CURRENT ISSUE PUBLICATION CATEGORIES ARCHIVED ISSUES SHARE YOUR NEWS UPDATE MY ADDRESS MAGAZINE OF THE ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY AND ILLINOIS EYE INSTITUTE COMMENCEMENT 2021 READ STORY CURRENT ISSUE: SUMMER 2021 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE As we approach these summer months, having just hooded the Class of 2021 to begin their journey as Doctors of Optometry, we have an opportunity to reflect on the many things that shaped this year. READ MORE ALUMNI DIRECTOR RETIRES Connie M. Scavuzzo, MA, Senior Director of Alumni Development, has announced her retirement as of June 30th. I’ve been blessed to have had a 36-year career in higher education, including 17 years at ICO. READ MORE VACCINE CLINIC AT ICO April 22nd was a historic day for optometry as the first group of ODs in Illinois received their vaccine certification. "There was applause as each OD successfully completed their training. It was one of those moments I will remember my whole life," says Sandra Bury, OD '95. READ MORE STUDENTS HONORED AT CAPSTONE AWARDS Over 85 scholarships and awards totaling more than $100,000 were presented during the Class of 2021's Capstone Program held on Friday, May 15th. READ MORE NEW BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBERS ELECTED During the ICO Board of Trustees' May meeting, they elected three new members to the Board. All three are distinguished ICO alumni. We look forward to their service and welcome their input and insights. READ MORE PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES SYMPOSIUM GOES VIRTUAL The 24th Annual Practice Opportunities Symposium was held virtually on April 8th and 9th. READ MORE SEEING IS BELIEVING This May, Drs. Lester Efianayi ’21 and Jeff Villena ’21 returned to campus to unveil a mural that they envisioned and produced along with designer Christopher Donley. READ MORE TRENDING: SUMMER 2021 Stay up-to-date with highlights from ICO’s social media channels. Don’t forget to follow us! READ MORE VAULT: SUMMER 2021 ICO’s Commencement ceremony is steeped in traditions, some reaching as far back as the middle ages. In line with academic customs, the presidential medallion incorporates the College’s seal, our predecessor institution’s emblems, and the names of each president. READ MORE CLASS NOTES: SUMMER 2021 Who cold-started a practice? Who got married? Check out the latest news from your graduating class. READ MORE IN MEMORIAM: SUMMER 2021 Join the ICO community in remembering the lives and contributions of our dedicated alumni. READ MORE DATEBOOK A calendar of important dates and significant events happening at the Illinois College of Optometry. READ MORE LAST LOOK The Doonaree Pipe Band has been a highlight of ICO’s Commencement for decades. OFFICE OF ALUMNI AND COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT Share This Page ico.edu illinoiseyeinstitute.org blog.ico.edu 3241 S Michigan Ave. Chicago IL 60616 (312) 947 - 7080 alumni@ico.edu Give to ICO ICO Bookstore