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.

Lifelong learning

The College offers enriching educational programs that connect the community through ideas and discovery. Join us for upcoming programs that explore disciplines spanning the humanities, sciences, and arts.

Events and lectures

Each semester, the College welcomes speakers, scholars, performers, and community members to campus for engaging events that are open to the public.

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Partner programs and more

Whether you come to us or our students come to you, there are many ways to get involved with the College.

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Featured Event

National Girls and Women in Sports Day

Saturday, February 14
Sports and Recreation Center, South Campus

National Girls and Women in Sports Day is an event held nationwide and serves to acknowledge the positive influence of sport participation and equality for women and girls in sports. The event is open to girls ages 6-14. Space is limited to the first 125 registrants. All activities are FREE of charge. We hope you will join us this year to celebrate the accomplishments of women and girls in sports!

Hosted by Forester Athletics and Lake Forest College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), and Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA)

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