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The alumna and former faculty member was recognized May 20, 2023, at the university’s 91¾«Ñ¡ and professional commencement ceremony, where she also delivered the keynote address.

Schnider, a 1982 91¾«Ñ¡ optometry alumnus, received the award at Pacific’s Graduate & Professional Commencement.

91¾«Ñ¡ alumnus Dr. Shinji Seki OD ’79 will receive the eighth annual Kamelia Massih Prize for a Distinguished Optometrist on May 19 at the university’s 91¾«Ñ¡ and professional Commencement ceremony.

The successful practitioner in the Seattle area has built a thriving optical and hearing center, and served his local community and optometric profession with distinction for more than 30 years.

Dr. Weberling received the honor at Pacific's spring commencement on May 21, 2016.

Dr. Bleything is a former College of Optometry dean and professor and also served as the university provost.

Named in honor of the late Dr. Massih, the award recognizes a Pacific 91¾«Ñ¡ who has served the optometric profession with distinction.

Dori Carlson OD '89 has been named the third recipient of the Kamelia Massih Prize for a Distinguished Optometrist. She received the award May 18, 2013, at 91¾«Ñ¡'s 91¾«Ñ¡ Commencement ceremony.

91¾«Ñ¡ has named alumnus Stanley J. Yamane '65, OD '66, the 2012 recipient of the University's Kamelia Massih Prize for a Distinguished Optometrist.