The College of Optometry hosts two annual events for presentation of awards and scholarships: Founder‘s Day and Honors Day.

 

Founder‘s Day is held each year in early Fall, is a unique event to recognize students, faculty and other pioneers in the field of optometry.  Student honors, awards, and scholarships presented on Founder‘s Day 2012 are listed below: 

 

A Tribute to Caring Scholarship

Granted to incoming students who demonstrate high academic potential and outstanding community service as demonstrated through extracurricular activities and employment history.

Michael Fimreite

Jack Greenan

Jessika Jeter

Greyssy Melgar

Lidia Tekie

Mallory Wilson

 

 

 

 

AOF/Pat Cummings Scholarship

Awarded in recognition of the outstanding student clinician who best exemplifies ideal eye care standards of practice through academics, community service and volunteerism.

Ashley Suplee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Founding Dean Scholarship

This award is given to recognize a 1st year student  who, prior to matriculation, provided outstanding community service and leadership as described in a competitive essay process.

Kimberly Kwong

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hayes-Haine Family Scholarship

Recognizes students who demonstrate a commitment to serving underserved communities.

Sadia Haque

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OneSight - Dr. Stanley Pearle Scholarship

This award is the result of a competitive process sponsored by OneSight Research Foundation.  It is based on scholastic performance along with demonstrated commitment to community service and leadership.

Tyler Phan

Helena Tzou

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Richmond Products Scholarship

Awarded to a student who has overcome obstacles to excel in areas of  leadership and humanism.

Amanda Setto

 

 

 

 

 

Transitions Optical Students of Vision Scholarship

Awarded for creativity, scientific excellence and leadership in optometry through the development of the website: www.postod.com

Ryan Nichols

 

 

 

 

Walmart Scholarship

Awarded in recognition of a student with a strong academic record and a demonstrated interest in community practice.

Jonathan Hall 

 

Walmart NOSA Scholarship

Awarded based on outstanding academic and leadership accomplishments.

Wallace Wong

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scientific Excellence Award

Awarded to one student in each WUCO House for Scientific Knowledge and Academic Excellence in the course PPO 1 - Principles & Practice of Optometry.

House of Borish - Jillyn Soriano

House of Galileo - Matthew Diggory

House of Prentice - Christopher De Guzman

House of Skeffington - Stephanie Ivor-Smith

 

 

 

 

 

Beta Sigma Kappa (BSK) Recognition

Members represent scholastic excellence as honor students of the College of Optometry and as noteworthy professionals in education, science, and optometric practice.     

Class of 2013

Minh-Tu Banh

Tiffany Chuang

Ani Grigorian

Margarita Huezo

Alma Martinez-Torres

Anne Song

Dong Suk

Vicki Vu

 

Class of 2014

Mark Bampton

Jacqueline Chang

Mandeep Daudhria

Lily Huynh

Serena Kooner

Trung Phan

Faydim Rassamdana

Samantha Robertson

Helena Tzou

Brent Wells

Thomas Wong

 

Class of 2015

Michael Chism

Edwin Cook

Alyssa Cossette

Jason Drobeck

Ann Le

Jocelyn Liu

Hesper Pham

Roshni Shah

Liza Smith

Ashley Suplee

Alex Tadros

Tom Thamsopit

Francis Vu

Samantha Zaczyk

 

 

Honors Day is held each year in the Spring, and is used to recognize students for their year-long accomplishments. Student honors, awards, and scholarships presented on Honors Day 2011 are listed below:

 

Albert Kalt Scholarship

Established by Mr. Mrs. Albert Kalt in support of WesternU students.  Awarded to a student in good academic standing who submits an outstanding essay expressing a desire to work in primary care in an underserved/rural area.

Joseph Beaushaw

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alumni Association Scholarship

Established by WesternU Alumni Association to honor WesternU students who demonstrated humanism, caring and dependability, while both excelling academically and engaging in extracurricular activities.

Helena Tzou

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

California Optical Laboratories Association Scholarship

Founded in 1957; COLA is an organization of full-service optical laboratories in the Western U.S.  The scholarship is awarded to a third-year student who exhibits excellence in academics, clinical skills, and patient care at the Eye Care Center related to ophthalmic optics.

Abby Hsu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Core Values Award

This award recognizes one student from each WUCO House who has performed extraordinary service and exemplified WUCO Core Values.

House of Borish - Ashley Suplee

House of Galileo - Thuy Tran

House of Prentice - Aaron Peterson

House of Skeffington - Mary  Hoang

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Dean's Scholarship Award

In recognition of outstanding achievement in academic excellence.

Alyssa Cossette

Monique Kenien

Hesper Pham

Roshni Shah

Ashley Suplee

Francis Vu

 

 

 

 

Essilor/Varilux Student Grant

Recognizes excellence in dispensing skills in the application of Varilux lenses to patient needs as described in a written case report.

Christina Hines

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Great Western Council of Optometry Scholarship

Awarded in recognition of outstanding patient care.

Kambiz Silani

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hayes-Haine Family Scholarship

Recognizes students who demonstrate a commitment to serving underserved communities.

Judy Cao

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The HOYA House Cup

Sponsored by HOYA VisionCare; This award recognizes members of the WUCO House who have collectively earned the most services points during the academic year, by demonstrating WesternU's Core Values of Humanism, Scientific Excellence and Caring.