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Through mud and muck, the Salus community comes together to raise money for MS research
FROM PRESIDENT MIT TELMAN Since the inception of Salus University’s founding college nearly 100 years ago, the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO), and now the University, has advanced integrated healthcare through innovative education, research and clinical services. As we approach PCO’s 100th anniversary in 2019, it is the perfect time to embrace and celebrate our legacy and tradition. As part of our 100-year celebration, Salus is embarking upon a multifaceted fundraising campaign that is seeking support for endowment, reinvesting in the University’s physical facilities, and funding for community-based programs. Today, financing a health professions degree is a significant challenge. Increasing the amount and availability of endowed scholarships will help ensure a Salus education is accessible to all qualified students, irrespective of their finances. To continue to deliver innovative educational programs, exceptional clinical training sequences and innovative learning strategies, the University must complement 21st century teaching with a cutting-edge learning environment. We have already begun this important initiative by investing in a state-of-the-art Optometric Clinical Procedures Lab and Virtual Reality Simulation Lab, and by transforming our library into a Learning Resource Center, but there is more to be done. Since 1919, community service has been part of our DNA and is a powerful teaching tool that is a necessary support to economically disadvantaged families, particularly in an uncertain healthcare environment. As we approach 2018, the 10th anniversary of the University, and 2019, the 100th anniversary of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, I hope you will join us as we celebrate our legacy of changing lives and the exciting vision we have for the future.
Michael H. Mittelman, OD ’80, MPH, FAAO, FACHE, RADM, USN P.S. Mark your calendar…the University will be celebrating with a centennial gala on Saturday, April 27, 2019. I hope to see you in Philadelphia then!
Salus University’s founding college, Pennsylvania State College of Optometry (later shortened to Pennsylvania College of Optometry), had its original campus on Spring Garden Street in the early 1900s.
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From President Mittelman
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COMMITMENT TO COMMUNIT Y
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Getting Muddy for a Good Cause
10 Envisioning College Life
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A Fundraising Tradition Since 2015, the muddy obstacle course MuckFest has become a traditional fundraising activity for the entire Salus community.
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Our occupational therapy students got to practice with electronic stimulation units today!#OccupationalTherapy #OT #OTstudents #musclestimulation June 30, 2017
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ONE ARE THE DAYS of Helene Kaiser, OD ‘89, associate professor, bringing
her video camera to her Clinical Skills course to ensure she could capture her lecture for the students who missed class or simply wanted to review what they learned. Prior to July 2017, performing ophthalmoscopy on each other was the only way for students to practice retinal examinations. Today, technology reigns in the newly renovated Optometric Clinical Procedures Lab and adjacent Virtual Reality Simulation Lab. Sleek, gleaming display monitors and model patient heads are the first sight upon entering the Simulation Lab, while the Clinical Procedures Lab is most likely brimming with students testing and honing their examination techniques, using some of the most updated equipment available. Both labs and recent renovations are part of the University’s five-year Strategic Plan, which focuses on offering “facilities and technology that provide the appropriate infrastructure to promote state-of-the-art education and clinical programs” in addition to “investing in technologies, teaching methodologies, and evidence-based standards PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF FL ATIRON BUILDING COMPANY AND ALYSSA NUYEN ARCHITECTURAL RENDERING BY BWA ARCHITECHURE + PL ANNING
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THE NEWLY RENOVATED OPTOMETRIC CLINICAL PROCEDURES L AB IS DESIGNED TO MAXIMIZE STUDENT LEARNING WITH 34 INDIVIDUAL WORK STATIONS AND STATE-OF-THE-ART OPTOMETRIC TRAINING EQUIPMENT.
“At Salus, we are committed to educating our students to the best of our abilities, which includes providing the latest technology and clinical training available,” said Michael H. Mittelman, OD ’80, MPH, FAAO, FACHE, University president. “Students are using state-ofthe-art equipment to help them perfect the clinical skills needed to be top-quality healthcare providers as they excel in their graduate studies and professional practices.” To accomplish these bold facilities upgrades, a committee was created to evaluate the specific needs of the new optometry labs and to assess what technology was required to keep pace with the rapidly changing scope of the profession. Rachel Brackley, OD ‘09, Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) assistant professor, served as the committee leader. She was joined by fellow PCO faculty members, Helene Kaiser, OD ‘89, Jamie Neiman, OD ‘01, Jean Marie Pagani, OD ‘87, Bhawan Minhas, OD, Holly Myers, OD ‘86, PCO dean Melissa Trego, OD ‘04, and the University’s chief of staff Brian Zuckerman. The goals for the space were two-fold: design an efficient and robust area for students practicing their clinical skills and ensure students have adequate access to the latest technology for training. After extensive research and
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planning, which included traveling to other optometry schools to see their updated labs, meeting with architects and discussing equipment and layout needs, the project officially began in January 2017. The 8,000-square-foot renovation project was completed for the start of the academic year in May 2017.
OPTOMETRIC CLINICAL PROCEDURES L AB Featuring state-of-the-art ophthalmic equipment, the lab consists of 34 newly renovated practice bays — 32 for student use and two for instructional use. Each practice bay has the same style of slit lamp that the University’s clinical practice, The Eye Institute (TEI), has. Additionally, each has a teaching tube for instructors to view the students’ work. Video monitors are strategically mounted throughout the teaching lab. Video cameras can provide a live broadcast of an instructor’s demonstration and recording allows students to view each lesson at a later time if needed. Computers at each bay have electronic medical record software installed, making the transition to patient care and to clinical externships seamless. The lab’s layout also allows for collaborative instruction during certain lessons. One side of the
room may be working with Dr. Neiman on the proper technique to apply a pressure patch, while Dr. Brackley may be leading another group in a different clinical activity. There is also a small 10-bay auxiliary lab, located adjacent to the Clinical Procedures Lab, which serves as a practice space for students or a teaching lab for international students who are periodically on campus. After more than two years of planning and five months of construction, equipment delivery and assembly, Dr. Brackley is thrilled to see the renovation come to fruition. “We began this project in February of 2015, and it is very exciting to see the results of the committee’s time and effort,” she said. “It has been very rewarding to work with the students in the lab and see their enthusiasm about the new equipment and space.”
Feature VIRTUAL REALIT Y SIMUL ATION L AB The Virtual Reality Simulation Lab brings some of the latest technology to Salus using VRmagic software and equipment. Virtual reality technology is an innovative teaching tool that provides an opportunity for students to replicate the patient experience and refine their clinical skills in the absence of an actual patient. The VRmagic software produces a highly realistic, three-dimensional experience for students so they can accumulate more training time. There are eight stations for indirect ophthalmoscopy and four for direct ophthalmoscopy. Each station is equipped with a touch-screen monitor, a model patient head, and the tools needed for either direct or indirect ophthalmoscopy. The indirect ophthalmoscopy stations include a wearable headset with a display monitor. The lab also has the capability of having the simulator projected for group learning, further enhancing the students’ understanding of the cases and concepts being reviewed. The VRmagic software has various modules that users can select from to test a variety of skills such as properly using an indirect or direct ophthalmo-
scope, finding shapes on the retina, examining objects found on a retinal map, locating and identifying retinal pathologies, and using a case-study format to examine a model patient. If students want to practice their ability to identify certain retinal pathologies, they do not have to wait until they see a patient at TEI or simply view it in a textbook. They can select a particular module, adjust their ophthalmoscope, and view a virtual eye with diabetic retinopathy or age-related macular degeneration. The software also provides immediate feedback about whether or not the student is performing the examination correctly. The ability to view certain eye
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conditions and practice skills repeatedly — without your partner’s eye becoming tired — allow certain techniques to be introduced earlier to students. Students are introduced to the virtual reality lab during their first year, with simulation training continuing throughout the second year. After having in-person patient experiences at TEI, the lab allows students in their third and fourth year to further enhance their understanding of disease processes. “We will introduce the skills of direct ophthalmoscopy and indirect ophthalmoscopy earlier in the curriculum,” Dr. Brackley said. “It will allow students to work on these skills at their own pace. These skills can be difficult to learn and our hope is that when students move to examining patients, they will master the techniques more quickly.” A hallmark of a Salus education is early and sustained clinical experiences. As a result, PCO students enter TEI during their first week on campus. The new renovation projects allow the University to continue its legacy of early, comprehensive clinical exposure, according to Dr. Kaiser. “Our students are in the clinic doing exams in the spring of their second year. Some schools wait until the fall of their third year for them to start performing exams,” she said. “Because we have a shortened timeline, we’re hoping that all this new technology will help cement the students’ clinical skills as they transition to seeing patients in the clinic.”
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very year, during her lecture on narrative clinical reasoning, Andrea Tyszka, MS, OTR/L, SIPT, reads her class a story about a woman with
multiple sclerosis (MS). The narrative describes the woman’s persistent battle with chronic pain, periods of fluctuating and overwhelming fatigue, and the daily struggle to be a full-time mom, wife, occupational therapist and university faculty member. The story is about Tyszka and acts as a powerful tool for the Occupational Therapy (OT) associate professor. It shifts her students’ view of her as a teacher to a patient. It also was the impetus behind the idea for one of the University’s latest fundraising traditions. “A lot of people are very reluctant to disclose their MS diagnosis at work or to share it with their students, but I think it’s going to make them better OTs because they have a humanistic view of disability,” she said. “They see me as a person first and don’t see this label of disability as central to my being. My diagnosis is sort of on the periphery for them. I think that’s a good thing for them moving forward in their careers to be able to put their patients first as people and as patients secondary.” After the first time she shared
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her narrative with her class, she was approached by one of her students. Eric Reuter, MSOT ’16, was greatly affected by her openness to discuss her condition. He opened up about a close family friend who also had MS and about an annual fundraising event for the National MS Society. From that initial conversation, a three-year tradition was born. Salus University has participated in MuckFest, a muddy obstacle course challenge, and raised more than $11,000 for MS research, all in support of Tyszka and those with MS.
“When she spoke to our class about her journey of living with MS, our hearts went out to her,” Reuter said. “The Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) board and I decided it was our responsibility to find a way to support her and others who were living with MS.” Prior to the first MuckFest event in 2015, Tyszka thought it was a nice gesture that her students wanted to form a team in her honor. She was anticipating just a handful of students sacrificing their gym clothes to race through the mud
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together. But after more discussion with Reuter and SOTA, the idea grew dramatically. “There has to be a professional in each of our programs who will come in contact with someone with MS,” Tyszka recalls Reuter saying. “Why wouldn’t we do it with the whole school?” “The very first year we started the team, Eric and SOTA rallied students from all four colleges, and there were 71 people on the team,” she said. “Every year I’m shocked that they keep it going and the next group of students decides that it’ll be their fundraiser for the year. It’s very humbling they keep picking this up and moving it forward.” In 2015, MuckFest earned high honors at the student-organized Salus Awards Gala. The activity won the Social Event of the Year Award, which is presented to a student organization that has provided a remarkable opportunity for students to encourage involvement and to interact positively with their peers and the Salus community as a whole. SOTA individually also earned the Crozier Cup Student Organization of the Year Award, named for John J. Crozier, OD ’48, former
she spoke to our class about her “When journey of living with MS, our hearts went out to her.” ERIC REUTER, MSOT ‘16
Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) vice president and dean of Student Affairs, who was noted for his dedication to instilling the virtues of professionalism, responsibility and pride in students. The following year, SOTA won the Spirit of Salus Community Service Award for the same event. Tyszka has made a lasting impression on her students both inside and outside of the classroom. It’s because of her diligent care for her students that they rally around her, not only during MuckFest, but every day. “During our first year of the OT program, we had Andrea for most of our classes and she is essentially our ‘OT mom,’” said Amanda Feinberg ’18OT, current SOTA president.
“She is always looking out for us. She has a great personality and can light up a room. She provides real-life examples, which makes her classes so much fun. Since she has done so much for us as students, we wanted to do something for her.” It’s tough to find the right words to express how humbling it is to have her students devote so much of their own time and energy into making MuckFest a success, Tyszka said reflecting upon the past three years. “When the students that you’re trying to inspire end up being the ones that inspire you, there’s nothing like that,” she said. “It solidifies for me that Salus really is a family, and we truly care about and support each other.”
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Envisioning College Life Faculty and Students Participate in a Summer Academy for High School Students with Visual Impairments as you make your way to the dorm bathroom to brush your teeth. Head to the dining hall to grab something quick to eat as you proceed to your first class of the day and make sure you don’t forget to print out your paper for your afternoon class. This sounds like a typical college student’s day, but now imagine having to accomplish all of those tasks with a severe vision loss or blindness. This is exactly what the Summer Academy aims to do — prepare visually impaired
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or blind young adults for life as a future college student. For four weeks throughout the summer, Emily Vasile, MAT, TVI, MS, CLVT, Blindness and Low Vision Studies (BLVS) instructor, packed her bags and moved into the dorms at Penn State’s main campus, along with 23 Pennsylvania high school students who have visual impairments. Each week, a different group of Salus Low Vision Rehabilitation (LVR) students arrived to work with the young adults on a variety of low vision
rehabilitation skills. “Summer Academy’s goal is to foster independence as the students prepare to attend college,” Vasile said. “We show the high school students strategies on how they can maximize their remaining functional vision to the best of their abilities, especially within the context of campus living.” In addition to taking college courses and living as a college student on campus, Summer Academy high schoolers also participated in a wide range of
activities during their stay. They learned how to travel safely throughout the vast 8,500-acre campus and the surrounding community, using assistive devices as well as navigate public transportation. They learned about financial management strategies and how to use an ATM. They cooked meals and did their own laundry in the dorms. They explored potential career paths through vocational development seminars. Additionally, team-building activities such as rock climbing and participating in an aerial ropes course allowed the students to build relationships with one another and build confidence at the same time. The Salus team was responsible for the low vision section of the Summer Academy, but assisted with lessons conducted by volunteers from other Pennsylvania colleges, as vision pervades all areas of learning and daily living, Vasile explained. Vasile was joined by BLVS assistant professor Kerry Lueders, MS, COMS, TVI, CLVT. They worked jointly with the LVR students to evaluate each high schooler’s level of functional vision, which provided meaningful hands-on learning experiences for the Salus students. “Most of the LVR students were coming off of their summer coursework at Salus,” Lueders said. “On campus, Salus LVR students learn all about low vision assessments and interventions, and then we go right to Summer Academy and put their new skills into practice.” The team performed a variety of assessments and provided recommendations for the Summer Academy high schoolers, who were exposed to a wide range of optical, non-optical and electronic devices, some of which they had never before experienced. The Salus team arranged engaging activities for exploring the devices, including a bingo game requiring students to use their magnifiers to identify small movie posters on a bingo sheet and a nighttime class that introduced the students to lighting sources and how
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they can impact their vision. The team also lectured on “How to Manage Your Doctor Appointments,” which focused on the practical nature of medical appointments and on what accommodations may be requested, such as asking for a large-print summary of the visit or asking for a staff member to read printed information aloud. Amy Ingebretson ’18BLVS said the Summer Academy was an incredible hands-on learning experience. “I further developed my skills related to low vision assessment and intervention, and I developed an even greater appreciation for the interdisciplinary approach,” she said. “I also gained a
lot by just listening to the students, which is absolutely essential in what we do as low vision rehabilitation professionals.” According to Vasile, who has participated in the Summer Academy since 2015, each year brings new learning experiences for everyone involved. “Every year I learn something new about myself as an instructor, teacher, and low vision therapist,” she said. “This experience is one of a kind. I love to see how the Salus students have grown after their week at Summer Academy, and how the high school students have made an impact on the Salus students in such a short amount of time.”
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University News National Vision, Inc. CEO Joins Board of Trustees Salus University has named Reade Fahs, chief executive officer of National Vision, Inc., to its Board of Trustees.
Primary Care Facility Now Open at The Eye Institute The Eye Institute (TEI) has partnered with Ampersand Health and CityLife Neighborhood Clinics to add a primary healthcare clinical facility to its Oak Lane campus, which officially opened its doors in July.
President Named Distinguished Alumni
President Michael H. Mittelman, OD ‘80, MPH, FAAO, FACHE, received the Distinguished Alumni Award from his alma mater, Jacksonville University.
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Dr. Gregory D. Benjamin New Director of Institutional Research & Assessment Salus University has named Gregory D. Benjamin, PhD, MPH, as the director of Institutional Research & Assessment in the Office of Academic Affairs.
Avi Gonen, OD ‘73, associate professor and director of Global Development, played an integral role in the growth and development of the University’s international programs for 23 years. His work helped form international partnerships with colleges and universities in Western and Eastern Europe and Asia.
Commencements and White Coat
Fond Farewells Three long-term employees retired in the beginning of July. Charles Wormington, OD, PhD, professor emeritus, leaves a lasting legacy as an experienced optometric researcher and dedicated professor to students in all four of the University’s colleges, after more than 30 years of service. Larry McClure, PhD, has been part of the Salus University fabric for more than 40 years, where he held multiple Student Affairs-related positions before his final one — director of Strategic Planning and Institutional Research.
On May 25, 2017, nearly 300 students became alumni as they walked across the Kimmel Center’s stage in Verizon Hall at the 112th Salus University Commencement ceremony. Master’s and doctorate degrees were conferred in Optometry, Audiology, Biomedicine, Public Health, Occupational Therapy, Low Vision Rehabilitation, Vision Rehabilitation Teaching, Orientation and Mobility, Blindness and Low Vision Impairment, and for the first time, Speech-Language Pathology. The inaugural Accelerated Doctor of Optometry class also graduated. David B. Nash, MD, MBA, founding dean of Jefferson College of Population Health at Thomas Jefferson University, delivered the commencement address and received an honorary Doctor of Science degree.
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Eleventh Annual Looking Out for Kids
Program Updates PCO WORLD
For the first time, Salus hosted its White Coat Ceremony at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts on August 18, 2017. More than 300 entering students in the University’s Optometry, Audiology, Physician Assistant Studies, Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology programs received their white coats and pledged their Oath of Professionalism, marking the beginning of their journey as health practitioners. Keynote speaker, Vice Adm. Forrest Faison, U.S. Navy surgeon general, explained the significance of the white coat, “It’s not just a garment. It represents hope and compassion for every patient you will touch now and until you leave the profession.”
Pennsylvania College of Optometry For the first time, the University’s annual Looking Out for Kids charity fundraiser was hosted off campus at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Chestnut Hill on Saturday, November 11. Emmy-winning NBC10 news anchor and reporter Rosemary Connors co-hosted the evening and Shelly Yanoff, former executive director of Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY), was honored as the second Looking Out for Kids Lighthouse Award recipient. All funds raised throughout the night help provide vision care services and eyeglasses to underprivileged children in Philadelphia and its surrounding communities.
