FY-EYE on UMSL Optometry

Two Students Attend Fair to Educate Others about Optometry Two third year students attended a local health fair at a local mosque on January 25, 2015.  Deli Shirazian and Daniel Purvis, both members of the Class of 2016 participated in the health fair to educated those in attendance about eye care and optometry.  Submitted Photo:  L-R Deli Shirazian and Daniel Purvis ('16) Among them were about 30 other health care professionals from all backgrounds, including internal medicine, pediatrics, dentistry, rheumatology and others.  Daniel and Deli were on hand to answer questions about optometry from those attending the fair.

Every month the Office of Student Services with the College of Optometry seeks nomination from the faculty, staff, and students of the college in an effort to recognize one student who exemplifies our student body.     The Student Spotlight for February 2015 is:   Taylor Dahms (Class of 2018) Taylor received several nominations from students and faculty and staff for this month's recognition and the comments shared about Taylor are indicative of the impact our students have on fellow students and the college as a whole.    Taylor Dahms '18  (UMSL OPTOMETRY) Here are the comments from those who nominated Taylor: She goes above and beyond to make sure everyone understands the material and has all the resources they need to be successful She cares for the class's success, organizes notes and lecture materials for all of us. She is extremely nice and always friendly to everyone. She truly cares about the class and helps eve