While the reception and view of the eclipse was occurring at the College of Optometry, nearly 40 students and Assistant Dean Dr. Ed Bennett viewed it from the front yard of the American Optometric Association (AOA) headquarters. The AOA served lunch and ultimately served up a total eclipse. Of course, it was brief but breathtaking, … Continue reading Eclipse Celebration at the American Optometric Association
Solar Eclipse Viewing at the PCC
The main event on August 21, 2017, was not the start of the fall semester at the College of Optometry, but the remarkable solar eclipse. Faculty members adjusted afternoon labs so students could watch the show in the sky. Some students joined faculty and staff outside of the new Patient Care Center on campus to … Continue reading Solar Eclipse Viewing at the PCC
Welcome to the Class of 2021
On August 17th, the Class of 2021 was formally welcomed into the UMSL family by Dean Larry Davis at the beginning of the orientation program. There are many unique qualities and points of pride for this class, including: The largest class in UMSL history, with a total of 49 students entering the program. This was … Continue reading Welcome to the Class of 2021
Student News
In the latest issue of ASCO’s Eye on Education Taylor Dahms (’18) was recognized as the AOSA National Liaison to the AOA Contact Lens and Cornea Section. Kate Hamm (’19) and Rachel Simpson (’19) were recognized for winning the $15,000 team scholarship via Project Foresight at Optometry’s Meeting. Kailey Utley (’20) came to the College … Continue reading Student News