Greetings from India: Week of September 8th

Students, Faculty, Residents, Staff, Alumni, Board members and Friends,

Dinner with representatives
from Al Salama Optometry College

I’m writing this abridged update from southwestern India where Dr. Melissa Vitek and I are representing Salus at Al Salama Optometry College in Kannur, India and the World Council of Optometry meeting in Hyderabad – the capital of Southern India - early next week. Dr. Vitek and I have been meeting with representatives from Al Salama to discuss how we can help them elevate the practice of optometry in India. We will also be lecturing to about 150 students and faculty of the college tomorrow about how Salus has influenced the practice of optometry both in the U.S. as well as worldwide. Additionally, we’ll be visiting their eye hospital to determine if it meets our criteria for potential externship opportunities in the future. Nonetheless, we’re excited about the potential collaboration that will stem from this visit.

Closer to home, the fourth annual Salus Scoop was a huge success last week. The event, which showcases most of our professional and social organizations for students, gives new and current students a chance to see what’s available at Salus during an evening filled with informative and fun activities. It looked like everyone, especially Dr. Trego, who spent some quality time in the dunk tank, had a great time!

I can’t write a Weekly Update without a reminder about the “Looking Out for Kids” charity fundraiser on November 11, 2017! Tickets are available now so please mark your calendars!

Finally, another major hurricane is bearing down on the southern part of the U.S., this time with Florida in the crosshairs. We know we have many students, alumni and colleagues from this part of the country and we will be reaching out to ensure everyone is safe. In the meantime, as the storm approaches, please keep everyone in the path of Hurricane Irma in your thoughts and prayers.

I hope everyone has a safe and restful weekend.

Mike