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Tailgating, Fall 2007

Sat, 17 May 2008 23:20:04 -0400

IUOSA event - Each class hosts a tailgate for one of the home football games. There is also a homecoming tailgate thrown by all classes, with alumni encouraged to attend.

Bonfire, Sept. 29, 2007

Sat, 17 May 2008 23:18:07 -0400

IUOSA event - this event is held outside of Bloomington. Buses pick students up at the school and take them to the event. This is a fun fall event - students roast hot dogs and marshmallows on the fire and dance to a DJ.

Scavenger Hunt, Feb. 23, 2008

Sat, 17 May 2008 23:13:20 -0400

This event is thrown by the 3rd years for the 2nd years. It is a celebration of the 2nd year students passing competency exams. The 2nd years form teams with clever optometry names and are given clues that send them all over town.

VOSH - community events

Sat, 17 May 2008 23:11:04 -0400

Throughout the year, VOSH members volunteer in the community. They are involved with several local charity walks, hold a blood drive at the school, and go to nursing and assisted living homes to adjust glasses and help out with daily activities held for the residents.

Optometry Olympics, April 20, 2008

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:01:20 -0400

IUOSA events - This event is the last event of the year, and gives students a chance to get outside, have fun, and get a break from studying. There are several track and field style events held and great prizes given out at the end for the participants.

Optic Cup, April 19, 2008

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:49:27 -0400

IUOSA event - This golf tournament is open to students, faculty and friends. Teams of 4 play a best ball tournament on a local 18 hole golf course. The winning team gets their names engraved on Optic Cup, which is displayed year round in the student lounge.

FCO Fall Cookout - Oct. 6, 2007

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:17:45 -0400

FCO event - This event is held at the home of the founder of the Fellowship of Christian Optometrists - our own Dr. Brooks! There is great food, fellowship and even some horseback riding at this event.

White Coat Ceremony, Feb. 16, 2008

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:16:18 -0400

Once 2nd year students pass competency exams, they are declared interns and cloaked with their white coats at a ceremony involving faculty, staff and family.

The Eyeball, Feb. 9, 2008

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:14:27 -0400

IUOSA event - This is a favorite school event! The Eyeball (Optometry Prom) is a formal dinner and dance that is one of the best times all year. Each class reveals their choice for favorite student and faculty instructors and the 3rd year students debut their class video. The dinner is wonderful and the dance goes all night long.

1st Annual VisionWalk, Oct. 13, 2007

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:12:18 -0400

IUOSA/VOSH event - VISIONWALK was held for the first time this year by the School for the Blind in Indianapolis. It is a great cause that the optometry school will continue to be involved with. Optometry students participated as walkers who raised money for the event and volunteers who helped the event run smoothly.

Halloween Party, Oct. 27, 2007

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:38:10 -0400

VOSH event - Students come up with great costumes for the Halloween party. It is a night of socializing, dancing and prizes.