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Lake Forest College strives to be a valuable resource for our neighbors in Lake Forest and beyond. We invite community members to attend thought-provoking lectures, explore our fine arts offerings, and cheer on our Forester athletes. 

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Free tax preparation

Lake Forest College is providing FREE tax services to our community! Appointments for the College’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance pilot program are now open.

Upcoming Events

American Beauty: Grateful Dead Photography by Jay Blakesberg

Jay Blakesberg photoAmerican Beauty is a retrospective exhibition of Jay Blakesberg's iconic photography of the Grateful Dead, considered one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

•  Thursday, February 27 through Tuesday, April 1
•  M/W/F: 2 to 5 p.m.; SAT/SUN: 1 to 5 p.m.
•  Durand Art Institute

Conversation and Community Reception with Jay Blakesberg

•  Tuesday, April 1
•  4 to 5:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 7 p.m.
•  Brown Hall, Tarble Room and Durand Art Institute

Bridging the impasse: 21st century practices for a stronger democracy

Danielle Allen photoKrebs Center for the Humanities Lecture featuring a conversation with Dr. Danielle Allen and Professor Davis Schneiderman, presented in partnership with the Oppenheimer Family Foundation. Dr. Allen will participate in a book signing following the lecture.

•  Tuesday, April 15
•  5 to 6 p.m.
•  Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel