In this issue: Meet the Class of 2015, Learning Beyond the Classroom, Campus Improvements, Focus on Faculty, and More!

Learn Something newLake ForeSt CoLLege

on the Cover

Assistant Professor of Anthropology Alex Mawyer, stops to chat with students in the library. Professors are very accessible at Lake Forest.

Fall/winter 2011/2012

visit us at: lakeforest.edu

You’re a Forester Forever

• Where our graduates are headed• Meet the Class of 2015

Beyond the Classroom

• First-Year Studies courses connect with Chicago … Students studying off campus near and far … Internships abound in Chicago and abroad

Campus Updates

• On the heels of a new student center and sports and recreation facility, the new cafeteria takes campus dining to a whole new level

Focus on Faculty

• We take only the best• They give students their all

what’s happening on Campus

• Fun stuff … Service opportunities … Inspiring visitors and performances

• Leadership and personal development … How students get involved

application information

• It’s easy• Apply early

Lake Forest at a glance

• Majors and minors• Facts and figures

page 2.

page 4.

page 5.

page 6.

page 8.

page 10.

page 12.

Here’s wHere our reCent grAduAtes Are HeAded:

Graduate School:

Medical School University of Illinois - Chicago

Law School University of Notre Dame

Dental School Michigan State University

Master’s in Journalism S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University

Master’s of Science in Nursing Rush University Medical Center

Master’s in Accounting University of Michigan

Master’s in Teaching Northwestern University

PhD in Mathematics University of Rochester

PhD in Economics Cornell University

Working:

Environmental Compliance Delta Oil & Natural Gas

Software Development Sogeti

Financial Representative Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

Account Manager Coyote Logistics

Marketing Analyst Coty, Inc.

English Teacher Clermont-Ferrand, France

Guggenheim Museum Venice, Italy

Teach for America

Teach for India

YoU’re a ForeSter Forever2.

Coming and going, ForeSterS are FULL oF taLent, promiSe, and adventUre …

Here’s wHere our reCent grAduAtes Are HeAded:

Graduate School:

Medical School University of Illinois - Chicago

Law School University of Notre Dame

Dental School Michigan State University

Master’s in Journalism S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University

Master’s of Science in Nursing Rush University Medical Center

Master’s in Accounting University of Michigan

Master’s in Teaching Northwestern University

PhD in Mathematics University of Rochester

PhD in Economics Cornell University

Working:

Environmental Compliance Delta Oil & Natural Gas

Software Development Sogeti

Financial Representative Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

Account Manager Coyote Logistics

Marketing Analyst Coty, Inc.

English Teacher Clermont-Ferrand, France

Guggenheim Museum Venice, Italy

Teach for America

Teach for India

“the hardest thing any of us will have to do at Lake Forest College is leave it, but luckily we’re not actually leaving. we’re just changing our relationship. we’re now part of a lifelong community. …”

-mario Baldassari ’11, senior class speaker

3.

Coming and going, ForeSterS are FULL oF taLent, promiSe, and adventUre …

weLCome CLaSS oF 2015

3,400 - Applicants406 - Students170 - Males 236 - Females3.7 - Average GPA58% - Top 20 percent of graduating class39% - Ethnic minority or international48 - Languages spoken48% - Outside of Illinois95% - Living on campus34 - States 40 - Countries:

Angola, Bosnia Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cambodia, China, Chile, Cameroon, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Germany, India, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, Mauritius, Mexico, Nigeria, Nepal, Paraguay, Pakistan, Peru, Serbia, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Swaziland, and Zambia.

Where is Class Today? First-year studies courses are designed, in part, to connect new students with the abundant resources of nearby Chicago. You’ll travel by train to Chicago with your first-year studies professor and visit one or more sites relevant to your course. For example, students taking New Media Art in Chicago visited the modern wing at the Art Institute of Chicago; those in Wild Chicago: Human Ecology in the Urban Landscape kayaked down the Chicago River; and students in Mu-sic Performance in Chicago went behind the scenes at Orchestra Hall, home to the renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

6 Continents 20 Countries 27 Cities

This year Lake Forest students will be studying in 27 cities around the world, from Sao Paulo to Beijing to Botswana to Athens to Washington D.C. Off-campus study provides our students with life-changing experiences that enhance their studies and give them a global perspective. Lake Forest also offers international internships.

“We know our students by name and prepare them to become responsible citizens of the global community.”

– from the College’s Mission Statement.

Not sure what career interests you the most? Want work experience to help you land a great job after graduation? College is the perfect time to explore professional areas of interest and to gain some experience to beef up that résumé. At Lake Forest, if you want an internship – you’ll get one. Our location near Chicago gives students many choices for internships in all areas. Some recent ones include the South African Consulate, Chicago Botanic Garden, Rolling Stone Magazine, Merrill Lynch, Shedd Aquarium, Chicago Sun-Times, US Green Building Council, City of Chicago, Illinois Holocaust Museum, and the Bank of China, among others.

