Illinois State University CSD Department

09/03/2026

💙 Celebrating National Deaf Awareness Month! 💙
This month, we honor Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, celebrate Deaf culture, and recognize the importance of accessibility and inclusion in communication.

Our CSD community is proud to learn, listen, and advocate for a world where every voice, language, and way of communicating is valued. 🤟

09/02/2026

🗺️ Prepare to Be a More Culturally Responsive Clinician

Future clinicians don't just learn from textbooks. They learn from people, cultures, and experiences around the world.

During the ISU CSD Therapy Abroad Program, you'll discover how communication sciences and disorders services are provided internationally while developing skills that will benefit your future clients and communities.

🌟 Gain global perspectives on clinical practice
🌟 Strengthen cultural awareness
🌟 Connect classroom learning to real-world experiences
🌟 Travel with fellow CSD students

📍 Italy • Slovenia • Austria
📅 March 5–14, 2027

This is more than study abroad. It's an opportunity to broaden your perspective and enhance your future career.

🔗 Reserve your spot today:
https://forms.illinoisstate.edu/forms/therapy_abroad_spring_break_2027

09/01/2026

🎉 Join Operation Smile at ISU!! 🎉
Operation Smile is kicking off the semester with its first meeting tomorrow, and you don't want to miss it!! 🩵

Operation Smile raises money to provide children with life-saving surgeries and cleft care. 🗣️✨

Come see what they have planned for the year, meet new people, and learn how you can fundraise for cleft lip and palate surgeries!

08/31/2026

🎉Join the Student Academy of Audiology at ISU!! 🎉

The Student Academy of Audiology is kicking off the semester with its first meeting, and you don't want to miss it!!❤️👂

Come learn more about SAA, see what they have planned for the year, meet new people, and connect with other students interested in audiology! 🗣️✨

Whether you're an audiology major or simply interested in learning more about the field, everyone is welcome! We hope to see you there! ❤️

(Note the different meeting time compared to our other CSD RSOs).

08/31/2026

🌴 Take Your Clinical Education to the Caribbean!

Ready to gain hands-on experience while exploring the world?

Join the Illinois State University CSD Therapy Abroad Program for an immersive Winter Break experience in Dominica and Puerto Rico.

As a participant, you'll have the opportunity to:

✅ Work alongside local professionals in schools, hospitals, home health settings, and geriatric facilities
✅ Participate in speech, language, and hearing screenings
✅ Learn about healthcare delivery in another country
✅ Earn clinical clock hours with ISU CSD faculty

📅 December 31, 2026 – January 10, 2027
👥 Limited to 25 students

Open to SLP and AUD graduate students and CSD undergraduate seniors.

Step beyond the classroom and experience clinical education in a whole new way.

🔗 Reserve your spot:
https://forms.illinoisstate.edu/forms/dominica_26_27

🔗 Learn more:
https://therapyabroad.wetravel.com/trips/dominica-illinois-state-university-csd-program-therapy-abroad-7597858326

08/27/2026

🌎 Start 2027 with an Experience That Transforms Your Perspective

Most students spend Winter Break relaxing at home.

What if you spent yours gaining clinical experience, exploring two Caribbean destinations, and learning how communication sciences and disorders are practiced in a global context?

The Illinois State University CSD Therapy Abroad Program offers an immersive experience in Dominica and Puerto Rico designed specifically for future speech-language pathologists and audiologists.

✨ Earn clinical clock hours with ISU CSD faculty
✨ Participate in speech, language, and hearing screenings
✨ Work alongside professionals in schools, hospitals, and community settings
✨ Develop cultural humility and intercultural competence
✨ Build friendships and professional connections that last a lifetime

And when the learning day ends, the adventure begins:

🌴 Explore Old San Juan
🌊 Snorkel at Champagne Reef
🌿 Discover Dominica's breathtaking rainforests and waterfalls
🌺 Experience Caribbean culture, food, and traditions

📅 December 31, 2026 – January 10, 2027
👥 Limited to 25 students
💰 Payment plans and fundraising support available

This isn't just a study abroad trip. It's an opportunity to grow as a clinician, traveler, and global citizen.

🔗 Reserve your spot:
https://forms.illinoisstate.edu/forms/dominica_26_27

🔗 Learn more:
https://therapyabroad.wetravel.com/trips/dominica-illinois-state-university-csd-program-therapy-abroad-7597858326

08/26/2026

🌍 Study Abroad in Europe – Spring Break 2027!

Calling all CSD undergraduate and graduate students! Join the Illinois State University CSD Therapy Abroad Program for an unforgettable 10-day experience in Italy, Slovenia, and Austria.

✅ Visit universities, clinics, and special education programs
✅ Explore global approaches to speech-language pathology and audiology
✅ Build cultural competence and professional skills
✅ Experience Milan, Venice, Ljubljana, Graz, and Vienna

📅 March 5–14, 2027
✈️ Airfare included
👥 Limited spots available

Expand your perspective, enhance your future career, and explore Europe alongside fellow CSD students!

🔗 Reserve your spot:
https://forms.illinoisstate.edu/forms/therapy_abroad_spring_break_2027

🔗 Learn more:
https://therapyabroad.wetravel.com/trips/italy-slovenia-austria-illinois-state-university-program-therapy-abroad-0586371767

08/25/2026

🚨 TONIGHT! 🚨 Don’t forget to join us for NSSLHA's first meeting.
Discover how to get involved in CSD and meet new people. We’ll see you there! 👋✨

📅 Tonight
⏰ 7:00pm
📍 Schroeder Hall, Room 138

08/24/2026

🎉Join NSSLHA at ISU🎉

NSSLHA is kicking off the semester with its first meeting tomorrow!🩵

Come see what they have planned for the year, meet new people, and learn how you can get involved!

Whether you're a returning member or joining for the first time, they would love to have you there!🗣️✨

08/24/2026

We're excited to share this wonderful feature on the Eckelmann-Taylor Speech and Hearing Clinic and our 75 years of community service, clinical education, and compassionate care.
https://pantagraph.com/news/local/education/article_4046102b-48b4-45de-a7cf-2253fc5fa545.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_The_Pantagraph&fbclid=IwY2xjawT4CXdwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUJ6ZU9Odjdkalk1cmRVZlNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeBn04mFhZGMk07bBVkYkQOwxF0a9ZrC_X3HYvXPN5B2CIkP_SKig3PEj3wY8_aem_-OAwpGx-XLWT_TFZyd1Wig

The clinic houses both speech pathology and audiology studies inside Fairchild Hall and the Rachel Cooper building.