Community Engagement
There’s always something great happening on campus.
We pride ourselves on being a cultural and intellectual asset in the City of Lake Forest. Whether you’re looking to attend thought-provoking lectures and performing arts events, engage with our students and faculty, or cheer on Forester athletes, there’s something here for you.
Events and lectures
Partner programs and more
Featured Event
Band and Orchestra Concert
Friday, April 24, 7 p.m.
Gorton Center | 400 E. Illinois Rd, Lake Forest
Join the Lake Forest College Concert Band as we celebrate the power of music on our campus and within the Lake Forest community. Programming will include a world premiere piece by Lake Forest's own James Stephenson, First Light by American composer David Maslanka, and a selection of music that represents the beautiful diversity we have in our campus community.
The first 50 community member registrations receive an invitation to a pre-event reception.
The evening will feature a USA 250th-themed pre-concert reception and remarks from President of Lake Forest College Dr. Mike Sosulski and Associate Professor of Music and concert conductor Scott Edgar. The pre-event reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Gorton Center Stuart Room, with remarks at 6:15 p.m. prior to the 7 p.m. showtime.
Community Events
Featured programs
This spring, Lake Forest College is offering three Lifelong Learning series that community members and alumni are invited to participate in.
AI Series
Explore the power of artificial intelligence in everyday life—join Lake Forest College professors Dr. Davis Schneiderman and Dr. Benjamin Zeller for this exciting community engagement series
Film Series
Explore the art of cinema through the lens of legendary directors John Ford and Akira Kurosawa—join Lake Forest College professor Dr. Janet McCracken for this exciting new community engagement series
Music Series
Discover the rhythms that shaped a nation—join Lake Forest College's Dr. Dan Schwartz for this exciting new community engagement series
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Contact Us
For questions, comments, and concerns, please contact us at the following email: communityengagement@lakeforest.edu.