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Thursday, August 18, 2011

Cooke Receives Townsend Scholarship

The Arkansas Optometric Association (ArOA) has announced Marcus Cooke, '12, as the recipient of the 2011 Dr. William H. Townsend Scholarship. Cooke received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway and graduated high school from Greenwood, Ark. He currently lives in Marion, Ark., with his wife Tiffany, and plans to return to the Northwest Arkansas area to practice optometry after graduation. The $1,500 scholarship was established in memory of the ... Read More
Posted by Amy Dunbar at Thursday, August 18, 2011

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Look for Our Frames in Bye Bye Birdie

The Eye Center at Southern College of Optometry recently came to the aid of a Theatre Memphis actor who needed a vintage-style pair of frames for the upcoming production of the classic musical, Bye Bye Birdie. Optician Stuart Turner, who volunteers at Theatre Memphis, brought the opportunity to the attention of Dr. James E. Venable, Vice President for Clinical Programs at The Eye Center. Actor, Greg Krosnes, pictured, needed a specific style of frames for his role, and Dr. Venable agreed to ... Read More
Posted by Amy Dunbar at Thursday, August 18, 2011

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Smith Earns Two Awards at NOA

Alicea Smith, '13, recently was honored at the 43rd conference of the National Optometric Association (NOA) in San Diego. Smith, a native of Jackson, Mississippi, and a 2008 graduate of Tougaloo College in Jackson, received two awards. She earned the Cave Memorial Award, a scholarship sponsored by the NOA to recognize a student who has made a positive impact in the minority community. She also received the Dr. David W. White, Jr., Memorial Scholarship. Sponsored by the Mississippi Chapter o... Read More
Posted by Amy Dunbar at Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

SCO Welcomes New Faculty

Southern College of Optometry is pleased to welcome five new faculty members to campus prior to the start of the fall academic semester. New faculty members include: Dr. Kelley Dasinger, Instructor, a 2010 UAB graduate who completed a residency in Pediatric Optometry at SCO. Dr. Michael Dasinger, Instructor, a 2009 UAB graduate who completed a residency in Primary Care Optometry at SCO. Dr. Wil McGriff, Instructor, a 2010 UAB graduate who completed a residency in Family Practice Optometr... Read More
Posted by Amy Dunbar at Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Dr. Taub Appears on Radio Show

Dr. Marc Taub, Chief of SCO's Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation Services, appeared on the August 6, 2011 "Eye on Vision" show that aired on WYPL-FM 89.3 in Memphis. Click here to listen. Read More
Posted by Amy Dunbar at Tuesday, August 9, 2011
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