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Associations and Bodies
Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy kicks off $6 million initiative ⟩
April 29, 2013
Associations and Bodies Events Faculty Students
The USC Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy officially announced its entry into the Campaign for the University of Southern California on Apr. 27 before a capacity crowd of over 400 Trojans gathered at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront hotel ballroom. The kickoff celebration,…
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128 Trojans Presenting at 2013 AOTA Conference ⟩
April 23, 2013
Alumni Associations and Bodies Conferences Faculty Lectures and Talks Students
128 USC alumni, faculty, and students are scheduled to present at the 2013 Conference of the American Occupational Therapy Association, April 25-28 at the San Diego Convention Center. Presentation formats include a pre-conference institute, workshops, short courses, research and professional posters…
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Students Advocate for Professional Involvement ⟩
April 4, 2013
Associations and Bodies Students
by Paula Dreifuerst, OTS What does it mean to be an advocate for your future profession? Members of the USC Occupational Therapy Student Council saw the opportunity in the recent American Occupational Therapy Association Assembly of Student Delegate election to increase student voter involvement,…
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Florence Clark Leads AOTA Delegation to Autism Speaks ⟩
March 22, 2013
Associations and Bodies Autism Events Faculty
AOTA's efforts to enhance occupational therapy's recognition by the autism community moved significantly forward on Wednesday, March 13; representatives from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and Autism Speaks, who are also parents of children with autism, met at the Autism Speaks…
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Autism Task Force: AOTA President’s Contribution to California’s Autism Law ⟩
March 21, 2013
Associations and Bodies Autism Chan in the Media Faculty
When California became the 28th state to enact autism insurance reform legislation in late 2011, Governor Jerry Brown convened an Autism Advisory Task Force to assist with implementation of the law, which went into effect on July 1, 2012. Florence Clark, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, president of The American…
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2 Students Win Election to AOTA Assembly of Student Delegates ⟩
March 1, 2013
Associations and Bodies Students
Two USC entry-level professional program students have been elected to positions on the American Occupational Therapy Association Assembly of Student Delegates. Susan Lingelbach won the race for ASD Chairperson, and Sean Sullivan emerged victorious from a competitive field of candidates for ASD…
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New OTAC Flash newsletter keeping students connected ⟩
February 5, 2013
Associations and Bodies Students
OTAC Flash, a new one-page monthly newsletter, is helping keep Trojan students informed about news and events from the Occupational Therapy Association of California. OTAC Flash is published by entry-level professional students Alyssa Concha and Tara Perry, both OTAC Representatives to the USC…
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Assistant Professors Leland and Mallinson Named AOTA Fellows ⟩
December 13, 2012
Associations and Bodies Awards Faculty
Assistant Professors Natalie Leland PhD, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA and Trudy Mallinson PhD, OTR/L, NZROT, FAOTA have been named to the Roster of Fellows of the American Occupational Therapy Association. This prestigious award is in recognition of their significant contributions to the continuing education…
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Board of Councilors Member to Join AOTPAC Board ⟩
November 15, 2012
Associations and Bodies
Congratulations to division Board of Councilors member Michael Berthelette MSM, OT/L, who will join the Board of Directors of the American Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee (AOTPAC) on January 1, 2013, representing Region II, the southeast region of the country. Fight On!
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46 Trojans Presenting at OTAC 2012 ⟩
October 1, 2012
Alumni Associations and Bodies Conferences Faculty Students
46 USC faculty, alumni, and students are scheduled to present lectures and/or posters during the Occupational Therapy Association of California 2012 Conference, October 4-7 in Pasadena. Click below to view the full list of USC presenters, to plan your conference accordingly, and remember to reunite…
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