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Salus University Alumni Association
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WE SALUTE
The Salus University community warmly welcomes the following new members:
Jamie Lemisch, Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations
Maria Miknis, Custodial Technician
Damian Ostrowski, Institutional Services Clerk, Elkins Park
Mary Willis, Research Coordinator, TEI/EP
The Salus University community offers sincere congratulations to the following members:
Matthew McGuigan '11OD and Dana Webster '11OD, on each receiving a $4000 VSP scholarship to support fourth year studies. Both students have demonstrated clinical experience and expressed great desire to pursue a private practice career.
Melissa Trego, OD '04, PhD, on her appointment as Associate Dean for the Foundations of Optometric Medicine.
The Salus University community extends sincere condolences to the following members:
Dr. Lorraine Lombardi, on the passing of her mother, Cecilia Lombardi.
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Dr. Lewis Honored at Academy Meeting
Dr. Thomas L. Lewis '70, received several awards at the annual American Academy of Optometry (AAO) meeting in October.
Dr. Lewis received the 2011 Eminent Service Award from the Academy. First presented in 1960, this award was given to Dr. Lewis in recognition of his long-time service to the AAO. Dr. Lewis is a past president of the Academy.
Additionally, the American Board of Optometry Appreciation Award was presented to Dr. Lewis from the profession of Optometry for his service as a founding member of that Board.
Dr. Lewis also received a Distinguished Service Award for his role as founder, leader and tireless contributor of the Optometric Glaucoma Society.
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Alumnus and Former TEI Director Honored
A. Norman Haffner, OD '52,
founding dean of SUNY-Optometry, who taught PCO's first public health courses in the 1960s, and Dr. Charles Mullen, former president of ICO, who served as the first director of The Eye Institute, were honored at the American Academy of Optometry annual meeting in October.
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Hoya Lab Renovation
The Hoya Free-Form Company is funding an $80,000 grant for the renovation of the physical plant, audio visual system and educational equipment in S200, a PCO teaching laboratory.
Dr. AnneMarie Lahr (above left), assistant professor and instructor in ophthalmic optics, has been collaborating for the past year on this initiative, according to Dean Linda Casser (above right).
When completed, the lab will be a more contemporary environment for students to learn and practice their knowledge and skills in the clinical area of ophthalmic optics as well as other teaching laboratories.
Mr. Mike Elton (above center), Hoya's director of Professional Services, visited the Elkins Park campus in November to see the plans for the lab's renovation, allowing faculty and students to personally thank him for Hoya's generous support.
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NJ Academy of Optometry
At the most recent chapter meeting of the New Jersey American Academy of Optometry (NJAAO), Dr. Thomas L. Lewis installed the new officers and accepted a contribution for the TEI Capital Campaign and the annual New Jersey Academy Scholarship Endowment at PCO.
The new officers are Drs. Kristen Fry, president; Shira (Goldstein) Goldberg '03, vice president; Dennis H. Lyons '73, treasurer; Anthony A. Fiorilli '76, board director; Robert J. Doty, board director; Clark Chang, OD '07, secretary; Kimberly (Kester) Friedman '91, board director; Leonard Strulowitz, board director; Kenneth D. Manning, immediate past president; and Frederick Bell '42, board director.
The NJAAO awarded three of the five $750 travel grants to Heather Miller, OD '11, and Justyna Lewczuk, OD '11, as well as PCO student David Kong '13. |
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Doctors of Audiology Annual Academy Meeting
The annual Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) meeting was held November 3 - 5 in Bonita Springs, Florida.
The University's Osborne College of Audiology (OCA) was well-represented during the conference. Dr. Tricia Dabrowski, director of the Pennsylvania Ear Institute and assistant professor, along with adjunct faculty member Dr. Thomas Goyne, presented "Know the Ropes of Being a Preceptor and Avoid Getting Lost in the Sea." Dr. Goyne served on the ADA's 2011 Education Committee.
Lisa Mariello-Baiada '13AUD and Darius Zamani '13AUD, both recipients of this year's Student Convention Scholarships, presented a course on "Symptomatic Vestibular and Auditory Dysfunction at 25: A Case Study Pertaining to Significance of Early Detection and Care." This presentation was an update and expansion of their award-winning Auditory Grand Rounds case from their second year curriculum.
During the opening session, former OCA adjunct James McDonald, ScD, AuD was presented with the distinguished Joel Wernick Award, in recognition of Dr. McDonald's outstanding educational contribution within the profession of audiology and hearing science. While on the faculty at OCA, Dr. McDonald was voted Audiology Professor of the Year and, according to Dean Victor Bray, his dedicated service to OCA students makes this ADA award well-deserved.
Several audiology alumni serve on the ADA Board of Directors: treasurer Brian Urban, AuD '06, and directors at large Rita Chaiken, AuD '03 and Kim Cavitt, AuD '05. Recently retired from the Board is Angela Morris, AuD '03. |
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Eagles Host Fifth Annual TEI Fundraiser
The Eye Institute's fifth annual "Looking Out for Kids" charity fundraiser was held Saturday, November 5 at the Hafter Student Community Center on the Elkins Park campus.
Philadelphia Eagles Moise Fokou and Joselio Hanson co-hosted the night's festivities, which raised money to help provide eyeglasses and vision care services to underinsured and uninsured children in Philadelphia and its surrounding communities.
With more than 230 guests in attendance, the event was a great success. The Bennett Lounge set the scene for an hour-long VIP reception, where attendees sipped cocktails and enjoyed gourmet hors d'oeuvres.
The highlight of the general reception were the packed silent auction tables, where attendees enjoyed emcee Dr. Andy Gurwood '89 as they bid on autographed memorabilia, theatre and overnight packages, baskets of cheer and more. Throughout the night, the Eagles autographed photos, mingled with guests and were eager to pose for photos.
