Latest UMSL BSK News
Congratulations to the Class of 2014! They received their white coats which earn them clinical privileges. Beta Sigma Kappa sponsored a "Mock White Coat Exam" to get the 2nd years ready for their exams and rewarded them with a breakfast prior to the ceremony to celebrate. |
Class of 2012Congratulations to Dustin Wiles, OD, the recipient of the 2012 Beta Sigma Kappa Silver Medal. This award is given to the graduating member in each student chapter with the highest cumulative grade-point average.
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Our Mission
...to stimulate scientific attainment, academic excellence and the ethical practice of optometry; and to promote and provide financial support for worthy research projects relating to vision care and the eyes. -BSK International Website, http://betasigmakappa.net/
Our History
Founded in 1925 by a small group of optometrists in Illinois, Beta Sigma Kappa now has student chapters in every school and college of optometry in the United States, with two in Canada, and one in Puerto Rico. The Society supports the formation and activities of student chapters and works with the schools and colleges to develop programs that foster academic excellence. -BSK International Website, http://betasigmakappa.net/
