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Thursday, November 19, 2009

SCO Receives Grant from Essilor and AOF

SCO was honored during the recent meeting of the American Academy of Optometry held in Orlando as a recipient of a $20,000 Essilor Optical Technology Grant award. This grant is awarded annually to three optometry schools for projects intended to elevate the standards and visibility of ophthalmic dispensing to students and patients in the training environment. Read More
Posted by Amy Dunbar at Thursday, November 19, 2009

Monday, November 9, 2009

President Phillips Made Member of National Academy in Practice

The National Academy of Practice (NAP) has added to its membership SCO President Dr. Richard W. Phillips. Dr. Phillips was also invited to participate in the National Academy of Practice in Optometry (NAPO) Business Meeting during the annual meeting of the American Academy of Optometry in Orlando, Florida. Read More
Posted by Amy Dunbar at Monday, November 9, 2009

Thursday, November 5, 2009

SCO Group Takes Work to Rural Areas

In 2008, 25 SCO student interns from SVOSH (Student Volunteers in Optometric Service to Humanity) traveled with six faculty memberse to East Tennessee to participate in their first Rural Area Medical (RAM) clinic. This past summer, SVOSH participated in its second regional mission in Wise, Virginia. Four students worked with others, including nursing and medical students, to see more than 1,225 patients. This fall, SVOSH has participated in its third regional mission, the latest in Jenkins... Read More
Posted by Amy Dunbar at Thursday, November 5, 2009

Thursday, November 5, 2009

SCO Olympian Addresses Rotary Club

Second-year student Josh McAdams was invited to address the Memphis Rotary Club earlier this week. A nationally recognized track and field athlete who competes in the 3,000 meter steeplechase, Josh shared some of his experiences as an Olympic athlete and optometry student with the Rotarians in the audience. A BYU graduate, he won the 3,000 meter steeplechase at the 2006 NCAA National Championships with his then personal best time of 8:34.10. In 2007, he was accepted to attend SCO but chose t... Read More
Posted by Amy Dunbar at Thursday, November 5, 2009

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

SCO Staff Member Retires After 40 Years of Service

Pat McCollum, SCO's longest-serving staff member, has retired after 40 years of service to the college. The Commercial Appeal published a story recalling some of the highlights of Pat's career. Read the article to learn more. SCO salutes Pat for her longevity and devotion. She will truly be missed by her colleagues and those who knew her on campus. Read More
Posted by Amy Dunbar at Wednesday, November 4, 2009
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