OPT Visionary - Summer 2014

NSUCO NSUCO NSUCO PAGE 35 It is amazing to realize that 25 years have passed since the opening of NSU College of Optometry. In some ways it feels like just yester- day, and in others it was a lifetime ago. What tremendous growth and success we have seen in this quarter century. From humble be- ginnings with Southeastern University of the Health Sciences in North Miami Beach to today’s world class facilities in Fort Lauderdale at Nova Southeastern University—we have come a long way. We are very proud of the foundation of clinical excellence we have built and look forward to a bright future. We know we educate and train some of the finest optometric physicians in the world, and their work defines our success. Consequently, as we celebrate our first 25 years this year, we invite you to help us continue our mission: To prepare, educate, and train optometric physicians to practice at the highest level of proficiency, integrity, and professionalism, and to provide a multidisciplinary environment that encourages and sup- ports scholarship, community service, and lifelong learning. The week of September 13–19 will mark our on-campus celebration of NSUCO’s 25 th anniversary, and we have a full slate of events planned throughout the week. On Saturday, September 13, we begin with a two-day CE event entitled Diabetic Management and Glau- coma Update–2014. Day one will feature the topic “Diabetes Up- date,” while day two will focus on “Contemporary Glaucoma Management.” On the evening of September 13, we are planning a spectacular celebration at the beautiful Alvin Sherman Library. The rest of the week’s events are as follows: Alumni News We invite you to support the NSU College of Optometry’s 25 th Anniversary Celebration at one of the following levels: Platinum Level: $10,000 • Recognition from the podium • Signage throughout the week • Cover page of event brochure • Logo on name badges and gift bags • Five guest passes to the 25 th Anniversary Celebration Gold Level: $5,000 • Recognition from the podium • Signage throughout the week • Full page recognition within event brochure • Two guest passes to the 25 th Anniversary Celebration Silver Level: $2,500 • Signage throughout the week • Half-page ad within event brochure • Two guest passes to the 25 th Anniversary Celebration Bronze Level: $1,000 • Signage throughout the week • Business card-size ad within event brochure Sponsor Level: $500 • Listing in event brochure • Tax policy requires us to identify the value of the goods and services that will be received for this donation—an estimated $100 per person for the 25 th Anniversary Celebration. If you are able to provide sponsorship for our 25 th anniversary, please contact Dr. Michael Bacigalupi at bacigalu@nova.edu or (954) 262-1410 as soon as possible so we can properly recognize your contribution. Thank you for your continued support of NSU College of Optometry. We appreciate your partnership and look forward to our next 25 years Sincerely, David S. Loshin, O.D., Ph.D., FAAO Dean September 13, 2014 NSU Optometry’s 25-Year Anniversary Celebration September 14, 2014 Day two of CE “Contemporary Glaucoma Management” September 15, 2014 Unveiling of 25 Years of Optometry Display September 16, 2014 Designer Sunglasses Sale Benefiting OneSight September 17, 2014 Optometry Student Talent Show September 18, 2014 Coffee and Conversation and Student Event with Tom Sullivan September 19, 2014 Tom Sullivan and InfantSEE Community Event Dear Friend of Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry: