Friday, August 22
Noon-12:50 p.m. • Dual-Degree Engineering Information Session
Lillard Science Center, Room 100
If you are interested in careers in engineering, please attend this brief presentation of details about the dual degree engineering program between Lake Forest College and Washington University as well as other engineering opportunities. If you are unable to attend, please email professor Mueggenburg at mueggenburg@lakeforest.edu
3:30-4:15 p.m. • Theater Information Session
Hixon Theater
Discover the vibrant world of theater at Lake Forest College. You'll learn about all the performance, production, and technical opportunities available to student, and how you can become part of our dynamic theater community.
8-11 p.m. • Back to School Paint Party
Mohr Student Center
Dance the night away covered in paint.
Saturday, August 23
6:30 p.m. • Door Painting - Office of Residence Life
7:45 pm • Movie on South Campus Quad - Office of Residence Life
Calling all first years!
Join your halls to customize the doors and walls of your residence! Gregory, McClure and Roberts will paint the doors to their patio, and Nollen Hall will paint banners. Join us after the painting is complete for an outdoor movie screening on the South Campus Quad.
Monday, August 25
4 -6 p.m. • Office for CARE - Ribbon Cutting and Open House
Mohr Student Center, (Former GEAR Store)
Join us as we celebrate the official opening of the Office for CARE-come meet the team, explore the space, and learn more about our vision for community, advocacy, resources, and empowerment at Lake Forest College.
Tuesday, August 26
11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Student Government Open House
Mohr Student Center, Student Government Office in the CARE Center (Former Gear Store)
Meet the Student Government Executive Board and learn about how you can become a Student Senator, represent the voice of your fellow Foresters, and advocate for the needs of the student body.
Noon-1 p.m. • Beyond the Forest: Off Campus Study Opportunities in Chicago and Abroad
Brown Hall, Tarble Rooms
Studying in Chicago or abroad (or both!) can positively impact your present and future self.
Learn about off campus opportunities, how best to plan for a term off campus, as well as the
personal and professional benefits of each experience.
Wednesday, August 27
11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Forester Fair
Middle Campus Quad
This is your chance to see all the involvement opportunities on campus. Stop by and talk with representatives from student organizations, fraternities and sororities, club sports and intramurals, and campus offices!
Thursday, August 28
7-9 p.m. • Hypnosis Show
Gorton Center, 400 E. Ilinois Rd., Lake Forest
Witness a jaw-dropping show where volunteers explore the wonders of their mind.
Friday, August 29
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • Forester Friday Kickoff
Middle Campus Quad
Wear red and black to celebrate your Forester pride as Athletics kicks off the first Forester Friday of the year!
4:30-6:30 p.m. • Welcome Back Kickback UBA
Middle Campus Quad
Saturday, August 30
1 p.m. • Men's Soccer
vs. Saint Mary's University
Sunday, August 31
Noon.-2 p.m. • Fraternity & Sorority Life BBQ
South Campus Quad
Join Fraternity and Sorority members for a weekend BBQ. All students are welcome!
Monday, September 1
1-4 p.m. - Forester Fun Fest
Middle Campus Quad
Have fun on the Quad with inflatables!
Tuesday, September 2
4-5:30 p.m. • Neuroscience: Our Brain is Who We Are
Lillard Science Center, Room 044
Information Session for all prospective majors.
7-8 p.m. - Pre-Health Advising and Health Professions Program: What are they and how can they help me?
Lillard Science Center, Room 044
A presentation and Q&A with Professor Ann Maine, Chair of the Pre-health Committee and Director of the Health Professions Program and the Nursing Pathway Program.
Wednesday, September 3
10 a.m.-2:00 p.m. •Mailroom Open House
Mohr Student Center, Mailroom
Meet the staff of the mailroom with light refreshments.
Noon-12:50 p.m. • Education Information Session
Brown Hall, Room 121
Are you curious about teaching elementary, middle school, or high school? Come to this information session to learn about the Education program, including the various teaching tracks that lead to licensure.
4:30 p.m. • Women's Soccer
vs. Aurora University
Thursday, September 4
11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Gorter Family Career Advancement Center Open House: Meet Your Advisor and Get Started with Career Planning
Brown Hall, Tarble Room
Meet career advisors and equip yourself with all you need to know about getting started with career planning at Lake Forest College! Drop in as you have time. At this fun interactive session, join a Career Pathway, complete your Handshake profile, and discover career planning resources. Plus, grab an amazing Career Pathway cupcake and win fun prizes! Everyone is welcome, and we especially encourage first-year students, transfer students, or anyone who wants to get started with career planning to join.
Friday, September 5
11 a.m.-1 p.m. • FRIES Day with Title IX Advisory
Mohr Student Center
Use FRIES to learn about consent! Consent should be Freely given, Reversible, Informed, Enthusiastic, and Specific. Come by the student center for fries, juice, resources and more! Meet the Zacharias Center staff and learn about their resources available to students.
Noon - 12:50 p.m. - Politics and International Relations Information Session
Brown Hall, Room 253
Do you want to major in Politics and International Relations? Join us for an information session where we’ll explore the curriculum, involvement and research opportunities, and career pathways.
Saturday, September 6
Women's Volleyball
Forester Invitational
10 a.m. vs. Carthage College
2 p.m. vs. Aurora University
Monday, September 8
10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Poster Sale
Middle Campus Quad
Whether you live on campus or commute, this is your chance to get all the posters you need to decorate your room!
Tuesday, September 9
10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Poster Sale
Middle Campus Quad
Whether you live on campus or commute, this is your chance to get all the posters you need to decorate your room!
Wednesday, September 10
4 - 5 p.m. • Introduction to Health Professions Program
Lillard Science Center, Room 200
A presentation and Q&A with Professor Ann Maine, Chair of the Pre-health Committee and Director of the Health Professions Program and the Nursing Pathway Program.