The 2025 UMSL Optometry Alumni & Friends Weekend occurred August 15th–17th on the UMSL campus. We were delighted to celebrate our alumni—especially the milestone classes of 1985, 1995, 2005, and 2015—while also welcoming friends of the College. The weekend opened with a festive cocktail hour and dinner at the Lee Theatre in the Touhill Performing Arts … Continue reading Alumni Weekend 2025 – What a Treat!
In Appreciation for Dr. Larry Davis’ Contributions to UMSL College of Optometry
by Edward Bennett, OD Dr. Larry Davis, Dean of the College of Optometry since 2000, ended his tenure as Dean effective September 1, 2022. I first met Dr. Davis when he was a 4th year optometry student at Indiana University (IU) and applied for the UMSL Cornea and Contact Lens Residency program. Both Dr. Vinita Henry … Continue reading In Appreciation for Dr. Larry Davis’ Contributions to UMSL College of Optometry
Save the Date
Nutrition and the Eye XIV April 23 and 24, 2022 Join us for an in-person lecture or virtual lecture. 12 hours COPE-approved CE• 5 hours on Saturday• 7 hours on Sunday Registration opens on March 1, 2022 More information Co-sponsored by:
August Academe 2021 and Alumni and Friends Banquet
August 28-29, 2021 - 8 hrs CE available (In-person and virtual options available)Location - Renaissance Hotel, St. Louis Airport SCHEDULE: Saturday, August 281pm-3pm: Brianne Hobbs, OD, Common Misconceptions About Retinal Disease3pm-5pm: Anthony DeWilde, OD, and Elizabeth Phillips, OD, VA Grand Rounds Alumni and Friends Banquet: cocktail hour 6pm/dinner 7 pm(included with CE registration) Sunday, August … Continue reading August Academe 2021 and Alumni and Friends Banquet