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Thank You To College Fair Volunteers!
With the help of our alumni, the College was able to attend an additional 32 college fairs in 16 states that otherwise would not have been attended. The Admissions Office would like to thank the 28 alumni who dedicated an average of 3 hours of their personal time to representing the College. Your time and energy has helped to save the staff more than 96 hours of time.  Your continued support of our recruitment efforts is very much appreciated!

Illinois Receptions Prove to Be Successful
Nearly 50 alumni have joined the College for at least one of our Illinois admissions receptions hosted this fall. These events have brought together nearly 500 students and their families to learn more about the College. This is a new initiative this fall and thus far it is producing tremendous results as early applications are up 36% over last year at this same time.

College kicks off first annual Kenneth L. Weik science symposium
The Lake Forest College chapter of Beta Beta Beta invites the college community to the First Annual Kenneth L. Weik Undergraduate Life Sciences Research Symposium on November 10 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Johnson Bridge, 2nd Floor, Johnson Science Center

Trustee David Mathis '60 to deliver talk on business and ethics
news story imageTrustee David B. Mathis '60, chairman of Kemper Insurance Companies and former chairman and CEO of Kemper Insurance Companies and Kemper Corporation will deliver a talk titled "Reflections on Leadership, Ethics and Business" at Lake Forest College on Thursday, November 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel.

Students, faculty, and alumni reunite at neuroscience conference
More than a dozen Lake Forest College students, recent alumni, and Associate Professor of Biology Shubhik DebBurman and Professor of Psychology Robert Glassman joined 30,000 scientists from around the world last month in Chicago for a neuroscience conference.

Anthropology students win award for exhibit on local golf courses
An exhibit based on research conducted by Lake Forest College students and the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society has been recognized with an award of excellence by the Illinois Association of Museums.

1968 to Celebrate Reunion "When I'm 64"
The Class of 1968 is planning a 42nd reunion as they have been inspired by the immortal words of four great historic figures, John, Paul, George, and Ringo: "Will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I'm sixty-four?"  The answer is, "Yes, Lake Forest College still needs you, and we will feed you." So save the date for Homecoming & Reunion 2010.

View photos from Homecoming 2009
We've put together a slideshow to recap a wonderful Homecoming, Reunion, and Family Weekend. View the gallery here. We also invite you to submit your own photos from the weekend to our Homecoming 2009 Flickr group or to add them on the Gateway.

Volunteer for your 2010 Reunion Committee Now
The Office of Alumni Relations has started planning Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2010 and is looking for volunteers from the Classes of 1950, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, and 2005, along with Alumni of Color and tailgating to assist in reunion planning. It’s a fun and easy way to reconnect with classmates and have a big say in the success of your reunion.



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Sunday, November 08, 2009

Lake Forest Lyrica continues 16th season
Chicago Chorale presents British music for All Saints featuring Herbert Howells’ Requiem.

Brookfield Connecting Communities
Admissions is looking for alumni volunteers to help greet prospective students at their fall Connecting Community Events.

Monday, November 09, 2009

Volunteers Needed: Campus Visit Day
Admissions needs alumni volunteers to help greet prospective students and their families for their Fall Campus Visit Day.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Careers in Communication Panel for Students
The Gates Center for Leadership and Personal Growth will host a panel for interested students which will include professionals from the Chicago Sun-Times, Rolling Stone Magazine, and Radio Clear Channel.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Naperville Connecting Communities
Admissions is looking for alumni volunteers to help greet prospective students at their fall Connecting Community Events.

  

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