Commencement 2006 > Schedule of Events

All Commencement events are intended to celebrate the academic achievements of the Class of 2006 and will highlight your collegiate experience during your years at Lake Forest College.

This year, Lake Forest College is pleased to present the 128th Commencement ceremony at Ravinia Festival Park in Highland Park, Illinois. Please find directions to Ravinia below.

Tickets have been mailed.  Please contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations at (800) LFC-ALUM if you have questions.


Schedule of Events

Tuesday, May 2

Senior/Faculty Cocktail Party
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Glen Rowan House
Lake Forest College

Thursday, May 11*

Senior Picnic
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Students only, please
Mohr Student Center
Lake Forest College Middle Campus

Friday, May 12*

Senior Brunch
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cafeteria, Stuart Commons
Lake Forest College Middle Campus
$9 (There is no charge to seniors on board plan or their families)

Senior Honors Convocation
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest
Lake Forest, Illinois

President's Reception
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Mohr Student Center
Lake Forest College Middle Campus

Saturday, May 13*

Academic Procession Line-Up
10:00 a.m.
Ravinia Festival Park
Ravinia Park Road
Highland Park, Illinois

Academic Procession
10:45 a.m.
Ravinia Festival Park
Highland Park, Illinois
tickets are required

Commencement
11:00 a.m.
Ravinia Festival Park

Post Commencement Light Refreshments
1:30 p.m.
Mohr Student Center, additional gathering space in cafeteria, Stuart Commons 
Lake Forest College Middle Campus

* Senior Theses will be on display in the Reference Room (main level) of Donnelley and Lee Library. Stop by to see senior work and read the dedications and acknowledgements.

Thursday, May 11, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday, May 12, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 13, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.


Driving Directions from Lake Forest College to Ravinia Festival Park

1.  Head North on Sheridan Road toward Deerpath Road
2.  Turn left onto Deerpath Road
3.  Turn left onto Skokie Highway/US-41 South
4.  Take the Skokie Valley Road ramp toward Clavey Road
5.  Turn right onto Skokie Valley Road
6.  Veer right onto Clavey Road
7.  Turn right onto Green Bay Road
8.  Make a sharp left onto Ravinia Park Road

Total Estimated Time: 19 minutes
Total Distance: 10.47 miles

Please visit www.ravinia.org/maps to get alternate route information.

Metra's Union Pacific North Line does not stop at Ravinia Festival Park during the off-season. Should you wish to use Metra, you will need to make arrangements to get from the Ravinia Station located at 510 Roger Williams Avenue to the Park.