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Jun 2014Spring Quarter Dean’s List
The following students earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the spring quarter of the 2013-14 school year by achieving a quarterly GPA of 3.5 or better and earning no grade below a B or H (honors) in all patient care courses: First Year Ahrar, ShariAlexopoulos, DeniseArneson, GretchenBandstra, AlainaBartek, AnnBerens, AshleyBlavat, JamieBouras, GeorgeBrandt, AlexandraBrenart, RobertBurton, MargaretCowling, JessicaDaraban, DanielDennis, EricaFrantz, BryanGiraldo, TatianaGorski, EmilyHartnett, MeghanHasler, RachelHeer,…
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May 2014Members of Class of 2014 Honored at Capstone
The following members of ICO’s Class of 2014 were honored with scholarships and awards at the annual Capstone Program on Wednesday, May 14. Élaina Y. Kuang Exceptional Tutor Award Patrick Lee Dr. Derrald Taylor Low Vision Residency Award Rachel Boram Lee Exceptional Tutor Award Tiffany Anise Lue ICO Scholarship for Underrepresented Populations Siva Meiyeppen Exceptional Tutor Award Daisy Mendez ICO Scholarship for Underrepresented Populations Erin…
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Mar 2014ICO President’s Letter to the Editor in Crain’s Chicago Business
The following letter to the editor, written by ICO President Arol Augsburger, OD, appeared in the March 10 edition of Crain’s Chicago Business. Get a Complete Eye Exam Technology is a vital component of how eye doctors examine, diagnose and treat patients, which is why Illinois College of Optometry leaders and students were intrigued by Crain’s story about Opternative and its online method of testing vision…
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Feb 2014ICO Awarded $230,000 Grant from Lloyd A. Fry Foundation
CHICAGO, Feb. 26, 2014 –The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation announced today that ICO would receive a two-year, $230,000 grant in support of services provided at both the college and its community partners to meet the vision and eye care needs of underserved adults and youth. The grant will also support an evaluation study of the impact of vision care on student learning. “We are pleased to…
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Feb 2014ICO to Begin Major Renovation
Over the last several years, ICO has commissioned leading architects and designers to renovate areas of the college–including the third-floor Eyepod and our beautiful Lecture Center–with a contemporary aesthetic and flow. We are now just weeks away from an exciting renovation of the library (phase I), which will ultimately make room for much-needed clinic space and the Alfred and Sarah Rosenbloom Center on Vision and Aging…
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Oct 2013ICO Faculty Member Honored by AAO for Interprofessional Leadership
The American Academy of Optometry recognized professor and medical director of school-based vision clinics Sandra S. Block, OD ’81, Med, FAAO, FCOVD, with the Carel C. Koch Memorial Medal Award, one of its highest honors. Dr. Block received the honor at the Academy’s awards ceremony during its annual meeting in Seattle, Wash. The Award was established in 1974 and is presented to a person who…
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Oct 2013Dr. Donovan Crouch Elected Chairman of ICO’s Board of Trustees
The Illinois College of Optometry’s board of trustees has elected Donovan L. Crouch, OD, FAAO, of Storm Lake, Iowa, as chairman. A 1963 graduate of ICO, Dr. Crouch has been a board member for 11 years and succeeds Dr. Richard S. Kattouf, who served in the role for six years. As chairman, Dr. Crouch will serve a one-year term and lead the college’s governing board,…
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Aug 2013Illinois Eye Institute Opens New Clinic at Stickney Township Medical Center
The Illinois Eye Institute and the Stickney Public Health District hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 22 to announce the addition of comprehensive vision and eye care services for Stickney township residents. The new IEI clinic is located inside the Stickney Township Medical Center at 5635 State Road in Burbank, Ill. “We hope the addition of vision and eye care services makes it…
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Aug 2013InfantSEE Event On Campus Sept. 6
In partnership with the Allergan Foundation, the Illinois College of Optometry and the Illinois Eye Institute are hosting an InfantSEE event Friday, Sept. 6 to educate the public on eye and vision health in infants, particularly on the importance of early detection and treatment. Early detection is imperative in treating and preventing vision problems in infants and children, yet fewer than one in five infants…
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Aug 2013ICO Refinances Bonds to Facilitate Future Growth
ICO recently closed on the refinance of its long-term bond debt and locked in substantial savings for the institution for years to come. The college took advantage of low interest rates by replacing $42 million in bonds—at a fluctuating interest rate—with a fixed interest rate of 2.86 percent. These savings are a benefit to the institution and will be redirected to support and enhance its…