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Featured Events

Send in the Evil Robots?: Surviving and Thriving in the AI Age

Thursday, September 25 at 5 p.m. in Brown Hall, Tarble Room

Kevin RooseJoin us for a lecture and conversation with technology columnist and author Kevin Roose, presented with the Oppenheimer Family Foundation.

Roose's latest book Futureproof: 9 Rules for Humans in the Age of AI is a guide to surviving the technological future.

Stay tuned for registration details.

 

Timeless Sitar Eternal Rhythm: An Evening of Enchanting Indian Classical Music

Friday, October 3 at 7 p.m. in Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel

Artists in ResidenceJoin us for an evening of exceptional Indian classical music by Artists in Residence Sitar Virtuoso Purbayan Chatterjee and Tabla Maestro Amit Kavthekar.

Purbayan Chatterjee is known as India's leading sitar maestro, who specializes in building bridges between different world genres and leads the band Classicool. Amit Kavthekar was trained in the coveted arts of Tabla playing by the legend Ustad Alla Rakha and is also a prolific music educator, teaching at the New England School of Music in Boston.

Stay tuned for registration details.

Homecoming and Reunion Weekend

Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11

Homecoming 2024Visit the Forest during a weekend showcasing the Lake Forest College at its best! Registration gives you access to exclusive Homecoming events including the President's Welcome Reception and Alumni Art Exhibit Opening, bonfire on the quad, Fan Fest, football vs. the Beloit Buccaneers, and more.

View the full Homecoming event schedule to see everything that's in store for the weekend. We can't wait to see you on campus!

The Arcadian Wild: A Musical Salon

Friday, October 24 at 7 p.m. in Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel

The Arcadian WildEnjoy and evening of music presented by Bob and Mimi Murlsey, featuring folk music from acoustic string quartet The Arcadian Wild. 

Guests are invited to attend a reception immediately following the salon.

Stay tuned for registration details.