Faculty Development Day The University’s Fall Commencement was also relocated to the Kimmel Center this year. Students in the Physician Assistant Studies, Audiology, Public Health, Speech-Language Pathology and Clinical Optometry with an Advanced Studies Certificate programs graduated on October 9, 2017. Rachel Levine, MD, Acting Secretary of Health and Physician General for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, delivered the commencement address.
On August 24-25, University faculty took part in a two-day development session, complete with engaging presenters, a faculty social and a ribbon-cutting ceremony for two of the University’s latest renovation projects. Prior to the faculty social, a special ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Optometric Clinical Procedures and Virtual Reality Simulation Labs was held. Dean of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Melissa Trego, OD ‘04, PhD, along with faculty members who teach in the lab, unveiled the space.
Melissa Trego, OD ‘04, PhD, was appointed dean of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO). She is the first female graduate of the PCO to hold this title. Erin Kenny, OD ‘15, was appointed chief of the William Feinbloom Vision Rehabilitation Center. Located in The Eye Institute (TEI), the Feinbloom Center provides a variety of vision rehabilitation services to help patients improve their quality of life, using devices, techniques and technology effectively. Ashley Maglione, OD ‘15, Kelsey Moody, OD ‘15, Stephanie Leburg, OD ‘16, and Navpreet Hehar, OD, were hired as full-time instructors in the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Katherine Boas ‘19OD was awarded the first Dr. Joseph C. Toland Memorial Scholarship. The award was presented at a special reception following the annual Dr. Joseph C. Toland Excellence in Education Conference. Patrick O’Connor McManamon, OD ’17, was awarded the 2017 Johnson & Johnson Vision Award of Excellence in Contact Lens Patient Care. Jamie (Roden) Pucci ’18OD received the 2017 Dr. Norman E. Wallis Award for Excellence for achieving the highest score on the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) Part I Basic
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University News Science Examination. Pucci’s score topped the scores of more than 2,000 students who took the exam at testing centers throughout the U.S. Over the course of two full days on March 24 and 25, Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) faculty and student volunteers provided comprehensive care to over 90 adults and children in Chester, Pa., along with support from VSP Global® Eyes of Hope®. From May 22-26, students and associate professors Jean Marie Pagani, OD ‘87, and Helene Kaiser, OD ‘89, along with adjunct instructor Mark Shust, OD ‘89, attended a mission trip to Pont Sonde, Haiti. The trip, sponsored by Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH) Pennsylvania Chapter, provided vision care to more than 1,500 citizens, and over 1,100 pairs of glasses were distributed. The 2017 Singapore cohort of 14 international students were officially welcomed as Salus alumni after completing the Master of Science in Clinical Optometry (MSCO) program, during a special commencement ceremony in Singapore. In August, 16 Pennsylvania College of Optometry students who are members of Students in Optometric Service to Humanity (SOSH), along with Laine Higa, OD, assistant professor, and Harpreet Minhas, OD, instructor, traveled to Haiti where they provided nearly 1,000 comprehensive eye exams. At the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) conference, two Salus University faculty members were honored. Mitchell Scheiman, OD, PhD ‘16,
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dean of Research and Biomedicine program director, received the Glenn A. Fry Award, which is given annually to a distinguished scientist or clinician scientist in recognition of the quality, significance, impact, and relevance to optometry of his or her current research contributions. Lorraine Lombardi, PhD, College of Health Sciences interim dean, received the Michael G. Harris Award for Excellence in Optometric Education.
INSIGHTS College of Education and Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology students participated in Arcadia University’s Health Career Summer Academy. The summer academy aims to introduce middle school students to a variety of health professions and discuss pathways to achieve their future career goals.
The University’s first cohort of Speech-Language Pathology students presented their capstone projects at the Hafter Student Community Center on Thursday, April 13 prior to graduation. Lachelle Smith, MS ’04, director of the Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) program, was recently honored with the Charlyn Allen Award. The award is presented annually to professionals who exemplify leadership in the VRT field. Faculty and students from the University’s Pennsylvania College of Optometry
(PCO) and the Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies (BLVS) participated in the inaugural Junior Summer Academy, a unique program for middle school students who are visually impaired. The five-day program hosted at Kutztown University aims to promote access and utilization of assistive technology as it relates to daily living activities, travel, school and future employment, while building friendships in an educational environment. Kyomi Gregory, MA, PhD, assistant professor in the Speech-Language Pathology program, was selected to participate in the American SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association’s Pathways Program. The professional organization’s program aims to mentor early-career clinical scientists in developing strong foundations for careers in independent research. Approximately 10 protégé applicants are selected throughout the U.S. and paired with experienced mentors. Audrey Smith, PhD, CLVT, COMS, Blindness and Low Vision Studies (BLVS) professor and former dean of the College of Education and Rehabilitation, received the 2017 Distinguished Service Award and Elizabeth A. O’Donnell, MS ’86, COMS, CLVT, TVI, earned the BLVS Alumna of the Year Award during a special Alumni and Friends Reception for the BLVS Department held in July. Lauren Sponseller, MS, MSEd, OTD, chair of the Occupational Therapy Department, was selected to the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Academic Leadership Institute. She is one of only 20 participants throughout the U.S. to be selected to this program.
University News Eric Smith, MA, and Jaqueline Rowland, MA, were hired as clinical educators for the Speech-Language Institute.
on-campus Doctor of Audiology program, as well as the profession of audiology and the many career opportunities available.
Robert Serianni, MS, director of the Speech-Language Institute, was re-elected to the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association Executive Board as vice president for Membership and Ethical Practice and received the Appreciation of Service Award.
This summer, the Osborne College of Audiology hosted its annual Summer Workshop Series. The two-part series provides hands-on training in some of the latest tools and technology for practicing audiologists to further enhance their clinical knowledge. This year’s summer workshops included the Diagnosis and Management of External and Middle Ear Function, Cerumen Management, and An Advanced Update on Hearing Aid Technology and Clinical Best Practices for 2017.
Shelley Slott, MS, clinical educator for the Speech-Language Institute, was elected to the Pennsylvania SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association as vice president for Professional Preparation and Continuing Education.
THE AURICLE Osborne College of Audiology Jonette B. Owen, AuD ‘03, assistant dean of Practice and Assessment of Audiologic Medicine, was named chair of the PA State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. She is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Academy of Doctors of Audiology, and an inductee in the National Academies of Practice Class of 2017.
The first Audiology Learning Experience was held June 29-30. The two-day event offered prospective students the opportunity to investigate the academic study associated with the University’s
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On four separate mornings in April, Physician Assistant (PA) Studies students, faculty and staff members prepared and delivered hundreds of diet-specific meals to those in need, alongside members of the Metropolitan AIDS Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance (better known as MANNA).
Sex Trafficking,) a non-profit headquartered in the Lehigh Valley, Pa. Karyn MacQueen, PA-C, was hired as an assistant professor in the Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program. She brings more than a decade of clinical experience as a board-certified physician assistant to her new role. Physician Assistant Studies students presented their capstone presentations in late September and early October, prior to commencement. They covered a wide variety of timely healthcare issues, ranging from effective treatments to preventing addiction relapse, the use of 3D printing to create joint replacements, using gene therapy treatments for certain types of cancers, and much more. Christine McAndrew, PA-C, MMS ’09, received the Alumna of the Year Award during a special reception on October 6, National Physician Assistant Day. Two graduates of the Biomedicine program presented their dissertations. Lynn Greenspan, OD, PhD ‘17, assistant professor in the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, presented “Saccadic Eye Movement Dysfunction as an Indicator of Persistent Post-Concussion Impairment,” which explores eye movement endurance in concussion patients. Scott Rowe , MS ‘17, focused on examining physical limitations for those aged 65 and older in relation to hearing and visual impairments.
Physician Assistant (PA) Studies students and assistant professor Adam Moore, PA-C, ATC, participated in the 2017 PA Olympics, along with nine other local PA schools. The Olympics consist of fun, athletic activities, and each team raises money for a charity. The teams raised $20,000 to support VAST (Valley Against
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Conference Updates American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Conference and Centennial Celebration
posters from faculty and staff, including Radhika Aravamudhan, PhD, OCA dean; Lindsay Bondurant, PhD, director of the Pennsylvania Ear Institute; Victor Bray, PhD, associate professor; George Lindley, AuD ‘03, PhD, interim assistant dean of Foundations and Assessment of Audiologic Medicine; Bre Myers, AuD ‘07, PhD ‘17, assistant professor; Jonette Owen, AuD ‘03, assistant dean of Practice and Assessment of Audiologic Medicine; Jenny Rajan, AuD ‘09, assistant professor; Elizabeth Sedunov, AuD, assistant professor; and Giri Sundar, PhD, assistant professor. Many alumni, faculty, students, advisory board members and friends of OCA attended and enjoyed the open house reception and reunion celebration. At the alumni reception, Sherman G. Lord, AuD ‘09, was presented with the Audiology Alumni Association Award.
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From March 30 through April 2, the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference was a hometown affair. Held in Philadelphia, the conference also marked the 100th anniversary of the profession. The University’s Occupational Therapy faculty presented five posters, two short courses and two pre-conference institutes, which are additional workshops of six hours or more for attendees that take place before the conference opens. The University’s Student Knowledge Bowl team also finished in the top five.
Fabiana Perla, MS ‘93, EdD, COMS, CLVR, chair of the Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies (BLVS), and Audrey Smith, PhD, CLVT, COMS, BLVS professor, were honored with two top awards at this year’s PennsylvaniaDelaware Association for Education and Rehabilitation (AER) of the Blind and Visually Impaired Conference, which was held in Harrisburg, Pa., from April 26-28. Dr. Perla was honored with the Elinor Long Educator of the Year Award, while Dr. Smith earned the Richard L. Welsh Service Award.
AudiologyNOW! From April 5-8, the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) held its annual AudiologyNOW! meeting in Indianapolis. The University’s Osborne College of Audiology (OCA) was well represented at the conference with several presentations and Also at the conference, Lachelle Smith, MS ‘04, director of the Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) Program, and Dawn Ciccarone, MS, OTR/L, CLVT, Occupational Therapy (OT) clinical instructor, conducted an interprofessional presentation entitled “VRT and OT Practice: Bridging the Gap in Adapted ADL Service Delivery.” Assistant professor Kerry Lueders, MS ‘99, along with three students — Lindsay Johnson ’18BLVS, Grace Fontanez ’18BLVS, and Christian D’Angelis ’18BLVS, presented the poster “Nighttime Glare: A Case Study.”
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Kelly Malloy, OD ’96, FAAO, chief of the Neuro-Ophthalmic Disease Service at The Eye Institute and instructor of the University’s Neuro-Ophthalmic Disease course, taught three different continuing education courses throughout the duration of the conference. The topics included “Neuro-Ophthalmic Manifestations of Stroke,” “Education in the Round: The Necessity of the Neuro Retinal Rim” and “The Value of Visual Fields.” Leslie Gauntlett ’18OD participated in the Essilor® Optometry Student Bowl. Marni Robbins ’19OD, Kaitlyn Kolzow ’19OD, Kelsea Brown ’20OD and Tasneem Maner ’20OD were recognized as finalists in the Walmart/Sam’s Club Project Foresight Scholarship Competition.
From May 14-19, faculty members and students from the University’s Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program attended the annual American Academy of PAs (AAPA) Conference in Las Vegas. Rachel Ditoro, MSPAS, PA-C, associate professor and director of Educational Competency and Strategic Innovation, gave two presentations at the conference. The first was a casebased, interactive session called “Select Women’s Health Issues: Fifty and Forward,” where she reviewed symptoms associated with menopause, sexual dysfunction, urinary incontinence and osteoporosis, related to the dilation or restriction of blood vessels. She also presented an in-depth review of hormonal, non-hormonal and herbal medications used in the management of menopausal symptoms in her presentation, “Menopause–Turning Up the Heat on Management.” Second-year students Richie Cardillo, Eric Dees and Mark Ortiz represented the University in the annual AAPA National Medical Challenge Bowl. The Salus team finished in the top 36 scoring teams.
Optometry’s Meeting
A special alumni and friends reception was held at the Marriott Marquis where the 2017 Albert Fitch Memorial Alumnus of the Year Award was presented to Christopher J. Quinn, OD ’85, FAAO, current AOA president.
National Optometric Association (NOA) Convention
Three students took home top honors at the National Optometric Association (NOA) Convention, held in Tigard, Ore., from July 9-16. Tasneem Maner ’20OD received Vision Service Plan Global’s Dr. Marvin R. Poston Leadership Award, Fatimah Hassan ’18OD, won the National Vision Essay Grant competition, and Courtney Goode, OD ‘17, was named student of the year. All students are members of the National Optometric Student Association (NOSA), the student organization established by the NOA.
From June 21-25, Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) students, faculty and staff gathered in the nation’s capital to participate in Optometry’s Meeting 2017, sponsored by both the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the American Optometric Student Association.
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Dear Alumni, Your Alumni Association Board has had another busy year of supporting our students and engaging our alumni community. This year we: • Sent hundreds of emails to accepted students welcoming them to our community. • Presented five awards in recognition of professional achievements and contributions to the success of Salus University. • Awarded 22 new graduates with the Alumni Association’s Outstanding Scholarship Award — given to graduates with the highest GPA in their programs. • Awarded a total of $3,950 to 14 students and one student organization to help support students traveling to professional conferences and on humanitarian trips. • Hosted the Brunch+Baseball with the Board, another fun and engaging annual meeting, this past June. All of these initiatives were made possible thanks to the work of our incredible Alumni Association Board members. Over the next year, we hope to see you at some of our Alumni and Friends Receptions/Reunion Celebrations. Please also look for our email this December inviting you to submit nominations for the annual Alumni Association Awards. Thank you for all you do for your profession and for Salus. See you soon!
Dennis H. Lyons, OD ’73, FAAO
1950s Clifford C. Wagner, OD ’51, a resident of the Phoebe Berks retirement community of Reading, Pa., recently donated a bus for residents in memory of his late wife, Doris A. Wagner. The bus will take residents on day trips off-campus for shopping, to see the orchestra, theater, and around town. An official recognition celebration took place for Dr. Wagner and his son this September.
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Robert A. Rosenberg, OD ’61, vacationed in Hawaii for a family reunion with wife Gerri Rosenberg, sons Lawrence and Ronald Rosenberg, daughters-inlaw Debra Topol, MD, and Victoria Foldes Rosenberg, grandson Alexander Saul Rosenberg and granddaughter Jessica Mollie Rosenberg. Joseph R. Miele, OD ’63, uncle of Linda M. Melough, OD ’86, recently wrote an editorial in Optometry and Visual Performance (Volume 4 Issue
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Class Notes 5) on the importance of optometrists helping athletes increase their speed and stamina by prescribing certain types of lenses. In the same issue, Dr. Miele also wrote “Prevention, Correction and Compensation Using the Range of Clarity,” which focuses on the stages of optical development of myopia and hyperopia. Jeffrey C. Magun, OD ’69, was recently ranked third in forms/kata in the Chicago 2017 Tournament under the 60+ Open Black Belt division. Dr. Magun has been working on American Freestyle Karate training for more than 12 years. Previously, in 2014, Dr. Magun was ranked first for the national/world ranking in the North American Sport Karate Association (NASKA). Following 2014, he was ranked third in 2015 and second in 2016.
1970s Harvey Wolbransky, OD ’76, has recently joined the team at Coastal Jersey Eye Center in Linwood, N.J. and Cape May Court House, N.J. He is also currently working as an optometrist at Temple University’s athletic sports medicine. Dr. Wolbransky previously worked at Cooper River Eye Associates in Pennsauken, N.J. and Hammonton, N.J. for 35 years. He has also served as a member of the Board of Trustees at Salus and the Camden Optometric Eye Center. He was also the president of the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians.
1980s Glenn S. Corbin, OD ’82, was recently appointed as chief of the Optometry Section of Penn State Health at St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pa.
Dr. Corbin and his practice associates serve the hospital by providing 24/7 emergency department coverage and inpatient consults. David R. McPhillips, OD ’85, has helped initiate the first discussions about starting the first optometry school in Haiti as a representative of Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH) International with the head of the University of Haiti Ophthalmology Department and international partners. Recently, a memorandum of agreement to establish the first school of optometry in Haiti was signed by l’Université d’Etat d’Haïti (UEH), the Brien Holden Vision Institute, Optometry Giving Sight, VOSH International and Charity Vision, with support from the University of Montreal. The school opened its doors in November and hopes to graduate 16 optometrists each year with a five-year bachelor of vision science degree. Currently, there is a lack of eye care professionals in Haiti, with only three optometrists and 58 ophthalmologists serving the entire country. Dr. McPhillips is currently a representative of VOSH/PA and VOSH International, a member since 1987, a co-founder of the Pennsylvania and Delaware Valley chapters, and was the president of VOSH international from 2013-2015. Dr. McPhillips works at a private practice in Horsham, Pa., and serves as the director of eye care services to the Genesis Health System’s Geriatric and Rehabilitation Center. He was named the Optometrist of the Year three times by the Pennsylvania Optometric Association and the Philadelphia County Optometric Society. He was also the past president of the Pennsylvania Optometric Association.
1990s Debra A. Lehr, OD ’95, has joined the team at the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network in Allentown, Pa. Dr. Lehr brings experience in treating patients with functional and/or developmental vision disorders and brain-related traumas. Previously, Dr. Lehr worked at Wills Eye Hospital, focusing on concussion rehabilitation patients. Luigi Bilotto, OD, Resident ’94, received the 2017 Essilor Award for Outstanding International Contributions to Optometry from the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) and the AAO Foundation. Award recipients are distinguished individuals who have made countless contributions to advancing the profession of optometry.
2000s David W. Friess, OD ’02, husband of Amanda M. (Bruley) Friess, OD ’02, was selected as president of the Optometric Cornea Cataract and Refractive Society (OCCRS). In addition, OCCRS members Clark Y. Chang, OD ’07, MS ’07, and Linda A. Morgan, OD ’00, celebrated Dr. Friess’ installment as president at dinner after an OCCRS Educational symposium in San Diego.
Sheri (Galperin) Rosen, OD ’88, received a Proclamation by the Senate and General Assembly from the State of New Jersey for her volunteer efforts in the fight against drug abuse. She is an active member of the Prevention Coalition of Mercer County.
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Class Notes Ilana (Gelfond) Polnariev, OD ’02, recently published ABC’s of How You and I See, a children’s book, with Bernard A. Polnariev, PhD, to promote healthy eyes and visual development in children. Their mission is to educate both parents and teachers on the importance of comprehensive eye exams to prevent learning delays caused by the visual system.
practices. Dr. Irby previously served as the central regional manager at Oticon, Inc. Matthew A. Miller, OD ’09, and Tessa E. Payne, OD ’09, have both joined the Perich Eye Center in Tampa, Fla. Previously, Drs. Miller and Payne were working in Delaware.
