April 15, 2009
Rehabilitation Institute honors student-scholars
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- The Rehabilitation Institute at Southern Illinois University Carbondale honored 22 student-scholars during an awards ceremony held in conjunction with its annual Renzaglia Lecture Tuesday, April 14, at the University’s Student Center.
Jeanne M. Johnson, now associate professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences at Washington State University, delivered this year’s lecture. Johnson, who earned her doctorate from SIUC in 1986, practiced privately in Carbondale before moving to the Pacific Northwest. She spoke about the use of brain waves in studying speech and language and the implications of that new knowledge in choosing treatment approaches. The lecture is named for Guy A. Renzaglia, the institute’s founding director.
The ceremony also recognized the institute’s top teachers.
A list (by hometown) of those receiving scholarships follows. Except where noted, all are graduate students.
Arlington Heights: Samantha N. Okon, studying communication disorders and sciences, received a Theresa M. Clark scholarship.
Carbondale: Shannon L. Freeburn, studying communication disorders and sciences, received a Mark and Sue Ashley scholarship.
Euchay N. Horsman, studying rehabilitation, received a Dorothy Dykema endowed scholarship.
Jodi R. Knight, studying communication disorders and sciences, received an award from the Raymond J. & Helen E. Naber Endowment Fund.
Maranda A. Trahan, studying rehabilitation, received a Dorothy Dykema endowed scholarship.
Kelly E. Scott, a senior studying rehabilitation services, received a John C. Mitchell endowed scholarship award.
Monet C. Williams, studying rehabilitation counseling, received an Irene Hawley memorial scholarship.
Chicago: Assedaw C. Deal, studying communication disorders and sciences, received a Mark and Sue Ashley scholarship.
Eddwado C. Perkin, studying communication disorders and sciences, received an award from the Raymond J. & Helen E. Naber Endowment Fund.
Eldorado: Angela M. Johnson, studying communication disorders and sciences, received a Mark and Sue Ashley scholarship.
Glen Ellyn: Robert J. Williams, studying rehabilitation administration services, received a Janet and David Stover award.
Goreville: Brenda S. Ashley, studying rehabilitation counseling, received a Lorenz/Baker student award.
Herrin: Jami E. Evans, studying behavior analysis therapy, received a Dorothy Dykema endowed scholarship.
Quincy: Heaven L. Hollender, studying rehabilitation counseling, received a Guy A. Renzaglia scholarship.
Schaumburg: Deenaz B. Patel, studying rehabilitation, received a Guy A. Renzaglia scholarship.
Tinley Park: Elizabeth A. Parisi, studying communication disorders and sciences, received a Mark and Sue Ashley scholarship.
Woodlawn: Angie K. McDuffie, a senior studying rehabilitation services, received a John C. Mitchell endowed scholarship award.
NEVADA
Carson City: Alyssa N. Wilson, studying behavior analysis therapy, received a Guy A. Renzaglia scholarship.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Beaufort: Lakeisha D. Grayson, studying rehabilitation, received an Irene Hawley memorial scholarship.
WISCONSIN
Eau Claire: James L. Soldner, studying rehabilitation, received the National Association of Rehabilitation Leadership Lorenz Award.
SOUTH KOREA
Seoul: Sungjun Ha, studying rehabilitation counseling, received a Dorothy Dykema endowed scholarship.
Yongin: Muwoong Kim, studying rehabilitation administration services, received a Janet and David Stover award.