The Indiana University School of Optometry will provide a full-tuition, 4-year scholarship for up to two highly-qualified optometry school applicants who are committed to completing the demanding rigors of both the OD degree and the MS in Vision Science. This scholarship is for incoming students, starting with the Fall 2021 school year. There will also be… Read more »
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IU School of Optometry COVID-19 Testing Protocols
Dear IUSO Faculty, Staff, and Students, Although this message pertains to students primarily, everyone working at the IU School of Optometry should be aware of our school’s COVID-19 testing protocols. IUSO Protocol for COVID Testing and Quarantine An individual who experiences COVID symptoms or suspects they are experiencing COVID symptoms should: Contact the IU Health… Read more »
IU School of Optometry Moving to Admission Test-Optional Approach
Effective immediately, the submission of test scores from the Optometry Admission Test (OAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) will be optional at the Indiana University School of Optometry for students applying for Fall 2021 enrollment into the Doctor of Optometry program. IU School of Optometry Dean Joseph A. Bonanno, OD, PhD, FAAO, believes this… Read more »
#BlackLivesMatter
Hello IUSO community, The IU School of Optometry community embraces diversity, spreads compassion, and respects peers, colleagues, family, and friends. During the past weeks, many communities nationwide have spoken out against the injustice of systemic racism. The AOSA at IU does not tolerate such injustices. Whether through education, protest, monetary donations, or providing resources, there… Read more »
Update from IUSO Dean Bonanno (May 27)
Dear IU School of Optometry Faculty, Students and Staff, As the pandemic evolves, IU is beginning to roll out Restart Activities. I want to give you an update on activities at the school. Clinics On May 18, both the Atwater Eye Care Center and the Indianapolis Eye Care Center began seeing patients for routine care. Currently,… Read more »
Update from IUSO Dean Bonanno (May 10)
Dear IUSO Students, Staff, and Faculty, I wanted to keep in touch with everyone about what has happened, what is being planned, what is likely, and what is unknown going forward during the pandemic. Some of you may remember the famous wisdom from former U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld that “There are known knowns,… Read more »
Update from IUSO Dean Bonanno (April 28)
Dear IU School of Optometry Faculty, Staff, and Students, I hope you are safe and healthy during these unprecedented times. The public health crisis has upended what is normal in our daily lives as well as for us trying to deliver an education and for students trying to get one. Spring 2020 Currently, spring semester… Read more »
Dr. Richard E. Meetz Will Receive Spirit of Philanthropy Award
Indiana University School of Optometry Emeritus Clinical Professor Richard E. Meetz, BS’74, OD’76, will receive a Spirit of Philanthropy Award for his contributions and dedication to IUSO. The award was scheduled to be presented to Dr. Meetz on April 21, 2020, at the annual Spirit of Philanthropy Luncheon and Awards Ceremony in Indianapolis, but the… Read more »
Update from IUSO Dean Bonanno (March 24)
Dear IUSO Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Friends, With the rapid progression of events related to the COVID-19 pandemic, I wanted to give you an update of what is happening at IUSO and also to emphasize the importance of following public health directives to reduce the incidence of corona virus cases so as not to… Read more »
Update for IUSO Students from the Dean
Dear IU School of Optometry Students, Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie has now extended the online delivery of classes for the remainder of the semester. Faculty are preparing to provide the remainder of their courses in this way. Course labs that cannot be delivered via video demo, readings, or other distance mechanisms will be… Read more »