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2011 Year in Review
Ryan Corte Elected President of AOSA
Third-year student, Ryan Corte, was recently elected president of the American Optometric Student Association (AOSA), representing over 6000 optometry students from the twenty schools and colleges of optometry throughout the United States, Canada, and... learn more
Kacie Kreifels Awarded Albert Schweitzer Fellowship
Kacie Kreifels, Opt I student, is one of fifteen Ohio State University students to be awarded an Albert Schweitzer Fellowship in the inaugural class of Columbus Schweitzer Fellows. From left, Jackie Davis, OD, MPH, assistant professor of clinical... learn more
Used Football Faceshields Pose Threat to Eye Safety
Aaron Zimmerman, OD, MS, clinical assistant professor, and co-researchers find that game-worn football faceshields may break or even shatter when subjected to high-velocity impact.... learn more
Pelotonia 2011
Over the past two years many of us have heard about Pelotonia, a bike tour and grassroots fundraising initiative that raises much needed research dollars for The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and... learn more
Convocation 2011
Members of the Class of 2011, their family, and friends were welcomed by Dean Melvin Shipp to the 44th College of Optometry Convocation on Saturday, June 11th. At the top of the program, Dr. E. Gordon Gee, President of The Ohio State University, congratulated... learn more
Ryan Corte Receives an Ohio State University Board of Trustees Student Recognition Award
Congratulations to Ryan Corte for receiving an Ohio State University Board of Trustees Student Recognition Award at the June meeting. At each monthly meeting, the Board recognizes two exemplary students from two different colleges, nominated by their... learn more
International Clinic Days
Kacie Kreifels, class of 2014 and recipient of an Albert Schweitzer Fellowship, is researching how optometrists interact with Columbus Hispanic and Somalian patients by establishing International Clinic Days at The Ohio State University Optometry Services.... learn more
Augsburger Receives Distinguished Alumnus Award
Arol Augsburger (OD,MS'71), president of the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) and professor of optometry, is the 2011 recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award, presented by Optometry Alumni and Friends, the alumni society of The Ohio State University... learn more
Alumna Publishes First Novel
Karen Winters Schwartz's (OD'88) debut novel, Where Are the Cocoa Puffs?: A Family's Journey Through Bipolar Disorder is her first published novel - one of four she has written. Based on true events, this is a fictionalized story of what a family goes... learn more
Recent Grad Sets a New Marketing Standard
When one of our new alumni is named Graduate of the Year upon the completion of clinical training, we expect a lot from him or her. We anticipate that the individual will do pioneering work in some facet of the profession. Perhaps he will provide service... learn more
Third Annual Jeffrey and Joyce Myers Lecture Series
The public is invited to join the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of the College of Optometry at the third annual Jeffrey and Joyce Myers Lecture Series to be held Monday, October 24, 2011, at 5:15PM. This year's event is taking place in 140 Pfahl... learn more
Dean Shipp Named Ohio Optometrist of the Year
Dean Melvin Shipp, OD, MPH, DrPH, is the Ohio Optometric Association’s 2011 recipient of the Warren G. and Ruth P. Morris Optometrist of the Year award. Warren and Ruth Morris epitomized the words “boundless dedication” in the profession of optometry... learn more
Dean Melvin Shipp Assumes the Helm of APHA
Melvin Shipp, OD, MPH, DrPH, Dean of The Ohio State University College of Optometry since 2004, was named President of the American Public Health Association (APHA) this afternoon, November 2, 2011, at the Association’s annual meeting in Washington,... learn more
Diversity Recruitment Task Force Reception at the EastWest Eye Conference
On Friday, October 21, The Ohio State University College of Optometry hosted a wine and cheese reception to introduce the goals of the Diversity Recruitment Task Force. Dean Mel Shipp welcomed guests and emphasized the importance of recruiting a... learn more
