Editor’s Note
Most people read stories from beginning to end. My entrance into the ICO family, however, has felt a bit like opening a book at…
In Focus
Five Ways ODs can Think Like an MBA–and See Big Results
Remember all those operations, finance and marketing courses we took in optometry school? Me neither. Unfortunately, it’s hard to run a business without at least…
Joan Stelmack, OD ’77, MPH Awarded AFOS OD of the Year
Dozens of faculty and alumni presented at the American Academy of Optometry’s annual meeting in Denver last November, but the ICO community had something…
The Men of ICO Get Their Own Calendar
It’s no secret that across the ranks of faculty, students and staff, there are some pretty special guys at ICO. Their memorable mix of…
Professors Conduct Pioneering Birth Order Study
Birth order is thought to affect everything from a child’s personality to IQ. Now ICO professors Drs. Christine Allison and Darrell Schlange, OD ’64…
ICO Launches ‘Crossing Lines’ Series
The stories behind why students choose to attend ICO are as unique as the individuals themselves. That’s why we launched our new video series…
Editor’s Note
From your first view of the cover, you probably noticed something different about this issue of ICO Matters. After five years with our previous…
Library Renovation Complete
Following four-and-a-half months as a hardhat zone, the renovated library was unveiled in August–just in time for the class of 2018’s arrival. Chicago-based architectural…
ICO at AOA
Members of the ICO community were certainly feeling the brotherly love in Philadelphia in June, as several were honored during Optometry’s Meeting. ICO President…
It’s About More Than Just The Eyes
In September, the IEI launched the “It’s About More Than Just The Eyes” campaign, intended to raise awareness about the value of comprehensive eye…