FY-EYE on UMSL Optometry

Newborn News Dr. Jessica Schmidt Kellerman (’07) and husband Steve are the proud parents of Isla Joan born on September 16 th .  Dr. Andrea Peerson Horne (’14) and husband Kyle welcomed Quinn into the world on June 14 th .  Dr. Kimberly Folwarski Brown (’11) and husband Rob are the proud parents of Sadie Sue born on August 10 th .  Dr. Katie Volk (’13) and husband John welcomed Macie Jayne into the world on July 31 st .  Dr. Amanda Brenci (’09) and husband James are the proud parents of Brooks, born August 25 th . Parker Pratt (’18) and wife Kaitlin welcomed Cannon Sterling into the world on July 14 th .  Dr. Katie Mayberry (’08) and husband Matt are the proud parents of Sylvia Kathryn, born on July 8 th . Dr. Kathy Doan and husband Matthew welcomed Nicholas Doan Linsenbardt into the world on July 2 nd . Drs. Clay Bigham (’02) and Allyson Conn Bigham (’03) are the proud parents of...

Student News Taylor Dahms(’18), President of the UMSL Student Chapter of the American Academy of Optometry, was awarded a 2016 American Optometric Foundation travel grant. Rachel Simpson ('19) was narrator of the new AOA promotional video entitled: "Be United with the American Optometric Association".  You can check it out at:  http://www.aoa.org/optometrists/membership/united-in-possibilities-join-online-here?sso=y

 Sprucing Up Marillac to Enhance Student Experience The summer of 2016 was one of many changes for the College of Optometry’s Marillac Hall.  Anticipation of the new semester created a remodel of the two rooms on the second floor near the current pre-clinic.  These rooms are now optometry study rooms fostering a comfortable environment for individual and group study.  New carpet, chairs, and desks were also added to the third and fourth floor.   The Dean’s suite received a remodel as well including new carpet, conference room chairs, and desks to enhance the overall look of the office. The office of Student Services was transformed into a more useful space with new seating, a more contemporary desk, and fresh paint.  The look was designed to enhance the student experience.

 New UMSL Patient Care Center Opens and Celebrates with Donor Reception The UMSL – Patient Care Center officially opened and began seeing patients on Monday, September 19, 2016. The long anticipated opening occurred with a formal ribbon cutting ceremony attended by College of Optometry faculty, students, staff and university officials. Those individuals performing the honors were Dean Larry Davis, Interim Provost Dr. Chris Spilling, Director of Clinic Operations, Dr. Vinita Henry (’85), Alumnus Dr. Barbara Brown (’88), Assistant Professor Dr. Erin Brooks (’11), and Morgan Poore (’17).  The biggest pair of scissors deservedly belonged to Dr. Henry who helped in every phase of the planning of the building and now receives the rewards of her masterpiece coming to life, “After 30+ years in a temporary facility, it is wonderful to finally have a clinic made for us.  It is a beautiful building and will contribute a great deal to our patient care and our student educ...