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Adam P. Parker, OD ’02, husband of Megan E. (Shenkle) Parker, OD ’01, was recently named president of the Virginia Optometric Association. Kristin A. Hinderliter, AuD ’05, has opened Hinderliter Hearing Services in Birmingham, Mich. Dr. Hinderliter intends to provide her patients with the latest technology and equipment best suited for their specific needs. Sarah J. [Hunkele] Rank, AuD ’05, presented a Sonic webinar on AudiologyOnline this past June entitled, “Professional Ethics: Making the Right Decision.” Dr. Rank provides training and support as well as Continuing Education administration in the Audiology Services Team at Sonic. Her past experience includes working as a facilitator for the state of Georgia Newborn Hearing Screening Program. Elizabeth M. (Werner) Peterson, OD ’07, cousin of Mary T. (Reed) DaCanal, OD ’90, has joined the team at the office of Drs. Spangler and Moore in Warren, Pa. Dr. Peterson brings 10 years of experience in ocular disease, contact lenses and pediatric care. Dr. Peterson and her husband Joe have four children, Emma, Levi, Claire and Grace. Michael W. Irby, AuD ’09, married to Lisa L. (Edmonds) Irby, AuD ’08, was recently appointed as national sales director at Oticon, Inc., which entails developing sales strategies, driving improvements, and implementing best
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lens division at the Cornea and Laser Eye Institute (CLEI) Hersh Vision Group and the CLEI Center for Keratoconus. He also holds the position of chief emerging technology officer at EyeCareLive, where he is working on developing a peer communication platform, real-time data analytics, and researching the use of artificial intelligence to analyze ocular conditions. Michael S. Kozlowski, MMS ’12, recently married Brittany Renee Humphreys. Following graduation, Kozlowski practiced as a physician assistant in emergency medicine for two years. He then decided to return to medical school and is now doing a residency in emergency medicine at the Grand Stand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Merle Silverbook, BLVS ’08, ’10, welcomed the arrival of her first granddaughter this summer. Sana Malik, OD ’11, has opened two Pro-Optix Eye care locations with her sister Dr. Sairah Malik. Dr. Sana Malik opened a practice in Sugar Land, Texas in 2012 and the other in the Tanglewood Galleria area of Houston in 2015. Drs. Sana and Sairah Malik bought the practice from a retiring OD and say a third Pro-Optix practice “is not out of the picture.” John D. Gelles, OD ’12, recently presented “Embracing the ‘Hybrid Practice’” in Vision Monday’s 2017 Global Leadership Summit, discussing the future of eyecare, advanced data analytics, telemedicine, and technology for improving doctor-patient relationships, continuity of care and overall patient outcomes. He presented alongside Kovin Naidoo, OD ’95, and Dr. Paul Karpecki. Dr. Gelles is the director of the specialty contact
Daniel M. Strybos, OD ’12, and wife Sarah Strybos, recently welcomed the arrival of their first child, Ellie Diane Strybos. Karly R. Baisden, MMS ’13, recently became the first physician assistant hired as a hospitalist at Henry Ford Allegiance Health in Jackson, Miss. Baisden has also become a member of the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Quality Management committee at the hospital. As a member, Baisden deals with quality issues that have been reported regarding APPs as well as scope of practice, changing the hospital bylaws, rules and regulations. Baisden and her husband have also recently bought a house and a puppy, Reesie.
Class Notes Summit, Pa. Dr. Wilson recently completed her residency at a large ear, nose and throat (ENT) practice in Winston-Salem, N.C. She is currently working as an audiologist at an ENT practice in Exton, Pa.
her father David A. McQueen, OD ’89, at his optometric practice which she hopes to expand.
Evelyn A. Dearing, OD ’17, has joined the Envision Eye Care in Savannah, Ga., as an associate doctor of optometry. Matthew S. Edwards, OD ’13, married Nancy Pulley Edwards on January 7, 2017, in a historic blizzard in Norfolk, Va. NBC Nightly News was able to capture their “white wedding.” Thereafter, they went to Mexico for their honeymoon. Lisa M. Mariello-Baiada, AuD ’13, has recently opened Flourtown Audiology in Flourtown, Pa. Dr. Mariello-Baiada provides treatments for tinnitus, hearing tests, hearing aids, custom ear molds and assistive listening devices. She is also a clinical audiologist and preceptor at Salus University. Brianna C. Dudeck, MSOT ’16, married Timothy Ravel on November 4 at St. John Bosco Church in Conyngham, Pa. Dudeck is currently employed by Fox Rehabilitation as an occupational therapist. Melanie Mungalsingh, MS ’16, recently traveled home to Trinidad to work at the University of the West Indies’ Optometry Clinic from January 2016 to March 2017 as the supervisor of the primary eye care services, while also working at a private practice. Currently, Dr. Mungalsingh has moved back to Canada to pursue her PhD in vision science at the University of Waterloo.
Chad T. Edmonds, OD ’17, became the eighth OD in the family and the seventh to graduate from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He joins his parents Susan E. Edmonds, OD ’82, and Scott A. Edmonds, OD ’80, his brother Ryan P. Edmonds, OD ’10, his aunt and uncle Marilyn K. Berkely, OD ’84, and Joseph J. Berkely, OD ’84, his cousin Christopher J. Berkely, OD ’12, and his grandfather Theodore. Caitlin McQueen OD ’17, recently traveled to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania for 10 days on a medical trip sponsored by the American Optometric Student Association and Luxottica. She was selected by Salus University to participate in the medical trip. Dr. McQueen was part of a team of students and doctors that provided more than 3,500 eye exams. Dr. McQueen describes her experience in Tanzania as “incredibly humbling.” She is currently working with
James N. Williams, OD ’17, recently married Lindi M. (Hutchinson) Williams ’18OD with many classmates in attendance. Bridesmaids included Emily M. Kendall ’18OD (maid of honor), Katharine A. Funari ’18OD, Shannon A. Howell ’18OD, Kathryn V. Kibler ’18OD, Alyssa K. Anderson ’18OD and Erin H. Woods ’18OD. Groomsmen included Ryan C. Williams, OD ’17 (best man and brother), Marshall E. Ward, OD ’17, Kirk S. Matoba, OD ’17, and Israel O. Chujor, OD ’17. Their ceremony was held at the First Baptist Church in Galax, Va., and the reception was held at Mt. Vale Vineyard and Winery in Grayson County, Va. Dr. James Williams is practicing in Galax, Va. Lindi A. Williams is finishing up her last year of optometry school and will then settle in Galax, Va., with her husband.
Mary Ann (Murphy) Wilson, AuD ’16, was married this fall to Michael Wilson, a commercial banker at Applied Bank, in Glen Mills, Pa. The couple met in the summer of 2005 when they were paired as co-counselors at a leadership retreat for Catholic youth. The ceremony was held at St. Eulalia Parish in Moscow, Pa., and the reception was held last fall at Glen Oak Country Club, in Clarks
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1940s Eileen J. (Ciprano) Gould, OD ’43, passed away on January 13, 2017, at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry Gould, OD ’43, and is survived by her son Jonathan Gould, daughter Claudia Gould, grandsons, niece, and two nephews. Jerome Rothkopf, OD ’44, passed away on March 14, 2017, at the age of 93. Dalinda A. (Paoni) Calio, OD ’45, passed away on September 14, 2016, at the age of 93. Dr. Calio is survived by daughter Lynne C. Vosbikian, and two granddaughters. J. Leonard Cahan, OD ’48, passed away on January 31, 2017. Dr. Cahan served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army in the Pacific during WWII. After his service in the war, he became an optometrist in Bridgeton, N.J. He is survived by his children, Dr. Lynda Cahan Muhauser and Vicky Cahan Autrey, and his grandchildren. Dr. Cahan was the cousin of the late Sidney S. Fink, OD ’56. Murray M. Ross, OD ’48, passed away on December 30, 2016, at the age of 94. Dr. Ross served as a sergeant in the Army Medical Corps in WWII. He won several awards, including the EuropeanAfrican-Middle Eastern Service Medal, the Good
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Conduct Medal, the WWII Victory Medal, and the American Service Medal. After serving his country, Dr. Ross became an optometrist and ran his own practice in Summit, N.J., for 61 years, until he retired at the age of 88. Dr. Ross was also a member of the American Legion, the Lions Club, the Elks Club and was a coach of American Legion baseball. Charles R. Smith, OD ’49, passed away on March 12, 2016, at the age of 92. Dr. Smith served in the Army Air Corps and retired as first lieutenant in the Air Force. Dr. Smith was the president of the Kiwanis Club and was involved with the Trenton Little Lads Baseball Association. He practiced in Mercerville-Hamilton Square, N.J. before retiring to Mt. Holly, N.J., with his wife. Dr. Smith is survived by his wife, Anna Smith, sister Arlene Morrel, nieces, nephews and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
1950s Samuel C. Volinsky, OD ’50, passed away on April 8, 2017, at the age of 88. Dr. Volinsky attended the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) on a scholarship and later went on to help establish The Eye Institute, PCO’s clinical facility. He also helped found the first HMO insurance in Pennsylvania. While working
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as an optometrist, Dr. Volinsky attended Drexel Evening College for 13 years to earn his bachelor’s in electrical engineering and a master’s in engineering management. He worked as a researcher to create an amino acid analyzer to search for signs of life on the first moon rock samples brought back by Neil Armstrong on Apollo 11 in 1969. Dr. Volinksy is survived by his wife Ethel, his sons Howard and Erick, his daughter Davina, his nieces and nephews, and his four grandchildren who knew him as DadDad/Pappy Zayde. Sidney D. Lavine, OD ’51, passed away on August 4, 2017. Dr. Lavine is survived by his wife Marlene Lavine, his daughters, Stephanie Lavine and Suzanne Lavine, and grandchild Balzhana. Alvin Levin, OD ‘51, FAAO, passed away on August 4, 2017, at the age of 89. He was the father-in-law of Steven M. Kreiger, OD, Resident ’84. He began his career at his uncle Ben’s optometry practice in Carlisle, Pa., and eventually, owned his own practice in Carlisle and Dillsburg, Pa. While he was president of the American Optometric Association from 1979-1980, he was able to travel the world as an advocate for optometry. One of his fondest memories was debating Ralph Nader in 1980 regarding optometric issues. He went on to become the executive director of
the Arizona Optometric Association from 1984-1999. He won numerous awards for his work including, Pennsylvania Optometrist of the Year in 1972 and 1982, Arizona Optometrist of the Year in 1999, and received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Arizona Optometric Association. Dr. Levin was also an Army veteran of WWII and held his pilot’s license. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arden Levin, his sister Helen, and his brother, Lenny. Aaron Pestcoe, OD ’51, passed away on March 13, 2017. Dr. Pestcoe is survived by his children Linda, Samuel, and Lois, and grandchildren. Stanley J. Stachacz, OD ’53, passed away on February 17, 2017, at the age of 89. Dr. Stachacz served with the Navy Seabees, the U.S. naval construction force during WWII in the South Pacific. Dr. Stachacz opened his own practice in Dickson City, Pa., until 1995, when he practiced with the Northeastern Eye Institute for 54 years. A staff member of the Low Vision Clinic of Allied Services for the Handicapped, Dr. Stachacz was awarded the Distinguished Service Award. He was also the president of the Northeastern Optometric Society. Dr. Stachacz was a lifelong parishioner of St. Mary’s Visitation Church in Dickson City, Pa. He is survived by his three sons John, Michael, and James,
In Memoriam his grandchildren, his brothers, his nephews and his niece. Stephen Blaschak, OD ’54, passed away on March 28, 2017, at the age of 91. During WWII, Dr. Blaschak was a navigator of the U.S. Army Air Corps and a navigator for the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Dr. Blaschak was a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force as well. He flew 28 combat missions and was awarded the Air Medal for meritorious achievement in combat and the United Nations Medal. As an optometry student, he served as class president. Dr. Blaschak went on to become the president of the Lehigh Valley Optometric Society and practiced optometry for 38 years. The avid reader, gardener, traveler, golfer and pianist is survived by his wife Marianne, his two sons Stephen and Charles, his daughter Christine, his sister Patricia, his six grandchildren, and his three great-grandchildren. Robert J. Shepard, OD ’54, passed away on March 4, 2017, at the age of 85. Dr. Shepard was the president of the Broward County Optometric Association, a member of the Florida Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association, and was a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. Dr. Shepard was also the president of the Business Associates of Broward and president of the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Rotary, where he became a Paul Harris Fellow. He was chairman of the Rotary
Scholarship Committee and grew the program from $100 to $2.2 million for students in Broward County. An avid fisherman, golfer, poker player, Jai alai player, Dolphins football fan and performing arts lover, he is survived by his wife Nancy and his daughter Jennifer. Bernard H. Shepman, OD ’54, passed away on February 25, 2017, at the age of 88. Dr. Shepman worked as an optometrist in the state of Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife Shirley Shepman, his three children Ilene Levy, Maxine Shepman and Bruce Shepman, his four grandchildren Mollie Pepper, Marissa Levy, Madalyn Levy, and Patrick Clark, and his greatgrandson Skylar Pepper. Edward H. Fitch, OD ’58, passed away on March 5, 2017, at the age of 84. Dr. Fitch was a veteran of the Korean War. He served as the president of the Kiwanis Club, vice president of Falmouth Hospital and director of the Falmouth Bank and Trust. Dr. Fitch worked as an optometrist in Falmouth, Mass., from 1959-2012. He was also an active Town Meeting member for 22 years. Dr. Fitch is survived by his best friend and love Maureen E. Fredricks, his children Karen, Jonathan and Susan, and his grandchildren Miles, Griffin, Callie and Jed. Ronald S. Shane, OD ’59, passed away on March 18, 2017, at the age of 82. Dr. Shane was a veteran of the Air Force and was stationed at Sumter, S.C. He had his own practice in Sunbury,
Pa., for 56 years and was a member of the Pennsylvania Optometric Association, Congregation Beth El, and Sunbury Rotary Club. He enjoyed cooking Italian and Chinese food and won numerous Daily Item cooking contests. He was also an Ohio State and University of Georgia football fan. Dr. Shane is survived by his wife Harriet, his son Craig, his daughter Leslie, and his sister Marilyn.
1960s Carl S. Gilbert, OD ’63, passed away on June 23, 2016. Dr. Gilbert initially established a private practice in Everette, Wash. In 1971, Dr. Gilbert worked for the Army-Air Force Exchange Service, where he was not only able to travel the world, but was also able to provide optometric services to U.S. military personnel. In 1983, he established a private practice in Grand Prairie, Texas, and became a faculty member at the University of Texas South Western Medical Center. For the past 40 years, Dr. Gilbert enjoyed traveling throughout the U.S. He is survived by his daughter Carol (Joe), son Conrad (Tia), and four grandsons. William C. Lee, OD ’63, passed away on July 5, 2016, at the age of 83. A passionate musician, he played the bassoon and piano, winning numerous music competitions. He was accepted to Julliard School of Music; however, he decided to attend Duke
University. Dr. Lee served in the U.S. Army from 19561959. He then decided to enroll at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, where he excelled, becoming the senior class president. Dr. Lee was one of the early pioneers in contact lenses and became a diplomate in contact lens in Florida. Dr. Lee published many research articles, received multiple industry awards and conducted contact lens research. As partner at the Bayshore, Swanson, Sowers, Lee Practice, he was known by patients for his sense of humor, friendliness and storytelling. He is survived by his current wife Norma Allen and daughter Charlie, his four children, Kristin Hoffman, Diane Mohen, William C. Lee Jr. and Jason Lee, and his 10 grandchildren.
1970s Bruce E. Zoren, OD ’71, passed away on May 26, 2017. Throughout his lifetime, Dr. Zoren had multiple careers in physics and investment banking before returning to practice optometry. Dr. Zoren was the president of Cherry Hill Eye Doctors in Cherry Hill, N.J., for more than 25 years. He is survived by wife Karyn Zoren, his grandchildren and brother, Neal. Joseph D. Udvari, Jr., OD ’74, passed away on March 26, 2017, at the age of 70. Dr. Udvari served the Moon Township, Pa. community for more than 42 years. He is survived by his wife Susanne
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In Memoriam Udvari, daughter Kristin, son Matthew, sister Joanne Swen, brother Emery Udvari, and his two grandchildren who knew him as Apa. Mitchell E. Levinson, OD ’77, passed away on February 25, 2017. Dr. Levinson is survived by his wife Sondra, children Joshua and Erica, and brothers Bradley and Larry Levinson.
1980s Stephen C. Hilton, OD ’81, PC, passed away on July 29, 2016, at the age of 65. Dr. Hilton was known as “Doc Hilton” in Kingwood, W.Va., where he practiced optometry for 36 years. He is survived by his daughters Samantha Lynne and Stephanie Ann Hilton, sisters Sandra Jane Stocks and Susan Alice Rosenberg, brother Randy Lee Hilton and his 15 nieces and nephews. Bruce D. Kastner, OD ’89, passed away on March 25, 2017, at the age of 59. He was a long-time member of the American Optometric Association and New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians (NJSOP). Dr. Kastner earned his bachelor’s degree from Lafayette College and his master’s degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. After attending the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO), Dr. Kastner completed his residency at the William Feinbloom Vision Rehabilitation Center in 1990. He then went on to become the owner of his father’s private
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optometric practice in Iselin, N.J. Dr. Kastner was an advocate for the profession of optometry. He was appointed as a member of the NJSOP legislature. He was appointed by Gov. McGreevy to be the liaison to the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and was reappointed by Gov. Christie as the commissioner of Human Service Designee and a representative of the New Jersey Commission for the Blind. Dr. Kastner was also a consultant for New Jersey Medicaid, as well as an adjunct faculty member for PCO, Montclair State University, and Fairleigh Dickinson University. He was a contributing author to the Lighthouse Handbook for Vision Impairment and Low Vision Services. Dr. Kastner won the Young Optometrist of the Year Award and a Special Recognition Award from the NJSOP. Dr. Kastner is survived by his wife and three daughters. Wedo Nutaitis, Jr., OD ’89, passed away on November 22, 2016, at the age of 64. Dr. Nutaitis practiced in Vienna, Va. He is the brother of John T. Nutaitis, OD ’88.
1990s Jacqueline A. Campisi, OD ’90, passed away on January 14, 2017, at the age of 52. Dr. Campisi was the owner of the Visions Sight and Learning Center in Mystic, Conn. Although Dr. Campisi was diagnosed with stage four cancer and doctors predicted that she would
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only live six more months, she lived 10 additional years. During these 10 years, Dr. Campisi was able to touch the lives of others by organizing a fund with U.S. Stem Cell, Inc., to help others receive cutting-edge stem cell therapy. In her last two years, Dr. Campisi worked with Dr. Janet Hranicky, founder of the Comprehensive Cancer Wellness Program (CCWP) to educate and work with late-stage cancer patients. Dr. Campisi is survived by her best friend, business partner and caregiver Greg Culver, her parents Bertha and Frank Campisi, and her son Avery Oefinger. Gary L. Farrow, OD ’96, passed away on April 7, 2015, at the age of 63. Dr. Farrow owned an optometry practice in Snellville, Ga. He is survived by his wife of 25 years Rebecca Ray Farrow, brothers Michael Farrow, Leslie Farrow, Don Farrow and Bob Farrow, sisters Laurie Anton and Barbara Garrison, and his and his nieces and nephews.
