Spring Quarter 2009

****Wednesday, 4/15 -- Pacific University -- 7pm, Earl Warren Room, 3rd Floor of Price Center East. A representative will talk about the school's optometry program, admissions requirements, and the new centralized application system. There will also be free pizza and drinks! Don't miss it!

****Thursday, 4/23 -- Tour of San Diego Eyebank -- 7-9pm, limited carpools will be provided.
"The San Diego Eye Bank is a non-profit corporation committed to the restoration and preservation of sight. It is the largest eye bank in California. Through our Gift of Sight program, we proudly have helped restore sight to over 25,000 individuals who suffered from corneal blindness as a result of disease or injury. We provide a full range of tissue distribution services and support for medical and basic research."
This is a great opportunity to tour the facilities and learn about the role of this organization in helping people see again.

What: Tour of Eye Bank
When: April 23 7-9p
Where: 944 Balboa Ave Suite 100 (first floor, need to go through the door on the left near the pillar, it will have a sign on it)
25 people max
- if you want to go, need to have closed toes shoes.

Please email us if you would like a carpool and include your cell phone number. Spaces are limited, so it is on a first come first serve basic.

****Tuesday, 4/28 -- Student Panel -- Details TBA.
You do not want to miss this! UCSD students who have applied to optometry schools will answer questions about the admissions process, interviews, OAT's, and much more. This is your chance to get first hand advice from students who have already gone through it all.

January '09 Schedule

**Thursday, Jan. 15th--GBM--7pm--NSB 1205**
A Princeton Rep will be giving information about their OAT course. Information and sign ups will be available for the eyeglass drive and trip to Hoya labs.

**Tuesday, Jan. 20-Thursday, Jan. 22--Eyeglass Drive--10-2pm on Library Walk**
Ask your optometrist/friends/family/roommates for old eyeglasses to donate to the Lions Club of San Diego. If you can't make it to our table on library walk you can bring them to our GBM on the 15th. Sign up to help table at our GBM too.

**Friday, January 23--Hoya Labs--1:15pm meet at Peterson Loop**
Come get a tour of the Hoya Labs and learn how eyeglasses are made! You're welcome to drive yourself but if you want to carpool we are meeting at Peterson Loop first. More info about this at our GBM!!!