NSUOCO Alumnus of the Year Award Presented at Converge 2023
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NSUOCO Alumnus of the Year Award Presented at Converge 2023
The NSUOCO Alumnus of the Year award was formed to recognize outstanding alumni contributions to the NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry.
The inaugural award was presented to Dr. Carl Newton at the Converge 2023 continuing education conference held at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, Oklahoma in early November. Dr. Newton is a legend in the state of Oklahoma in regard to optometry. Dr. Newton was a part of the inaugural class of NSUOCO in 1983 and has led the charge in pushing optometry forward in the state. As a member of the House of Representatives, he has been instrumental in pushing forward key legislation that affects the Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians, NSUOCO, and Oklahoma optometry. He led the charge in getting key funding for the new optometry building project passed through the Oklahoma House, Senate, and Governor’s signature. Dr. Newton has been there every step of the way and has supported the Oklahoma College of Optometry in all endeavors.
Congratulations to Dr. Newton and warm thanks to him for his ongoing support of the Oklahoma College of Optometry.