For more examples, visit: lakeforest.edu/FiYS

For a complete list, visit: lakeforest.edu/studyabroad

To see more, visit: lakeforest.edu/internships

BeYond the CLaSSroom4.

Internships Give Our Students an Edge

a new “Caf” – the most recent addition to campus

We take our meals seriously at Lake Forest, which is why the new addition to the Hart Dining Hall, completed in August, was such big news on campus. Unlike at a lot of college campuses, students rave about the food here and there’s something for everyone, whether vegetarian, vegan, or meat loving. The newly renovated cafeteria boasts a Mongolian grill, brick pizza oven, fresh produce station, dessert table, and expanded seating areas.

To see more, visit: lakeforest.edu/internships

what’S new on CampUS

Lake Forest has invested more than $50 million dollars in campus improvements in the last seven years; the new “Caf” is the latest addition with more projects on the horizon. Recent renovations include a state-of-the-art library, new student center, new sports and recreation center, and a new football field, among others.

investing in the future

5.

Internships Give Our Students an Edge

oUr FaCULtY have received their PhDs from the finest graduate programs in the country. They are award-winning scholars whose research is supported by grants from the most prestigious organizations. They are experts in their fields and widely quoted in the media. And, most importantly, they are teachers and mentors who care deeply about their students’ success. They have chosen Lake Forest College because they can teach in small class settings and they have the resources of nearby Chicago to further their intellectual goals and enhance their teaching.

FoCUS on FaCULtY expertS ... SChoLarS ... teaCherS ... mentorS ...

Ahmad Sadri, James P. Gorter Chair of Islamic World Studies and professor of sociology, is a regular commentator for National Public Radio in Chicago, BBC, and Voice of America, and is the author of several books.

6.

•Ninety-eightpercentoffacultyholdaPhDorterminaldegreeintheirfieldfromplacessuchasStanford,Harvard,Princeton,MIT,Yale,JohnsHopkins,Northwestern,UniversityofChicago,UniversityofMichigan,andUniversityofPennsylvania.

•FacultyhavebeenawardedgrantsandfellowshipsandrecognizedfortheirresearchandteachingbyorganizationssuchastheNationalScienceFoundation,NationalInstitutesofHealth,NationalEndowmentfortheHumanities,andtheU.S.DepartmentofEducation.

•LakeForestprofessorsareregularlycontactedforexpertcommentonstoriesfrommediaoutletssuchastheNewYorkTimes,WashingtonPost,LATimes,WallStreetJournal,TheKoreaTimes,BostonGlobe,ChicagoTribune,TheEconomist,ForbesMagazine,NBC,CBS,BBC,NPR,andmanyothers.

Professor of Biology Anne Houde’s research studies on behavioral ecology with guppies, has been published in numerous journals such as Science, Evolution, and Proceedings of the Royal Society, often with her students as co-authors.

Robert Baade, the A.B. Dick Professor of Economics and Business, is internationally recognized for his work in the field of sports economics and is one of the most widely quoted experts in the field. Professor Baade has published multiple research studies for organizations and think tanks such as the Brookings Institution and has consulted on numerous projects throughout the United States, Europe, and Canada.

Ann Roberts, the James D. Vail III Professor of Art History, is a specialist in the areas of ancient, medieval, and early modern art history. Professor Roberts is an author of the text book Janson’s History of Art, one of the most widely used undergraduate art textbooks.

FoCUS on FaCULtY expertS ... SChoLarS ... teaCherS ... mentorS ...

“Lake Forest College has helped me mature in ways that would not have been likely had i gone to a larger university. i’m amazed at how qualified the professors are, but even more amazed at the amount of time they will spend with you outside of class. the connections i have forged with professors here have given me an advantage for my future plans of graduate school.”

– david Curie ’13

7.

“i earned my phd at the University of Chicago and later taught there for three years. it’s a great school, but i wanted the opportunity to work more closely with undergraduates at all stages of their college careers. Lake Forest is a place where i can help students both find a passion and pursue it.”

– holly Swyers phdassistant professor of anthropology

For up-to-the-minute information about what’s happening right now on campus, check out lakeforest.edu/calendar.

September 24: global Fest

October 7:pumpkin Smash

November 10-15:Brain awareness week

October 1-2: homecoming

there’S aLwaYS Something happening on CampUS.Whether it’s playing frisbee on the quad, competing in Alpha Phi’s Mud Olympics, cheering at the Homecoming Football Game, or performing at Open Mic night, there is never a dull moment on campus.

8.

September 30: Speed networking

September 17: alpha phi mud olympics

Q. What are some of the opportunities for getting involved at Lake Forest?

a. When you first arrive on campus, make sure to attend the Fall Involvement Fair. You can sign up to participate in activities, attend meetings, go to events and become involved in a variety of ways. Organizations often host events, fundraisers, and meetings to help people get more involved. If there is something that you’re interested in, go for it!

