ICO Homecoming 2023
All Alumni & Families are Invited!
This years’ reunion classes are: 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013, and 2018.
We will be welcoming our Alumni for Homecoming on September 8-10, 2023 with a party on ICO’s campus, a Chicago Architecture boat tour, our Reunion party at Navy Pier's Great Lakes Ballroom, and a Sunday CE Program featuring Low Vision Management.
HOTEL INFORMATION
A limited number of rooms are available at our host hotel:
The Sable on Navy Pier, 900 E Grand Ave.
Take advantage of ICO's special hotel rate by clicking here to book your room.
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Discounted rates starting at $299/night.
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The room block will be available until August 16, 2023 or until it is full.
PLAY THE PARK AT NAVY PIER
One-day passes are available for unlimited rides at Navy Pier. Good for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
Schedule of Events for 2023
September 8 - 10, 2023
Saturday August 29, 2020
Friday, September 8, 2023
5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Shuttle service provided to/from host hotel and ICO campus
Ahoy! It's an Alumni Student Mingle!
ICO Courtyard
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including food stations, bar, photo booth, DJ and karaoke, raffle, campus tours
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Casual attire
Saturday, September 9, 2023
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Shuttle service provided to/from host hotel and ICO campus
50 Year Club Luncheon
ICO Library (by invitation only)
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recognizing 50+ years of service in the profession
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Casual attire
Alumni Ambassador Appreciation Reception
ICO Courtyard (by invitation only)
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recognizing our dedicated Alumni and student volunteers
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Casual attire
Dedication of Crouch Family Alumni Hall
ICO Courtyard & Crouch Family Alumni Hall
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All are welcome to the rededication of Brady Hall as Crouch Family Alumni Hall
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Casual attire
Chicago Architecture Tour
Leaves promptly at 2:15pm from Navy Pier
Alumni Association and Leadership Circle Award Reception
Sable Hilton, Navy Pier
Class Reunion Dinner
Great Lakes Ballroom, Sable Hilton, Navy Pier
Sunday, September 10, 2022
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Continuing Education: Low Vision Management
6 hours of COPE accredited CE
ICO Lecture Center
Registration Available Soon
*more detailed schedule on desktop
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Ahoy! Alumni Student Mingle at ICO.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2023
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
50 Year Club Luncheon
Alumni Ambassador Appreciation Reception
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Dedication of Crouch Family Alumni Hall
2:00 p.m.
Chicago Architecture Center Boat Tour (space is limited; leaves Navy Pier at 2:15pm)
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Alumni Association and Leadership Circle Award Reception
6:00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m.
Class Reunion Dinner
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
9:00 a.m.
Continuing Education: Low Vision Management
We can't wait to welcome you back
Office of Alumni
CONTACT
LOCATION
Illinois College of Optometry
Office of Admissions
3241 S. Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616