FY-EYE on UMSL Optometry

Members of the Class of 2018 connect at Six Flags Members of the Class of 2018 braved the summer heat and humidity on Saturday, July 26, 2014 to get to know each other better at Six Flags-St. Louis.  Around 30 people attended the summer event before a BBQ at the home of a classmate’s mother.  This is the second of three events that the incoming students can attend to get to know one another better and even get to know the classmate's significant others. According to Program Director Nick Palisch, the goal is to foster the family feel of the class by allowing them to socialize prior to the start of optometry school.  "Attending these events after the Class Mixer in April it allows for the students to stay connected and to keep the excitement in place for August," said Palisch.   The students and significant others will be spending a lot of time together in the coming years, and if they are moving from somewhere outside of St. Louis, it is often di...

New "Information Page" makes requesting information easier The College of Optometry at UMSL is proud to announce a new link that has been added to the website which makes it easier to request information on the college and the ability to sign up for the Optometry Workshops that are held at various times through the year. The new information request page can also be found here .  Having a new and streamlined system allows for the college to reach out to prospective students who are interested in learning more about the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry.  Sample of Website

Celebrating 25 years of Service to UMSL-College of Optometry Every member of a team is an important player in the success of the organization and while she isn't involved with recruiting new students, or seeing patients in the clinic you likely know her from all the photos, posters, and displays art work for the College of Optometry.  Janice White is the graphic designer for the College of Optometry and is responsible for most of the  professional posters, mailings, and communications that help enhance the image of the college. From the EyeWire publication...to the website...to the class photos...Janice is responsible.  Janice is also using her creative insight to assist students in the design of posters for presentations and contests.  Assistant Dean of Student Services, Dr. Ed Bennett, is very aware of Janice's tenure  at UMSL and how the College has benefited from her abilities, "Having been associated with Janice during her entire tenure at the Co...