Feb 25
2026
4:00 pm -
6:00 pm
Non-Human Intelligence: Animals and AI
Lillard Classroom 044, Lillard Science Center or Virtual
Feb 26
2026
5:00 pm -
7:00 pm
Art Department Faculty and Staff Exhibition
Durand Art Institute, North Campus
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February 25, 2026
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Lillard Classroom 044, Lillard Science Center or Virtual
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Lillard Classroom 044, Lillard Science Center or Virtual
Non-Human Intelligence: Animals and AI
Join our previous three speakers, Dr. Jeff Sebo, Dr. Cynthia Otto, and Dr. Elodie Briefer, for our final discussion.
February 26, 2026
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Durand Art Institute, North Campus
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Durand Art Institute, North Campus
Latitude: 42.252266 / Longitude: -87.830314 Opening Reception
Join us for an exhibition highlighting the Lake Forest College Art Department faculty and staff.
February 26, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lake Forest College
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lake Forest College
2026 Forester Day
Forester Day is the College's annual day of giving and a celebration of everyone who is part of our community.
February 27, 2026
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Gorton Community Center, Lake Forest
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Gorton Community Center, Lake Forest
Winter Band & Orchestra Concert
Please join us at Gorton Community Center for Lake Forest College's Band & Orchestra winter concert.
March 03, 2026
4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Durand Art Institute, North Campus
4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Durand Art Institute, North Campus
Living and Dying Under Dobbs
Join us for this art exhibit opening reception and panel discussion featuring artist Tracy McCabe and Dr. Kristin Lyerly, OBGYN.
March 03, 2026
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Virtual Via Zoom
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Virtual Via Zoom
Behind the Application: Debunking College Admissions
Join us for a presentation from Lake Forest College Senior Associate Vice President for Enrollment, Mr. Michael Cohen.
March 04, 2026
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Calvin Durand Hall, Mohr Student Center
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Calvin Durand Hall, Mohr Student Center
Winter Choral Concert
Please join the Lake Forest College choirs as they present their winter concert.
March 05, 2026
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Glen Rowan House, Lake Forest College
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Glen Rowan House, Lake Forest College
Close Up: Considering the Aesthetics of Film Through the Works of John Ford and Akira Kurosawa
Join Lake Forest College for this exciting new community engagement series that explores the art of cinema through the lens of legendary directors John Ford and Akira Kurosawa.
March 18, 2026
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Virtual via Teams
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Virtual via Teams
Modern Languages and Literatures Alumni Panel
Learn from Department of Modern Languages and Literatures alumni about how they have used their majors and minors in French, Chinese, and Spanish in their careers. All students, staff, faculty and alumni are welcome to join in the conversation!
March 18, 2026
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Tarble Room, Brown Hall
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Tarble Room, Brown Hall
Holding ICE Accountable in Chicago
Join us in discussion with Lori Lightfoot, former Mayor of Chicago, as she presents her newest initiative, the ICE Accountability Project, which monitors the conduct of federal immigration officials in Illinois.
March 18, 2026
4:15 - 5:15 p.m.
Lillard Lecture Room 044, Lillard Science Center
4:15 - 5:15 p.m.
Lillard Lecture Room 044, Lillard Science Center
Traumatic Brain Injury: From the Laboratory to Domestic Violence Agencies
Join us for a lecture with Dorothy Kozlowski, PhD, Chair and Vincent de Paul Professor, Neuroscience Department, DePaul University
March 18, 2026
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Krebs Center for the Humanities
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Krebs Center for the Humanities
HUMAN Book Club
HUMAN Book Club is a forum for exploring the ethical implications of artificial intelligence.
March 19, 2026
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Brown Hall, Tarble Room
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Brown Hall, Tarble Room
2026 A.B. Dick Lecture and Reception
Join us for the 2026 A.B. Dick Lecture with honored guest Barbara Gaines, an innovative arts leader and founder of the Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
March 23, 2026
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Glen Rowan House
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Glen Rowan House
HUMAN Seminar with Professor Melissa Rovner
Please join us in Glen Rowan library for Prof. Rovner's HUMAN fellowship presentation entitled, "Semiotics of Space: AI Readings of Lake Forest's Built Environment"
March 23, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tarble Room, Brown Hall, Middle Campus
8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tarble Room, Brown Hall, Middle Campus
Future Forester Day
We welcome admitted students and their families to join us for an energy-filled Future Forester Day! Whether you’ve already chosen to call Lake Forest College home or you're still deciding, you'll want to use this opportunity to get an in-depth look at the Forester community.
March 26, 2026
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Hixon Theater, South Campus
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Hixon Theater, South Campus
Noises Off
The show where the backstage drama is… actually, the comedy.
March 27, 2026
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel, Middle Campus
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel, Middle Campus
Kieran Rhodes: A Musical Salon
Enjoy an evening of music warmly hosted by Mimi and College Trustee Bob Murley.
March 27, 2026
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Hixon Theater, South Campus
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Hixon Theater, South Campus
Noises Off
The show where the backstage drama is… actually, the comedy.
March 27, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
All Campus
8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
All Campus
Junior Visit Day
High school juniors are welcome to visit our campus any time, but Junior Visit Day was scheduled with them in mind specifically.
March 28, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Lake Forest College Day at the Art Institute of Chicago
On Saturday, March 28, Lake Forest College faculty, staff, students, and alumni can enjoy free admission to the Art Institute of Chicago. Alumni must register to receive free admission.
