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 8 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.
For students, faculty, and staff
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
Noon 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 Org Challenge
Win prize money for your org's needs! Boost Forester pride, Support the Forester Fund and student leadership initiatives, and earn bragging rights.
$4,500 in cash prizes over two tiers:
- Large Organizations: $1,000 for first place, $750 for second place, $500 for third place
- Small to Midsize Organizations: $1,000 for first place, $750 for second place, $500 for third place
Two members of your organization must attend a Forester Day Educational Panel in the Mohr Student Center Skybox to participate:
- January 27 at noon
- January 28 at 4 p.m.
- January 29 at noon
- February 3 at 4 p.m.
- February 4 at noon
- February 5 at 4 p.m.
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!