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Community Engagement

Community

There’s always something great happening on campus.

We pride ourselves on being a cultural and intellectual asset in the City of Lake Forest. Whether you’re looking to attend thought-provoking lectures and performing arts events, engage with our students and faculty, or cheer on Forester athletes, there’s something here for you.

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Lifelong Learning

The College offers enriching educational programs that connect the community through ideas and discovery. Join us for upcoming programs that explore disciplines spanning the humanities, sciences, and arts.

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Events and lectures

Each semester, the College welcomes speakers, scholars, performers, and community members to campus for engaging events that are open to the public.

Information on Summer-Fall 2026 events and lectures coming soon.

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Partner programs and more

Whether you come to us or our students come to you, there are many ways to get involved with the College.

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Featured Event

Lifelong Learning Film Discussion Series

May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18
Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Held at the newly renovated Glen Rowan House, this five-week course will explore how movies communicate emotion, ideas, and meaning through images - and why these films still matter today.

Both the educational content and featured social receptions will offer opportunities to build community, engage with College leadership, and learn more about ongoing campus initiatives.

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Community Events

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May 2026
21

Close Up: Considering the Aesthetics of Film Through the Works of John Ford and Akira Kurosawa

Jun 2026
12

F.A.N. Club Golf Outing

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Featured programs

This spring, Lake Forest College is offering three Lifelong Learning series that community members and alumni are invited to participate in. 

Lifelong Learning

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AI Series

Explore the power of artificial intelligence in everyday life—join Lake Forest College professors Dr. Davis Schneiderman and Dr. Benjamin Zeller for this exciting community engagement series

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Film Series

Explore the art of cinema through the lens of legendary directors John Ford and Akira Kurosawa—join Lake Forest College professor Dr. Janet McCracken for this exciting new community engagement series

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Music Series

Discover the rhythms that shaped a nation—join Lake Forest College's Dr. Dan Schwartz for this exciting new community engagement series

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Contact Us

For questions, comments, and concerns, please contact us at the following email: communityengagement@lakeforest.edu.

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