March 28, 2026
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Hixon Theater, South Campus
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Hixon Theater, South Campus
Noises Off
The show where the backstage drama is… actually, the comedy.
March 28, 2026
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Hixon Theater, South Campus
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Hixon Theater, South Campus
Noises Off
The show where the backstage drama is… actually, the comedy.
March 31, 2026
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Krebs Center for the Humanities, Lake Forest College
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Krebs Center for the Humanities, Lake Forest College
Artificial Intelligence and Everyday Life: Understanding, Engaging, and Applying AI in the Real World
Join Lake Forest College for this exciting community engagement series that explores the power of artificial intelligence in everyday life.
April 02, 2026
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Hixon Theater, South Campus
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Hixon Theater, South Campus
Noises Off
The show where the backstage drama is… actually, the comedy.
April 03, 2026
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Hixon Theater, South Campus
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Hixon Theater, South Campus
Noises Off
The show where the backstage drama is… actually, the comedy.
April 04, 2026
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Hixon Theater, South Campus
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Hixon Theater, South Campus
Noises Off
The show where the backstage drama is… actually, the comedy.
April 04, 2026
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Hixon Theater, South Campus
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Hixon Theater, South Campus
Noises Off
The show where the backstage drama is… actually, the comedy.
April 06, 2026
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Tarble Room, Brown Hall
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Tarble Room, Brown Hall
Noon Tunes with Fast & Cheap
Join Fast & Cheap for their Spring NoonTunes concert.
April 07, 2026
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Durand Art Institute, North Campus
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Durand Art Institute, North Campus
Senior Art Exhibition
The Senior Art Exhibition is held in conjunction with the 2026 Annual Steven Galovich Memorial Student Symposium.
April 07, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Various Locations, Lake Forest College Campus
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Various Locations, Lake Forest College Campus
Student Symposium
Join us for the 2026 Steven Galovich Memorial Student Symposium.
April 08, 2026
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Tarble Room, Brown Hall
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Tarble Room, Brown Hall
HUMAN Seminar with Professor Susy Bielak
Please join us for Professor Bielak's HUMAN fellowship presentation entitled, "Speculative Nationality Rooms is Studio Art"
April 10, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Lake Forest College
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Lake Forest College
Inauguration of President Mike Sosulski
Join us for a day of tradition, reflection, and celebration as we formally install President Sosulski and honor the values that shape our vibrant academic community.
April 13, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tarble Room, Brown Hall, Middle Campus
8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tarble Room, Brown Hall, Middle Campus
Future Forester Day
We welcome admitted students and their families to join us for an energy-filled Future Forester Day! Whether you’ve already chosen to call Lake Forest College home or you're still deciding, you'll want to use this opportunity to get an in-depth look at the Forester community.
April 14, 2026
8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chappel
8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chappel
West African Drumming Ensemble Wassa Wassa
Come celebrate with our West African Drumming Ensemble as they present their spring concert. All are welcome!
April 14, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mohr Student Center, lower level
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mohr Student Center, lower level
Cap and Gown Pickup
Graduates can pick up their cap and gown to prepare for Commencement.
April 14, 2026
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Krebs Center for the Humanities
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Krebs Center for the Humanities
HUMAN Book Club
HUMAN Book Club is a forum for exploring the ethical implications of artificial intelligence.
April 22, 2026
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Calvin Durand Hall
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Calvin Durand Hall
Spring Choral Concert
Please join the Lake Forest College choirs as they present their spring concert.
April 23, 2026
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Gorton Community Center, Lake Forest
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Gorton Community Center, Lake Forest
Spring Jazz and Orchestra Concert
Please join the jazz and orchestra ensembles as they present their spring concert.
April 24, 2026
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Gorton Community Center, Lake Forest
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Gorton Community Center, Lake Forest
Spring Band and Chamber Ensemble
Join the Lake Forest College Concert Band as we celebrate the power of music in our campus and the Lake Forest Community.
April 25, 2026
5:15 - 6:15 p.m.
McCormick Auditorium, Lillard Science Center
5:15 - 6:15 p.m.
McCormick Auditorium, Lillard Science Center
Neprilysins: Critical Proteases in Dementia and Traumatic Brain Injury
Join us for a lecture with Robert Marr, PhD, Associate Professor of Neuroscience and Assistant Dean for Research, Rosalind Franklin University. The overlying area of Dr. Marr’s interests lay in the study of neurodegenerative diseases. More specifically his focus is on Alzheimer’s disease and the use of gene transfer vectors as a tool to investigate specific gene function(s) in the brain as it relates to Alzheimer’s.
May 07, 2026
9:00 - 11:59 p.m.
Mohr Student Center, lower level
9:00 - 11:59 p.m.
Mohr Student Center, lower level
Senior Party
Graduating seniors will dance the night away!
May 08, 2026
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Gus and Margie Hart Dining Hall
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Gus and Margie Hart Dining Hall
Senior Brunch
Graduates can mingle with fellow graduates and their families while enjoying brunch with the campus community. Business/business casual attire suggested. Free for all; no tickets required.
May 09, 2026
12:00 - 11:59 p.m.
Rosemont Theatre
12:00 - 11:59 p.m.
Rosemont Theatre
2026 Commencement
Celebrate the Class of 2026's graduation at the Rosemont Theatre. Congrats, Class of 2026!
June 12, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
White Deer Run Golf Club, 250 W Greggs Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
White Deer Run Golf Club, 250 W Greggs Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
F.A.N. Club Golf Outing
The Forester Athletics Network (F.A.N.) invites you to join us for a day of golf to benefit Lake Forest College athletics.