Location: Hamilton Hall 74
Meeting called by: Pre-Optometry Club
Duration: 1 hour
The club members unwinded and relaxed before fall break. Club members painted pumpkins, and met with their mentor group to get a head start on Fall Break.
Meeting Minutes 10/1/2024
Location: Zoom
Meeting called by: Pre-Optometry Club
Duration: 1 hour
Rebecca Heinz, the Assistant Director of Admissions, from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salas University met with the club on zoom to discuss what the Pennsylvania College of Optometry had to offer. She discussed life outside of college at the university, and also different parts of the college of optometry.
Meeting Minutes 9/24/2024
Location: Zoom
Meeting called by: Pre-Optometry Club
Duration: 1 hour
The Director of Admissions at NOVA Southeastern College of Optometry, Juan Carlos Saavedra, discussed what NOVA had to offer as an optometry program. He also discussed student life in the Fort-Lauderdale/Davie, Florida area, and additional tips for applying to NOVA Southeastern College of Optometry
Meeting Minutes 9/17/2024
Location: Hamilton Hall 74
Meeting called by: Pre-Optometry Club
Duration: 1 hour
Members learned about the RealEyes program and were able to receive training to become a certified RealEyes presenter! RealEyes is a program that focuses on educating children (Pre-K/Grade 12) on the human eye and eye safety in the classroom.
Meeting Minutes 9/10/2024
Location: Hamilton Hall 74
Meeting called by: Pre-Optometry Club
Duration: 1 hour
Southern College of Optometry’s Director of Student Recruitment, Sunnie Ewing, came in and shared information about their program, life as an optometry student in Memphis, TN, and the admissions process. Dr. Chase Harter, an SCO graduate from the Class of 2018 who went to Ohio State for undergrad was also in attendance and he currently practices in Columbus at South West Eyecare. Dr. Harter discussed his personal experiences about attending SCO and what he loved about Memphis.
Meeting Minutes 9/3/2024
Location: Hamilton Hall 150
Meeting called by: Pre-Optometry Club
Duration: 1 Hour
Dr. Michael Earley talked to us about the field of optometry and the Ohio State University College of Optometry. The discussion was centered around the importance of optometrists in an ever changing world/society. Dr. Earley also discussed positive experiences he has had in the field of optometry and what he personally loves about his occupation.
Meeting Minutes 8/27/2024
Location: Hamilton Hall 74
Meeting called by: Pre-Optometry Club
Duration: 30 minutes
President, Bri Ridenour, introduced the club and the purpose of the club. Club Officers were introduced as well. The Mentor/Mentee program was introduced and members signed up for that.
Meeting Minutes 4/16/2024
4/16/2024
Location: Zoom
Meeting called by: Pre-Optometry Club
Duration: 1 hour
Elections for serving on the executive board of the Pre-Optometry club took place over zoom, where candidates gave a short speech about themselves and club members voted for who they wanted to serve for each leadership position. A raffle also took place for giveaways on gift cards and OAT prep materials.
Meeting Minutes 4/9/2024
04/09/2024
Location: Hamilton Hall 90
Meeting called by: Pre-Optometry Club
Duration: 1 Hour
Students had the opportunity to dissect a cow’s eye with the help of Dr. Delgado-Nixon, where she thoroughly demonstrated how to dissect the eye. She provided a detailed explanation of what to look out for in the eye and what each part of the eye represented. She also presented to students about eye anatomy as well as ocular diseases.
Meeting Minutes 4/2/2024
4/02/2024
Location: Zoom
Meeting called by: Pre-Optometry Club
Duration: 1 hour
Dr. Anderson spoke to students about research in optometry. Dr. Anderson presented to club members about what it means to be an optometrist working in research, how optometry impacts research, as well as what to expect working in research.