2000s Robert A. Williams, AuD ’05, passed away on April 15, 2017, at the age of 55. Dr. Williams served as the director of audiology at the TK Group in Chicago. Dr. Williams is survived by his children Curtis and Charlotte Williams, his parents Beverly and Buford “Buff” Williams, his brother Michael N. Williams, and his nephews.
2010s Frank A. Campano, III, OD ’12, passed away on February 16, 2017, at the age of 31. Dr. Campano graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry with a certificate of advanced studies in anterior segment. Dr. Campano worked as an optometrist at Broome Vision at Daytona Eye Center in Daytona Beach, Fla. The kind and compassionate man is survived by his wife Grace, his parents Frank and Sylvia, his brothers Jonathan and David, his sisters Christina and Dana, his niece and nephew.
How Alumni Can Stay Connected Tell us what’s new. Whether you just got married, had a baby, got a promotion or moved — we love to hear from our alumni. Let us know your updates by emailing alumni@salus.edu. Attend an alumni event or continuing education course. There are numerous alumni reunion receptions held at professional conferences throughout the U.S. to gather past alumni together for an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and memories. The Office of International and Continuing Education also hosts a variety of events to help our alumni advance their knowledge within their respective healthcare professions. Learn more at salus.edu/events.
Apply to become a member of the Alumni Association Board.
Sign up to be an Alumni Ambassador. Salus Alumni Ambassadors can assist with Admissions recruitment events, refer an applicant to Salus, welcome admitted students via phone or by sending a letter, or host a reception for admitted students. Learn more at salus.edu/alumni-ambassadors.
Share your #Salus100Stories with us.
Give back. Charitable contributions allow Salus University to continue educating the health science leaders of tomorrow and embarking on important community outreach initiatives. Gifts can be made in tribute to someone, by dedicating a bench on campus, to support a specific scholarship fund and in many other memorable ways. Learn more at salus.edu/givingback.
In preparation for the upcoming 100year anniversary of Salus University’s founding college, the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO), we are creating a special centennial website to celebrate some of the College’s — now University’s — most memorable moments. We hope you’ll share your memories with us. Learn more at salus.edu/centennial.
By becoming a member, you’ll have the ability to influence and direct efforts to better serve our increasingly diverse alumni base. Learn more at salus.edu/board-membership.
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Can you provide information about a classmate? If so, please contact Jamie Lemisch at 215.780.1391 or jlemisch@salus.edu.
Irvin J. Coin, OD 1943 Samuel Gordon, OD 1943 Leon W. Robbins, OD 1943 Albert A. Weingrad, OD 1948 Donald H. Doctor, OD 1953 Robert N. Peterson, OD 1953 Harold L. Yost, OD 1953 Ralf H. Miller, OD 1958 Alfonse P. Nunziata, OD 1958 Herschel Russell, OD 1958 Arthur D. Katz, OD 1963 Robert T. Boone, OD 1968 Kolman Brown, OD 1968 Robert A. Goodman, OD 1968 Edward R. Johnston, OD 1968 Frank A. Scucces, OD 1968 Kenneth Berger, OD 1973 Thomas R. Hufnal, OD 1973 Paul H. Roberts, OD 1973 John J. Duffy, OD 1978 Richard M. Matusiak, OD 1978 Steve Rabinowitz, OD 1978 Michael S. Bryan, OD 1983 David H. Evian, OD 1983 Beth L. Keller, OD 1983 Wayne L. Knight, OD 1983 George A. Stephenson, OD 1983 Robert J. Bastaich, OD 1988 Teresa J. Pastula, OD 1988 Richard W. Roth, OD 1988 B. Evon Wadsworth, OD 1988 Elizabeth A. Yocius-Ball, OD 1993 Cynthia M. Brame, MS 1993 Cheryl L. Chesney, MEd 1993 Kevin J. De Angelis, MS, DPM 1993 Joyce A. Morton-Elzie, MEd 1993 Alfonso McFadden, Jr., MS 1993 Renee Ross, OD 1993 Margaret Shuker-Terry, MEd 1993 Mary A. Tillotson, OD 1993 William M. Velez, OD 1993 Linda Gerard Ables, OD 1998 Grace A. Martinez, MS 1998 Rebecca F. Ritchie, MS 1998 Arlene Rodriguez, OD 1998 Shawn D. Thomas, OD 1998 Melanie L. Williams, OD 1998 Michelle L. Bayan, MS 2003 Roger Borner, BS, MSc 2003 Ms. Katherine W. Carroccio 2003 Evelyn L. Eden, MSc 2003 Chanin J. Funair, OD 2003
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Ms. Anita C. Henderson 2003 Sven Jonuscheit, BS, MSc 2003 Zia Mahmood, AuD 2003 Leo R. Neuweiler, BS, MSc 2003 Hannah Park, OD 2003 Alexander Raditschnig, BS, MSc 2003 Jeong-Hun Song, OD 2003 Ms. Tilly R. Steele 2003 Ms. Deborah L. Vonderheid 2003 Andreas Wilhelm, BS, MSc 2003 Nicolaj Aagaard, MSc 2008 Patricia M. Auger, AuD 2008 Judith Behm, MSc 2008 Harald Buchner, BS, MSc 2008 Sabine E. Buchner, BS, MSc 2008 Anne-Marie Calkins, AuD 2008 James Chong, BS, MSc 2008 Gerardina Competiello, AuD 2008 Heidi Dittmann, MSc 2008 Jaime L. Ehret, AuD 2008 Jeremy M. Ernstes, OD 2008 Klaus Gmeiner, BS, MSc 2008 Christine Haegstad, MSc 2008 Wanja Hansen, MSc 2008 Helmut Hassmann, BS, MSc 2008 Gerd S. Hollund, MSc 2008 Jeramy J. Jenkins, AuD 2008 Atry Karami, AuD 2008 D. Jason Kemp, AuD 2008 Beth F. Rasmussen, AuD 2008 Carmen Schier, MSc 2008 Snyde Simbert-Pierre, AuD 2008 Sara J. Stone, AuD 2008 Helene Stromsvik, MSc 2008 Ellen P. Torvik, MSc 2008 Brianne B. Tully, AuD 2008 Suemaya S. Gouda, OD 2013 Sarah A. Nowling, AuD 2013
Upcoming Reunions and Alumni Receptions We hope you can join us at some of our social gatherings this year held in conjunction with national association meetings across the country. Reconnect with your fellow graduates and faculty, and meet current students. A full list of our alumni and friends receptions is available at salus.edu/events. Alumni with graduation years ending in threes and eights are invited to celebrate their reunion anniversaries at the professional meetings listed below. As conference schedules are finalized, the Alumni Office will contact reunion class members with updated celebration information. In the meantime, be sure to update your contact information with the Alumni Office so we can reach you by visiting salus.edu/update. American Academy of Audiology Nashville, TN April 18 – 21, 2018 Penn-Del AER Harrisburg, PA April 25 – 27, 2018 American Academy of Physician Assistants New Orleans, LA May 19 – 23, 2018 American Optometric Association Denver, CO June 20 – 24, 2018
Salus University 2016-2017 Annual Report It’s been a little over a year since I assumed the role of vice president for Institutional Advancement and Community Relations. During this time, I have found that reconnecting with optometric alumni, many who are my former students, has been a lot of fun. It has also been rewarding to meet and connect with alumni from all of the University’s programs. It is gratifying to realize that graduates from all of our programs continue to be challenged professionally, are leaders in their field, and remain enthusiastic about their chosen health profession. I would also like to thank you for the financial support you have provided to the University this past year. Many of you continue to provide support through our annual appeal. Others of you helped make the tenth annual Looking Out for Kids charity fundraiser the most successful event since its inception. Disadvantaged children in our region are the beneficiaries of your generosity. It was also very special to see how many of our optometric graduates remembered Dr. Joseph C. Toland with a financial commitment to an endowed scholarship in his name. Other alumni have surprised us with unexpected leadership gifts, including a $100,000 gift from a Class of ’36 Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) alumnus. His generosity is a reflection of his gratitude for the education that PCO provided and the professional success he enjoyed. The support that our alumni provide is critical and central to our ability to continue a legacy of excellence in professional health education. This past year,
our partners, alumni and friends contributed a total of $864,000 for operating support and special purposes. These dollars represent endowed scholarships to provide tuition relief for students; help fund unbudgeted special projects that enrich our University community; and in a very real way, help keep the lights on. Thank you, all! In the coming year and as we approach the 100th anniversary year of PCO, the founding college of the University, I have a great deal of confidence that the generosity of our alumni will help ensure our next 100 years continue our longstanding legacy of excellence. I am grateful for your support and generosity,
Susan C. Oleszewski, OD ‘76, MA, FAAO Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Community Relations
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Financial Summary YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017
Salus University and Its Foundation Consolidated Statements of Activities PERCENT OF OPERATING ACTIVITY
TOTAL
77.9%
$ 38,724,660
0.1%
27,085
Grant revenue
10.3%
5,132,197
Contributions
1.5%
735,266
Patient care, net
7.0%
3,475,262
Other
0.9%
448,883
Auxillary enterprises
2.4%
1,186,376
100.0%
$ 49,729,729
48.1%
$ 23,937,318
Academic support
5.0%
2,448,056
Research
4.2%
2,075,418
Student services
7.2%
3,585,231
Patient care
14.9%
7,411,794
Institutional support
18.6%
9,236,680
Auxiliary enterprises
2.0%
984,345
100.0%
$ 49,718,842
Revenues, Gains and Other Support Tuition Investment return
Total Revenues, Gains and Other Support Operating Expenses Instruction
Total Operating Expenses Nonoperating gains (losses) Investment income, net Other revenue Net assets from non-operating income
73,193
5,461,873
Net assets at beginning of year
$ 52,502,357
Net assets at end of year
$ 57,964,230
Note: Consolidated Statements of Activities include unrestricted, temporarily restricted and permanently restricted.
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Financial Summary
JULY 1, 2016–JUNE 30, 2017
Salus University Private Funding Report TOTAL RECEIVED
TOTAL
39.2%
$ 338,826
3.5%
29,650
Corporations, Vendors
26.7%
230,502
Foundation, Trusts, Funds
12.7%
109,925
Patients, Parents, Friends, Preceptors
5.7%
49,503
Special Events
3.4%
29,424
Trustees, Faculty, Staff
8.8%
76,186
100.0%
$ 864,016
17.2%
$ 148,707
Endowment
1.3%
$11,184
Public Service/Extension
4.7%
40,698
Scholarships
15.3%
132,290
The Eye Institute
17.3%
149,914
Unrestricted
24.2%
208,622
3.3%
28,325
16.7%
144,277
100.0%
$ 864,016
Source of Funds Alumni Association, Organizations, Other
Total Designated Use of Funds Centennial Campaign
Setting Our Sights Campaign Other Total
Closing date for the above figures is June 30, 2017. All gifts received after that date will be reflected on the next Board Report. Based on Office of Institutional Advancement pre-audit figures.
“Alumni, friends, and corporate donors contributed to our success this year.” SUSAN C. OLESZEWSKI, OD ‘76, MA, FAAO
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Leadership Gifts JULY 1, 2016 – JUNE 30, 2017
The University recognizes donors who have made significant cumulative gifts providing major institutional support. We also recognize generous gifts in the current year. 1919 SOCIET Y
$10,000 or more this fiscal year or cumulative giving of $100,000 KEYSTONE SOCIET Y
$5,000-$9,999 this fiscal year or cumulative giving of $50,000 PILL AR SOCIET Y
$1,000-$4,999 this fiscal year CORNERSTONE SOCIET Y
$500-$999 this fiscal year 1919 SOCIET Y
Alcon Allergan American Optometric Association Estate of Joseph F. Bacon ‘63 Bausch & Lomb Bradylee B. Bayshore Irving Bennett, OD ‘44 I. William Collins, OD ‘47 Connelly Foundation Escalon Medical Corp. Essilor of America, Inc. Fox Rothschild LLP Peter L. Frieder Gentex Optics, Inc. Donald M. Gleklen Hafter Family Foundation Hoxie Harrison Smith Foundation Estate of Robert L. Henry, OD ‘35 Humphrey Systems Independence Blue Cross Foundation The Kresge Foundation Donald H. Lakin, OD ‘53 James S. Lewis, MD Seymour R. Marco Family Foundation, Inc. Albert B. Millett Memorial Trust National Vision Inc. New Jersey Academy of Optometry Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation Office Depot Susan C. Oleszewski, OD ‘76, MA Morey X. Powell, OD ‘36 TD Charitable Foundation Helen T. Toland Transitions Optical, Inc. Vistakon VSP Vision Care E.F. Wildermuth Foundation
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KEYSTONE SOCIET Y
The Arcadia Foundation Audiology Foundation of America Stephen F. Bolick, OD ‘78 Victor H. Bray, MSC, PhD CooperVision, Inc. Crown Holdings, Inc. Edward A. Deglin, MD Designs for Vision, Inc. E. B. O’Reilly Expo Logic Eye Care Associates Barry J. Farkas, OD ‘71 Hoya Vision Care Johnson & Johnson Harry Kaplan, OD ‘49 Thomas L. Lewis, OD ‘70, PhD Lindy Property Management Co Michael H. Mittelman, OD ‘80, MPH Pennsylvania LIONS Sight Conservation & Eye Research Foundation, Inc. The Medical Trust of the Glenmede Company Resident Eye Care Associates, Inc. Safilo USA, Inc. Salus University Alumni Association Dr. & Mrs. Herbert M. Schoenes ‘48 Marvin L. Schrum, OD ‘80 W. W. Smith Charitable Trust Wayne N. Tabachnick, OD ‘70 U.S. Vision Visionworks of America, Inc. Walmart Foundation Harold Wiener, OD ‘50 Jennifer D’Arrigo Zuckerman Brian D. Zuckerman, Esq. PILL AR SOCIET Y
Abington-Jefferson Health Diane T. Adamczyk, OD ‘85 Ampersand Health David R. Anderson, OD ‘82 Armstrong, Doyle & Carroll, Inc. Derrick L. Artis, OD ‘89 Joseph W. Babcock, OD ‘81 The Beeman Family Foundation Thomas E. Beeman, PhD Brass Lock & Key Corporation Bucks-Montgomery Optometric Society James M. Caldwell, OD ‘89, EdM Linda Casser, OD Craig A. Cassey, OD ‘86 Louis J. Catania, OD ‘69 Central PA Optometric Society Peter G. Clearkin Conicelli Toyota Glenn S. Corbin, OD ‘82 Georgia K. Crozier, OD ‘84, MS ‘87 Gilda L. Crozier, OD ‘43
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Robert M. Dagnon Daley + Jalboot Architects Inc Anthony F. Di Stefano, OD ‘73 Diagnostic Group, LLC Neil W. Draisin, OD ‘71 Drucker & Scaccetti Elevator Construction & Repair Co., Inc. Raphael L. Eschmann, MSc ‘97 Richard E. Feinbloom Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Gary T. Finnegan, OD ‘95 Edward H. Fitch, OD ‘58 John J. Fitzgerald, III, DO Flatiron Building Company John M. Gaal John A. Godfrey, OD ‘92 Gail I. Gudmundsen, AuD ‘02 J. P. Mascaro & Sons Richard H. Klinetob, OD ‘42 Daniel P. Kramer, OD ‘80 Elliot F. Lasky, OD ‘72 Sidney D. Lavine, OD ‘51 Liberty Mutual Affinity Marketing Lorraine Lombardi, PhD Dennis H. Lyons, OD ‘73 Kelly A. Malloy, OD ‘96 March Vision Care Group, Inc. Marco Ophthalmic, Inc. Marie A. Marrone-Moriarty, OD ‘89 Joseph W. Marshall, III Sandra S. McKelvey David J. Mellish, OD ‘80 Merck Company Foundation Marla L. Moon, OD ‘82 Claudia C. Morgan, OD ‘99 MyEyeDr North American RX I Wear, Inc. Northeastern PA Optometric Society Opt4 Group LLC Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 Hwantae Park, OD ‘01 Michael A. Peters, OD ‘88 Philadelphia County Optometric Society Steven J. Reto, OD ‘87 Henry B. Samson, OD ‘73 Kenneth W. Savitski, OD ‘87 Jane Scaccetti Janice E. Scharre, OD, MA Sharp’s Landscaping, Inc. Irwin B. Suchoff, OD T3 Construction, Inc. Toyota Dealer Match Program Ha-Phuong T. Tran, OD ‘98 Melissa E. Trego, OD ‘04, PhD Scott S. Weaver, OD ‘77 Western Pennsylvania Optometric Society John C. Whitener, OD, MPH
Willis Towers Watson Marci K. Wolfe, OD ‘82 Karen M. Wrigley, OD ‘83 Harold J. Zell, Jr., OD ‘78 CORNESTONE SOCIET Y
Anthracite Optometric Society AudiologyOnline Kathryn E. Beckett, OD ‘82 Susan Bemis Berks County Optometric Society Marc M. Berson, OD ‘83 Bernard H. Blaustein, OD ‘67 John J. Burrell, Jr., OD ‘92 Chris J. Cakanac, OD ‘86 Gregory A. Caldwell, OD ‘95 Alvah C. Cayton, IV, OD ‘08 Eva Marie A. Cekaitis, OD ‘86 Chester-Delaware County Optometric Society Dale Ching, OD ‘77 Connie L. Chronister, OD ‘86, MS ‘10 Elise B. Ciner, OD Kenneth Ciuffreda, OD, PhD Stuart M. Clark, OD ‘80 James J. Clearkin, Inc. CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Lynne C. Corboy Raymond W. Corry, OD ‘80 Roger W. Cummings, OD ‘76 Allan E. Davis, OD ‘93 Rebecca Delia Frank W. DiChiara, OD ‘53 Thomas M. P. Duffy, OD ‘86 Harvey O. Feldman, OD ‘70 John R. Ferrari, OD ‘64 B. Scott Fine, OD ‘72 William S. Firey, OD ‘48 Patrick M. Fleming, OD ‘87 Fuel Medical Group Joseph G. Gackenbach, OD ‘65 Michael F. Gallaway, OD Clara Ramon Garcia Luis R. Garcia, OD ‘50 Tewodros Gedamu, OD ‘00 Dana C. Gjurich, OD ‘95 Douglas J. Goepfert, OD ‘81 Linda L. Goepfert, OD ‘78 Daniel P. Gray, OD ‘02 Robin L. Gray, OD ‘80 Lynn D. Greenspan, OD, PhD ‘17 Gulden Ophthalmics Inc. Andrew S. Gurwood, OD ‘89 David A. Hardic, OD ‘85 Jerry S. Hardison, OD ‘78 Paul E. Harvey, OD ‘88 Stephen E. Hess, OD ‘04 H. Ronald Hirsch, OD ‘74 Donald G. Hohe, OD ‘56 Maura A. Keenan David A. Koch, OD ‘69
Leadership Gifts Herbert Kramer, OD ‘49 Lancaster County Optometric Society Benjamin F. Lee, IV, OD ‘93 Lehigh Valley Optometric Society Richard K. Levin, OD ‘03 Thomas J. Marino, OD ‘70 Leon J. Marks, OD ‘50 Martin A. Mass, OD ‘72 Robert T. Mead, OD ‘63 MH Optical Supplies, Inc. Mid Counties Optometric Society Daniel Mottola, OD ‘75 Lawrence J. Mroz, OD ‘83 Holly L. Myers, OD ‘86 Dr. & Mrs. John Nemes Richard J. Neuer, OD ‘54 Northern PA Optometric Society Northwestern PA Optometry Society
Jeffrey S. Nyman, OD Marilyn S. Nyman Neal N. Nyman, OD Oticon, Inc. George E. Ozer, OD ‘82 Jean Marie Pagani, OD ‘87 Edward J. Patro, OD ‘78 Carlo J. Pelino, OD ‘94 Algernon A. Phillips, OD ’69, MD Elois G. Rogers-Phillips, MD Israel R. Plasner, OD ‘73 W. Donald Plava, OD ‘51 Joseph P. Potosky, OD ‘81 Lloyd M. Pritz, OD ‘78 William I. Rapoport, OD ‘78 Review of Optometry Marlene C. Richardson, OD ‘69 Larry M. Rigo, OD ‘73 Eric Robinson, OD ‘81
Michael A. Satryan, OD ‘84 David L. Schmolly, OD ‘70 Philip J. Schwartz, OD ‘79 Southwestern PA Optometric Society Steven J. St. Marie, OD ‘94 Cathy D. Stern, OD, FCOVD ‘80 Elizabeth S. Stevens, OD ‘90 Larry D. Sumner, OD ‘73 Jo Surpin T. Frank McCall’s, Inc. Leander A. Tassoni Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Taylor Leonard M. Thurschwell, OD ‘80 James J. Veliky, OD ‘74 Satya B. Verma, OD ‘75 Melissa A. Vitek, OD ‘95 Clifford C. Wagner, OD ‘51 Lisa G. Wallace-Davis, OD ‘92 Christopher A. Weidig, OD ‘75
Denise L. Wharton-Gurwood, OD ‘88 Jeffrey W. White, OD ‘87 Alton A. Williams, OD ‘73 Melvin H. Winter, OD ‘54 Wai-Ling Wong, OD ‘98
Heritage Society Members Heritage Society Members have made provision for Salus University as part of their estate planning in the form of a bequest, gift annuity, trust agreement or life insurance. Through their foresight and generosity, these donors help preserve the heritage of the University and build a stronger future for Salus University.
