News and Announcements.
NEW YORK CITY
COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
The City University of New York
300 Jay Street, Brooklyn NY 11201-1909
40th Anniversary Alumni Reunion
The Department of Vision Care Technology, formerly Ophthalmic
Dispensing, at New York City College of Technology is celebrating “40
Years of Excellence” in opticianry education.
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2009
Where: New York City College of Technology
Why: Past, Present and Future will come together, with our friends and
supporters to celebrate and reminisce, and visit the department where it all began…
Highlights: National Federation College Bowl Preliminaries
Complimentary CEC seminars
Vision Care Technology Department Tour
Historical Photo Presentation
Social Gathering with wine and cheese
Evening Buffet
Each attendee will receive a 40th Anniversary commemorative pin
We look forward to celebrating with our alumni, friends and industry
supporters. Everyone is invited to this milestone celebration!
For more information please contact:
Professor Robert J. Russo, Chair
Email: rrusso@citytech.cuny.edu
718.260.5298
In Recognition of her distinguished service to Opticianry Education. The National Federation of Opticianry Schools presented the 2008
Dennis Tilley - Educator of the Year Award to Kristi Green from J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College at the NFOS Meeting recently held in conjunction with the ABO/NCLE Educational Conference.
Once again Transitions Optical offered $500 Scholarships to outstanding opticianry
students through the Healthy Sight for Life Fund. The fund was established to help
ensure a better understanding and achievement of healthy sight. We appreciate
Transitions Optical’s continued commitment to opticianry education. A special
thanks to Carole Brattieg for her professional support and encouragement of our
next generation of eyecare professionals.
2008 U.S. Opticianry Student Awardees:
1. Marian Considine from Erie Community College
Healthy Sight Counseling For Baby Boomers
2. Brenda Lainez from Miami Community College
Dade Road To Healthy Eyesight
3. Carole LoVerso from Erie Community College
The Optician’s Role In Patient Health Care (Poster)
4. Zolia Regalado from DeKalb Technical College
No Need To Compromise Your Visual Acuity
5. Brittany Bishop from Baker College
The Importance of Sunglasses
All of the winners projects were turned into posters that were on display at the ABO/NCLE Educational Conference. The posters will be on display at Transitions headquarters for next several months. The top two winners were quests of Transitions at the ABO/NCLE Educational Conference.
Need a current list of NFOS Member Schools? Go the Educational Resources Button- In the Download Link. You will find the NFOS member directory.
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