Forester Symposium Schedule
12:00 – 12:50 p.m.“Soup and Stories: Challenging Traditions of the Ivory Tower” Pierson Rooms, Stuart Commons
Betty Jane Schultz Hollender Professor of Economics and Business Carolyn Tuttle will share her experience as a female faculty member in Economics at the College over the past 25 years.
12:00 – 2:30 p.m.Center for Chicago Programs Ice Cream SocialCenter for Chicago Programs, Middle Campus
The Center for Chicago Program hosts an open house. Stop by to learn more about the services the Center provides while enjoying an afternoon ice cream treat.
1:00 – 1:50 p.m.“Leadership Development: Approaches For The New Millennium”Donnelley and Lee 203
Chris Waugh, Associate Dean of Students and Director of the Gates Center for Leadership & Personal Growth; Pat Doggett, Program Director, Mohr Student Center; Casey Malsam, Program Director, Gates Center for Leadership & Personal Growth; Linda Day, Department Assistant, Gates Center for Leadership & Personal Growth
Billed “the Millennials” by social research and mass media, today’s college students are characterized by their own unique set of attributes. This highly educated and tech-savvy generation is quickly changing the face and expectations of campus life, both inside and outside of the classroom. This presentation will discuss the multi-faceted leadership development strategy of the Gates Center at Lake Forest College, focusing on utilizing the many strengths of today’s college student.
“Learning from Detroit: College, Admissions, and the New Realities in Higher Education”Donnelley and Lee Library 205
Director of Admissions for Enrollment David Bennett '94
The same economic pressures that are influencing American society are putting pressure on higher education. We will have a free-wheeling discussion about the state of college education and admissions, and how the “business” of education is changing in light of new economic realities. Come with your questions!
“American Studies in the 21st Century and Beyond”Donnelley and Lee Library 221
Associate Professor of English Davis Schneiderman and Assistant Professor of Politics Carrie Nordlund
This presentation will tackle the key issues for humanities and political science in the coming century, including the increasing prominence of new media, the decreasing relevance of the traditional “book,” and a changing political landscape where pockets of newly empowered citizens hold the key to election outcomes.
2:00 – 2:50 p.m.Inside the College's Archives
Donnelley and Lee Library 203
Archivist and Librarian for Special Collections Art Miller and Special Collections Associate Steve Vignocchi ’93
There is much edgy history about the college and campus which still is shrouded, due to decorum in formal publications. For a look at the unpublished history of the campus, from the earliest mentions of "coed" dorms to "Lake Forest's oldest tradition" don't miss this late, late night version of our hallowed past.
“The Arts of Modernism”
Donnelley and Lee Library 221
Betty Jane Shultz Hollender Professor of Art, Emeritus Franz Schulze and Assistant Professor of Art Miguel de Baca
From Claude Monet to Jackson Pollock, and from Marina City to IBM Plaza, "modernism" describes some of the most seminal artistic statements of our time. More than just a design aesthetic, modernism refers to a powerful ideology that was influential for more than a century. In this session, Schulze and de Baca will discuss the philosophy of modernism as it has been applied within the visual arts, the range of its definitions, and the consequences of its massive appeal.
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.“Sieglinde Wittwer: Works on Paper”Sonnenschein Gallery, Durand Art Institute, North Campus
3:00 – 3:50 p.m.“Preparing for Life after Lake Forest: From First Year & Beyond”Donnelley and Lee Library 203
Lisa Hinkley, Director of Career Advancement Center
Although you might feel like you just helped your family member through the admissions process, it’s already time to think about life after graduation. In the career center, we get to see first-hand examples of successful outcomes, as well as the joys and challenges students sometimes face explaining their interests and goals to family members. Join the director of the Career Advancement Center to learn about the resources available for students and get answers to the questions that are on your mind.
“Adapting Jane Austen”Donnelley and Lee Library 205
Hotchkiss Presidential Professor of English, Emerita Rosemary Cowler and Assistant Professor of English Joshua Corey,
A discussion of the pleasures and pitfalls of adapting the novels of Jane Austen for the screen. Can any film come close to capturing the ironic nuances of Austen¹s writing? Do lush cinematic adaptations of Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility bring us closer to Austen¹s world or closer to our own? Does TV have an advantage over film? A lively debate is predicted.
“The Struggle for Democracy in Iran: Religion, Politics, and Reform”
Donnelley and Lee Library 221
Professor of Sociology and Anthropology Ahmad Sadri and Visiting Assistant Professor of Islamic Studies Elizabeth Barre
In 2006, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad argued that “liberalism and Western-style democracy have not been able to realize the ideals of humanity.” This summer, thousands of Iranians protested Ahmadinejad’s re-election and the anti-democratic institutions often supporting his leadership. What is the role of religion in this struggle? Are anti-democratic institutions and arguments of the Iranian political establishment a necessary component of an “Islamic Republic”? Is it realistic to expect democratic reforms in a Muslim-majority state committed to remaining “Islamic”? Do the democratic reformers also embrace religious language to make their case? If so, how? These are among the questions to be explored.