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College of Optometry
ENHANCING HEALTH AND VISION FOR LIFE


The University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO) is the only public optometry training program in the state of Texas and the first in the nation to have an on-site surgical center providing clinicians with training in medical and surgical eye care. On Giving Day, support UHCO students in achieving their vision for the future!



Our students succeed because of outstanding teachers and mentors. This year for Giving Day, we ask you to give your support to the Earl L. Smith Endowed Professorship. Your gift will help the college recruit and retain top faculty by providing recognition and support for excellence in teaching, research, service and patient care. 

Dr. Earl L. Smith has been a visionary leader at the UHCO since 1966 and his work in myopia is changing how vision care practitioners help children see the world. During his tenure as the UHCO Dean, he transformed the college into a leading global center for vision research and advanced clinical practice. 

 

Join us in honoring Dr. Smith’s legacy with a gift to the Earl L. Smith Endowed Professorship today!  

$500
Young Alumni Unlocking Challenge
When 50 young alumni make a gift of any amount on Giving Day, an additional $500 will be unlocked for the UH Centennial Project! To participate, you must have graduated in the last 10 years. Don’t forget to select young alumni as your affiliation on the donation page!
50 Donor Goal
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$10,000
Early Bird Challenge
When we raise $10,000 before Giving Day on March 7, an additional $10,000 will be unlocked for the UH Centennial Project — gifts to any designation count for this challenge. Let's go #ALLINFORUH!
$10,000 Goal
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First Gift Unlocking Challenge
Happy birthday, UH! The area that receives the first gift of the day on March 7 will unlock an additional $1,000 in support!
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98th Birthday Unlocking Challenge
In honor of UH’s 98th birthday, the donor who makes the 98th gift on March 7 will unlock an additional $1,000 for the fund they supported!
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Most Dollars Raised Leaderboard Challenge
The top three funds that receive the most dollars raised will unlock an additional $2,000 each!
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Leaderboard
Most Unique Donors Leaderboard Challenge
The top three funds that receive the most unique donors will unlock an additional $2,000 each!
Department (90)
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Furthest Gift Unlocking Challenge
Where in the world are you? The donor who makes their gift and is the farthest away from Houston (in miles) will earn an additional $1,000 for the fund of their choice!
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Last Gift Unlocking Challenge
Last but not least, the area that receives the last gift of the day on March 7 will unlock an additional $1,000 in support!
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Or you can contact us at giving@uh.edu.

Participating Groups
UH Alumni Association Fund for UH UH Centennial Project Spirit Cord Cougar Experience Scholarship Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing C. T. Bauer College of Business College of Education College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics College of Optometry College of Pharmacy Cullen College of Engineering Division of Student Affairs Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design Graduate College of Social Work Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership Hobby School of Public Affairs Honors College Houston Public Media Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Public Art UHS Staff Council Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine UH Athletics UH Law Center UH Libraries

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