College News

A message from Alicia L. Bertone, DVM, PhD, Vice Provost for Graduate Studies and Dean of the Graduate School Dear Colleagues: Due to these unprecedented times, the Graduate School will now provide its services electronically. Our officewill close to in-person traffic today, March 18, 2020, and will...

A message from Michael V. Drake, MD, President, The Ohio State University Dear Ohio State Community: Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendation that no large events be scheduled over the next eight weeks, we have postponed our spring commencement. Our preference is to...

The health and safety of our employees, their families, and those we interact with daily is a priority. Effective immediately, please utilize phone/email/fax or drop box (for campus, located in the 3rd floor elevator lobby at 1590 N. High Street) to communicate, provide paperwork, etc., in lieu of...

A message from Michael V. Drake, MD, President, The Ohio State University Dear Ohio State Community: I write to share important new information about requirements that employees work from home and building closures, including recreational sports indoor facilities and university libraries. The...

From optometry.org: NBEO has just received notification from Pearson VUE that they have made the difficult decision to close all US and Canada based testing centers effective immediately for at least 30 days. NBEO will work closely with Pearson VUE as additional information is available. We do...

An important message for our valued patients. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, OSU Optometry Services will be closed beginning Monday, March 16, 2020 until further notice. Thank you for your patience and understanding of our efforts to limit the spread of the virus and protect the...

All— New COVID-19 information emerges almost by the minute. Ohio has been described as a leader in the public health efforts to limit its spread, to “flatten the curve” so that the number of cases stays below the capacity of our healthcare system. That will ensure that you and your loved ones...

Email will be the primary form of communication for the latest COVID-19 updates pertinent to College of Optometry students, faculty and staff. Please check your email accounts often. Messages will address academic, clinic, research and human resources concerns. In an email this morning (March 13)...

The Ohio State University College of Optometry Event Cancellation and Postponement List All SocialEyes events are postponed. Students will receive email updates from their SocialEyes faculty leaders. Friday, March 13: BVPeds Forum is postponed until Summer 2020. Those who signed up for the forum...

The message below from Dean Karla Zadnik about COVID-19 was emailed to Ohio State Optometry students, faculty and staff today. All— I trust that you have had a chance to review the email that was sent last night from President Drake about the university’s response to the COVID-19 global outbreak. I...