George A. Angello, Jr., OD ‘75 Anonymous Class of 1976 Sheree J. Aston, OD ’82, MA, PhD Markus I. Barth, OD ‘74 Irving Bennett, OD ‘44 Bernard H. Blaustein, OD ‘67 David Brezel, OD ‘43 I. William Collins, OD ‘47 Edward V. Cordes, III, OD ‘77 Gilda L. Crozier, OD ‘43 Anthony F. Di Stefano, OD ‘73 Burton Eisenberg, OD ‘67 B. Scott Fine, OD ‘72 David H. Foster, OD ‘82
Donald M. Gleklen Harry Kaplan, OD ‘49 Donald H. Lakin, OD ‘53 Lawrence Lefland, OD ‘81 Thomas L. Lewis, OD ‘70, PhD Robert T. Mead, OD ‘63 Bernard D. Miskiv, OD ‘71 Marla L. Moon, OD ‘82 Charles S. Papier, OD ‘53 Morey X. Powell, OD ‘36 Kevin Ryan, OD ‘78 Gerald B. M. Stein, OD ‘49 Freda Torrens
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Alumni Contributors JULY 1, 2016 – JUNE 30, 2017
CL ASS OF 1935
CL ASS OF 1952
CL ASS OF 1960
CL ASS OF 1967
Estate of Robert L. Henry
Ronald J. Hagadus, MD
Thomas J. Joyce, Jr. Gilbert K. Lehr
CL ASS OF 1936
CL ASS OF 1953
Morey X. Powell*
Frank W. DiChiara* Donald H. Lakin* Richard Lovins* Charles S. Papier* Robert R. Perlin* Jack H. Walsh*
Bernard H. Blaustein* Stuart S. Cohn* Rudolph W. Croce Burton Eisenberg David H. Friedel Michael H. Heiberger* Chester L. Kolley Anthony A. Krasnicke Roger L. Lenkin Paul L. Pease Charles W. Popivchak, Jr.* Arnold M. Sapperstein* J. Barry Sapperstein* Walter J. Schwartz Ronald P. Snyder Theodore M. Walman
CL ASS OF 1941
Joseph A. Miller* Sidney J. Pariser CL ASS OF 1942
Mildred S. Docktor Richard H. Klinetob* CL ASS OF 1943 SPRING
Gilda Coppola Crozier Freda Sattel* CL ASS OF 1944
Irving Bennett* Milton J. Kalafa CL ASS OF 1947
I. William Collins* Sylvan H. Eisman Harriet F. Sigel CL ASS OF 1948 FALL
William S. Firey* Richard M. Goldrosen* Leonard A. Simonelli Edward J. Walsh CL ASS OF 1949
Robert S. Diamond Harry Kaplan* Herbert Kramer Leon I. Schwartz* CL ASS OF 1950
Luis R. Garcia* Elwood H. Kolb Leon J. Marks* Victor S. Morrison Paul L. Russo* Harold Wiener* CL ASS OF 1951
Arthur C. Bittner Clement R. Gagne* Sidney D. Lavine* (dec.) Jack A. Morrow* Louis J. Pietrandrea* W. Donald Plava Clifford C. Wagner
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CL ASS OF 1961
Benigno J. Fernandez* Wayne D. Haeger Sheldon I. Keyser William S. Pintzow, Sr. Robert A. Rosenberg*
CL ASS OF 1954
CL ASS OF 1962
Stephen Blaschak* (dec.) Daniel J. Griffin, Jr. Richard J. Mandel* Conrad G. Modica Richard J. Neuer* Stanley Tempchin* Joseph C. Toland* (dec.) Melvin H. Winter*
Richard A. Feldstein Peter P. Frisko, Jr. * E. Michael Geiger Philip Gerson* Kenneth W. Hancock Richard J. Misage* Stuart M. Schiffman Gilbert E. Selvin
CL ASS OF 1955
CL ASS OF 1963
Haskell Aronson* Arthur S. Grossman Joseph M. Kurtz Richard A. Peoples Martin G. Rubin David Sarason
Jeffrey M. Kramer Robert Turner Mead* Joseph R. Miele George A. Obssuth George C. Pence* Kenneth M. Talley*
CL ASS OF 1956
CL ASS OF 1964
Louis G. Hoffman Donald G. Hohe*
John R. Ferrari* Robert J. Fleishman, Jr.* Gerald V. Harrell Alex R. Rabinowitz Arnold Sherman Ronald E. Zydowicz
CL ASS OF 1957
Elliott B. Alter* Robert Fruhlinger* CL ASS OF 1958
Roy F. Anderson Boris Corbin* Edward H. Fitch* (dec.) Robert Gerson William M. Goldberg William R. Kline* Robert A. Poksay Carl R. Urbanski* CL ASS OF 1959
N. Robert Alvis* William A. Frascella, Jr. Israel Greenwald John G. Kulba* Donald F. Podos Martin Rawdin Ben Seidband*
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CL ASS OF 1965
John R. Anthony Allan N. Brull* Joseph G. Gackenbach* Alfred J. Galiani Seth M. Gerchberg Paul D. Halpern Arthur J. Jordan, Sr. M. Morse Michels Steven J. Simmerman* CL ASS OF 1966
Edward S. Campell* Irving Gurwood Fulton H. Katz*
CL ASS OF 1968
Arnold Bierman Everett B. Fainberg* Norman F. Fine Martin Goldman* Wayne L. Martin Melvyn S. Mazer* George S. Miffleton, III H. Arnold Papernick James J. Polkabla* Robert L. Salth Barry Schneider* Melvin W. Simmons CL ASS OF 1969
David M. Bigley* Eric J. Bloom Louis J. Catania Arnold R. Eger Samuel F. Grande Gary B. Irish* Richard W. Kent David A. Koch* Melvin E. Lilly John H. Marsteller Algernon A. Phillips Walter S. Ramsey* Marlene C. Richardson Peter W. Ross Joseph B. Segal* Robert P. Silverstein James A. Tribbett* CL ASS OF 1970
Kenneth B. Bandolik Michael Caplan* Armando J. Coro* Daniel W. Doberneck* Walter J. Drill* Harvey O. Feldman
* Denotes ten or more years of consecutive giving
Salus University Alumni Contributors Harold G. Kohn* Thomas L. Lewis Dennis N. Linsey Thomas J. Marino* Stephen S. Sachs* Gary L. Scheib* David L. Schmolly* Richard J. Shuldiner Michael R. Spinell Paul M. Spivak* Wayne N. Tabachnick* Robert L. Walker CL ASS OF 1971
Gerald N. Adams* Cosmo J. Anastasi Thomas L. Andersen Jerard W. Brown* Neil W. Draisin* James A. Goodyear Mark B. Gordon Reid L. Grayson* Russell E. Grove, Jr. Donald P. Gutekunst Stuart Kaufman Bruce A. Kellner George S. Kornfeld* Martin A. Kusnetz Chrystyna P. Kuzmowych* Richard E. Margerum* Samuel C. Smart* Wilbert E. Stock, Jr. * Nicholas J. Theisz Michael J. Weitz Eugene A. Winakor CL ASS OF 1972
Frank S. Angelini Joe R. Blackstock* Bruce H. Conan Dennis R. Delp B. Scott Fine* Rex M. Higginbotham James E. Hill G. William Hopkins Russell W. Icke Barry R. Kanofsky* Arthur R. Kaplan* Elliot F. Lasky* Michael B. Levinson Robert B. Macneil Martin A. Mass* Anthony L. McConnell, Jr.* Alec J. Perlson Edward F. Pinn* Larry W. Ritter David A. Rupp* Richard E. Sheaffer* Robert E. Walkowiak Cecilia P. Williams* Robert H. Wolk*
CL ASS OF 1973
John Bielinski Charles A. Bonelli, Jr. Steven C. Cohen* Michael S. Cohen Stuart P. Creson* Stephen H. Cruse* Howard N. Delman Anthony F. Di Stefano* Mark N. Dobin Robert M. Dobrusin* Douglas K. Gauvreau* Kenneth R. Gift* Douglas N. Glazer* Bruce H. Goodman Dennis H. Lyons* Mark M. Mastervich Ronald J. Minsky Anthony Montella Eugene B. Person Israel R. Plasner Larry M. Rigo Joel H. Rogol Henry B. Samson* Raymond J. Seeley* Joel A. Silbert* Andrew J. Sokolik Larry D. Sumner* George P. Verlich* Thomas P. Webb* Harold G. Weisman Alton A. Williams Gary J. Williams CL ASS OF 1974
Martin D. Arkin* Lawrence S. Forgacs Daniel D. Gottlieb* Henry A. Greene H. Ronald Hirsch Charles I. Kluge* Bernice A. Machamer* Hal R. Mendel* W. David Rule* Richard E. Schugar Don P. Sheer* Howard B. Stromwasser* William T. Suhr* George M. Toohey* Joseph D. Udvari, Jr.* (dec.) James J. Veliky* CL ASS OF 1975
Alvin Byer Fred H. Carlin Gary L. Dietterick* Stephen J. Drabick* Maurice L. Earley Monroe N. Farmer, Jr. * W. Stephen Fensch Ross M. Fischer* Robert I. Goldstein* David J. Harakal*
* Denotes ten or more years of consecutive giving
Joseph S. Ieni* Steven M. Laderberg* Alan S. Lax* Steven A. Linas* Gary S. Litman Theodore W. Meshover Daniel Mottola Douglas G. Rickert Jeffrey H. Roffman Satya B. Verma Christopher A. Weidig* CL ASS OF 1976
Donald K. Alexander* Timothy H. Atkinson* John R. Bilello* John B. Cudlipp Roger W. Cummings* Howard M. Davies, Jr.* Jay DeMesquita Charles R. Edmonds William Edmondson, II Dennis J. Francisco Scott Goldberg David A. Gourwitz* Martin F. Guinta Rick L. Hartman* Robert L. Johnson Martin C. Kenig* David K. Kurtzman* Edward T. Marshaleck* Ronald E. Monacelli* Susan C. Oleszewski* William V. Padula Les S. Rosenberg Theodore J. Rosenberg Jeffrey E. Sager Glenn A. Seifert Peter A. Silver* Steven D. Sitkoff Daniel J. Tulman* Harvey Wolbransky CL ASS OF 1977
John C. Alexander Carol A. Aycoth Kenneth R. Bair Patrick J. Barry Roger L. Bergeron Dale Ching Alexander R. Crinzi* Lawrence R. Davis* Linda W. Edmondson Jeffrey S. Goldstein William J. Greenberg Kenneth J. Hue Robert G. Kirczow Joseph Lebovic Leon N. McLin, Jr. Leonard J. Press William J. Prinsket* Andrew M. Prischak* William G. Ryan
David J. Strunk* Scott S. Weaver* CL ASS OF 1978
Marc D. Attman Stephen F. Bolick Paul D. Brant Leslie P. Brodsky* John C. Duff* Sam M. Eisner Ken N. Factor* Michael A. Feinstein Gary M. Fishberg Charles F. Garone Susan J. Godzac* Linda L. Goepfert Jerry S. Hardison* Marc S. Hecker Bruce I. Hyatt* Anthony E. Latagliata* Glenn S. Levin Aaron B. Mandel Jane C. Orenstein Edward J. Patro Frank J. Pirozzolo* Lloyd M. Pritz William I. Rapoport* Leonard M. Steiner* Ira S. Tucker John F. Vilcheck, Jr. Steven C. Weisfeld Jeffrey S. Wigton* Harold J. Zell, Jr. CL ASS OF 1979
Sarah D. Appel* Artamarie S. Barclay Thomas M. Bartolac G. Richard Bennett Stuart J. Burg J. Michael Burke* Richard J. Clompus Thomas A. Costabile David R. Farmer Charles E. Fey Curt A. Gottlieb* Crystal L. Hefner Robert J. Johnson, Jr. Howard Kane Robert L. Kardos* Dennis T. Kwiatkowski* Paul J. Lobby* B. Dean Nardis, II Gary E. Oliver Lauren S. Scharf-Snyder Philip J. Schwartz Robert G. Snyder William J. Vanzetta CL ASS OF 1980
Robert A. Barclay Joseph M. Bazarte* Joseph C. Biondolillo
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Salus University Alumni Contributors Jeffrey M. Brosof* Justine A. Cakanac Stuart M. Clark Raymond W. Corry Michael J. Deitz Isadore B. Ehrlich Walter R. Foster James M. Gabriel Robin L. Gray Warren K. Gross Joseph M. Hanson* Robert G. Harding Michael A. Hecht Gerard J. Hildebrand, Jr.* Roger K. Johnson* Daniel P. Kramer* Richard D. Lappen David M. Melgary David J. Mellish Robert C. Messner Michael H. Mittelman Miles J. Newman Christopher J. Nowik Leonard J. Oshinskie Robert L. Owens James F. Pasinski Adele D. Paul* A. Stephen Peyton, Jr.* Marvin L. Schrum Joseph P. Shovlin* David A. Siegel* Cathy D. Stern Stanley A. Strauss Gilbert R. Suitor* Paul J. Suscavage Leonard M. Thurschwell* Ruby L. Young CL ASS OF 1981
Jeffrey D. Anderson Joseph W. Babcock* L. Philip Baier, II Marylin S. Borza Lawrence H. Coppock, Jr. David J. Csonka Susan N. Csonka Alan H. Diamond David Paul Dozack* David F. Fetterman Charles H. Fitzpatrick* Edward F. Furman, Jr. Douglas J. Goepfert Albert J. Hoffman Lawrence Lefland* Donna B. McLaughlin* William M. McLaughlin, Jr.* Edward H. Melman Edward V. Niemczyk* Joseph P. Potosky Michael L. Raff Mark S. Rakoczy Robert N. Ricart Eric Robinson
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Scott G. Smith* Jerry A. Smith Margaret J. Swinker* Joseph J. Tumas, Jr. Steven M. Weisbond James J. Weyand CL ASS OF 1982
David R. Anderson* Sheree J. Aston Kathryn E. Beckett Alan M. Berman Kenneth W. Best* Mark J. Cinalli Michael G. Cohen* Glenn S. Corbin* Robert W. Eichhammer John J. Flaim David H. Foster* Andrew M. Goodman Stuart L. Greenberg Richard B. Krzyzak* Marie R. Levine* Adrienne Melgary Bradley S. Miller Marla L. Moon* Mark S. Needleman* George E. Ozer J. Steven Robinson C. David Sasser William E. Sax* Willard N. Shepherd* Martin Sigman Jeffrey T. Smith Thomas M. Swift Barry M. Tannen J. Michael Weil* James F. Williamson Marci K. Wolfe* Doris Wong CL ASS OF 1983
Joel R. Banks* Marc M. Berson Lisa A. Carroll* Paul Collins Robert M. Currin Jeanne R. Derber Charles R. Ellermeyer* Steven H. Friedman Scott A. Fuerman* Robert W. Guerra, III Nancy L. Herrold Paul F. Ives Timothy G. Jessee Martin A. Kitagawa William T. Lenart* Blaine A. Littlefield Evan A. Lowry* Gary P. Ludwig Thomas A. Margius Bruce J. Markovitz Kurt J. Moody
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Lawrence J. Mroz Gary C. Nash Sammy L. Pelletier James E. Powers* Lawrence P. Roach Cynthia C. Rohm Michael J. Sowa Joann B. Strain Marc S. Wiener* Karen M. Wrigley* CL ASS OF 1984 PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Antoinette L. Botti James M. Budd Richard Centar* Mitchell L. Corey Georgia K. Crozier Therese M. Farugia* Daniel M. Fleming* Karen C. Fuchs Michael H. Gonyea Gary J. Havranek* Shawn M. Hollander Cynthia L. Kipp* Walter W. Ko Lawrence D. Lampert Harry J. Landrum, Jr. Robert J. Manoli Craig M. Match* Leonard V. Messner Stephanie S. Messner Anthony F. O’Koren Kenneth S. Papier Lynne E. Pierce Harry S. Prihar Michael A. Satryan* Lawrence J. Sylvester* Edward J. Wasloski O. Victor Weatherholt David W. Weiss* COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION
Sheree Schwartz-Frank CL ASS OF 1985 PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Diane T. Adamczyk Mary S. Anderson James J. Aversa* Andrew I. Balysky Michael C. Baughan J. Earl Bowling* C. Mark Brittain* Stephen M. Cohen David S. Crowley Barry R. Fabriziani Alan J. Frank Kelly A. Frantz* David A. Hardic*
Jeffrey P. Krill* Richard S. Liner* Brian P. Mahoney Mark M. Margolies James C. Moore* Stuart J. Neft Maria L. Parisi Beth K. Reiser James F. Saviola Sandra Schrader-Moore* Patricia A. Seyer* Robert N. Spivack* Don E. Stoken* Jeffrey L. Weaver* Marc R. Werksman Karl W. Wolfe* Robert S. Wywiorski Barbara M. Yanak* Edward W. Zikoski* CL ASS OF 1986 PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Alan J. Bacho, Sr. Mark B. Boas Suzanne O. Boas Chris J. Cakanac* Joseph J. Carillo Craig A. Cassey Eva Marie A. Cekaitis* Connie L. Chronister Thomas M. P. Duffy* John A. Dziadul, Jr.* Kim B. Even* Aimee C. Evers Timothy W. Fox Eric J. Friedrich Michael B. Gordon Louis R. Iacoponi* Binae Karpo Gary S. Kirman Kim J. Koza M. Alan McLin* Leigh A. Moser Holly L. Myers Bruce E. Reid Dana Taylor Jeffrey L. Varner Mary G. Vaughan CL ASS OF 1987 PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Isaac Bak Robert K. Brynien Daniel Desrivieres Anthony S. Diecidue* Sally E. Diecidue* Jeannene L. Dieter Keith F. Fishe* Patrick M. Fleming* Gregory P. Gaglioti Susan E. McMahon Gardner
* Denotes ten or more years of consecutive giving
Salus University Alumni Contributors Michael P. Gowen, Sr. Monika H. Groff Deborah L. Husson Maureen J. Kimmeth Thomas A. Mebane* Theresa B. Neiderer Marie E. O’Hora-Sokol Jean Marie Pagani Peter M. Palmieri John S. Ray, Jr. Steven J. Reto Kenneth W. Savitski* Steven R. Warstadt David P. Weyand Jeffrey W. White Miroslava Zeleznik-Landis
John Kurovsky* Perry J. Lucente Marie A. Marrone-Moriarty Todd D. Punim* Brian D. Rosenblatt Robert A. Ryan Nancy J. Schiffman-Sklar Mark A. Shust* Joseph W. Sowka Robert D. Strohecker James P. Tuttle Vicki Wasser-Edelstein* Richard J. Wiscount* Annette D. Zamboni
CL ASS OF 1988
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE
CL ASS OF 1990
OF OPTOMETRY PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Michael D. Allodoli* Christopher D. Bateman Fei M. Chan Janice J. Durham-Worthington * David P. Emrich Anne A. Geiger Paul E. Harvey John D. Knouse Andrea R. Koven Gabriela R. Miller John T. Nutaitis* John T. Ochsenreither* Sarah J. Paikowsky Michael A. Peters Thomas S. Ruppert Charles L. Sanders, Jr. Fernando L. Silva* Stuart L. Sklar F. Joseph Werner Denise L. Wharton-Gurwood Frank E. Zbignewich*
Juliana Bock Madalyn E. Cuff-Cowles Samuel E. D’Onofrio Gina A. Dyda-Schmid John E. Ellis John A. Fischer Cynthia A. Guenzel David P. Hauk Douglas J. Kelley Thomas W. Liner Laura A. Lukaszek Mark W. Pittaluga Beth R. Rosenblatt Patricia Russo Florian M. Safner Philip J. Schaville* Mark E. Schmidt Elizabeth S. Stevens Rose A. Susel-Lucente Imelda C. Tan Peter G. Theodorous John B. Wachter, Jr.* COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
