The awarding of the very coveted “Spirit Award” to the UMSL College of Optometry at Optometry’s Meeting in Washington, D.C., last year brought much positive recognition to the College. It also provided the opportunity to film the rules video, which serves as the official introduction to the Essilor Optometry Student Bowl, held Thursday, June 21stat … Continue reading College of Optometry Students Film the Spirit Award Video
Patient Care Center is Featured in the Annual Neuroscience Showcase
The 2nd Annual Neuroscience Showcase was held in the UMSL Patient Care Center (PCC) on Friday, April 20th. The event was organized by the Center for Neurodynamics at UMSL and included a keynote speaker and poster presentations from students involved in neuroscience research on campus. The keynote speaker this year was Dr. Jeffrey Zacks, Professor and … Continue reading Patient Care Center is Featured in the Annual Neuroscience Showcase
Class of 2018 Profile Perseverance and Motivation: the Story of Dr. Cord Linville
Every graduating class has interesting stories: individuals whose path to optometry may not have been easy or direct. However, these are the same individuals who become among the most successful optometrists upon graduation. Perhaps it could be someone who had the drive and motivation but simply needed the opportunity to succeed. And sometimes . . … Continue reading Class of 2018 Profile Perseverance and Motivation: the Story of Dr. Cord Linville
Class of 2020 Earns White Coat During Ceremony
On Friday afternoon, May 18, 2018, 45 future doctors of optometry were honored with the presentation of their white coat, symbolic of being awarded clinical privileges. For the “Class of Vision,” this represented the culmination of months of practice examinations and the successful passing of the Clinic Privileging Examination. This special occasion was attended by a … Continue reading Class of 2020 Earns White Coat During Ceremony