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Community Engagement

There’s always something great happening at the College.

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.

Fall '26 Lifelong Learning offerings

Additionally, the College also offers a Master of Liberal Studies program and the opportunity to audit select undergraduate classes.

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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.

Additional events and lectures will be added here continuously as event details are confirmed.

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Partner programs and more

If you’re looking for information on auditing undergraduate classes, auditing Master of Liberal Studies seminars, or course options for visiting students, visit the Office of Community Education

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Featured Event

Martin Luther King Jr. and the Voting Rights Act: Then and Now

September 28, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:15 pm

The winner of the Pulitzer Prize for his 2024 biography of Martin Luther King Jr., titled "King," Chicago's Jonathan Eig will share his insights into the civil rights leader's efforts to secure full voting rights for African Americans and the consequences of the recent weakening of the Voting Rights Act under the Roberts Supreme Court.

The lecture will run from 6:00pm-7:15pm in the Tarble Room, Brown Hall. A book signing and reception will follow the lecture.

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Featured programs

This Fall, Lake Forest College is offering four Lifelong Learning series that community members and alumni are invited to participate in. Lifelong Learning offerings are updated twice per year for the Fall and Spring semesters.

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Politics Series

Discuss the state of democracy in the United States—Join Lake Forest College professors Dr. Jim Marquardt, Dr. Alejandra Lopez Villegas, and Dr. Zachary Cook for this exciting new community engagement series

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Art and Architecture Series

Explore the history of Renaissance architecture and art—join Lake Forest College professors Dr. Melissa Rovner and Dr. Kimiko Matsumura for this exciting new community engagement series

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AI Series

Explore the power of artificial intelligence in everyday life—join Lake Forest College professors Dr. Benjamin Zeller and Dr. Rachel Whidden for the return of this highly-acclaimed community engagement series

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Music Performance Series

Discover the artistry of musical voices—Join Lake Forest College professor Dr. Dan Schwartz for this exciting new community engagement series

CONTACT


Office of Community Engagement
Phone: 847-735-5222
Email: communityengagement@lakeforest.edu