2011 Calendar of Events

April 1 - 3      
Iowa Optometric Association Congress
Enjoy casual fellowship all evening in the Illinois College of Optometry’s Alumni Hospitality Suite on Friday, April 1st, during the Iowa Congress held at the Embassy Suites in Des Moines.  This event will feature complimentary beverages and desserts you won’t want to miss.  Prospective students, current students, alumni and friends are welcome to attend. 

May 21          
ICO Alumni Council Meeting
On campus from 7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.          

ICO Commencement
Rockefeller Chapel from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (approx. end time)    

June 15 - 19   
AOA – 2011 Optometry’s Meeting
On Friday, June 17th, join us at the ICO Alumni Reception during the AOA in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Hosted by Dr. Arol Augsburger, this informal event will be held at the Salt Palace Convention Center and will include complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages.  (Check your official program for exact time and room location.) 

September 9
ICO Alumni Council Meeting
On campus from 7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

September 9 - 11
ICO’s Annual Homecoming
Don’t miss this exciting weekend of events planned for all ICO alumni (not just reunion classes)!  Reconnect with old friends, see what’s new at your Alma Mater, and enjoy the many attractions of the Windy City.   Is this a reunion year for your class?  Reunion years are 1946, 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, and 2001, and 2006.  For more information, please contact Connie Scavuzzo, Director of Alumni Development, at 312-949-7080 or cscavuzzo@ico.edu or alumni@ico.edu.

September 15 - 18
Illinois Optometric Association Convention
Visit us in the exhibit hall at the Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca, IL, on Friday, September 16th, and Saturday, September 17th and find out what’s new at ICO.  The College will also be co-sponsoring the IOA luncheon on Sunday, September 18th, with welcoming remarks and a brief College update from Dr. Arol Augsburger, ICO’s President.

September 22 – 25
Wisconsin Optometric Association Meeting and Convention
Join us at the WOA’s Awards Luncheon on Friday, September 23rd, at the Radisson Paper Valley in Appleton, Wisconsin.  The Illinois College of Optometry is a co-sponsor of the luncheon.  Dr. Arol Augsburger will give welcoming remarks and a brief update on the College.

October 12 - 15
AAO – Academy 2011
Join us during Academy 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts!  An ICO Alumni Reception, hosted by Dr. Arol Augsburger, will be held at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center on Friday, October 14th and will feature complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages.  (Check your official program for exact time and room location.)