July 2020
Salus University didn’t mask its admiration and appreciation for  Joel Silbert, OD ‘73, FAAO , on his last official day at The Eye Institute (TEI) June 30, 2020. Dr. Silbert — professor and director of the Contact Lens Program and former chief of the Cornea and Specialty Contact Lens Service at TEI — was honored at the retirement ceremony after 46 years at the University. Because of the pandemic, the greater Salus community did have the opportunity to tune in virtually during a live-stream of the event on Instagram.

The first female appointed as dean of an optometry school, former provost Janice E. Scharre, OD, MA, FAAO, is now the first female recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO).

Dr. Scharre officially received the accolade during the organization's virtual Annual Business Meeting on June 24. The award recognizes an outstanding individual for unique and exceptional accomplishments and contributions to both ASCO and optometric education.


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