Martin found her passion for humanitarian work while volunteering with UMSL’s chapter of Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity last month.

Martin found her passion for humanitarian work while volunteering with UMSL’s chapter of Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity last month.
UMSL’s chapter of Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity sends students to schools, Native American reservations and refugee resettlement institutions across the country.
Barksdale will be working as a registered nurse, caring for children born with congenital heart defects.
Fenson, who competed in the Olympic trials for curling while starting optometry school, plans to bring needed care to his hometown of Bemidji, Minnesota.
The new agreement between the two universities will help funnel students in the one-year BIOS program into UMSL’s College of Optometry.
Through the Opportunity Scholars Program, Martin received a full-ride, four-year scholarship to UMSL.
The group of volunteers through I Care International examined approximately 1,100 patients during the clinics in early March.
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
New events include an after party and Jeopardy-inspired trivia game.
This year’s recipients are Grace Desjardins, Adella Jones, Dawn King, Ekin Pellegrini, Chanua Ross and Lynn Staley.