THINK WITH PURPOSE
ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY
EMBRACE DIVERSITY
Students will be able to think for themselves,
think deeply about their actions and their
consequences, and make good decisions and
healthy choices for themselves and their
communities.
Students will have the ability and interest to be
actively engaged in their communities, be
responsible, and respect each other, their
environment, and themselves.
Students will become adept at approaching
differences openly, honestly, and respectfully.
Students will develop a life-long ability to
define their individual path in life.
SOUP FOR THE SOUL: THE STORY OF A
BLACK PANTHER
February 2 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Pierson room B and C
Join Black Panther Party member and
Chicago Police detective, David Lemieux to
Lake Forest College.
FEBRUARY IS CAREER MONTH
INTERFAITH UNDERSTANDING: A TALK
BY EBOO PATEL OF INTERFAITH YOUTH
COUNCIL OF CHICAGO
February 2 at 7 p.m.
Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel
Eboo Patel, Founder and President of Interfaith
Youth Core, believes that diverse faith and
philosophical identities can serve as bridges of
cooperation rather than barriers of division.
Interfaith leaders have the knowledge base and skill
set to voice their values, engage diversity, and act to
advance the common good. Join us to learn more
about this idea, and to explore your own identity as
an interfaith leader.
UNDERSTANDING SELF-CONTROL
FAILURE
The Forester Five is a College-wide initiative
designed to help students receive a well-rounded
education. It takes the form of activities, programs
and events that help students develop the ability to
think with purpose, engage in their community,
embrace diversity, achieve their goals, and
develop as leaders. By the time our students
graduate, they will have had co-curricular
experiences that instill these foundations in them.
Students who participate fully in the Forester Five
will, as the College’s mission statement says, be
well prepared to “become citizens of the global
community.”
Each Forester Five foundation is grounded in the
College’s mission statement. Look for the icons
below throughout the Orientation schedule to
illustrate a few examples of how these values are
embedded in the co-curricular experience.
Throughout the year, you’ll also see these icons on
the posters for many campus events and
programs.
To learn more about the Forester Five, go to
www.lakeforest.edu/foresterfive.
February 8 at 4 p.m.
Meyer Auditorium
Dr. Daniel Molden from Northwestern University is
an expert in the study of motivation and self control.
His research examines how our motivations can
influence their basic thought processes and their
subsequent judgment and behavior.
LET’S TALK NUTRITION
February 12 at 12 p.m.
Pierson Rooms B & C
Join the college’s Dietitian Carlie Paul for an hour of
nutrition and wellness discussion!
“RACE: WHY IS IT SO HARD TO TALK
ABOUT?” A talk by Dawn Turner Trice
February 23 at 7 p.m.
Dawn Turner is a former columnist with the Chicago
Tribune, where she also was the moderator of the
Tribune’s “Exploring Race” blog. She has been a
regular commentator for WTTW’s “Chicago Tonight”
show, and National Public Radio’s “Talk of the
Nation” program.
LFC NIGHT AT THE ART INSTITUTE
February 4 5 -8 p.m.
at the Art Institute
Second Annual Lake Forest College Night at the Art
Institute
FAMILY WEEKEND
February 6 -8
Various locations
Invite your families to a fun-filled weekend
here at the college! Enjoy various events
that are oriented toward family bonding!
Meet with Dean Flot and participate in the
Boomer ice sculpture carving!
WINTERFEST
February 13 -14
Enjoy a Friday Late Night and an all
campus program winter themed weekend!
WINTER FORMAL
February 20 at 9 p.m.
Venue SIX10, 610 S Michigan Ave,
Chicago, IL 60605
Join United Black Association, Student
Government and SPARK as they host
Winter Formal, the capstone experience to
Winterfest Week. This semi-formal dance
will be hosted on the ninth and tenth
floors of Venue SIX10.
ATHLETIC EVENTS
Show your Forester Spirit by supporting
Winter season teams. For the schedule of
home contests, visit www.goforesters.com.
FEBRUARY
THE N WORD PANEL
February 16 at 4 p.m.
Roberts Lounge
Who can use the N word and who cannot?
Should it even be used at all? Panelists
from UBA, LU, and UMOJA will discuss the
use and overuse of the N word in popular
culture, hip-hop, etc., and how it affects
society and the Black community.
BLACK LOVE
February 19 at 6 p.m.
Calvin Durand Wood Lounge
Black Love is poetry event open to the
entire campus community. Two Chicagobased spoken word artists will perform.
Students will also perform songs, poems,
and other forms of expression. It will be
setup similar to a speakeasy or a poetry
club. Light refreshments like fruit and
chocolate will be provided.
HIP HOP WEEK
February 22 – 25, various locations
Hip hop week is a celebration of the five
elements of hip hop: art/graffiti; the DJ; the
MC/emcee; breakers/bboys and bgirls; and the
consciousness. For more information please
contact Adam at [email protected]
BLACK INDENTITY PANEL
February 23 4 -5:30 p.m.
Robert’s Hall Basement
UBA AND UMOJA will discuss the nuances
of Black Identity
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
COFFEE WITH A DIPLOMAT
February 8 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Skybox, Mohr Student Center
Robert Neus from the U.S. Department of
State will host an informal session for
students to ask questions about working
for the government domestically and
internationally.
CAREER MILESTONE CHECK -IN
February 17 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Mohr Student Center
Stop by for a quick check-in with your
career advisor about your progress
through the Career Milestones: The
Forester Career Plan. The Forester Career
Plan is an action-oriented four-year
program that enables students to
effectively develop and implement a
career strategy to accomplish professional
goals.
FINDING YOUR PATHWAY
February 25 at 4 p.m.
Pierson Room A
How do you know which major is right for
you? Does your choice of major determine
your future career? Learn how your unique
interests, skills, and decision-making style
can help you answer these questions and
find the pathway that’s the best fit for you.
RESUME BOOKS
All month
Looking for an internship or full-time job?
Submit your resume and career interests
via the resume book survey to receive
access to special opportunities relevant to
your career field. All class years welcome.
LEAD THE WAY
Students will become ethical, thoughtful, and
socially conscious leaders. They will find their
passion, engage in social issues, and
participate as citizens of a global community.
10 TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
CANDIDATE FORUM WITH NANCY
ROTERING
February 10 from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel
This forum will allow community members
to engage with this candidate for the 10th
Congressional District
NORTH CHICAGO SCHOOLS
VOLUNTEER TRIP – YEAGER ELEMENTARY
NORTH CHICAGO
February 11 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Bus leaves from Stuart Commons
Volunteer in the after school program in
North Chicago elementary schools. Sign
up in advance at the Gates Center or by
emailing [email protected].
NATIONAL GIRLS AND WOMEN IN
SPORTS DAY
February 21 All Day
Sports and Recreation Center
Come out and volunteer for this awesome
event that includes teaching girls different
sports skills and leading the way for young
ladies.
FORESTER DAY OF SERVICE
FEBRUARY 27 at 8:30 a.m. in the MSC
Volunteer during this campus-wide day of
service focused on North Chicago schools.
For more information on
any of these events and
other events, visit the
New s and Events Calendar
at w w w .lakeforest.edu.