Students on Forester Day

Forester Day

We Are Foresters. Let's build Our Forester Future together.

On February 26, 2026, the entire Forester Family will come together to build Our Forester Future and support the amazing possibilities that a Lake Forest College education fosters.

Students on forester day

This Forester Day, choose to uplift:

  • Forester Fund
  • Endowment Support
  • Academic Excellence
  • Career Preparation
  • Forester Athletics
  • Spike Initiative
  • Student Leadership and Orgnizations
  • Student Emergency Fund

Celebrate with us in Chicago, Minneapolis, or Seattle

Check out who's already registered for our regional Forester Day events and join them in the celebration!

Chicago skyline

Chicago

Celebrate with us in Chicago at alumni-owned The Berghoff.

  • 5 to 7:30 p.m.
  • The Berghoff Restaurant
    17 W Adams St
    Chicago, Illinois 60603

Register Here

Minneapolis

Minneapolis

Join the Minneapolis Forester Family for an evening of connection and celebration at The Freehouse.

  • 5 to 7:30 p.m.
  • The Freehouse
    701 Washington Ave N, Suite 101
    Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401

Register Here

Seattle space needle

Seattle

Celebrate Forester Day in Seattle in the Lounge room at Cascadia Pizza Co.

  • 5 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Cascadia Pizza Co.
    1820 130th Ave NE
    Bellevue, Washington 98005

Register Here

For students, faculty, and staff

Forester Day Celebration
4 to 6 p.m.
Mohr Student Center, Lower Level
Lake Forest College Campus
Register Here

Join us for our on-campus Forester Day celebration with food and drink stations, candy charcuterie, photo ops with Boomer, opportunities to win funds for the club or department of your choice, and more!

OCM Forester Flair contestForester Flair Contest
Noon to 4 p.m.
Online and in person outside the Mohr Student Center Skybox

Vote for the best dressed Forester faculty and staff. Anyone who casts their vote will be automatically entered to win one of five merch prizes! Winners will be announced at our Celebration in the Mohr Student Center.

For students

Support Your Org Challenge
Win prize money for your org's needs! Boost Forester pride, Support the Forester Fund and student leadership initiatives, and earn bragging rights.

$4,500 in cash prizes over two tiers:

  • Large Organizations: $1,000 for first place, $750 for second place, $500 for third place
  • Small to Midsize Organizations: $1,000 for first place, $750 for second place, $500 for third place

Two members of your organization must attend a Forester Day Educational Panel in the Mohr Student Center Skybox to participate:

  • January 27 at noon
  • January 28 at 4 p.m.
  • January 29 at noon
  • February 3 at 4 p.m.
  • February 4 at noon
  • February 5 at 4 p.m.