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Alumni News

10/19/11

'59 Graduate Honored

Don Kuehn, OD '59, was recently named Humanitarian of the Year by Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH) International at the organization's annual meeting in Boston. Dr. Kuehn is seen here at right receiving his award from another SCO graduate, Ellis Potter, OD '67, the new VOSH International President. Congratulations to Drs. Kuehn and Potter for their humanitarian service! Read More
Posted by Amy Dunbar at 10/19/11

10/19/11

2010 Graduate Opens Practice

Congratulations to Melia R. Robertson, OD '10, who recently opened her own private practice! Robertson Eye Center, PA, celebrated with a grand opening and ribbon cutting in Russellville, Arkansas, pictured. Read More
Posted by Amy Dunbar at 10/19/11

10/19/11

In Memory of Brent Hachfeld, OD '02

SCO is saddened to report the untimely passing of Brent Hachfeld, OD ’02, who died last Sunday in New Orleans. He was 37. A native of Minnesota, Dr. Hachfeld moved to the greater New Orleans area following his graduation to begin practice. He was a devoted husband and father, and is survived by his wife, Jennifer Wandell, OD ’02, and a young daughter. The thoughts and prayers of the SCO community, including the Class of 2002, are with Dr. Hachfeld’s friends, family and colleagues. Following... Read More
Posted by Amy Dunbar at 10/19/11

10/18/11

Steele Receives Feinbloom Award

Southern College of Optometry Professor Glen Steele, OD '69, was named the recipient of the 2011 William Feinbloom Award at October's meeting of the American Academy of Optometry in Boston. The Feinbloom Award is given to an individual who has made a distinguished and significant contribution to the advancement of clinical practice, and thus, to the visual enhancement of the public. Dr. Steele's more than 40 years of service to optometry, optometric education and pediatric vision was cited,... Read More
Posted by Amy Dunbar at 10/18/11

10/10/11

In Memory of Allan Whiteman, OD '06

The SCO community is saddened to note the passing of a young alumnus. Allan Whiteman, OD '06, died on Saturday, October 8, 2011 after battling a brain tumor for several years. Survivors include his wife, Khanh Whiteman, and their young daughter, Khaia. Funeral services were scheduled at Wellsburgh Christian Church in Wellsburgh, West Virginia on Saturday, October 15, 2011, with visitation from 1-3 pm and services following at 3 pm. A celebration of life service is planned for Colorado, where... Read More
Posted by Amy Dunbar at 10/10/11

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