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Our first three days of clinic were in Zidong’s village health center. For our final day of clinic, we had screenings at a local county hospital. The hospital serves over 130,000 patients with only one ophthalmologist to meet the ocular health needs of that region.
Commencement
Pacific will confer degrees on nearly 900 students during two ceremonies at Hanson Stadium on the Forest Grove Campus.
The honor recognizes a Pacific College of Optometry alumnus or alumna who has made a significant impact on the profession.
Pacific University optometry students continue to help provide eye care to the underserved, using the EyeVan and working in tandem with partners like OHSU’s Casey Eye Institute and the Oregon Lions Foundation.
Taylor Swanson OD ’17 was recently welcomed to the Brainerd (Minn.) Eyecare Center team, joining his wife, Alicia Archibald-Swanson OD ’17, who has been practicing there since June 2017. 
Research
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education recently elevated the university to a Doctoral/Professional University from its prior designation as a Master's University.
Aimee (Pitlick) Schulte ’94, OD ’97 was honored by the Cleinman Performance Network, a leading business development consultancy for optometry practices, for the continued dedication and excellence she imparts to vision care and eye health.
Tracy (Meling) Ammann ’91, OD ’93 was chosen to speak at the 2019 Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association (NDTA) Conference held in Charlotte, N.C., at the end of March.
Corwin Sateren OD ’90 and his team at Sateren Eye Care will merge with NorthLakes Community Clinic in Ashland, Wis., this coming April.
Jennifer (Smythe) Coyle ’90, OD ’93, MS ’00 was recently welcomed to the Women In Optometry’s board, where she will serve for two terms.  

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