April 5 - 6
Iowa Optometric Association Congress
Enjoy casual fellowship all evening in the Illinois College of Optometry’s Alumni Hospitality Suite on Friday, April 5, during the Iowa Congress. Held at the Embassy Suites in Des Moines, this event will feature complimentary food and beverages. Prospective students, current students, alumni, and friends are welcome to attend.
April 5
Practice Opportunities Symposium
This annual campus event features interactive small group discussions between students and alumni and other OD’s; networking opportunities with private and corporate OD’s; information about specialty practices, externships and residencies; practice management wisdom from experts in the field; information on practice opportunities available following graduation; optometric suppliers showing the latest products and equipment; and great food and beverages.
May 15
ICO Capstone Program
4th year students unite at this pre-commencement event featuring graduation rehearsal, award presentations, optometric recruiters and suppliers, cap and gown and yearbook distribution, and, of course, the traditional “around the world” buffet stations and beverages.
May 18
ICO Alumni Council Meeting
ICO Campus
May 18
ICO Commencement
Rockefeller Chapel from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm (approximate end time)
June 26 - June 30
AOA - 2013 Optometry’s Meeting
Join us during Optometry’s Meeting in sunny San Diego, CA. On Friday, June 28, starting at 6:30 pm, ICO will be hosting an Alumni and Friends Reception. The event will feature complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages. (Check your official program for room location.)
September 19-22
Illinois Optometric Association Convention
Visit us in the exhibit hall at the Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca, IL, on Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21 and find out what’s new at ICO. We’re looking forward to seeing you!
September 26-29
Wisconsin Optometric Association Meeting and Convention
Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI
September 27
ICO Alumni Council Meeting
ICO Campus
September 27-29
ICO’s Homecoming
All alumni are invited. Come back to where it all started, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Windy City. A special reunion event is planned for the classes of: 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, and 2008. Contact Connie Scavuzzo, Director of Alumni Development, at 312-949-7080 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
October 23-26
AAO - Academy 2013
Join us during Academy 2013 in Seattle, Washington! An ICO Alumni and Friends Reception, hosted by Dr. Arol Augsburger, will be held at the Washington State Convention Center on Friday, October 25 and will feature complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages. (Check your official program for exact time and room location.)
For more information on any of the above listed events, please contact Connie Scavuzzo, Director of Alumni Development, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 312-949-7080.
