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SCO News

Monday, August 25, 2014

Ellis, Elkins to Receive Alumni Awards

Former American Optometric Association President Joe Ellis, OD ’86, has been named Southern College of Optometry’s 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and SCO faculty member Lindsay Elkins, OD ’07, has been named the college’s Young Alumni Award recipient. SCO will present the awards at this year’s Convocation ceremony on Friday, October 10. In receiving SCO’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Dr. Joe Ellis is being recognized for his significant contributions to the profession of optometry.... Read More
Posted by Amy Dunbar at Monday, August 25, 2014

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Ensor to Lead New Department

Dr. Scott Ensor has been selected to lead Southern College of Optometry’s efforts in a new department, Interprofessional Education (IPE).  In his role as director, Dr. Ensor will collaborate with individuals within the college to guide and further develop the classroom, laboratory, and clinical infrastructure necessary for students to graduate with understanding and appreciation for the role of the optometric physician in interdisciplinary healthcare. “The World Health Organization defi... Read More
Posted by Amy Dunbar at Thursday, August 14, 2014

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

SCO Students Honored at NOA Meeting

SCO was well represented at the recent National Optometric Association Conference in Washington D.C. Brittany Tounsel, '15, was inaugurated as national NOSA president, while Kirsten McKnight, '16, presented at the meeting and was elected president for the 2015-16 year. Feyi Awonrunse, '16, received the $1,000 Walmart and Sam's Club Health & Wellness Leadership Scholarship and took second place in the HOYA poster competition (winning a mini iPad!). Gerald Stinson, '16, also received a $50... Read More
Posted by Amy Dunbar at Tuesday, August 12, 2014

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