD, ABPP, professor, USF School of Aging Studies. Distinguished University Professor Bill Haley, PhD served as the Q&A moderator.
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CBCS gathers for fall assembly
Last Friday, faculty and staff from across the college gathered in the MHC atrium for the CBCS Faculty and Staff Assembly. New faculty were welcomed and promotions and tenure were celebrated. Fawn Ngo, PhD spoke on behalf of the USF Faculty Senate, and Victor Molinari, PhD, ABPP gave updates from the Faculty Council. Other updates were provided from various CBCS councils including the Curriculum Committee, the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and the Research Council. Dean Julie Serovich reviewed the college's budget and provided attendees with updates for future developments in CBCS. Child and Family Studies Associate Professor Trina Spencer, PhD, BCBA-D closed the assembly with a presentation on her Fulbright experience in South Africa. Watch the recording.
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School of Aging Studies students participate in 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer's
The Student Association for Aging Studies participated in the 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Raymond James Stadium. They teamed up with other campus organizations and faculty to fundraise and raise awareness for Alzheimer’s disease. The Student Association for Aging Studies was among 226 teams and more than 1,500 participants who took part in the event that raised more than $380,000 overall. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support, and research.
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Door decorating contest winners announced
If you walk through the halls of the Department of Criminology and the Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling (RMHC) program today, you might notice that it looks a little different than usual. Tissue paper, glitter paint, disco balls, and rubber body parts adorn the office doors of faculty members as part of a door decorating contest that was held in honor of their 50th anniversaries.
Students who decorated the doors followed movie themes, ranging from "Horton Hears a Who" to "Texas Chainsaw Massacre." A group from the CBCS Dean’s Office voted for the best doors, and unsurprisingly, it was hard to choose a favorite. Judges scored the doors on a number scale based on visual impact, craftsmanship, completeness, creativity, and originality. After counting the votes, the contest ended in a four-way tie: "Jeepers Creepers" by Emily Walker and "IT" by Katie Smith and Lauren Tremblay from Criminology, and "Crip Camp" and "Encanto" from RMHC. See photos from the contest on the CBCS Instagram page! Audiology faculty also recently competed in a door decorating contest to celebrate National Audiology Awareness Month, and students voted for their favorites here.
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Park, Y., Anand, S., Kopf, L. M., Shrivastav, R., & Eddins, D. A. (2022). Interactions between breathy and rough voice qualities and their contributions to overall dysphonia severity. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 1–14. doi:10.1044/2022_jslhr-22-00012 | |
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Upcoming Events & Deadlines | Note: Click the images below to see flyers in full size. | |
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Feed-A-Bull Food Pantry Donation Collection
Box location: near the Dean’s Conference Room (MHC 1141)
Please consider donating nonperishable food items to the Feed-A-Bull food pantry. The Feed-A-Bull Food Pantry helps to ensure that students do not have to choose between buying textbooks or buying groceries – because no student should ever go hungry! Donations will be picked up Nov. 4.
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4th Annual Naniobolo "Let's Come Together" Conference
Nov. 4-6
Copeland Park Community Center
After receiving a grant from the Hillsborough Arts Council in 2018 to bring a cultural arts conference to Tampa, MHLP Assistant Professor Kyaien Conner invites you to attend her 4th Annual Naniobolo "Let's Come Together" Conference. This event focuses on the Cultural Arts and Health and engaging the Tampa community with diversity, specifically diversity in the African Diaspora. There will be dance and drum classes, healing through drumming classes, kids classes, and a full culturally-based vendor marketplace with food, jewelry, shea butter, clothing, artifacts, and more. There will also be a Performance Cultural Arts Concert on Saturday, Nov. 5.
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Poinsettia Fundraiser to Benefit Audiology Students
The Tampa Breakfast Sertoma Club is hosting its annual poinsettia fundraiser event to support local Tampa Bay area charities. Some proceeds will help them fund the John Tragon III Memorial Scholarship for audiology students at USF.
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