In this section of the Insight alumni newsletter, we invite you to share your personal updates with other Optometry & Vision Science alumni, up to a maximum of 100 words, with an optional photo. We’d all love to hear about your weddings, babies, retirements, achievements, milestones and anything else you’d like to share. Please submit your updates using the Class Notes form.
Kelsey Gagnon and Rachel Green
Kelsey and Rachel are not class alumni, but many of you may know them as our Advancement team here at the School. Both are on maternity leave, but recently stopped by the School with the new additions to their respective families! (Pictured in banner).
Dr. Rachael Berger (OD'16)
Dr. Rachael Berger was recently interviewed on CBC's The Current regarding the discomfort that is caused by LED headlights when driving at night.
The University of Waterloo Optometry Student Society (UWOSS) just announced their popular teaching awards at the School, and several of our alumni/instructors were included:
- Distinguished Professor Award: Dr. Angela Kyveris (OD '06)
- Distinguished Lab Instructor Award: Dr. Chelsea Bray (OD'14)
- Distinguished Clinical Instructor Award (OD3 choice): Dr. Kyle Thiessen (OD '20)
- Distinguished Clinical Instructor Award (OD4 choice): Dr. Jennifer Li (OD'23)