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News From Advancement Special Interest Group

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News From Advancement Special Interest Group

Met: November 16 and 19, 2021; Virtual

Chair(s): Victoria Jagoda, MBKU-SCCO (2021 Chair); George Miller SCO (2021 Chair-elect)

Topics Discussed/Speakers:

  • Open Forum
    • Challenges and successes experienced during the pandemic
    • Incorporating diversity on campus and through fundraising
    • Affinity Groups – API, LBGTQ+, Lantinx, AA, 50+ years out grads, etc.
    • Alumni reunions
  • UC Berkeley Presentation - Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science and the naming gift. Presented by Dr. John Flanagan, Dean.
  • VSP Global presentation by Ron Kemper and Stephanie Ganiban, about their support of optometry institutions.
  • CooperVision presentation by Dr. Steve Rosinski about their support of optometry institutions.
  • Alcon presentation by Tom Duchardt about their support of optometry institutions.

Actions:

  • Introduced new 2022 Chair, George Miller SCO
  • Made a call for nominations for a 2022 Chair-elect
  • Group agreed to quarterly meetings virtually, except for the meeting at the Academy if it’s held in person.

Sponsors: Alcon, CooperVision, and VSP

 

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