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2008 NATIONAL HEARING CONSERVATION
ASSOCIATION CONFERENCES
February 21-23, 2008
Portland, Oregon
http://www.hearingconservation.org
Oregon or Bust! The Trail to Better Hearing
Join us for our 33rd annual conference, in
Portland, Oregon, from February 21-23, 2008, at the
Marriot Downtown Waterfront Hotel next to the
beautiful Willamette River. The city of Portland,
Oregon has been proclaimed as North America's "Best
Big City," according to Money magazine. Though
it's not easy being green, it's exactly why so many
visitors flock to Portland for its unmatched
natural beauty, bustling local scene, sumptuous
dining and welcoming accommodations -- all
effortlessly accessed thanks to its justly-famous
light-rail system http://www.travelportland.com.
Nestled between the beautiful Coast Range on the
west and the spectacular Cascade Range on the east,
Portland sits at the junction of the Columbia and
Willamette rivers. From downtown Portland, it's
just a 90 minute drive to the scenic Oregon coast
or to Mt. Hood and some of the best skiing in the
country, 30 minutes to the peaceful vineyards and
farms of the fertile Willamette Valley.
This year's invited speakers are giants in their
fields!
Ioan Allen, Senior Vice President of Dolby
Laboratories will give this year's Luncheon
Presentation, entitled "Audio in the Movie Theatre
- Spectacular, Impactful, or Just Too Loud?" This
talk will include history of sound in film,
contributions to the field made by Dolby for
improving sound in film, how sound is created in
the present day film, and of course, why are
trailers so darn loud!?
Sharon Kujawa, Ph.D., Director of Audiology at
the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and
Associate Professor of Otology and Laryngology at
Harvard Medical School, will give this year's
keynote presentation "Noise Exposure: Acute Insults
and Delayed Neurodegenerative Outcomes." Dr. Kujawa
will discuss her work showing how early noise
exposure can lead to greater degrees of hearing
loss later in life, as well as newer findings that
suggest this latent vulnerability is not just a
problem unique to young ears. And it is safe to
say, the popular "Turn it to the Left" educational
rap song will make its way into her lecture!
The Friday night special event is scheduled at
the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
which is only minutes from the hotel and visible
from across the river (http://www.omsi.edu).
We will enjoy dinner and drinks with a spectacular
view of the Portland skyline plus our own private
use of the interactive Dangerous Decibels®
exhibit and a planetarium show - all under one
roof!
Make sure to come early and be a part of our
NHCA Scholarship Foundation fundraisers. This year
we have a new event - a bowling tournament! Plus
the return of a motorcycle ride. The events will
take place on the Wednesday before the conference
(February 20th).
And for those who just can't get enough, join us
for an after-conference Oregon Adventure with Dr.
Billy Martin (Sunday, February 24th). If you are
willing to brave the weather and do a bit of easy
hiking in order to see some of the most magnificent
waterfalls in the nation, Billy Martin is offering
to take a group to his favorite sites in the
Columbia Gorge. We will enjoy a late lunch at
McMenamin's unique Edgefield Manor (http://www.mcmenamins.com)
with eight different restaurants, brewpubs,
distilleries and wine tasting room, arriving back
at your hotel room by 3:00 p.m.
Watch for the arrival of your electronic
registration brochure in October. You don't want
to miss this jam-packed educational opportunity
including exhibitors, posters, chat sessions,
networking and fun! Share this information with
anyone you know who would benefit from attending
and will thank you in the end. Come experience the
big city excitement and small town charm of
Portland, Oregon, and join us for the NHCA 33rd
Annual Conference, February 21-23, 2008!
Susan Griest, Program Chair
Brian Fligor, Director of Education
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