Forester Day
We Are Foresters. Let's build Our Forester Future together.
On February 26, 2026, the entire Forester Family will come together to build Our Forester Future and support the amazing possibilities that a Lake Forest College education fosters.
This Forester Day, choose to uplift:
- Forester Fund
- Endowment Support
- Academic Excellence
- Career Preparation
- Forester Athletics
- Spike Initiative
- Student Leadership and Organizations
- Student Emergency Fund
Celebrate with us in Chicago, Minneapolis, or Seattle
Check out who's already registered for our regional Forester Day events and join them in the celebration!
Register for the Forester Day Telethon
Be part of the energy behind Forester Day on February 26 by participating in the Forester Day Telethon, running from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Join fellow students, faculty, staff, and friends as we answer calls and reach out to Foresters near and far. Whether you make one call or many, every conversation helps build Our Forester Future.
No experience is required—training and scripts will be provided the day-of.
Telethon Schedule
9-10 a.m.
Jim Catanzaro, Assistant Vice President of Athletics
10-11 a.m.
Jim Catanzaro, Assistant Vice President of Athletics
11 a.m.-Noon
Spike Gummere, Dean of Admissions Emeritus
Marie Josephitis, Senior Associate Director for Employer Strategy and Business, Finance and Data Science Pathway Leader
Gummere Fellows
Noon-1 p.m.
Dr. Mike Sosulski, President of Lake Forest College
Dr. Cori Crane, Wife of President Sosulski
Spike Gummere, Dean of Admissions Emeritus
Katie Spieth, Vice President of Advancement and Secretary of the College
Jackie Slaats, Vice President for Career Advancement and Community Engagement
Rich Bartolozzi '86, Senior Director of Gift Planning
Cheryl Price, Major Gifts Officer
2-3 p.m.
Gummere Fellows
2-3 p.m.
Gummere Fellows
2-3 p.m.
Gummere Fellows
5-6 p.m.
Spike Gummere, Dean of Admissions Emeritus
Jim Catanzaro, Assistant Vice President of Athletics
Cassie Goodpaster, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of the Gates Center for Leadership and Personal Growth
6-7 p.m.
Spike Gummere, Dean of Admissions Emeritus
For students, faculty, and staff
Advocate Stations
Support your student organization or academic department on Forester Day by becoming an Advocate. Stop by our Advocate Station to learn how to create engaging, fun videos that encourage donors to support your area of choice. You can also view our Advocate Toolkit for tips and tricks!
- Thursday, February 19 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Mohr Student Center, Skybox
Questions? Contact Tabby Andrews '23 at tandrews@lakeforest.edu.
Forester Day Celebration
4 to 6 p.m. on Forester Day
Mohr Student Center, Lower Level
Lake Forest College Campus
Register Here
Join us for our on-campus Forester Day celebration with food and drink stations, candy charcuterie, photo ops with Boomer, opportunities to win funds for the club or department of your choice, and more!
Forester Flair Contest
1 to 4 p.m. on Forester Day
Online and in person outside the Mohr Student Center Skybox
Vote for the best dressed Forester faculty and staff. Anyone who casts their vote will be automatically entered to win one of five merch prizes! Winners will be announced at our Celebration in the Mohr Student Center.
For students
Support your student organization
While entry for the Support Your Org Challenge has closed, all students are encouraged to fundraise for their organization! Keep an eye out for the link to give on Forester Day and share it with your family and friends. Every donation counts!
Spin and Win! Lake Forest College Trivia
Noon-12:30 p.m. on Forester Day
Mohr Student Center, Outside the Skybox
Test your Lake Forest College knowledge on Forester Day and give the wheel a spin! Play for a chance to win $50 toward the campus area of your choice. Receive a Lake Forest College merch item just for participating!