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NEW FACULT Y AND STAFF Nicholas Jones, MS, Research compliance coordinator. Chad C. Killen, OD ’19, Resident ’20, instructor, Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO). Gabriel Fickett, OD, FAAO, assistant professor, PCO.
Commencement Ceremonies: Untraditional but Special The 120th commencement Friday, May 22, was the University’s first-ever virtual ceremony and the 121st commencement Tuesday, October 13, followed in its footsteps. All aspects of both ceremonies were filmed in advance, either on campus or from the speakers’ homes. One exception was that University president Michael H. Mittelman, OD ’80, MPH, MBA, FAAO, FACHE, has in past years had a tradition of talking
informally to the graduating class during rehearsal on the morning of the ceremonies. Since that wasn’t possible this year, he streamed via Instagram Live on the morning of commencement. During the spring commencement, Salus vice president emeritus Anthony F. Di Stefano, OD ’73, MEd, MPH, FAAO, who has been associated with the University in some capacity for more than 50 years, received a Doctor of Science Honorary degree. In accepting the honor, Dr. Di Stefano designed his remarks to graduates to include three themes: legacy, public health and political action. Delivering the oration for Dr. Di Stefano’s honorary degree was president emeritus, Thomas L. Lewis, OD ’70, PhD, FAAO, president of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) from 1989 to 2008 and then Salus University, which PCO established, from 2008 to 2013. Pennsylvania State Sen. Art Haywood — who represents the 4th District, which includes parts of Montgomery and Philadelphia counties — received an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree and delivered the keynote address at the University’s 121st Commencement ceremony. TO READ MORE ABOUT COMMENCEMENT, VISIT SALUS.EDU/VIRTUALCOMMENCEMENT
For more than 30 years, Saint Joseph’s University (SJU) has offered exclusive, industry-focused MBA programs designed for interdisciplinary healthcare professionals. In May, Salus University partnered with SJU to offer its students, faculty and staff additional opportunities to earn advanced healthcare business certifications — online and in-person without considerable interruption to their individual schedules. READ MORE AT SALUS.EDU/STJOESPARTNER
New Articulation Agreement with Immaculata University Salus has entered into partnership agreements with Immaculata University to create a pathway for undergraduate students to enroll in several advanced degree programs. Students who successfully complete a Bachelor of Science degree from Immaculata can finish their advanced degrees at Salus University. READ MORE AT SALUS.EDU/IMMACUL ATAPARTNERSHIP
Salus Awards Gala Recipients Honored Like many events this spring, the University’s sixth annual Salus Awards
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