U of W School of Optometry & Vision Science Celebrates 50 Years

Tuesday, February 7 2017 | 00 h 00 min | News, Press Release

University of Waterloo’s School of Optometry & Vision Science announces their 50th anniversary launch event. This event will be an opportunity to help bring students, faculty, staff and retirees together for some fun activities and get everyone in the spirit of the School’s 50^th year.

On Wednesday, February 8, 2017, pick up a “passport” in the morning and then complete a scavenger hunt of facts, both historical and fun. There will be pizza and cupcakes, as well as 50^th anniversary prizes to win! Participants will have all day to complete their passports.  Several speeches will be made during lunch and the first of the prizes will be awarded.  The day will wrap up with final prize draws.

Speakers During the Lunch Break

Feridun Hamdullahpur will talk about the 60^th anniversary of the university. Debbie Jones and Marlee Spafford will focus on School’s 50^th Anniversary and will reflect on the past, acknowledge contributors and talk about the future, 50 and beyond.

Schedule:

8:30 – 9:30 am – pick up your passport and grab a coffee

12:30 – 1:30 pm – speeches, first round of prizes, cupcakes and pizza

5:00 pm – final draw

Source : https://uwaterloo.ca/optometry-vision-science/events/50th-anniversary-launch-event?hootPostID=994f7e7c77574f8d16cf3d0326906c2e