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Week of Welcome

WOW Week of Welcome

Friday, August 26

5-7 p.m.: Theater Open House
Hixon Hall
Enjoy pizza and refreshments with Theater faculty and learn about casting & auditions. Play improv games, too!


Monday, August 29

Noon-1 p.m.: Student Government Open House
Student Government Office, Stuart Commons, Lower Level
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. 


Tuesday, August 30

11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Gotta Know 'Em All
Donnelley and Lee Library
Meet your librarians and get a Hershey’s bar. If yours has a golden Pokeball attached, you win a gift card! Supplies are limited – come early.


Wednesday, August 31

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 & intramurals, and campus offices!


Thursday, September 1

Noon-1 p.m.: Milkshakes and Handshakes with President Baren
Brown Hall, Tarble Room
Come enjoy a milkshake and meet our new president, Dr. Jill Baren!

6-8 p.m.: Fraternity and Sorority Life Info Session
Mohr Student Center, Skybox
Interested in joining a sorority or fraternity at Lake Forest College? Stop by the FSL Information Night to hear from chapter representatives and learn what it means to be Greek at Lake Forest College!


Friday, September 2

11 a.m-1 p.m.: Forester Friday Kick Off
Middle Campus Quad
Wear red and black to celebrate your Forester pride as Athletics kicks off the first Forester Friday of the year!

4 p.m.: Volleyball Home Opener
Sports and Recreation Center
Come out to support the Volleyball team as they take on Dominican.


Saturday, September 3

1 p.m.: Hero Day: Football Home Opener
Farwell Field
Come out to support the Football team as they take on Wisconsin Lutheran.


Monday, September 5

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 6

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! 

11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Gorter Family CAC Open House
Tarble Room, Brown Hall
Drop in to this fun interactive session to meet your career advisor, discover first steps to career planning, eat cupcakes, and win prizes!

6:30-8:45 p.m.: Volunteer Trip to Feed My Starving Children
Libertyville, IL
Help pack meals for countries in need. Sign up to attend at volunteer@lakeforest.edu. Bus transportation will be provided for this trip. 


Wednesday, September 7

11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Title IX Signing Day
Mohr Student Center, Simpson Balconies
Add your signature to a banner in acknowledgement, support, and advocacy of this important civil rights law


Thursday, September 8

11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Spin the Wheel with Student Affairs 
Mohr Student Center, Simpson Balconies 
Meet staff from Student Affairs and spin the wheel for a chance to win prizes. Every spin wins!  


Friday, September 9

11 a.m.-1 p.m.: FRIES Day
Middle Campus Quad
Use FRIES to learn consent! Sponsored by Coalition Against Sexual Misconduct.

8-11 p.m.: Casino Night
Mohr Student Center, Main Floor
Join us for a night of casino games!  Admission is free. Formal attire is welcome.