September 16, 2020 Why routine eye exams are critical for academic success New York, NY— Did you know that over 5 million children in the U.S. struggle to learn because of an undiagnosed vision problem? Eye care is a crucial part of a child’s development at every stage, especially for…
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New York, NY: The Optometric Center of New York (OCNY) recently named former New York State Assembly member Aravella Simotas and Dr. Kevin Gioia, MD to its board of trustees for a three-year term beginning earlier this month. Former Assemblymember Aravella Simotas represented the 36th District in Queens for a…
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New Board Member Jerry Warner Continues To Pay It Forward NEW YORK, N.Y. (November 19, 2019) — He will use his marketing acumen to maximize community outreach for the College. There is a quote by Winston Churchill that rings true to Jerry Warner: “We make a living by what we get,…
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July 16, 2020 A 12-member panel of staff and students will evaluate current practices and develop recommendations to boost diversity and inclusion on campus New York, NY—The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry has taken immediate steps to address racial and social disparities on campus and in…
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July 22, 2020 Creating connections at the core of a storied career and contributions New York, NY—State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry senior administrator, Ann Warwick, has retired after more than three decades of service and success in institutional advancement. Her strategic communications expertise, fundraising initiatives, and…
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July 29, 2020 New York, NY—The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry is pleased to welcome aboard new faculty member and Associate Professor, Jingyun Wang, PhD, who will teach the next generation of doctors while continuing to advance her research of normal and abnormal eye development…
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THE OPTOMETRIC CENTER OF NEW YORK BECOMES SUNY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY FOUNDATION New York, NY: The Optometric Center of New York (OCNY) officially changed its name to better reflect the delivery of its mission to secure critical resources to support SUNY College of Optometry in being a leader in vision…
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August 28, 2020 New York, NY—Four members of the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry community have been recognized by the SUNY Board of Trustees with the 2020 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in their respective areas of work. Presented annually, the Chancellor’s Awards recognize SUNY efforts of…
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