The 2008 Spring Convention of the Minnesota Speech-Language-Hearing Association will be held on April 25 and 26, 2008, in Mankato, Minnesota. This two-day convention features an exceptional lineup of presentations and professional development opportunities. Highlights include:

-18 breakout sessions presented by 24 speakers

-15 networking roundtable sessions - with the opportunity to attend two

-10 poster presentations by Minnesota students and faculty

-6 Vendor Academy presentations by representatives of companies providing goods and services to speech-language-hearing professionals

-Keynote presentation "Internet Gold for Communication Disorders" by Judith Kuster, professor at Minnesota State University Mankato

-Four professional tracks, including an entire track dedicated to audiology

-Up to 13.5 continuing education clock hours

-Convenient location in Mankato, Minnesota - just 50 miles south of Minneapolis and the airport

-Exhibit booths from companies offering goods and services for speech-language-hearing professionals

-Two-day and one-day-only convention registration rates

For complete details about session titles, abstracts, and speakers, and for information about how to register, please visit www.msha.net/springcon.asp.

The registration fee for members of MSHA or other state/provincial speech-language-hearing associations is $195 for the two day convention, or $130 to attend one day only. Price includes breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks on each day, and a CD of all handouts provided by breakout session speakers. (See MSHA website for price increases after March 14, 2008.)