No matter where you are now or what you're doing, you'll always be welcome in the Forest and part of a community of 15,000 alumni. Take a look around at what your fellow alumni are up to, what exciting things are happening on campus, and how to get involved. We hope to see you soon.
We are so excited to see so many members of our Forester Family back on campus on October 3–5, 2024 and to celebrate all that makes the College such a special place. Our schedule of events includes everything you need to connect with classmates and faculty, explore campus, celebrate your favorite teams, and enjoy everything you love about being a Forester.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
6 p.m.
A link to purchase tickets and further details will be provided soon.
November 2024
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
If you didn't have the opportunity to hear President Jill M. Baren give her State of the College address at Homecoming, join us in Chicago to hear what's been happening in the Forest. A registration link and confirmed date and location will be provided soon.
Friday, November 15, 2024
Forester Gathering at Cask 'N Flagon from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Men's basketball game at Emmanuel College at 6 p.m.
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Forester Gathering at Sweet Cheeks Q from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Men's basketball game at Emmanuel College (time dependent on Friday's game outcome)
Hotel Accommodations
For those interested, a block of rooms is available at the Westin Copley Place with a nightly rate of $299. Rooms are limited, so please make your reservation here by October 14, 2024.
Dr. Gary Assarian ’74 and his wife, Linda, have led and invested in many ventures and businesses to support the social and economic development of the people of Armenia since 2014. Their philanthropic efforts range from supporting the country’s natural ecosystem through a reforestation project to funding a vocational training program. Gary and Linda, both of Armenian descent, traveled to Armenia together in 2017. During their visit, they were inspired to expand their efforts to make a difference in the lives of the Armenian people.
Wall Street Journal ranked Lake Forest College the best liberal arts college in the Midwest and #27 on its list of the Top 100 Colleges.
The New York Times recognized Lake Forest College as #13 of the Top Colleges with the Greatest Economic Diversity.
U.S. News & World Report ranked lake Forest College #1 for Social Mobility.
Lake Forest College alumni know the power of a Forester education. To maintain the high-quality curriculum and transformative experiential learning opportunities we are so proud of, we need the support of generous donors. No matter the size of your donation, you are positively impacting students.
The College aims to be a resource for our alumni even beyond graduation. The Gorter Family Career Advancement Center provides resources for alumni through Handshake, newsletters with open job opportunities and upcoming webinars, access to virtual or in-person appointments with a career advisor, and more.
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