Pictured above (L to R) are: Board member Dr. Dan Abramowicz, Philadelphia Eagle Joselio Hanson, Board member Dr. Barry Farkas '71, and Salus president, Dr. Thomas L. Lewis '70.
For more photos: www.TEIvision.com/LOFK |
PCO Eyedol 2011
The annual NOSA (National Optometric Student Association) fundraiser, PCO Eyedol, was held in the Hafter Student Center on November 11. The open talent show for students and faculty  included faculty judges Melissa Trego, OD '04, Elizabeth Tonkery, OD '09 and Rachel Brackley, OD '09 and emcees Shanee Chandler '15OD and Candace Ellis '15OD. Hoya Vision Care, the event's sponsor, donated an iPad2, a 32GB iPod touch and an 8GB iPod touch as prizes for the top three contestants.
According to NOSA president Camille Cohen '14OD, the event is an opportunity for all classes and programs to come together and showcase their various talents. This year, the competition included a blend of songs and dances and an original tune about retinoscopy and binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy.
The first place winner was Tiffany Pao '13OD, with second place going to the "Strabizmus" dance team: Kristina Ngo '15OD, Jason Cheung '15OD, Ada Noh '15OD, and Jerson Desiderio '15OD, and third place was won by Vijal Shah '14OD.
Other performers included: The Worth 4 Dots (Terrence Roberts '13OD, James Carson '13OD, Keion Mark '13OD and Keston Regis '13OD); The Eye Divas (Whitney Roberson '14OD, Constance Berryman '14OD and Camille Cohen '14OD); and singers Bryttani Sylvain '15OD, James Carson '13OD, and Dustin Asay '13OD.
PCO Eyedol jumpstarts NOSA's annual week-long Thanksgiving drive, which collected 300 canned goods, stuffing and drinks to be combined with donated turkeys for baskets. This year, NOSA students filled 19 baskets and delivered them to families in need in the Elkins Park area on November 22.
(Pictured above are members of the NOSA Executive Committee which organizes NOSA activities). |
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PCO at COVD Conference
PCO alumni, faculty and students were represented at the 41st Annual Meeting of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD).
Faculty members Dr. Mitchell Scheiman, Dr. Ruth Shoge '06, and Dr. Lynn Trieu provided oral presentations while Dr. Michael Gallaway and Dr. Gale Orlansky also attended.
Of six pediatric residency programs available in private practices nationwide, PCO graduates are represented in five: Drs. Dana Webster '11; Kathleen O'Leary '11; Amanjot Sunner '11; Nhin Nguyen '11; Hilary Gesford '11; Amy Trosino '11; and Mallory Lovett '11.
Students Jonathan Skoner '13OD and Dustin Asay '13OD attended, as well as alumni Marcus Myers, OD'07, Amy Bartal, OD'10 and Dan Press, OD '07, who became a fellow of the COVD this year. (With thanks to Dr. Ruth Shoge for this article). |
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2011 Basketball Champions!
After nine weeks of hard fought games, the women of Physician Assistant Team Hemoglobin Trotters and the men of Optometry Team 2014A emerged victorious as the 2011 Salus intramural basketball champions. This year's league MVPs were Kim Sor, Michael Bittner '14OD and Vitto Mena '14OD.
Congratulations to Hemoglobin Trotters: Amanda Radovich; Emily Auger; Kelsey Bruce; Cerina Buchanan; Chelsea Dunn; Lara Espin; Reta Giurgis; Barbara Matos and Charlene Pineda, and Team 2014A: Taylor Babcock; Ryan Beers; Michael Bittner; Cameron Black; Samuel Flori; Vittorio Mena; Scott Sakata and Tim Whitmmire.
Vittorio Mena '14OD, co-chair of the University's Student Athletic Committee, kept everyone up to date with weekly reports of the action, team standings and MVPs. Xavier Thompson '14OD, Tyler Doersam '14OD, Rachel Carver '13OD and Lindsey Perno '13OD also helped run the league.
Updates were posted on the University's website, along with team photos and rosters.
Hemoglobin Trotters and Team 2014A
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Celebrating 50 Years
On October 19, Salus University joined low vision and blindness professionals around the country in honoring the 50th anniversary of the first academic Orientation and Management (O&M) courses and training to be offered at the university level.
The University's College of Education and Rehabilitation (CER), also educated the public about Blindness Awareness Month. Led by Dr. Fabiana Perla (above left), director of the University's O&M program, volunteers helped repair used canes, provided information regarding the education and rehabilitation of individuals with visual impairments and promoted the University's programs. |
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The following alumni or faculty presented at the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) annual conference in Boston in October:
Robert Andersson MSc '10; Clark Y. Chang, OD '07; Alissa Coyne, OD '10; Michael Cymbor, OD '96; Alison Hixenbaugh, OD '10; Imran A. Khan, OD '02; Carolyn Majcher, OD '11; Kelly Malloy, OD '96; Derek Mladenovich, OD '02; Jean Marie Pagani, OD '87; Carlo Pelino, OD '94; Joseph P. Shovlin, OD '80; Melissa A. Vitek, OD '95; Joan Wing, OD '88; andCharles M. Wormington, OD.
Due to the Academy's self-registration process, if other PCO alumni presented but are affiliated professionally with another institution, their PCO connection is not apparent. Please email pshelly@salus.edu so that your contribution can be acknowledged in the Spring 2012 alumni magazine. |
Support the Annual Fund!
For tax purposes, remember to make your gift by December 31, 2011 to take advantage of the charitable contribution deduction.
Please visit www.salus.edu and click on "Make a Donation." |
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