In the Press Archives - Page 22 of 23 - SUNY College of Optometry

DR. STANLEY EISENBERG MEMORIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION DR. WILLIAM FEINBLOOM MEMORIAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CLINICAL PROFICIENCY IN LOW VISION DR. MAX COHEN MEMORIAL AWARD FOR VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE The journey to the optometric profession verged in many directions for Jonathan Pham before landing at SUNY Optometry. “I […]

May 14, 2021

SUNY OPTOMETRY VISIONARIES 2021: RAYMOND BRYANT FARMER

ESTHER J. WERNER MEMORIAL AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE DR. MAX COHEN MEMORIAL AWARD FOR VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE The journey from student to clinician in optometry for Raymond Bryant Farmer is rooted in his dedication to service and scholarship. As president of the SUNY Optometry chapter of NOSA (National Optometric Student Association), Farmer […]

May 14, 2021

SUNY OPTOMETRY VISIONARIES 2021: MARIANNA CARMELLA BUTERA

COVD AWARD EXCELLENCE IN VISION TRAINING BILLIE M. LYONS MEMORIAL AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE COLLEGE COMMUNITY Over the past four years, Marianna Butera fully immersed herself in the experience of being a SUNY Optometry student by making the most of every opportunity. She served as Student Council President and as a tour […]

May 13, 2021

SUNY OPTOMETRY VISIONARIES 2021: MELISSA LEVINE

CHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE Long Island-native Melissa Levine combined her training at the College with work at a specialty contact lens practice to help shape her career path in vision health. Her four years of study also included time spent as a research assistant with the Clinical Vision Research Center at SUNY Optometry, […]

May 13, 2021

SUNY OPTOMETRY VISIONARIES 2021: ANTHONY BOYD

BETA SIGMA KAPPA AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE COLUMBIA CLASS OF 1936 AWARD FOR ACADEMIC & CLINICAL ACHIEVEMENT OCULAR DISEASE GOOD-LITE PEDIATRIC AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PEDIATRIC OPTOMETRY Class of 2021 graduate Anthony Boyd made a lifelong connection to the field of optometry while working as a technician in an optometric practice following College. In […]

May 13, 2021

SUNY OPTOMETRY VISIONARIES 2021: ELISE HOI 

CHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE After finishing undergraduate work, New Jersey-native Elise Hoi wanted to pursue a career in research but realized it didn’t fit her desire for greater human interaction and work-life balance. She found that optometry matched her vision of the future, especially the dedication and passion of the professionals who work […]

May 13, 2021

SUNY OPTOMETRY VISIONARIES 2021: CHRISTINA CHERNY  

CHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE A native of Germany, Christina Cherny desired to find a profession that would allow her to combine her early childhood goals of becoming both an artist and a doctor. Optometry proved to be the best blend of both worlds. “I have found specialty contact lens care to be very […]

May 4, 2021

TWEEDY, CEPKO TO RECEIVE HONORARY DEGREES FROM SUNY Optometry

47th commencement address to be given by NYS Assemblymember Paulin New York, NY— Marking 50 years of scholarship and service this year, the State University of New York College of Optometry will recognize two distinguished professionals who have made lasting contributions in their respective fields with honorary degrees during the College’s 2021 commencement ceremony on […]

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