NSUCO - The Visionary Fall 2017

COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY • 13 ∫ Brian Roberts (’18) and Adam Morrow (’18) attended the Bausch + Lomb Contact Lens and Ocular Surface Program in Rochester, New York, in April. Jeriann Sandrik (’19) was selected to participate in the U.S. Army Health Professions Scholarship Program. B Aaron Thomas (’17) was awarded the 2016–2017 Don E. Williamson, O.D., Memorial Scholarship for his outstanding leadership and academic achievements. B Sara Toomey (’18) received the Florida Optometric Association (FOA) Student Development Award at the FOA 114th Annual Convention on July 14, 2016, in Palm Beach, Florida. ∫ Kaily Tschantz (’17) and Justin Chelette (’17) received the NSUCO 2017 Vision Service Plan/AOF Practice Excellence Scholar- ship. Tschantz and Chelette were selected by the college’s faculty members and administration for their commitment to enter independent practice and demonstrating excellence in both clinical performance and academics. B Crystal Victor (’20) was awarded the inaugural Modern Optical/National Optometric Association Scholarship based on mentorship, leadership, and service. ∫ Melissa Zaleski (’18) was selected as one of three new Women in Optometry board members. As a student, Zaleski brings a unique and important perspective to the board, which primarily consists of optometrists.