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infocus inFOCUS * summer 2011 reserve Your seaT in ico hisTorY ICO alumni and other supporters of the College have a unique opportunity to share in the renovated Lecture Center through the Name-A-Seat Campaign. Donors to this fund are able to commemorate their gift with a nameplate in front of a seat in the Lecture Center. Seat locations vary by level of giving, but every gift can make a difference. For more information, please see the full-page ad on page 2. 4 / Summer 2011 / ICO MATTERS * ICO Lecture Center Getting Summer Facelift The ICO campus is undergoing a major transformation this summer. The Board of Trustees recently approved a $3.5 million renovation of the Lecture Center, the campus’s primary location for classes, and work began almost as soon as classes ended in May. The Lecture Center will be completed in time for the start of fall classes. The Lecture Center has not been updated since 1985, and the renovation is part of ICO’s Campus Master Plan outlining strategic developments that support the mission of the College. The new Lecture Center will boast hightech video streaming capabilities, new HD screens and lighting, 461 swivel seats at stationary tables with built-in power, a reconfigured layout to improve sight lines, three lecture rooms with soundproof moveable walls, and a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning system. “The renovation of the Lecture Center will have a tremendous impact on our students,” says ICO President Dr. Arol Augsburger. “Making this investment in ICO’s facility further enhances the program and reinforces our commitment to excellence in optometric clinical education.” All alumni will be able to view the new center at a grand opening event during ICO’s Homecoming, September 9-11, 2011. ExpEriEncE ‘A DAy in thE LifE’ Alumni are invited to take a trip down memory lane with the ICO Web series, “A Day in the Life.” This unique and compelling documentary-style production takes viewers inside the life of two first-year ICO students. The 12 episodes were released one at a time over the course of three weeks and are all housed on the redesigned website. First-year students were treated to a red-carpet premiere of the series on campus. The series features Hannah Hays and Demaris Benitez as they navigate their first few weeks at ICO – from move-in day and orientation to the first round of exams – as well as follow-up interviews six months later. The series provides valuable insight for prospective and incoming students, answering the question, “what’s it like at ICO?” in a simple and engaging way.
infocus NAP Recognizes ICO Alumni The prestigious National Academies of Practice in Washington, D.C., has once again honored faculty and alumni from ICO. Those recognized this year include Dominick M. Maino, OD ‘78, MEd, FAAO, FCOVD-A, professor of pediatrics/binocular vision at ICO, and John C. Whitener, OD ‘64, MPH. Both of these individuals were honored as Distinguished Practitioners. Lori Grover, OD ‘90, FAAO, was recognized as an NAP Fellow. Lester Caplan, OD ‘49, MEd, FAAO, a senior consultant at ASCO and professor emeritus at UAB School of Optometry, was singled out for special recognition with the Optometry Academy’s James Boucher, OD Award. Dr. Maino is pictured above on the left with Drs. Caplan and Whitener. Congratulations to all of these distinguished ICO alumni! The NAP is a nonprofit professional organization of distinguished practitioners and scholars from 10 health disciplines, including optometry. Only 150 members may be elected to each of the 10 Academies. The NAP advises public policy makers on health care issues from the perspective of experts across numerous disciplines. Last year, ICO faculty members Sandra Block, OD ‘81, MPH, and Janice Jurkus, OD ‘74, MBA, were inducted into the NAP, and ICO President Arol Augsburger, OD, also is a member. Be sure to check out the series and please share it with anyone who wants to know more about ICO. ICO.EDU Gets New Look The all-new ICO website launched March 22 with a fresh look, streamlined design and new resources for alumni, donors and anyone considering ICO for their optometric studies. The site’s primary audience is prospective students, so alumni are encouraged to share it with anyone they know who may be interested in a career in optometry or deciding whether ICO is a good fit for them. In addition, the Alumni & Donor tab includes: • Information about Homecoming 2011 and full calendar of alumni events • Links to the Alumni Directory, Professional Opportunities, Library Services and more under the Alumni Services section • Past issues of ICO Matters • Continuing Education information • Instructions for making a donation to the College The revamped website was a six-month project that culminated in a fresh framework and design that expresses where the institution is now and where it’s headed. “We have the benefit of being on-site and seeing the investments and shifts in the programs and facilities to better meet the needs of the students,” says Jenni Gaster Sopko, ICO director of communications & media. “We wanted the new website to be reflective of all these exciting developments. There are great features and content for everyone.” Check out the site at www.ico.edu, then visit the ICO Facebook page and let us know what you think. Summer 2011 / ICO MATTERS / 5
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