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2023 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend attendees

Alumni

As an alum of аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û, you're a Forester forever!

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.

Alumni at Homecoming football game

Join us at 2024 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend

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.

Join us for several events this fall!

State of the College Presentation in Chicago

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
5:30-7:30 p.m.
The Chicago Club
81 East Van Buren Street, Chicago, IL 60605

If you didn't have the opportunity to hear President Jill M. Baren's State of the College Address at Homecoming, join the president and fellow Chicago alumni for this special presentation. Register .

Foresters On the Road: Boston

Friday, November 15, 2024
Forester Gathering at Cask 'N Flagon from 3:30 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 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 by October 14, 2024.

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Night at the Chicago Botanic Garden Lightscape

Wednesday, December 4, 2024
6 p.m.
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022

A link to purchase tickets and further details will be provided soon.

Every person I have met through аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û has been welcoming. The community aspect tied with small class sizes and professors, staff, and fellow students who wanted to see you succeed is something I will forever be grateful for.
Gary and Linda Assarian

Dr. Gary Assarian ’74 leads philanthropic efforts in Armenia

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. 

Read more about Assarian's efforts

New rankings are out!

Wall Street Journal ranked аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û the best liberal arts college in the Midwest and #27 on its list of the Top 100 Colleges.

The New York Times recognized аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û as #13 of  the Top Colleges with the Greatest Economic Diversity.

U.S. News & World Report ranked lake Forest College #1 for Social Mobility.

Give to аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û 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. 

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û let me do everything I dreamed of. I've carried that into my life after аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û as well, maintaining my drive to pursue everything I want. I never feel stuck or handcuffed to one thing — I feel confident I can go after whatever goals I want, whether they're personal or professional.

We're here for you

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. 

Get involved

We love connecting with our Forester alumni. Whether you visit campus, mentor a student, support a student scholarship, or let us know what news you want to see, engaging with your Forester community is as easy as clicking a button.

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Contact Information

Office of Advancement

555 North Sheridan Road, North Hall
847-735-6000

Hours

Monday–Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.