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Charanpreet Samra OD '22 Presented Pacific University College of Optometry 2022 Outstanding Clinician Award
No full textCharanpreet Samra OD '22 was bestowed the Pacific University College of Optometry 2022 Outstanding Clinician Award.Charanpreet Samra OD '22 was bestowed the Pacific University College of Optometry 2022 Outstanding Clinician Award.
The award is presented to the student who has demonstrated outstanding performance as an all-around optometric clinician.
The College of Optometry prepares tomorrow's doctors of optometry, while also serving the vision needs of the local community and advancing research in the ophthalmic industry. The college offers bachelor's, master's and PhD programs in vision science, as well as a doctor of optometry degree.
Kyle Degman '19, OD '22 Earns 2022 Optometry Vision Development Award for Excellence in Vision Therapy
No full textKyle Degman '19, OD '22 was presented the 2022 Pacific University College of Optometry Vision Development Award for Excellence in Vision Therapy.Kyle Degman '19, OD '22 was presented the 2022 Pacific University College of Optometry Vision Development Award for Excellence in Vision Therapy.
The vision development award honors the student who demonstrated a strong interest and excellent clinical skills in the area of vision therapy.
The College of Optometry prepares tomorrow's doctors of optometry, while also serving the vision needs of the local community and advancing research in the ophthalmic industry. The college offers bachelor's, master's and PhD programs in vision science, as well as a doctor of optometry degree.
Pacific's Amanda Stead Honored by Speech Language Association for Special Contributions in Higher Education
No full textCommunications Science and Disorders Professor Amanda Stead will be honored by the American Speech Language Hearing Association for her special contributions in higher education.Amanda Stead, an associate professor in Pacific University's School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, will be recognized by a national speech, language and hearing organization for her "special contributions in higher education."
The American Speech Language Hearing Association confers the honor to people deemed to have distinguished themselves as teachers, mentoring or innovators.
Stead, who received a doctorate from Louisiana State University, focuses on the relationship between language, assessment and dementia. In addition to teaching a course in progressive illness and dementia, she teaches graduate courses in communication and aging, counseling and aphasia.
In 2019, she was awarded the Pacific University President's Award for Excellence Graduate Teaching. She is the author of numerous studies, many related to speech, hearing and aging
Mari Fujimoto OD '19 Earns Optometry Leadership Certificate
No full textMari Fujimoto OD '19, who is a professor at Pacific, earned a leadership certificate at the Oregon Optometric Physicians Association's annual meeting in July.Mari Fujimoto OD '19, who is a professor at Pacific, earned a leadership certificate at the Oregon Optometric Physicians Association's annual meeting in July, after completing the OOPA 2022 Leadership YOU program, which assists to develop leaders in organized optometry.
From Dr. Coyle | September 2022
No full textI love to "dwell in possibility" when I think of our Pacific home. The beginning of the fall semester has always felt like an opportunity to refresh and embrace what can be as we settle into a new academic year. Let's Dwell in Possibility
I dwell in Possibility "“
A fairer House than Prose "“
More numerous of Windows "“
Superior "“ for Doors "“
Of Chambers as the Cedars "“
Impregnable of eye "“
And for an everlasting Roof
The Gambrels of the Sky "“
Of Visitors "“ the fairest "“
For Occupation "“ This "“
The spreading wide my narrow Hands
To gather Paradise "“
Emily Dickinson was referring to poetry as the place for potential in this beautiful poem, but I too love to "dwell in possibility" when I think of our Pacific home. The beginning of the fall semester has always felt like an opportunity to refresh and embrace what can be as we settle into a new academic year.
Recently, I led the Cabinet through a quick exercise of stating our overarching intentions each day in our administrative roles. I asked for a description in just five words "ala the Webby Awards recipient speeches. Some of the team immediately brought forward a beautifully crafted, succinct sentence. I chose to share five individual words that describe my personal goals:
Grace. I strive to always come from a place of grace. To me, that means assuming people are coming from a place of good intention. I offer everyone the grace of assuming the best first.
Humility. I don't know it all, and even as I learn, I need to learn more. I also don't have to know it all, and I am lucky enough to be able to tap into the expertise and talents of those around me.
Collaboration. When an idea arises, or I am suddenly faced with a challenge, my initial thoughts are "Who can I collaborate with?" or "Who else should know, provide input, or share a perspective?" I enjoy what I do more when I am working alongside others. Plus, why reinvent the wheel when someone else has already paved the way in the next right path?
