Alumni-Hosted Event-in-a-Box

Being a Forester continues long beyond Commencement! Alumni-hosted events are a great opportunity to gather with fellow Lake Forest College grads in your community.

Interested in hosting a Forester event-in-a-box? Here’s what you need to know!

Host responsibilities:

  • Choose a time and date for the event. Get in touch with the College's Alumni Engagement team at least eight weeks in advance with the date, time, and venue.
  • Provide refreshments or snacks (as desired)
  • Welcome and host guests during event
  • Return sign-in sheets
  • Email us your photos from the event!

The College provides: 

  • Materials you’ll need to host the event: we’ll send you a bag with nametags, sign-in sheets, Forester branded decor, and fun swag!
  • Contact information for alumni and friends in your region  
  • Registration form (we’ll create and manage this and share RSVPs with hosts.)
  • Marketing for the event: Email invitations to area alumni and friends
  • Social media posts on the Lake Forest College Alumni Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts

Questions? Contact the Alumni Engagement team at alumni@lakeforest.edu or call 847-735-6000.

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