Three Indiana University School of Optometry alumni were honored as the 2023 recipients of the school’s Foley House Awards during a reception and program in the Frangipani Room at the Indiana Memorial Union on Sept. 9. “We couldn’t be prouder of our 2023 Foley House Award recipients,” said IU School of Optometry Associate Dean for… Read more »
Alumni News
IUSO’s First Two Black Graduates
In 1960, the IU School of Optometry graduated its first two Black graduates of the OD Program—Charles Comer, BS/MS’60, and Clarence Currie, BS/MS’60. Dr. Charles Comer was the first African American male to graduate from IUSO and to be licensed in the state of Indiana. After graduation, Dr. Comer pursued a career in the U.S…. Read more »
2022 Academy Hall of Fame Honorees
This year, the American Academy of Optometry is commemorating the organization’s Centennial Celebration. To encapsulate its 100-year history, the meeting will pay homage to the Academy’s founders, a century of achievements in optometric medicine, and celebrate those who have been influential in the Academy’s growth and position as the leading educational provider in optometry. At… Read more »
IUSO alum Xin Hong Wins Prix Galien Award
IU School of Optometry alum Xin Hong, PhD’01, FAAO, was part of a research and development team that won a Prix Galien Award for Best Medical Technology in October at the annual Prix Galien Awards Gala. The ceremony commemorated the last 50 years of innovations that have improved the human condition. Dr. Hong co-invented and… Read more »
IU School of Optometry’s First Gala a Success
On Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, we held the first ever IU School of Optometry Gala. Despite COVID restrictions and the event having been re-scheduled from 2020, we had nearly 200 attendees. We are pleased to report that the event was a smashing success on all fronts: reunions, camaraderie, fun, dancing, and advancing the mission of… Read more »
What’s Cookin’ (Summer/Fall 2021)
Here is a summary of the news and activities of IU School of Optometry faculty and staff from June 1–December 1, 2021. OFFICE OF STUDENT ADMINISTRATION Class of 2025 IUSO welcomed the Class of 2025—86 students from an applicant pool of 763 (an increase 490 the previous year). • 25 Indiana residents and 61 non-residents… Read more »
Save the Date for IUSO’s Gala on Oct. 2, 2021
We have good news to share. Indiana University has approved face-to-face events on its campus for Fall 2021. So, let’s celebrate! Please save the date for the IU School of Optometry’s Gala on Oct. 2, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at the Indiana Memorial Union in Bloomington, IN. This event is part of the IUSO Alumni… Read more »
Highlighting IUSO’s Notable Black Optometrists
At the IU School of Optometry, we’ve been celebrating Black History Month. This is a great opportunity for us to honor Black optometrists and to highlight their lasting contributions to the profession. As always, IUSO’s alumni have opened doors and created a rich legacy for all optometrists. Here are some of our alumni’s notable firsts…. Read more »
IUSO Employee Earns IU Staff Merit Award
Six Indiana University Bloomington staff members will be honored during a Staff Merit Awards virtual reception on Dec. 15, 2020. One of the recipients is IU School of Optometry’s support staff employee Kristy Dunlap, AS’00. The annual awards, which honor staff members for outstanding service to IU Bloomington, come from the Office of the Provost… Read more »
Dr. George Woo Receives Hong Kong Humanity Award
On Nov. 14, the Hong Kong Red Cross announced its Hong Kong Humanity Award 2020 recipients. One of the recipients, George C. Woo, is an IU School of Optometry alumnus. The Hong Kong Humanity Award is organized jointly by the Hong Kong Red Cross and Radio Television Hong Kong. The award recognizes people with outstanding… Read more »