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Schedule of Events
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Humanities at a New Historical Moment, 5-6 p.m.
Brown Hall, Tarble Room
Location 10 on the Campus Map
Join us for a special Inauguration lecture with Dr. Anke Pinkert, Professor of German and Media & Cinema Studies at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a dear friend of President Sosulski's.
She will examine the role of higher education—and the humanities in particular—at a moment of profound societal transformation by showing why the questions the humanities ask about meaning, memory, and human flourishing are not peripheral to the work of the university but central to its survival and its promise.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Campus Brunch, 10:45 a.m.-2 p.m.
Gus and Margie Hart Dining Hall
As we celebrate this historic day on campus and officially welcome President Sosulkski to the College, faculty, staff, and students are invited to enjoy an elevated lunch in the Caf. Standard meal costs apply.
Inauguration Ceremony, 3 p.m.
Tri-Court, Sports and Recreation Center, South Campus
Location 29 on the Campus Map
President Sosulski will be formally invested with the presidency of Lake Forest College. The event will feature an academic procession and a keynote address by the President. Guests are invited to enjoy a reception following the ceremony.
Speakers and Delegates
Thank you to our honored speakers for being part of this monumental occasion. Our faculty, staff, and student delegates have been chosen from across our campus's offices, departments, and organizations to represent the College during the ceremony.
Speakers
- Dr. Stanford "Randy" Tack, Mayor of Lake Forest
- The Rev. Luke Back, Rector of Church of the Holy Spirit
- Mark Aimone P'26, Co-Chair of Parents and Families Council
- Andrea Scott P'27, Co-Chair of Parents and Families Council
- Don Mastro '92, Chair of Alumni Council
- Liam Thumser '27, Student Government President
- Adlee Alden '27, Student Representative on Inauguration Committee
- Nayef Samhat, President of Wofford College
Faculty Delegates
- Zachary Cook, Chair of Academic Resources and Review Committee
- Courtney Joseph, Chair of African American Studies
- Carla Arnell, Associate Dean of the Faculty
- David Sanchez Burr, Chair of Art and Art History
- Sean Menke, Chair of Biology
- Nilam Shah, Chair of Chemistry
- Elizabeth Benacka, Chair of Communication
- Muris Hadzic, Chair of Economics, Business, and Finance
- Gary Johnson, Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Desmond Odugu, Chair of Education
- Robert Archambeau, Chair of English
- Glenn Adelson, Chair of Environmental Studies
- Cassondra Batz-Barbarich, Chair of Faculty Personnel Policies Committee
- Ann Maine, Director of Health Programs
- Anna Jones, Chair of History and Chair of Curricular Policies Committee
- Matthew Kelley, Hotchkiss Presidential Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience
- Enrique Treviño, Chair of Math and Computer Science
- Scott Edgar, Chair of Music
- Blaine Moore, Chair of Neuroscience
- Daw-Nay Evans, Chair of Philosophy
- Nathan Mueggenburg, Chair of Physics
- James Marquardt, Chair of Politics and International Relations
- Naomi Wentworth, Chair of Psychology
- Jason Cody, Chair of Promotion and Tenure Committee
- Benjamin Zeller, Chair of Religion
- Todd Beer, Chair of Sociology and Anthropology
- Chloe Johnston, Chair of Theater
Staff Delegates
- Emily Pokrzywa, Office of Admissions
- Rich Bartolozzi '86, Office of Advancement
- Brian Bruha '02, Department of Athletics
- T.R. Bell, Department of Athletics
- Lauren Slipkowsky, Office of Business Affairs
- Ursula Grzesiuk, Business Office
- Kirsten Schramm, Center for Academic Success
- Tanesha Fowler, Center for Chicago Programs
- Julián Cano '23, Office of Communications and Marketing
- Alice Fermaintt, Office for Community, Advocacy, Resources, and Empowerment
- Kim Hazlett, Donnelley and Lee Library
- Frances Williams, Facilities Management
- Jerry Cebrzynski, Office of Financial Aid
- Kelsey Carter, Gates Center for Personal Growth and Leadership
- Marie Josephitis, Gorter Family Career Advancement Center
- Mary Grigar, Health and Wellness Center
- Erik Larson, Information Technology Services
- Sandra Ortiz, International Support Services
- Leslie Taylor, Longest Serving Employee
- Melissa Werntz, Office of the President
- Jennifer Kenworthy, Office of the Registrar
- Mfon Nwabuoku, Office of Residence Life
Student Delegates
- Keisha William '27, Afro Dance
- Christina Burkova '27, American Marketing Association
- Jesus Villagrana '27, Collage Magazine
- Celina Kaur '27, Dead Poets Society
- Anika Kinnear '27, Fanatics
- Mishel Voskanyan '26, Finance Club
- Judson Norris '27, Fishing Club
- Alyssa Harris '26, Garrick Players
- Joanna Aslanides '26, The Hidden Opponent
- Jacob Engel '26, Hillel
- Adriana Voloshchuk '27, Inter-Text
- Sardar Atayev '27, Interfraternity Council (Delta Chi and Alpha Tau Omega)
- Andrea Sandoval-Torres '26, International Student Association (ISA)
- Kayla Collins '26, LEAP
- Jenny Carrasco '29, LMSA+
- Luke Arington '26, Men's Basketball
- Khalil Crosby '29, Men's Cross Country
- Jonah Copre '28, Men's Ice Hockey
- Ben Scott '27, Men's Swimming and Diving
- Maddie Conklin '28, Panhellenic
- Elizabeth Hearst '28, Relay for Life
- Hanna Tutor '28, Softball
- Sammie Ross '28, The Stentor
- Bassma Kamoun '28, Student Programming Board (SPD)
- Gizem Ozturk '26, Synapse
- Timea Matavova '27, Undocumented Student Alliance (USA)
- Roathnika Lim '26, United Asia
- Jacquelyn Han '26, Women's Cross Country
- Eva Kennedy '29, Women's Golf
- Addy Dale '28, Women's Lacrosse
Meet President Sosulski
A native of West Chicago and lifelong Cubs fan, Dr. Sosulski returned to his home state from Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, where he served as president since 2021. His tenure there was marked by transformational initiatives—ranging from large-scale capital investments in student housing and sustainability to a dramatic turnaround in admissions and a bold reimagining of campus life.
He holds a BS in German from Georgetown University and both an MA and PhD in Germanic Studies from the University of Chicago. Dr. Sosulski is married to Dr. Cori Crane, Associate Professor of German at the University of Alabama, and they are parents to two adult sons.