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Learning Resource Center Ribbon Cutting
While the University's new Learning Resource Center has been open and available for student use since January 9, a ceremonial ribbon-cutting ceremony took place Monday, January 30, for the Board of Trustees and other stakeholders including both the construction project managers, designers and architects, inviting all to browse the finished product. Read More
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Specializing in Special Education
To promote the University's Blindness and Low Vision Studies programs, the department invited local undergraduate students on campus for an open house at the Hafter Student Community Center on Thursday, January 26. The first of its type for the BLVS program, the goal of the event was for seniors pursuing a special education degree to learn about Salus programs they may be interested in starting as they begin teaching in the fall and to enhance their current skills while student teaching.
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Fun and Friends at First Dean's Winterfest
According to Monae Kelsey, associate director of Student Engagement and assistant director of Admissions, the premise of the event on Friday, January 20, started with a small idea that transitioned to a larger scale to show the Office of Student Affairs in a different light-one not so serious. The goal was for students to interact with Dr. Caldwell in a capacity they don't get to see as often, namely, one when he is not a facilitator of the University's policies.
"It was a great afternoon," Dr. Caldwell said. "The event exceeded my expectations, all because of the creativity and enthusiasm of our Salus Student Ambassadors." Read More
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D'Arrigo Family Gallery Brings Art to Salus
Attendees of previous "Looking Out for Kids" charity fundraisers at the Hafter Student Community Center have enjoyed pop-up art shows: solo ventures from local artist Elynne Rosenfeld and a group show last year with work from ARTsisters, a local women's professional art organization.
Due to the positive response of these past exhibits, art shows will now be available for more permanent viewing. The opening of the new D'Arrigo Family Gallery in the Hafter Student Community Center, dedicated in honor of the University's chief of staff Brian Zuckerman's wife Jennifer's family will be available to both the Salus and local communities.
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Ophthalmic Tech Program Launched
Salus University and Community College of Philadelphia have partnered to bring an innovative Ophthalmic Technician Proficiency Certificate Program to Philadelphia. The program launched Jan. 17 at the Community College's Northwest Regional Center-adjacent to The Eye Institute-and is expected to provide family-sustaining jobs for individuals in the neighborhood.
The program's first cohort will be comprised of eight students. Ultimately, up to 16 students will be accepted into the two-semester, full-time program that includes two clinical internships. Read More
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Junior Faculty Features
The third and final installment of Salus Junior Faculty Features are now available. Please click the links below for each profile:
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Meet the Contact Lens Club
To ensure students could keep pace with the rapidly changing field of contact lenses, a group of third year optometry students who were passionate on the subject, along with assistant professor
Kriti Bhagat, OD '14, decided to start a contact lens club. The club's goal is to provide students with the ever changing information in the field of contact lenses and hands-on experience in fitting specialty lenses.
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here to see our renovation progress!
See what's happening with the new Clinical Skills Lab
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WE SALUTE
T
he Salus community extends a warm welcome to the following new member:
Coordinator
PCO Externship Data
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Raquel Carolina
Patient Representative
TEI
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Lakeisha Stokes
Patient Representative
TEI
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The Salus community extends its sincere condolences to the following members:
Wendy Sontag, Finance, and her family on the loss of her mother, Winifred M. Sontag (Bischoff).
Gary Hughes, Security, and his family on the loss of his brother, William P. Hughes, Sr.
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The Alumni Association annually bestows awards on deserving alumni and friends of Salus University. Congratulations to our 2017 winners:
Albert Fitch Memorial Alumnus of the Year Award
Christopher J. Quinn, OD '85, FAAO
Audiology Alumnus of the Year
Sherman G. Lord, AuD '09
Distinguished Service Award
Audrey J. Smith, PhD, CLVT, COMS
Physician Assistant Alumna of the Year
Christine T. McAndrew, MMS '09 PA-C
Blindness and Low Vision Studies Alumna of the Year
Elizabeth A. O'Donnell, MS '86 (LVR - '86 TVI '00)
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Innovation in Education Research Continues
Assistant professor Jingyun Wang, PhD, is Salus University's first-ever Innovation in Education Grant recipient. Awarded to Dr. Wang in 2016 from the American Optometric Foundation (AOF) in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson, the grant is designed to aid recently appointed faculty in advancing their teaching skills in improving the delivery of information to students, new methodologies, increasing the use of new technology in all teaching settings, and the promotion of online learning tools. Read More
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Shanghai Commencement
Congratulations to our first cohort of Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Optometry degree program graduates! The ceremony was held at the Shanghai International Optical Fair earlier this week for the eight graduates, and a similar ceremony was held for the students at our Elkins Park campus in the fall.
Salus signed an agreement with the China Optometric and Optical Association (COOA) in 2015.
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Physician Assistant Spotlight: Oncology
February is National Cancer Prevention Month, an important time to highlight that primary care providers-such as physician assistants-are one key part of the healthcare team with an important role to play in cancer prevention, ultimately leading to survival.
Larisa Gallo, MMS '12, practices hematology and oncology at Tower Hematology Oncology Medical Group, one of the cancer centers of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Network in Beverly Hills, Calif. Specifically in her role, Gallo works in 1-1 model with her supervising physician and sees patients undergoing treatment such as chemotherapy, as well as follow-up visits for patients in remission or surveillance. Read More
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Newest Salus PCO Gold Key Members
Congratulations to the newest members of Salus PCO chapter of Gold Key! They held an induction dinner and welcomed 15 new members from the classes of 2018 and 2019.
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Tinnitus Awareness Week: Certificate Program Provides Crucial Education
This year's Tinnitus Awareness Week was February 6-12, and Salus University educators stress that the need for knowledge surrounding this condition is great. According to the American Tinnitus Association (ATA), this condition-commonly referred to as "ringing in the ears"-affects nearly 45 million people in the United States and of those, 20 million have chronic tinnitus.
In 2013, the University added an online
Advanced Studies in Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Certificate Program to its menu of advanced studies options. The comprehensive curriculum, six courses in total, provides a framework for best practices in the assessment and management of tinnitus and hyperacusis.
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Volunteer Opportunity
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, right across the street from Salus University, is looking for your help in giving back to our community. Besides being a synagogue for about 900 families, KI's open door policy includes members of many different faiths and races. What began as a few small events to give back to the folks in the community who have so little, has turned into a community partnership program. On the fourth Sunday of each month, the synagogue opens its doors to families and children in the community to provide them with a meal prepared and served by volunteers. The last KI dinner fed over 80 members of the community, including children. The next dinner will be on Sunday, March 26, at the synagogue from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Upcoming dates this year are April 23, May 28, June 25, July 23, and August 27. Volunteers are needed for food preparation (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.), set-up (2:30 p.m.), serving (4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.), clean-up (6 p.m. -7 p.m.), and everyone's favorite, children's programming (5 p.m. - 6 p.m.).
To volunteer, please call 215-887-8700.
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Optopoetry Book Signing
Salus PCO students Alyssa Anderson OD '18, Leanne Laporte OD '17, Jason Wu OD '19, Alice Lim OD '18, and Jonathan Jacesko OD '17, created and published
Optopoetry: Poems & Drawings All About Vision, and held a book signing on January 27. This humorous and educational book was created in the vein of Shel Silverstein and Dr. Seuss to be a celebration of vision and eye care. PCO figures prominently in several of the poems, including cameo appearances by some of our distinguished faculty.
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Upcoming Events and
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