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The National Optometric Student Association is the student branch of the National Optometric Association (NOA). The NOA was formed in 1969 and is composed of optometrists from various ethnic backgrounds. The primary objective of NOA members is to provide quality vision/health care. They also work with the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the schools and colleges of optometry to increase minority enrollment.
Dr. Edwin C. Marshall (IU Professor of Optometry, recently promoted to IU VP for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs) was NOA president when NOSA was established. IUNOSA exists to support and promote the advancement of minority students as they bridge the gap between undergraduate education and professional school.
Membership is open to all students enrolled in the IU School of Optometry. IUNOSA members often hold joint membership with many other optometric organizations (e.g., IUOSA, VOSH, or AOA PAC) to further the advancements of the optometric profession. IUNOSA also strives to improve the professional development of every upcoming optometric practitioner in the IU School of Optometry, while helping the Bloomington community with volunteer efforts. Every student is welcome and encouraged to participate in IUNOSA and its projects.
 News
Projects
IUNOSA Officers
IUNOSA News
- It's never too late to join! Please talk to a NOSA member to find out how you can help.
- NOA/NOSA National Convention was in Charleston, SC this year from July 14-19, 2009.
- The upcoming 42nd annual National Convention will be in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Dates TBA.
NOA and local chapter travel scholarships are available for students representing IU for conventions.
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IUNOSA Projects
- Annual Spring Cleaning Clothing Drive coming in March 2010! While
you're cleaning and packing up as the semester winds down, bring your
unwanted items to the student lounge to be donated to Back Street
Missions, a local organization dedicated to helping the homeless and
others in need.
- Etiquette Dinner: Spring Semester, Date and location TBA. Hosted by
our very own Joe Boes; this 3rd annual event was a huge success last
year!
- NOSA Seminar Series (sponsored by Wal-mart): Spring Semester, Date
TBA. This past Spring (2009) Kim-Uyen Vo, O.D. and Regional Talent
Specialist & Campus Relations Manager, came to speak about
communication through presentations. Food and drinks were provided. The
speaker and subject for Spring 2010 are TBA.
- 1st anuual NOSA food drive: October/November 2009; please help us
feed the needy during the holiday season by dropping off a
non-perishable item in designated areas of the Optometry building.
Items will be donated to Hoosier Hills Food Bank in Bloomington.
- Church vision screenings: Vision/Blood pressure screening following
a Sunday service in November 2009, at Bethel Church in Bloomington.
- IUNOSA "Eye"dol talent showcase: January 16, 2010, Alumni Hall. Share your special talents with fellow students, and have fun
before the semester gets too crazy.
- "Taste of NOSA": November 2009. Join us in sharing good food, fun
times. Details to come...
- Soothe n' Snooze: Spring semester. Stop in at the 3rd floor lobby
for a massage and other relaxation sessions.
- High School outreach: October 2009, Bloomington High School South. Getting the word out
to high school students about optometry.
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If you have questions about IUNOSA, please contact the representatives below.
| IUNOSA Officers (2009/2010 academic year) |
| Office |
Name |
Class |
E-Mail |
| President |
Allyson Fisher |
2011 |
anfisher@indiana.edu |
| Vice President |
Lynda Enemuoh |
2011 |
lenemuoh@indiana.edu |
| Treasurer |
Erik Smith |
2012 |
smith587@indiana.edu |
| Secretary |
Angelina Bonner |
2011 |
afbonner@indiana.edu |
| Historian |
Anson Moore |
2011 |
moore82@indiana.edu |
| Parlimentarian |
Ashley Cochrane |
2012 |
ashcochr@indiana.edu |
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