CL ASS OF 1989
AND REHABILITATION
Maureen A. Duffy PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Daniel J. Anderson* Derrick L. Artis Gail G. Brynien John L. Burns James M. Caldwell* John A. Collini Elinor L. Descovich John W. Diering* Gary S. Edelstein* Susan F. Eissenberg Marguerite D. Gross Andrew S. Gurwood Brad E. Hauser* David J. Hilber Helene M. Kaiser* Maureen D. Kamons David I. Kepner* Kimberly S. Kepner*
CL ASS OF 1991 PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Mark M. Ainsworth Avery B. Boardman Neil P. Casey* R. Anastasia Coulter Michael J. Dolan* John A. Facchin Annette F. Farabaugh* Eileen M. Gable Victoria V. Haines Joanne Palumbo Mozloom Steven A. Ohlbaum Laurel J. Pulsifer Joanne F. Reed* Janice A. Simmons Anne F. Meccariello Smith*
* Denotes ten or more years of consecutive giving
Christopher H. Son Linda M. Stolfo Beth E. Triebel* Darcy L. Williams CL ASS OF 1992 PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Gwenn Amos Stephanie D. Attig Nathan P. Bond John J. Burrell, Jr. Adam M. Coffee, III Luanne Y. DeLuca Jerry N. Ellington, Jr. Marijo E. Freedman Robert F. Gilligan* John A. Godfrey* David S. Johnson Elisabeth K. Kim Robert J. Kupsho, Jr. Richard C. Malara* Rebecca L. Matscherz Brian D. O’Donnell Todd J. Pierzchala Sara E. Pike Maria Armandi Pimley Tara K. Rose* Gregory W. Vallino Lisa G. Wallace-Davis COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION
Ruth A. Miller CL ASS OF 1993 PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Pamela G. Conrad Allan E. Davis* Ruth A. Ferguson Kelly D. Fulghum-de Simone Jerry R. Hensel* Benjamin F. Lee, IV Stacy L. Levinson* Edward M. Lopez* Michael J. Macey Jill A. Miller David G. Milliken Jakelyn A. Parker-Herriott Paul G. Pascarella* Maryann Pfeiffer John N. Psaltis* James A. Simmons Victoria L. Zupa COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION
Felicia A. Whitney*
CL ASS OF 1994 PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Jean A. Astorino Brian J. Bellissimo Suzanne M. Bellissimo Patricia C. Champion Harold A. Champion Anthony Efre* Georgietta R. Gdovin Suzanne M. Hauck Lisa A. May-DePietto Martin S. Novey Carlo J. Pelino* Mona D. Shroff Steven J. St. Marie Jeanne H. Thurber* CL ASS OF 1995 PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Gregory A. Caldwell Janice D. Dunkle* Steven P. Eiss William J. Ference* Gary T. Finnegan Dana C. Gjurich Shereen Hakki Jeane M. Kim Pamela S. Kimmel* Timothy R. Klugh Eric R. Miller* Barbara J. Thomson Miller* Shayne M. Sheridan Todd A. Shuba Melissa A. Vitek Tomara P. Young COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION
Raymond Peloquin CL ASS OF 1996 PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
William D. Baer Jennifer L. Brammeier Beth L. Brooks Krista M. Davis-Anderson Kelly A. Malloy Mira B. Swiecicki CL ASS OF 1997 PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Talitha R. D’Italia Noah M. Eger* Raphael L. Eschmann David A. Haine Maria Higgins Tiffany R. Dunbar Lione Colm Quigley*
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Salus University Alumni Contributors Heather M. Sanner Keith E. Votens* Frederick Young*
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
CL ASS OF 2001
AND REHABILITATION
Maria J. Grimes
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE
CL ASS OF 1998
Andrew J. Doyle William R. Forse Anne P. Holmes* Brent B. Johnson Sarah S. Mackie Adam H. Madison Gail S. A. Nunez-Robinson David H. Park Megan E. Parker Jason D. Sibble* Kevin M. Stratton* Anh T. Taylor Hang H. Thai Winnie W. Tseng* Torrence A. Watkins Kerry E. Longo Williams
OF OPTOMETRY
Michael R. Boland* Bethany H. Brady* Robert F. Love* Thomas P. McLaughlin Rocio C. Pasion* Ha-Phuong T. Tran* Marc J. Ullman* Veronica A. Wolf Wai-Ling Wong Stephanie E. Yee John C. Zelazowski CL ASS OF 1999 PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Adrienne B. Ari Yolanda A. Bastaich Larry D. Breazeal Kari Carpenter* Jean L. DeMoss* Jennifer J. Dotterweich John A. DuBois* Ivy E. Frederick* Joshua S. Gordon Robert G. Haak Karen L. King Kevin J. Krajewski* Claudia C. Morgan Lisa A. O’Brien* Carrie R. Schreck COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION
Robert S. Fitzgerald Kerry J. Lueders CL ASS OF 2000 PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Lisa Dowling* Susan M. Gallant-Behan* Tewodros Gedamu Karen E. Jones Michelle D. Korcz Mitra Madison Elizabeth S. McMunn John F. Mileski David A. Wagner* Sherry L. Winn
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PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Annetta G. Downing
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE
CL ASS OF 2003
AND REHABILITATION
OF OPTOMETRY
Jessica M. Bearer Stephanie A. Brien* Anthony J. Callan Cherie A. Farkash Julie F. Gorn Elizabeth A. Kolodzey Richard K. Levin Andrew J. Rixon Eric J. Thiem Heather A. Vallino* Rebecca L. Wincek-Bateson COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Matthew C. Smith Melissa E. Trego Shang Xu* COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION
Sheri Siegel OSBORNE COLLEGE OF AUDIOLOGY
Sharon L. Beamer Cara A. Bedore Geneva W. Britt Angela M. Lalla Walter C. Letien Florence E. Tharman Rhea C. Varadi
AND REHABILITATION
Suzanne Dinwiddie
CL ASS OF 2005
OSBORNE COLLEGE
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE
OF AUDIOLOGY
OF OPTOMETRY
Justin W. Beamer Christina H. Keshava* Adam S. Millis Joanne D. Nguyen Adekunle E. Oluwadare Jose S. Pierre David A. Rossello Jennifer A. Sanderson Amy E. Suda David J. Vinci
Kinshasa A. Coghill Jennifer L. Edgar
John T. Beckman Tamara S. Bennawit E. Robin Bohannon Celeste F. Bove Barbara L. Bush Rita R. Chaiken Robert M. DiSogra Laura J. Feldhake Ronna Fisher Kathy A. Foltner Gloria D. Garner Linda M. Gonya-Hartman Jill S. Gordon Diane R. Hammel Phyllis Klein Valerie P. Kriney Barbara L. Kurman Ellen P. Lafargue* Kathleen E. Mellott Angela M. Morris Sheryl D. Neal Jonette B. Owen Annette R. Peppard Terri S. Siegel Robin M. Solomon Edward J. Szumowski, Jr. Bettina S. Tucker Jamie G. Turner Douglas Vogelson, Jr. John H. Voss Andrew D. Waits Rose M. White
OSBORNE COLLEGE OF
CL ASS OF 2004
OSBORNE COLLEGE OF AUDIOLOGY
Cathleen A. Alex* Veronica H. Heide Kay D. Krebs CL ASS OF 2002 PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Chad M. Barritt Rebekah A. Buccafurni* Robert S. Duszak Amanda M. Friess* David W. Friess* Richard G. Gardner Daniel P. Gray Michelle A. Kindler Susie Leung Jennine M. Lutz Adam P. Parker Quan L. Pham Anh-Thu N. Phan Roushanak Roushanaei-Fadavi C. Tucker Van Dyck* COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION
AUDIOLOGY
Susan E. Dey-Sigman Gail I. Gudmundsen Jill B. Meltzer* Thomas W. Morris* W. Reed Norwood Jennifer E. Weber Debra E. Williams
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PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
William J. Fridel, III Stephen E. Hess Gabriel J. Johnson Dieuminh K. Nguyen Aung-zaw Phoo Derek J. Pyle*
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION
Connie M. Telschow OSBORNE COLLEGE OF AUDIOLOGY
Linda R. Cox Terese I. Huber Elaine C. Lamb Moreno Betty Needleman* Robert W. Petruso, II CL ASS OF 2006 PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Gina M. Devlin Jared H. Fisher Nacondus K. Gamble Elizabeth A. Koski Epifanio I. Sunga OSBORNE COLLEGE OF AUDIOLOGY
Kathleen A. Aspinall Darcy E. Benson Karen A. Jacobs Catherine Keefe Jennifer Krom-Armer Allison A. Meeds Anne M. Puglisi Cynthia L. Zehner
* Denotes ten or more years of consecutive giving
Salus University Alumni Contributors CL ASS OF 2007 PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Suzanne Parker Bulakowski Tricia M. Duffy Linh M. Quach OSBORNE COLLEGE OF AUDIOLOGY
Daniel T. Bigart Joni L. Bullough Terese A. Cooley* Georgia S. Copulos* Cydney M. Fox Lisa M. Martin Maryann Nikander Hilary L. Reeh Laurie C. Stucki CL ASS OF 2008 PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Alvah C. Cayton, IV Jonathan B. Lappen Matthew A. Mastrine COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION
Karen B. Frank Merle Silverbook OSBORNE COLLEGE OF AUDIOLOGY
Leslie D. Bajuscak Kristin K. Bresnahan Matthew L. Christy Ashley Decker Kristen A. Duncan Amanda M. Parker Brenda A. Rubert Katherine S. Woodburne CL ASS OF 2009 PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Rachel N. Brackley Karen L. Heaney Mary Blair Long Scott Taylor Luis C. Trujillo COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Mary P. Evans Ilene S. Fischman Doris J. Grachek Ryan J. Horan Gail A. Linn Nancy S. Lucas Tony J. Philip Catherine T. Swenson Nora Yeung-Molina COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Jesse R. McAllister CL ASS OF 2010
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Jesse W. Price, III CL ASS OF 2012 PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Sara E. Aamir David B. Kulich Sarah R. Kulich Ian W. McWherter Nwamaka A. Ngoddy Amy N. Stoter-Gow
AND REHABILITATION
Miriam Nulman Susan Thurnau Naomi Yeskey OSBORNE COLLEGE OF AUDIOLOGY
Elizabeth E. Swartz Blackburn
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
AND REHABILITATION
John I. Boss, Jr.
OF OPTOMETRY
John Lockard
Michael C. Boikovitis Sherita L. Brown Timothy O. Brown Lorrie T. Cheng Mia N. Fripps Timothy D. Kim Mark E. Street Ashley N. Westbrook OSBORNE COLLEGE OF AUDIOLOGY
Jane M. Allison Anne R. Barlow Niki L. Barwick Naikai S. Butler Kellye C. Carder Linda Daily Michael J. Davenport Sandra Davis Theresa A. Dempsey Jean M. Gener* Farah M. Hussain-Said Kimberly Imajo Mary-Elizabeth Kilkenney Thomas C. Laya Leslie J. Lesner Dana E. Luzon Amanda M. Marchegiani Cynthia D. McDuffee Marcy G. O’Brien Liliana C. Piccinini Kathleen J. Riley John R. Smith, Jr. Felicia Stallings Solomon M. Taitelbaum Eleanor Whittington
CL ASS OF 2016 COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Caitlin M. Anderson Andrew P. Paszko
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
OF OPTOMETRY
Melissia E. Grosjean
Natalie M. Boyce Matthew S. Edwards Diana Espaillat Tiffany Y. Pao Brett J. Prate COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION
Kelp Armstrong Hassan M. Elamin Jule Ann M. Lieberman COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
OF OPTOMETRY
Jonathan J. Jacesko COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION
Brian P. Mick COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Lynn D. Greenspan* CL ASS OF 2018 PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Taylor D. Babcock James E. Deom Brooke E. Donaher Charita L. Smith COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION
Alta R. Fried Kylie M. McCullough Karen B. Rodgers
CL ASS OF 2015
OSBORNE COLLEGE
Gavin A. Bastiampillai Lauren E. Richards Matthew R. Sheridan
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE
* Denotes ten or more years of consecutive giving
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE
CL ASS OF 2014
OF OPTOMETRY
Julie L. Follette Connie J. Hill
CL ASS OF 2017
Gregory F. Ranalli
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE
AND REHABILITATION
OF OPTOMETRY
David J. Blum Bridget M. Veglia
Marianne Denning Donna Hinrichsen Lori M. Keefer
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE
CL ASS OF 2013
CL ASS OF 2011
Kosha P. Chowhan Melanie A. Cole-Holman Denise M. Colo Mary Ann C. Connolly-Gaskin Mark T. Dickson
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE
AND REHABILITATION
OF AUDIOLOGY
Chelsea J. Ryzuk Uriel B. Schechter Jennifer E. Turano
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Jessica B. Goldberg
OF OPTOMETRY
Nicholas J. Gidosh Jessica R. Hollister Blake A. Housler Andrew L. Meagher Kelsey L. Moody
OF OPTOMETRY
Emily A. Cuprys COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION
Kristen E. Faren Jungyeon Koh Leah M. Loreman CL ASS OF 2019 PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Anna K. Neff Christopher V. Tran OSBORNE COLLEGE OF AUDIOLOGY
Erikka L. Gatta CL ASS OF 2020 PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Akirta K. Sran
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Board of Trustees, Faculty and Staff JULY 1, 2016 – JUNE 30, 2017
Gwenn Amos, OD ‘92 Lesley Anders Alex J. Anderson Katherine Anderson Sarah D. Appel, OD ‘79* Derrick L. Artis, OD ‘89 Felix M. Barker, II, OD* Gregory K. Barnes Thomas E. Beeman, PhD G. Richard Bennett, OD ‘79 Bernard H. Blaustein, OD ‘67* Mark B. Boas, OD, ‘86 MS Shannon M. Boss Rachel N. Brackley, OD ‘09 Victor H. Bray, MSC, PhD Patricia Burke James M. Caldwell, OD ‘89, EdM* Linda Casser, OD Craig A. Cassey, OD ‘86 Connie L. Chronister, OD ‘86, MS ‘10 Elise B. Ciner, OD I. William Collins, OD ‘47* Esther M. Colón Lynne C. Corboy* Gilda L. Crozier, OD ‘43 Marilyn Daltry Pierrette Dayhaw-Barker, PhD* Edward A. Deglin, MD* Rebecca Delia Christopher B. Dezzi Anthony F. Di Stefano, OD ‘73* Alexander M. Dizhoor, PhD* David P. Dozack, OD ‘81* Ruth S. Farber, MSW Cherie A. Farkash, OD ‘03 Alison B. Finkelstein, MA, CCC-SLP John J. Fitzgerald, III, DO Lydia Friel John M. Gaal Michael F. Gallaway, OD Donald M. Gleklen* Marcy Graboyes Karen E. Greave* Thomas P. Greco Lynn D. Greenspan, OD, PhD ‘17* Anna M. Griffin* Andrew S. Gurwood, OD ‘89 Kristine Harvey-Stinson Laine S. Higa, OD Gary F. Hughes Keith D. Ignotz* Mary Jameson Helene M. Kaiser, OD ‘89* Harry Kaplan, OD ‘49* Maura A. Keenan Monae Kelsey
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Karen Kutner Jamie Lemisch Thomas L. Lewis, OD ‘70, PhD Lorraine Lombardi, PhD* Lisa J. Lonie Kerry J. Lueders, MS ‘99 Amanda Lusaitis Karyn E. MacQueen, MMS, PA-C Kelly A. Malloy, OD ‘96 Joseph W. Marshall, III Kyra G. McGrath Janice M. Mignogna Michael H. Mittelman, OD ‘80, MPH Catherine E. Muhr Margaret A. Mulligan, MD Holly L. Myers, OD ‘86 Jeffrey S. Nyman, OD* Neal N. Nyman, OD* Susan C. Oleszewski, OD ‘76, MA* Marvin D. Ostroff Maureen E. Owens Jean Marie Pagani, OD ‘87 Wayne Pancza Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 Lydia A. Parke* Carlo J. Pelino, OD ‘94* Elois G. Rogers-Phillips, MD Karen Pollack* Carl A. Polsky, Esq.* Mindy M. Posoff Joseph P. Ruskiewicz, OD* Jane Scaccetti* Janice E. Scharre, OD, MA Joel A. Silbert, OD ‘73* Margie Singer Karen Slavin Edward S. Sloskey, II Winifred A. Sontag Michael R. Spinell, OD ‘70 Natalie Standig Mark E. Street, OD ‘10, MS ‘11 Jo Surpin, MA* Marie L. Szolna Melissa E. Trego, OD ‘04, PhD Luis C. Trujillo, OD ‘09 Satya B. Verma, OD ‘75 Melissa A. Vitek, OD ‘95 Robert L. Walker, OD ‘70 Harold Wiener, OD ‘50* Jeanne M. Zearfoss Brian D. Zuckerman, Esq.
