Author Archives: mmeeker

Open Hearts and Open Doors by Tori Roberts

I had the opportunity to stay with Bina Buumbo, an auntie that works at the Haven, this weekend in her own village and home. We walked to her house with her when she got off work, and as soon as … Continue reading

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My McNair Experience by Felicia VanWinkle

This summer I was able to participate in the McNair summer research internship. The McNair Scholars Program was set up to help students who are minorities, low income, or first gen. college students get into graduate and doctoral programs! As … Continue reading

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Mango Tree by Haley Roberts

I am starting to realize that my time here in Africa and at the Haven is starting to dwindle down. Knowing that in a few short weeks I will be leaving those sweet babies breaks my heart. I am going … Continue reading

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Spiritual Path by Haley Roberts

This morning when I woke up we had no power. I am starting to learn that this is a normal thing here in Africa. Electricity is something that I take for granted at home. So often I complain when the … Continue reading

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Our Final Sunday at Namwianga Church of Christ by Haley Roberts

This morning we spent our final Sunday at the Namwianga Church of Christ because the next few we will be visiting Kasibi and Livingstone before coming home. It was sort of a bitter sweet moment and I know that I … Continue reading

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Open Market in Choma by Kara Heber

As a follow-up to my last post, I wanted to share a little about the market in Choma. We rode the bus about an hour into town where Mr. Chance pretty much let us off the bus and pointed in … Continue reading

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Wanted by Haley Rees

Our first week of clinic at the Haven has come to an end. As I reflect on the past week and the start of another begins, I can’t help but think of the love and warmth I’ve felt at the … Continue reading

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Preparations by Kara Heber

Hello everyone! My name is Kara and I just completed my first year of graduate school at Harding University. I study communication sciences and disorders, aka speech pathology. It’s hard to believe, but in one short year I will be … Continue reading

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Alumnus contributes to research

HU CSD alumnus Clayton Whitfield is pursuing his AuD at UAMS in Little Rock.  Clayton’s research is featured in this article in the recent issue of the Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research.  We are proud of you, Clayton!

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Clinical Practicum Highlight – New York City

From the Big Apple to the Marble City Hannah Jahandarfard (Center, front row) From the moment I walked through the clear glass doors on the 28th floor of the Madison Avenue building, I knew it was a special place. I … Continue reading

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