Focus. There are so many things we can learn and do together. Let's do them. But, let's focus, do things right, and enjoy the moments.
Possibilities. When I see our Pacific graduates cross the stage "as many did just a couple weeks ago "I am reminded of how possibilities become reality. I believe in all of you, and I know that we have so much possibility in our future at Pacific. I know, because I have seen what we can do together over the past 30 years in all my many moments as a Boxer "as a student, faculty member, leader, and parent. The feats you have each accomplished through the pandemic exemplify your potential.
These are my intentions as we begin a new academic year together "and a new chapter here at Pacific University. I wish you each the best as we begin a new year of learning, teaching and embracing possibilities. I look forward to hearing your intentions as we get to know each other in the coming months.
My best,
Jenny Coyle '90, OD '93, MS '00
President
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Support Offered for Land Acknowledgements
No full textThe Indigenous Engagement Committee has prepared a set of resources for members of the university community interested in offering land acknowledgments.The Indigenous Engagement Committee, a subcommittee of the University Diversity Committee, has prepared a set of resources for members of the university community interested in offering land acknowledgments.
Land acknowledgments are formal statements, often spoken at the beginning of public events, that recognize the event is taking place on the land of Indigenous people.
These resources have been assembled to aid fellow Pacific community members to engage in thoughtful reflection about the land where we live and work as well as how we connect with Indigenous communities today.
While it is important to acknowledge the land, it is even more important to take concrete steps towards supporting current Indigenous communities.
Learn more about how to write a land acknowledgment, who lived on the land where Pacific University campuses and offices are now located and the Indigenous Engagement Committee
Spanish Professor Nancy Christoph Honored as Oregon's Post-Secondary Language Teacher of the Year
No full textChristoph teaches Spanish, dual languages and international studies at Pacific University.Pacific University Spanish Professor Nancy Christoph was honored as Outstanding Post-Secondary Language Teacher in Oregon for the 2021-22 academic year by the Confederation in Oregon for Language Teaching.
In announcing the award, the confederation told Christoph: "You exhibit outstanding teaching, active participation as a leader within your institution, in addition to extraordinary service and research at the university level."
Christoph teaches Spanish, dual languages and international studies. She holds a PhD in Latin American literature from Cornell University.
The award recognizes language teachers at community colleges, colleges and universities throughout Oregon. It seeks to honor those who not only are excellent educators, but also are involved in the world language community as well as the Pacific community. Christoph has been an active volunteer with Adelante Mujeras in Forest Grove and has written about and taught on poetry by immigrant women.
The award will be conferred at the fall conference of the Oregon and Washington language teaching associations.
William "Bill" Hefner OD '96, MEd '97 Elected OOPA Board Director
No full textWilliam "Bill" Hefner OD '96, MEd '97 was elected board director for the Oregon Optometric Physicians Association at its annual meeting in July along with alumna Shaina Sullivan OD '19.William "Bill" Hefner OD '96, MEd '97 was elected board director for the Oregon Optometric Physicians Association at its annual meeting in July along with alumna Shaina Sullivan OD '19. Hefner is a professor and the interim associate dean of clinical programs professor at the College of Optometry
Shaina (Hewitt) Sullivan OD '19 Elected OOPA Board Director
No full textShaina (Hewitt) Sullivan OD '19 was appointed board director for the Oregon Optometric Physicians Association at its annual meeting in July along with fellow alumnus Bill Hefner OD '96, MEd '97.Shaina (Hewitt) Sullivan OD '19 was appointed board director for the Oregon Optometric Physicians Association at its annual meeting in July along with fellow alumnus Bill Hefner OD '96, MEd '97.
She also earned the Young OD Award, and graduated from the OOPA 2022 Leadership YOU program, which assists to develop leaders in organized optometry.
She works with optometrist Charles McBride OD '95 in Beaverton, Ore
Alex Quast '19 and Carly Williams '19 Married
No full textAlex Quast '19 and Carly Williams '19 were married on June 25, 2022, at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in Portage, Alaska.Alex Quast '19 and Carly Williams '19 were married on June 25, 2022, at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in Portage, Alaska. Carly is the daughter of Sean Williams '91 and Rebecca "Becky" (McRoberts) Williams '90. The maid of honor was Natalie Hinds '19 and the bridesmaids were Chealsey Rosebrook '19 and Katielynn "Katie" McIntosh '18