Monday, February 15, 2010

Recent SOTA News

CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER TO :

1. COHORT 6 AOTA Scholarship Winner DEHRA LOPEZ!!!
Cohort 5 winner FIONA CHENG!!!

2. Research Day Winners:
Hadley V., Brianne S., April Q., & Steven O.
The Meaning of Dating for Adult Males with Spinal Cord Injury

Rose R., Joyce U., Priya S., & Linda T.
The Lived Experiences of Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis: A Phenomenological Study

Stephanie F., Fiona C., Monica G., & Sheila F.
The Lived Experiences of People with Macular Degeneration: A Phenomenological Study

***Special Thanks to our Faculty Mentor Dr. Claudia Peyton***



In other News:

AOTA Conference 2010 will be held in ORLANDO, FL April 29-May 2




Its that time of the year for SOTA GARAGE SALE!!!

When: Saturday, March 13, 2010
Where: Katie's House in Torrance, CA

***Volunteers needed- please contact triciadinh@yahoo.com***

Tricia had sent out an email:
Hello Everyone! The SOTA yard sale has been rescheduled for Sat. March 13 at Katie's house. It's just one month away so please keep that in mind if you're planning to donate any used, old, and new items away. We will take anything and everything -- absolutely ALL of your donations will be appreciated!

Donating options:

    You can give your items to Katie or myself.

    You can drop off your items in the yard sale box in EAC 400.

    You can drop off your items the day of the sale Sat. March 13 at Torrance, CA


%100 of the funds raised will go towards SOTA such as:

  • 2011 Graduation Banquet - food, decorations, class gifts, etc.
  • Engraved Cohort 5 Picture Frame
  • Academic Scholarships!
  • Send CSUDH representatives to the AOTA, OTAC and/or Conclave Conferences
  • Social Mixers with other OT programs (i.e., USC, Loma Linda, and Santa Ana College)
  • And much much more!!

If you have any questions I will be glad to answer them. We are also looking for volunteers to help out with the yard sale. Please contact me if you are interested.


Thanks!

Tricia Dinh
SOTA Secretary