The Mohr Student Center will be open 24/7, every day during the winter break! Boomers Den will also be open daily during the hours listed below. Swing by to relax, challenge your friends to a game of ping-pong, pool, air hockey, or enjoy a variety of board games. It's the perfect spot to unwind and have fun!
Week of December 16, 2024
Monday-Sunday: Noon-9 p.m.
Week of December 23, 2024
Monday-Sunday: Noon-9 p.m.
Week of December 30, 2024
Monday-Sunday: Noon-9 p.m.
Week of January 6, 2025
Monday-Sunday: Noon-9 p.m.
The Mohr Student Center is an integral part of the Forester campus community.
The Mohr Student Center (MSC) is the go-to space on campus to relax, socialize, and host programs for the Forester community. Being the College’s “living room,” the MSC features Boomer’s Café, the Market at Boomer’s and the Boomer’s Den Games Room. The space contains flat-screen televisions, pool tables, a state-of-the-art gaming system, table tennis, and an air hockey table.
The Mohr Student Center features the following event spaces:
- Multipurpose Main Floor
- Jim Kenney ’59 Lounge (Skybox)
- Simpson Balcony
- Outdoor Patio
From grabbing a bite to eat with a friend to attending a student organization event, the MSC is your home away from home!
Boomers Den
The following items are available for check out at Boomers Den:
- Pool table
- Air Hockey table
- Ping Pong table
- Window Painting supplies
- Board games
- Video games
Mohr Student Center Reservation Policy
In an effort to maintain the Jim Kenney ’59 Lounge (Skybox) as a consistent study lounge, and both the MSC Main Floor as well as the Skybox as social spaces for students, the following policies have been adopted to regulate their use.
Jim Kenney ’59 Lounge (Skybox)
- The Skybox may be reserved for student organization meetings and programs and non-academic departments only. It cannot be reserved for classroom activities or academic purposes except for major college priorities. All events held in the Skybox must be open to the entire campus community.
- The Skybox will remain open daily when it is not reserved for use as a study and TV lounge.
- Student organizations and non-academic departments must use existing furniture in the Skybox for their set up. Existing furniture may not be removed and additional furniture may not be brought into the Skybox. The Skybox may only be reserved for recurring meetings or programs by student organizations.
- On rare occasions, exceptions may be made for certain college wide programs. Please consult with the Gates Center.
The Mohr Student Center Main Floor
- The Mohr Student Center Main Floor may be reserved for student organization and non-academic department programs only. It cannot be reserved for classroom activities or academic purposes except for major college priorities.
- The Mohr Student Center Main Floor can only be reserved between the hours of 7 a.m.and 2 a.m.
- On rare occasions, exceptions may be made for certain college wide programs. Please consult with the Gates Center.
The Simpson Balcony and Outdoor Terrace
- The Simpson Balcony and Outdoor Terrace may be reserved by all members of the Lake Forest College community.
- The Mohr Student Center Balcony and Terrace can only be reserved between the hours of 7 a.m. and 2 a.m.
Click here for Mohr Student Center House Rules.
Boomer’s Den Hours
Daily 12 p.m.–12 a.m. during the fall and spring semesters.
Questions about Boomers Den can be directed to The Gates Center.
Boomer’s Food Service
Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-12 a.m.
Saturday-Sunday 12 p.m.–12 a.m.
Beer and Wine Hours
Saturday-Sunday 5 p.m.–11 p.m.
The Market at Boomer’s
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–12 a.m.
Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–12 a.m.
All dining option hours are set by Parkhurst Dining and may be changed at their discretion. Please direct questions to Frank Vitucci at fvitucci@lakeforest.edu.
Publicize your upcoming event
Contact the Gates Center at gatescenter@lakeforest.edu or 847-735-5210.