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* Denotes ten or more years of consecutive giving
In-Kind Gifts JULY 1, 2016 – JUNE 30, 2017
These individuals, companies and organizations have made non-cash contributions to Salus University. These include equipment, ophthalmic materials, solutions, books, auction items and other appropriate items that are accepted by the University. 1812 Productions Alexis Abate Bernadette Abate Daniel A. Abramowicz, PhD Donna M. Agnew, MSPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA Allied Integrated Marketing Ambler Theater American Girl American Helicopter Museum & Educational Center American Painting & Decorating Lesley Anders Radhika Aravamudhan, PhD Arnold’s Family Fun Center Derrick L. Artis, OD ‘89 Bahama Breeze Island Grille Bertucci’s Blue Mountain Bradford World Renowned Portraiture Brandywine River Museum Brass Lock & Key Corporation Victor H. Bray, MSC, PhD William A. Brichta, MBA, MS Bucks County River Country Burholme Golf & Family Entertainment James M. Caldwell, OD ‘89, EdM Linda Casser, OD Craig A. Cassey, OD ‘86 Chaddsford Winery Charity Fundraising Packages Chipotle Mexican Grill Cin Cin Restaurant James J. Clearkin, Inc. ClipBook, LLC Lynne C. Corboy County Theater Crayola Experience Cutco Corporation D’Angelo’s Ristorante Italiano & Lounge Dave and Buster’s Philadelphia Jacqueline R. DeJesse, OD ‘79 Richard J. DePiano, Sr. Christopher B. Dezzi Mr. & Mrs. Justin Echevarria Tamara Echevarria Bruce P. Epstein FedEx
Sherry Fegley Lewis P. Fleishman, OD ‘71 John M. Gaal Karen J. Hanson, PhD David F. Henry Hiway Theater Renee Hudecheck, OD ‘85 Gary Hughes James Hung, MD, FACS Rosemarie Ianaucci & Jacob Turk Keith D. Ignotz Infrared Photography J Mills Custom Rebuilding and Automotive Repairs JNA Institute of Culinary Arts John Miller and Son, Inc. Shop One Fire Apparatus Donald C. Kates Amy Kolzow Kramer Portraits Lakewood BlueClaws Peter Licari Lindy Property Management Co Lisa J. Lonie Dennis H. Lyons, OD ‘73 Mad Golfer Golf Club Mad Mex Marco Polo Ristorante & Bar Margaret Kou’s Restaurant Matthew’s Medical and Scientific Books, Inc. Lawrence H. McClure, PhD Mealey’s Furniture Michael H. Mittelman, OD ’80, MPH Rosemarie Nardone National Liberty Museum New Jersey Academy of Optometry Newseum Northeast Plastics Supply Co. Inc. Susan C. Oleszewski, OD ’76, MA Jonette B. Owen, AuD ‘03 Wayne Pancza Panera Bread Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 Paul Carpenter Art People’s Light & Theatre Company Personal Touch Cleaning Services, Inc. Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia Rock Gyms Philadelphia Theatre Company Plaza Flowers Mindy Posoff , MBA Rack Room Shoes Rally House Reading Fightin Phils Kathie Sapnas Jane Scaccetti, MS, CPA Janice E. Scharre, OD, MA Barbara Schwartz-Bechet, EdD
Raymond Serrano Sesame Place SGS Paper Co. Shady Brook Farm Shake Shack Shane Victorino Foundation Shapiro Fire Protection Company Michael Shay Sherwin-Williams - Rising Sun Ave Sky Zone Trampoline Park Glen Mills Sulimay Urban Salon Sullivan Electric Super Duper Publications Jo Surpin, MA T3 Construction, Inc. The Franklin Institute The Pop Shop Cafe & Creamery The Reiss Studio - Custom Glass Art Thunderbird Bowling Center Turkey Hill UPMC Rooney Sports Complex VSP Vision Care Matt Westerfer Westin Philadelphia Wilmington Blue Rocks Wisdom Gate Acupuncture, LLC. Woodmere Art Museum Yangming Restaurant Yards Brewing Company Jennifer D’Arrigo Zuckerman Brian D. Zuckerman, Esq.
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Friends and Parents JULY 1, 2016 – JUNE 30, 2017
Mahmoud Ahmadi & Monavar Motia Mr. & Mrs. Rashid Ahmed Karol A. Akers Mr. & Mrs. John R. Albor Rosine Alianakian, OD Mr. & Mrs. Emil Allgeier, Jr.* Virginia M. Alvarado* Dave Arnot, OD* Mr. & Mrs. John Bachman Utham P. Balachandran, OD Mr. & Mrs. Richard Barnes Mr. & Mrs. Roger Barr Matthew Barrett Susan Bemis Mr. & Mrs. Zymer Berisha Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Blaney Mrs. Marianne Blaschak* Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth Blum Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bogar Mr. & Mrs. Barry Bondroff Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bragano Mr. & Mrs. Michael R. Brennan* Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Bruno Kenneth Budd & Lori Escallier Padraic P. Burke Andrew R. Buzzelli, OD, MS Mr. & Mrs. Richard Cardillo, Jr. Alice Carr Richard Carrion Roland Chalifoux, DO Alberta P. Cherry Mr. & Mrs. Russell Chrisman Ida Chung, OD Mr. & Mrs. Brian Churchill Kenneth Ciuffreda, OD, PhD Peter G. Clearkin Dr. & Mrs. Abelard K. Cofie Mr. & Mrs. John Coll Mr. & Mrs. Francis Connell Cynthia W. Corboy Tonya Crisi Robert M. Dagnon Mr. & Mrs. John Dalziel Mr. & Mrs. Gregg Davis Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Davis Robert L. Davis Mr. & Mrs. James E. DeDionisio Virginia DelGaudio Rebecca Delia Mr. & Mrs. Kent E. DeMoss Bonnie Dunn Carolyn M. Duong, OD Mr. & Mrs. Brian Ellsworth Tony C. Enfinger Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Farrand Dr. & Mrs. George Fatula Mr. & Mrs. Melvyn D. Fechner Richard E. Feinbloom Emma Fetscher Roxanne Figueroa
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Mr. & Mrs. Gary Franklin Maryann K. Franklin Mr. & Mrs. William J. Fridel* Suzanne M. Friedberg Clara Ramon Garcia* Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Gatley, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Carl Gauntlett Mr. & Mrs. John Gieringer Jeffrey F. Gold, OD Ruth Goldstein Dr. & Mrs. Bruce A. Goodman Mr. & Mrs. Billy Graves Blaine Greenfield Charles N. Griffen, OD Estelle Gurwood (dec.) Victoria V. Guthrie Mr. & Mrs. Gene Gutman Penny Haitkin Mr. & Mrs. Don Halberstadt Karen J. Hanson, PhD Dr. & Mrs. Clayton Hazelton Mr. & Mrs. Karl Helker Deborah L. Horn Mr. & Mrs. Jun Huang Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hughes Kathleen Isserman Mr. & Mrs. Michael Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Daniel F. Johnston Arthur D. Jung, OD Arun K. Kaistha, OD Nancy Kane Mr. & Mrs. Mark Kelly Annette M. Kennedy Yoon Kim, OD George V. King* Peter Kingston Ann M. Kinoshita-Bonfoey, OD Mr. & Mrs. William M. Klinger, Jr. Marion Kraskin David M. Krumholz, OD Ken Landesman, OD Mr. & Mrs. Paul Lawrence Mr. & Mrs. W. Thomas Lees Eileen A. Lerro Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Lerro Evelyn Levit James S. Lewis, MD Mr. & Mrs. Jan A. Lewis Teresa D. Lowe, OD Genevieve Mack & Ryan Tuomi Roger S. Madigan Mr. & Mrs. Sanjeev Malhotra Ken Marchegiani Dr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Marnejon Marie C. Marrone Tracy L. Matchinski, OD E. Naomi Matoba, OD Robert K. Matoba, OD Karen McCann Sandra S. McKelvey
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Eric M. McNeil* Sandra B. McNeil* Mr. & Mrs. Paul D. Mehalik Dr. & Mrs. Charles S. Miles Deborah Miller Leslie Montgomery Mr. & Mrs. James Moriarty Mr. & Mrs. George Morris Dr. & Mrs. Philip Myers Mr. & Mrs. Daryl Nace Yanna K. Nachtigall, OD Paul E. Naftali, OD Mr. & Mrs. Gary Naglak Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Nappen Dr. & Mrs. John Nemes Herbert J. Nevyas, MD Hien Nguyen & Trang Dan Marilyn S. Nyman Dr. & Mrs. Paul O’Brien Richard Oleszewski Mr. & Mrs. John Oszustowicz Mr. & Mrs. Robert Parkins Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Pellegrini* Mr. & Mrs. James Penney Kathleen B. Perry Mr. & Mrs. James Pomante Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Radosti Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Regan Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Reilly Mr. & Mrs. Adolf Reitter Berith Rivers Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Roden Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Rominiecki Mr. & Mrs. Barton Rowe Mr. & Mrs. Akbar Sajjad Mark H. Sawamura, OD Gordon Scannell Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey B. Schwartz Joan W. Schwartz Mr. & Mrs. Donald S. Seidel Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Sembrat Norman Sharber & Robin Bequet Mary V. Sheridan Kelly Shintani, OD Mr. & Mrs. Ron Simones Mr. & Mrs. Edward Snyder Mr. & Mrs. Lou Soffer Mr. & Mrs. Steven Sorenson Mr. & Mrs. Anton B. Stefan* Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Stefanick Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Stochla Irwin B. Suchoff, OD Mr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Sweeney* Mr. & Mrs. Edward Swiski, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Jim Tallia Mr. & Mrs. Michael Tangert Leander A. Tassoni Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Taylor* Mr. & Mrs. Peter Ternes
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Thiel Barbara A. Tilford* Helen T. Toland* Karen Toner Judy W. Tong, OD Freda Torrens Mr. & Mrs. John Trosino Alexandra M. Troy, OD Susanne W. Udvari* David M. Vieth, DDS Laurie Vieth Chris J. Viglucci, OD Mr. & Mrs. Steve Waterman Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Weinberg Patricia Weiss Matt Westerfer John C. Whitener, OD, MPH Virginia J. Wiener* Mr. & Mrs. Keissler Wong Mr. & Mrs. Paul Wyler
* Denotes ten or more years of consecutive giving
Foundations, Corporations and Associations JULY 1, 2016 – JUNE 30, 2017
Abington-Jefferson Health Alcon* Allegra Marketing Print Mail American Painting & Decorating Ampersand Health Anthracite Optometric Society Argo Group Armington Recruiting LLC Armstrong, Doyle & Carroll, Inc.* ARTsisters AudiologyOnline The Beeman Family Foundation Berks County Optometric Society Brass Lock & Key Corporation Bucks-Montgomery Optometric Society BWA Architecture + Planning, P.G. Central PA Optometric Society Chester-Delaware County Optometric Society James J. Clearkin, Inc.* CliftonLarsonAllen LLP CNA Foundation Conicelli Toyota CooperVision, Inc. Crown Holdings, Inc.*
CRW Graphics Daley + Jalboot Architects Inc. Diagnostic Group, LLC E. B. O’Reilly* Elevator Construction & Repair Co., Inc. Escalon Medical Corp. Essilor of America, Inc. Expo Logic Flatiron Building Company Fox Rothschild LLP* Fuel Medical Group Gulden Ophthalmics Inc. Hafter Family Foundation Independence Blue Cross Foundation J. P. Mascaro & Sons Johnson & Johnson Lancaster County Optometric Society Lehigh Valley Optometric Society Liberty Mutual Affinity Marketing Lindy Property Management Co LIONS Club of Philadelphia Law Enforcement March Vision Care Group, Inc.
Seymour R. Marco Family Foundation, Inc. Marco Ophthalmic, Inc. Marlton Eye Associates, P.C. Merck Company Foundation MH Optical Supplies, Inc. Micromedical Technologies, Inc. Mid Counties Optometric Society My Eye Dr National Vision Inc. New Jersey Academy of Optometry* Norristown Area School District North American RX I Wear, Inc. Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation Northeastern PA Optometric Society Northern PA Optometric Society Northwestern PA Optometry Society Office Depot* Opt4 Group LLC Oticon, Inc. Pampered Chef
Personal Touch Cleaning Services, Inc. Philadelphia County Optometric Society Review of Optometry Salus University Alumni Association Salus University Faculty Sharp’s Landscaping, Inc. Hoxie Harrison Smith Foundation* Southwestern PA Optometric Society Strategic Health Alliance, LLC T. Frank McCall’s, Inc. T3 Construction, Inc. TD Charitable Foundation The Philadelphia Foundation Toyota Dealer Match Program U.S. Vision Visionworks of America, Inc. Wells Fargo Foundation Western Pennsylvania Optometric Society Willis Towers Watson
Grants and Contracts JULY 1, 2016 – JUNE 30, 2017
The following entities have supported research and education programs at Salus University. American Optometric Foundation Metropolitan Cooperative Services Unit – Minnesota Department of Education National Eye Institute Nebraska Center for the Education of Children Pennsylvania Department of Health Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry – Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Pennsylvania Lions Sight Conservation and Eye Research Foundation U. S. Department of Education – Office of Special Education Programs U. S. Department of Education – Rehabilitation Services Administration
* Denotes ten or more years of consecutive giving
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Tribute Gifts JULY 1, 2016 – JUNE 30, 2017
Joseph C. Toland, OD ‘54, MD Memorial Scholarship These individuals and organizations have contributed in memory of Dr. Joseph Toland to endow a scholarship in his name to support optometry students. Rosine Alianakian, OD Gwenn Amos, OD ‘92 Anthracite Optometric Society Argo Group Derrick L. Artis, OD ‘89 Jean A. Astorino, OD ‘94 Isaac Bak, OD ‘87 Utham P. Balachandran, OD Thomas M. Bartolac, OD ‘79 Jessica M. Bearer, OD ‘03 Berks County Optometric Society Arnold Bierman, OD ‘68 John R. Bilello, OD ‘76 Bernard H. Blaustein, OD ‘67 David J. Blum, OD ‘16 Mark B. Boas, OD ’86, MS Suzanne O. Boas, OD ‘86 Michael R. Boland, OD ‘98 Marylin S. Borza, OD ‘81 Rachel N. Brackley, OD ‘09 Bucks-Montgomery Optometric Society Alvin Byer, OD ‘75 Justine A. Cakanac, OD ‘80 Gregory A. Caldwell, OD ‘95 James M. Caldwell, OD ‘89, EdM Fred H. Carlin, OD ‘75 Linda Casser, OD Craig A. Cassey, OD ‘86 Louis J. Catania, OD ‘69 Central PA Optometric Society Chester-Delaware County Optometric Society Connie L. Chronister, OD ‘86, MS ‘10 Ida Chung, OD Elise B. Ciner, OD Stuart M. Clark, OD ‘80 CNA Foundation I. William Collins, OD ‘47 Pamela G. Conrad, OD ‘93 Georgia K. Crozier, OD ‘84, MS ‘87 Gilda L. Crozier, OD ‘43 Roger W. Cummings, OD ‘76 Marilyn Daltry Dennis R. Delp, OD ‘72 Jay DeMesquita, OD ‘76 Jean L. DeMoss, OD ‘99
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Anthony F. Di Stefano, OD ‘73 Robert S. Diamond, OD ‘49 Frank W. DiChiara, OD ‘53 Michael J. Dolan, OD ‘91 Carolyn M. Duong, OD John E. Ellis, OD ‘90 Aimee C. Evers, OD ‘86 Faculty Organization of Salus University Cherie A. Farkash, OD ‘03 David R. Farmer, OD ‘79 John J. Fitzgerald, III, OD Daniel M. Fleming, OD ‘84 Timothy W. Fox, OD ‘86 Dennis J. Francisco, OD ‘76 Kelly A. Frantz, OD ‘85 Marijo E. Freedman, OD ‘92 Peter P. Frisko, Jr., OD ‘62 Robert Fruhlinger, OD ‘57 Scott A. Fuerman, OD ‘83 John M. Gaal Clara Ramon Garcia Luis R. Garcia, OD ‘50 Charles F. Garone, OD ‘78 Philip Gerson, OD ‘62 Dana C. Gjurich, OD ‘95 John A. Godfrey, OD ‘92 Jeffrey F. Gold, OD Joshua S. Gordon, OD ‘99 Lynn D. Greenspan, OD, PhD ‘17 Charles N. Griffen, OD Daniel J. Griffin, Jr., OD ‘54 Andrew S. Gurwood, OD ‘89 Irving Gurwood, OD ‘66 Shereen Hakki, OD ’95, PhD David J. Harakal, OD ‘75 Robert G. Harding, OD ‘80 David P. Hauk, OD ‘90 Crystal L. Hefner, OD ‘79 Laine S. Higa, OD H. Ronald Hirsch, OD ‘74 Joseph S. Ieni, OD ‘75 Jonathan J. Jacesko, OD ‘17 Brent B. Johnson, OD ‘01 Arthur D. Jung, OD Helene M. Kaiser, OD ‘89 Arun K. Kaistha, OD Maureen D. Kamons, OD ‘89 Howard Kane, OD, MD ‘79 Elisabeth K. Kim, OD ‘92 Yoon Kim, OD Ann M. Kinoshita-Bonfoey, OD Cynthia L. Kipp, OD ‘84
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John D. Knouse, OD ‘88 Walter W. Ko, OD ‘84 Elizabeth A. Koski, OD ‘06 Kevin J. Krajewski, OD ‘99 David M. Krumholz, OD Robert J. Kupsho, Jr., OD ’92, MS John Kurovsky, OD ‘89 Chrystyna P. Kuzmowych, OD ‘71 Lancaster County Optometric Society Sidney D. Lavine, OD ‘51 Lehigh Valley Optometric Society James S. Lewis, MD Thomas L. Lewis, OD ‘70, PhD Lorraine Lombardi, PhD Paul & Lisa Lonie Teresa D. Lowe, OD Dennis H. Lyons, OD ‘73 Bernice A. Machamer, OD ‘74 Robert B. Macneil, OD ‘72 Kelly A. Malloy, OD ‘96 Mark M. Mastervich, OD ‘73 Thomas P. McLaughlin, OD ‘98 Andrew L. Meagher, OD ‘15 Anne F. Meccariello Smith, OD ‘91 Theodore W. Meshover, OD ‘75 Leonard V. Messner, OD ‘84 Stephanie S. Messner, OD ‘84 Mid Counties Optometric Society Barbara J. Thomson Miller, OD ‘95 Eric R. Miller, OD ‘95 Conrad G. Modica, OD ‘54 Marla L. Moon, OD ‘82 Claudia C. Morgan, OD ‘99 Leigh A. Moser, OD ‘86 Catherine E. Muhr Holly L. Myers, OD ‘86 Yanna K. Nachtigall, OD Paul E. Naftali, OD Stuart J. Neft, OD ‘85 Theresa B. Neiderer, OD ‘87 Northeastern PA Optometric Society Northern PA Optometric Society Northwestern PA Optometry Society Jeffrey S. Nyman, OD Marilyn S. Nyman Neal N. Nyman, OD Susan C. Oleszewski, OD ‘76, MA George E. Ozer, OD ‘82 Jean Marie Pagani, OD ‘87 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 Jakelyn A. Parker-Herriott, OD ‘93 Rocio C. Pasion, OD ‘98
Carlo J. Pelino, OD ‘94 Philadelphia County Optometric Society Jose S. Pierre, OD ‘05 Louis J. Pietrandrea, OD ‘51 Maria Armandi Pimley, OD ‘92 Mark W. Pittaluga, OD ‘90 Morey X. Powell, OD ‘36 Steven J. Reto, OD ‘87 Marlene C. Richardson, OD ‘69 Douglas G. Rickert, OD ‘75 Larry M. Rigo, OD ‘73 Lawrence P. Roach, OD ‘83 Robert A. Rosenberg, OD ‘61, MA W. David Rule, OD ‘74 Joseph P. Ruskiewicz, OD Mark H. Sawamura, OD Matthew R. Sheridan, OD ‘11 Shayne M. Sheridan, OD ‘95 Kelly Shintani, OD Mark A. Shust, OD ‘89 Joel A. Silbert, OD ‘73 Janice A. Simmons, OD ‘91 Andrew J. Sokolik, OD ‘73 Southwestern PA Optometric Society Michael R. Spinell, OD ‘70 Steven J. St. Marie, OD ‘94 Mark E. Street, OD ‘10, MS ‘11 David J. Strunk, OD ‘77 Leander A. Tassoni Stanley Tempchin, OD ‘54 Leonard M. Thurschwell, OD ‘80 Helen T. Toland Judy W. Tong, OD Ha-Phuong T. Tran, OD ‘98 Alexandra M. Troy, OD Chris J. Viglucci, OD Melissa A. Vitek, OD ‘95 Steven C. Weisfeld, OD ‘78 Western Pennsylvania Optometric Society James J. Weyand, OD ‘81 Denise L. Wharton-Gurwood, OD ‘88 Marc S. Wiener, OD ‘83 Alton A. Williams, OD ‘73 Kerry E. Williams, OD ‘01 Rebecca L. Wincek-Bateson, OD ‘03 Sherry L. Winn, OD ‘00 Melvin H. Winter, OD ‘54 Karen M. Wrigley, OD ‘83 Miroslava Zeleznik-Landis, OD ‘87
Tribute Gifts
Salus University appreciates contributions to honor or celebrate important people in our lives. We also are grateful for gifts in memory of loved ones.
ALISSA M. COYNE, OD ‘10 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85
BYUNG JOSH KIM, OD Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85
RESIDENCY CLASS OF 1986 Holly L. Myers, OD ‘86
THE D’ARRIGO FAMILY Brian & Jennifer Zuckerman
AIKATERINI KOUKAS, OD ‘13 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85
RESIDENCY CLASS OF 2013-2014 Utham P. Balachandran, OD
In Honor of
ANTHONY F. DI STEFANO, OD ‘73 Michael H. Mittelman, OD ‘80, MPH
BISANT A. LABIB, OD ‘14 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CLASS OF 2014 Jessica B. Goldberg, MMS
GWENN AMOS, OD ‘92 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 SARAH D. APPEL, OD ‘79 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 AUDIOLOGY CLASS OF 2010 Naikai S. Butler, AuD ‘10 Kellye C. Carder, AuD ‘10 Farah M. Hussain-Said, AuD ‘10 Dana E. Luzon, AuD ‘10 Amanda M. Marchegiani, AuD ‘10 G. RICHARD BENNETT, OD ‘79 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 KRITI BHAGAT, OD ‘14 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 BERNARD H. BLAUSTEIN, OD ‘67 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 DEPARTMENT OF BLINDNESS AND LOW VISION STUDIES Jennifer Edgar, MS ‘02 MARK B. BOAS, OD ’86, MS Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 RACHEL N. BRACKLEY, OD ‘09 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 RICHARD L. BRILLIANT, OD ‘76 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 MICHELLE A. BRITCHKOW, OD ‘09 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 LINDA CASSER, OD James E. Deom, OD ’14, MPH ‘14 CAITLYN E. CASSEY, OD ‘16 Craig A. Cassey, OD ‘86 DEGAULLE I. CHIGBU, OD Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 CONNIE L. CHRONISTER, OD ‘86, MS ‘10 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 ELISE B. CINER, OD Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 CLASS OF 1985 Barbara Yanak, OD ‘85
MARIA R. DOWNEY, OD Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 ERIN M. DRAPER, OD ‘09 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 JAMIE A. ELLSWORTH-NEIMAN, OD ‘01 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 FACULTY OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM Brian P. Mick, MSOT ‘17 FACULTY OF OSBORNE COLLEGE OF AUDIOLOGY Liliana C. Piccinini, AuD ‘10 Felicia Stallings, AuD ‘10 FACULTY OF PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY Kelsey L. Moody, OD ‘15 John S. Ray, Jr., OD, MS ‘87 Janice J. Durham-Worthington, OD ‘88 MICHAEL F. GALLAWAY, OD Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85
JAMES S. LEWIS, MD Saul & Kathy Axelrod THOMAS L. LEWIS, OD ‘70, PHD Mrs. Janice M. Mignogna Claudia C. Morgan, OD ‘99 Algernon A. Phillips, OD ‘69, MD Elois G. Rogers-Phillips, MD GEORGE A. LINDLEY, IV, PHD, AUD ‘04 Ryan J. Horan, AuD ‘09 LORRAINE LOMBARDI, PHD Taylor D. Babcock, OD ‘14 KELLY A. MALLOY, OD ‘96 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 ANDREW L. MEAGHER, OD ‘15 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 BHAWANJOT K. MINHAS, OD Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 HARPREET MINHAS, OD Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 HOLLY L. MYERS, OD ‘86 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85
CHRISTOPHER A. RINEHART, OD ‘77 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 JOSEPH P. RUSKIEWICZ, OD Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 JENNY SHIN, OD Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 RUTH Y. SHOGE, OD ‘06 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 JOEL A. SILBERT, OD ‘73 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 Jennifer E. Turano, OD ‘15 FERN L. SILVERMAN, EdD Alta R. Fried, MSOT ‘14 JOHN M. SNYDER, OD ‘07 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 LAUREN SPONSELLER, OTD Kylie M. McCullough, MSOT ‘14 MARY JO A. THOMAS, OD ‘86 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85
JEFFREY S. NYMAN, OD Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85
ELIZABETH A. TONKERY, OD, MPH ‘13 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85
NEAL N. NYMAN, OD Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85
MELISSA E. TREGO, OD ‘04, PHD Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85
GALE R. ORLANSKY, OD Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85
LYNN H. TRIEU, OD Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85
JEAN MARIE PAGANI, OD ‘87 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85
LUIS C. TRUJILLO, OD ‘09 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85
CARLO J. PELINO, OD ‘94 Taylor D. Babcock, OD ‘14 Amanda M. Friess, OD ‘02 David W. Friess, OD ‘02 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85
ALEXANDER VAKILI ‘18OD Karol A. Akers
HARRY KAPLAN, OD ‘49 Mrs. Evelyn Levit Robert A. Rosenberg, OD ‘61, MA
MARIA ARMANDI PIMLEY, OD ‘92 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85
HAROLD WIENER, OD ‘50 Penny Haitkin
ERIN M. KENNY, OD ‘15 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85
MICHAEL P. REBAR, OD ‘10 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85
JOAN M. WING, OD ‘88 Karen L. Heaney, OD ‘09
LYNN D. GREENSPAN, OD, PHD ‘17 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 ANNE J. GRIFFIN, OD ‘07 Dale Ching, OD ‘77 ANDREW S. GURWOOD, OD ‘89 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 LAINE S. HIGA, OD Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 ERIN JENEWEIN, OD, MS Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85 HELENE M. KAISER, OD ‘89 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85
MELISSA A. VITEK, OD ‘95 Maria L. Parisi, OD ‘85
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Tribute Gifts CHARLES M. WORMINGTON, III, PHD, OD James E. Deom, OD ‘14, MPH ‘14 IN MEMORY OF LUCINDA E. AURAND Melissa E. Trego, OD ‘04, PhD ALLISON L. BARINAS Andrew J. Rixon, OD ‘03 Jennifer A. Sanderson, OD ‘05 HENRY H. BISBEE, OD ‘28 Robert T. Mead, OD ‘63 MR. & MRS. EARL J. CHRONISTER, JR. Connie L. Chronister, OD ‘86, MS ‘10 DONNA W. DAGNON Lynne C. Corboy Robert M. Dagnon Janice M. Mignogna Jeanne M. Zearfoss JOAN E. DICKMAN Anonymous ESTELLE GURWOOD Thomas L. Lewis, OD ‘70, PhD Susan C. Oleszewski, OD ‘76, MA JOSEPH GURWOOD, OD ‘57 Matthew Barrett Alberta P. Cherry Mr. & Mrs. Melvyn D. Fechner Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Gatley, Jr. Ruth Goldstein Blaine Greenfield Andrew S. Gurwood, OD ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hughes Mr. & Mrs. Daniel F. Johnston Nancy Kane Eileen A. Lerro Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Lerro Leslie Montgomery Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Nappen Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Rominiecki Mr. & Mrs. Donald S. Seidel Mr. & Mrs. Lou Soffer Denise L. Wharton-Gurwood, OD ‘88 KEVIN J. GUTHRIE, OD ‘74 Victoria V. Guthrie A. NORMAN HAFFNER, OD ‘52, PHD Stuart S. Cohn, OD ‘67 WILLIAM M. MACK, OD ‘73 Genevieve Mack & Ryan Tuomi PAUL G. MATTHEWS, OD ‘81 Crystal L. Hefner, OD ‘79
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RHEANNA M. MCGLENSEY Alice Carr MARY L. OLESZEWSKI Lynne C. Corboy GEORGE S. OSBORNE, PHD, DDS John T. Beckman, AuD ‘03 Tamara S. Bennawit, AuD ‘03 Edgar R. Bohannon, AuD ‘03 Celeste F. Bove, AuD ‘03 Barbara L. Bush, AuD ‘03 Rita R. Chaiken, AuD ‘03 Linda R. Cox, AuD ‘05 Robert M. DiSogra, AuD ‘03 Mary P. Evans, AuD ‘09 Laura J. Feldhake, AuD ‘03 Ronna Fisher, AuD ‘03 Kathy A. Foltner, AuD ‘03 Gloria D. Garner, AuD ‘03 Linda M. Gonya-Hartman, AuD ‘03 Jill S. Gordon, AuD ‘03 Diane R. Hammel, AuD ‘03 Phyllis Klein, AuD ‘03 Valerie P. Kriney, AuD ‘03 Barbara L. Kurman, AuD ‘03 Ellen P. Lafargue, AuD ‘03 Kathleen E. Mellott, AuD ‘03 Angela M. Morris, AuD ‘03 Sheryl D. Neal, AuD ‘03 Jonette B. Owen, AuD ‘03 Annette R. Peppard, AuD ‘03 Tony J. Philip, AuD ‘09 MPH Terri S. Siegel, AuD ‘03 Robin M. Solomon, AuD ‘03 Edward J. Szumowski, Jr., AuD ‘03 Bettina S. Tucker, AuD ‘03 Jamie G. Turner, AuD ‘03 Douglas Vogelson, Jr., AuD ‘03 John H. Voss, AuD ‘03 Andrew D. Waits, AuD ‘03 Rose M. White, AuD ‘03 ELLIS SCHACHER Andrew S. Gurwood, OD ‘89 Denise L. Wharton-Gurwood, OD ‘88 BRUCE M. SCHENKER, OD ‘71 Brett J. Prate, OD ‘13 ROBERT L. SHERIDAN, SR., OD ‘50 Mary V. Sheridan WILLIAM J. SHERIDAN, SR. Shayne M. Sheridan, OD ‘95 JOSEPH C. TOLAND, OD ‘54, MD Ross M. Fischer, OD ‘75 Tiffany Y. Pao, OD ‘13 NATHAN TORRENS, OD ‘47 Freda Torrens JACKSON M. WEBER, OD ‘35 Edward S. Campell, OD ‘66
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Board of Trustees Board of Trustees 2017 Officers
Members
CHAIR
Derrick Artis, OD ’89, Humble, TX Thomas E. Beeman, PhD, Berwyn, PA Mark Boas, MS, OD ’86, Exton, PA Linda Casser, OD, Elkins Park, PA, Faculty Representative Richard DePiano, Wayne, PA Christopher Dezzi, MBA, Philadelphia, PA Reade Fahs, Atlanta, GA Keith D. Ignotz, MBA, Charlottesville, VA Jerome N. Kline, JD, Radnor, PA Joseph W. Marshall III, JD, Philadelphia, PA Kyra McGrath, JD, Philadelphia, PA Michael H. Mittelman, OD ’80, MPH, Elkins Park, PA, Ex-Officio Adrienne Phillips, MD, MPH, New York, NY Mindy M. Posoff, MBA, Philadelphia, PA Pelashia Moore Rhodes, Elkins Park, PA, Student Representative
Jo Surpin, MA, Collingswood, NJ VICE CHAIR Daniel A. Abramowicz, PhD, Philadelphia, PA SECRETARY Craig Cassey, OD ’86, Media, PA ASSISTANT SECRETARY Lisa Lonie, MS, Blue Bell, PA TREASURER Jane Scaccetti, MS, CPA, Philadelphia, PA
EMERITI MEMBERS I. William Collins, OD ‘47, University Park, FL Barry J. Farkas, OD ‘71, New York, NY Carl Polsky, JD, Roslyn, PA Donald M. Gleklen, JD, Newtown Square, PA Harold Wiener, OD ’50, North Arlington, NJ
Alumni Association Board of Trustees Officers PRESIDENT Dennis H. Lyons, OD ’73, FAAO PRESIDENT ELECT David W. Friess, OD ’02, FAAO VICE PRESIDENT Amanda Marchegiani, AuD ’10 SECRETARY Merle Silverbook ’08 TREASURER Alta R Fried, MSOT ‘14
* Indicates new member
DIRECTORS Caitlin Clompus Anderson, MMS ’12, PA-C Lauren L. Bevan, MS ‘17* Nina T. Buckley-Ess, AuD ’16* Kinshasa A. Coghill, MS ’02 Marianne Denning, ’09 John A. Dziadul, Jr., OD ’86, FAAO Jennifer L. Edgar, MS ’02 Jessica B. Goldberg, MMS ’14, PA-C Scott Goldberg, OD ’76, FAAO Jason B. Hales, OD ’02, FAAO Karen L. Heaney, OD ’09 La’Shandra Holmes-Russell, MS ’09 Harry Kaplan, OD ’49, FAAO Amanda H. Kaufmann, MS ‘17* Andy Lau, AuD ’13* Elizabeth S. McMunn, OD ’00 Kurt J. Moody, OD ’83, FAAO
Robert L. Owens, II, OD ’80, FAAO Annette R. Peppard, AuD ’03 Caitlin J. Raymond, MS ‘17* Althea L. E. Rhoden-Grey, AuD ’07, FAAA Robert A. Rosenberg, OD ’61, MA, FAAO Mahsa Salehi, OD ’09, FAAO Kenneth Savitski, OD ’87 (Past President) Heather R. Stultz, MMS ’14, PA-C* Allan S. Tocker, OD ’83 Bridget T. Turnbach, MS ‘17*
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Calendar of Events FEBRUARY 28 – MARCH 4, 2018 SECO International* Atlanta, GA
APRIL 22, 2018 Excellence in Education Elkins Park, PA
MARCH 12 – 23, 2018 Specialized Training in Anterior Segment Disease for International Ophthalmic Practitioners Elkins Park, PA
APRIL 25 – 27, 2018 Penn-Del AER* Harrisburg, PA
MARCH 15 – 18, 2018 Vision Expo East* New York, NY MARCH 25, 2018 Dynamic Duos Elkins Park, PA APRIL 18 – 21, 2018 AAA AudiologyNOW* Nashville, TN
*Includes Salus University-hosted alumni reception
MAY 19 – 23, 2018 American Academy of Physician Assistants* New Orleans, LA JUNE 20 – 24, 2018 American Optometric Association: Optometry’s Meeting 2018* Denver, CO
VISIT WWW.SALUS.EDU/EVENTS FOR DETAILS