Halloween came early for NIU speech-language pathology (SLP) student when they gathered for a SandWITCH Social on Oct. 23. Dozens of students gathered at the Wellness and Literacy Center to
share a meal, play some games, socialize and unwind during this Halloween-themed event.
“The end of October can be a stressful time for faculty and students alike with projects, exams, and clinical reports looming,” said Sherrill Morris, associate dean of academic affairs. “Offering events where students can talk and laugh together is important.”
Deidre Dobbels, clinical assistant professor of speech-language pathology organized the event that included multiple activity stations relating to the field.
“I created stations of activities that I previously used when I worked as an SLP in the school district during the Halloween season,” Dobbels said. “Student most enjoyed the wind-up toys that were in Halloween costumes, which we had competing in a March Madness-style bracket.”
Costumes were encouraged and celebrated, with students Henry Tomiser as a receptive language standardized tests often used in SLP, and Doriann Gliesman, who dressed as a pageant queen “Miss Articulation” as the costume winners.
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