Students in Speech-Language Pathology become involved in a wide variety of activities
on and off-campus. While the academic program includes many opportunities to become
involved in professional activities, Duquesne University offers the breadth of campus
involvement opportunities to satisfy the personal interests of just about anyone.
As part of the academic program, students are able to preview the profession by attending
conferences and conventions, interacting with students from other programs nationally
and internationally, becoming actively involved in volunteer and service learning
projects, and advocating for federal legislation that impacts the profession. Learn
more about these professional student activities.
Research & Outreach Opportunities
2023 ASHA Convention in Boston, Mass
Jaimee Conmy, 4th year professional phase student, presented with Dr. Heather Rusiewicz,
Dr. Panayiota Senekkis-Florent, and Brooke Baumann. Their presentation was titled,
“Navigating Comprehensive-Contemporary-Clinical Education: Student's Self-Efficacy
and Experiences.” Jamiee was the recipient of funding to support her travel from the
Office of Research & Innovation. Congratulations Jaimee!
2022 ASHA Convention in New Orleans
Brooke Yurick, 5th year professional phase student, presented with Dr. Heather Rusiewicz.
Her presentation was titled, “Speech in the Spotlight: Integrating Music and Movement
to Support Speech Development via Digital Platform.”
Duqathon: Duquesne's Dance Marathon
Duqathon is a Duquesne University student-run organization that partners with the
Children’s Miracle Network Dance Marathon, which is a program of Children's Miracle
Network Hospitals, a non-profit organization that raises funds and awareness for more
than 170 pediatric hospitals across North America.
There is an opportunity or activity for everyone!
The purpose of the SLP Ambassadors program is to provide an opportunity for current
students to serve as representatives in events and activities throughout the year. Some
example events may include connecting with high school students interested in SLP,
participating in marketing and promotion of the program in pictures, videos, etc.,
serving as student representatives on new initiatives such as ways to support and
promote student well-being, diversity/equity/inclusion initiatives, engagement with
the regional/global community, and more.
Best Buddies is an international organization that focuses on creating lasting friendships
between people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and those without.
Best Buddies promotes inclusion, respect, and awareness through one-to-one matching
of Duquesne student to an adult "Buddy" with IDD. All are welcome to join.
NSSLHA, the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association, is an independent organization that is recognized by our professional association,
the American Speech-Language- Hearing Association (ASHA). NSSLHA is the official organization for students interested in human communication
sciences and disorders. It was created because of student’s desires for closer affiliation
with professionals in the discipline of human communication sciences and disorders.
Our goal is to raise awareness for Deaf culture and the Deaf community, as well as
give students the beginning words and tools to learn ASL in a supportive environment!
We aim to elevate Deaf individuals' perspectives in order to learn and grow from their
beautiful culture! As future SLPs, it is important we know the basics of ASL and Deaf
culture! Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience!
Women in STEM at Duquesne University (WIS@DU) promotes and supports women in basic
and applied sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics career paths at Duquesne
University.
WIS@DU hosts public workshops to discuss professional and personal development, as
well as provide opportunities for women in the Duquesne University science community.
Let the world become your classroom! Duquesne University recognizes the impact ofstudy abroadexperiences in shaping young adults who are intellectually aware, culturally sensitive,
and professionally prepared to become global citizens. Duquesne's unique Rome and
Dublin Campuses provide once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for students. A wide range
of semester-long and short-term programs offer students an impressive range of options
to explore the world.
Future Health Professionals in the Rangos School of Health Sciences will gain invaluable
cultural awareness and perspective through expanding their knowledge beyond the typical
classroom and learning abroad. Study abroad for Rangos students.
