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.

Forester Day 2026 This Forester Day, choose to uplift:

Forester Fund
Endowment Support
Academic Excellence
Career Preparation
Forester Athletics
Spike Initiative
Student Leadership and Orgnizations
Student Emergency Fund

Advocate Toolkit

Giving

Celebrate with us on campus or in Chicago, Minneapolis, or Seattle

Forester Day Celebration
4 to 6 p.m.
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 Day in Chicago
5 to 7:30 p.m.
The Berghoff Restaurant
17 W Adams St
Chicago, Illinois 60603
Register Here

Celebrate with us in Chicago at alumni-owned The Berghoff.

Forester Day in Minneapolis
5 to 7:30 p.m.
The Freehouse
701 Washington Ave N, Suite 101
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
Register Here

Join the Minneapolis Forester Family for an evening of connection and celebration at The Freehouse.

Forester Day in Seattle
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The Freehouse
701 Washington Ave N, Suite 101
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
Register Here

Celebrate Forester Day in Seattle in the Lounge room at Cascadia Pizza Co.

For students, faculty, and staff

Forester Flair Contest
Noon to 4 p.m.
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.