Q. What would your advice be to help new students find their niche on campus?

a. Do things on campus! Get involved with a mix of organizations, go to the programs in your residence hall, invest in the campus community, and take the time to enjoy being a Lake Forest College student. There’s so much to do on campus, and I think that it’s incredibly important for students to do what they enjoy doing.

Q & a with elise Beckman ’13, Student government president

StUdent LiFe

Developing leadership qualities and valuable skills is at the heart of Lake Forest’s Center for Leadership and Personal Growth. The Center provides programming, support, and guidance for students and organizations. As stated in the College’s mission statement, “we celebrate the personal growth that accompanies the quest for excellence.”

visit us at: lakeforest.edu/studentlife

create your own organizationLaurenLevinson’13(picturedaboveright)foundedStudentsforNon-AlcoholicProgramming(S.N.A.P.)infall2010andthegroupwontheStudentOrganizationoftheYearAwardthispastspring.

plan events for the campusThee.Teamhostsavarietyofentertainmenteventsbothonandoffcampus,andforthispastSpringConcerttheybroughtthePlainWhiteT’s.

be exposed to a variety of culturesTheInternationalStudent

Organizationsponsorsculturaleventsthroughouttheyearincludingall-campusparties,InternationalWeek,andmore.

9.

S.N.A.P. Speakeasy

e.Team members at Global Fest

Inte

rnat

iona

l Stu

dent

Org

aniz

atio

n ( I.

S.O

.)

we’re not a tYpiCaL CoLLege – we’re a deStination

Middle Campus

Join our community and let Lake Forest prepare you for success in today’s increasingly global society. we encourage you to apply early. with

an early decision application, you receive notification within three weeks of file completion and by submitting an early action application

you receive a decision by January 10. appLY onLine todaY at www.lakeforest.edu/apply. there is no application fee.

Founded in 1857, Lake Forest College is a destination for students from nearly every state and 78 countries around the world. The campus sits on 107 acres, one-half mile from Lake Michigan, 30 miles north of Chicago, and 25 miles from O’Hare International Airport.

we’re not a tYpiCaL CoLLege – we’re a deStination

Chicago30 m i l es sou th

South Campus

North Campus

11.

Join our community and let Lake Forest prepare you for success in today’s increasingly global society. we encourage you to apply early. with

an early decision application, you receive notification within three weeks of file completion and by submitting an early action application

you receive a decision by January 10. appLY onLine todaY at www.lakeforest.edu/apply. there is no application fee.

no matter what YoU want to StUdY ...

On the Web: lakeforest.edu/academics

African American StudiesAmerican StudiesArea StudiesArt• Studio Art • Art HistoryAsian StudiesBiologyBusinessChemistryCinema StudiesClassical StudiesCommunicationComputer ScienceDigital Media DesignEconomics Education• Elementary• Secondary• K-12Engineering (Dual Degree)English• Literature• WritingEnvironmental StudiesFinanceHistoryHonors SeminarIndependent ScholarInternational RelationsIslamic World Studies

Latin American StudiesLaw (Dual Degree)Legal StudiesMathematics Modern Languages

and Literatures• Arabic• Chinese• French• German• Italian• Japanese• Portuguese• SpanishMusicNeurosciencePharmacy (Dual Degree)PhilosophyPhysicsPoliticsPsychologyReligionSocial JusticeSociology and

AnthropologyTheaterUrban StudiesWomen’s and Gender

Studies

Pre-Professional Programs

Pre-Health (medicine, dentistry, veterinary, nursing, pharmacy, optometry, physical therapy, and public health)

Pre-Law

Accelerated Programs

Three-year BA programs in communication and philosophy

Dual-Degree Programs in law, international studies, engineering, and pharmacy

Independent Scholars

Lake Forest students can design their own majors to meet specific academic needs and interests.

Academic Resources

Career Advancement CenterMath CenterWriting Center

Graduate Programs

Master of Arts in TeachingMaster of Liberal Studies

Areas of Study

Students can declare up to two majors and one minor or one major and two minors.

YoU Can Find it at Lake ForeSt.

12.

Lake ForeSt CoLLege at a gLanCe

the StUdent BodY

Enrollment: 1493Women: 877Men: 616Ethnic minority students: 333International students: 241

Residence: 47 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 78 countries around the globe.

FaCULtY

Teaching faculty: 116Full-time faculty holding PhD or equivalent: 98%Student-faculty ratio: 12:1Average class size: 18

SChoLarShipS

In addition to generous financial aid packages, Lake Forest awards merit-based scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 in recognition of academic achievement or recognized dedication in the fine arts, foreign languages, leadership, math, music, science, social justice, theater, and writing. The College also offers an in-state tuition benefit to Illinois residents.

athLetiCS

Lake Forest has 17 varsity intercollegiate teams, known as the Foresters. More than half of Lake Forest students participate in Division III varsity athletics or are involved in club or intramural sports.

Women’s varsity: basketball, cross country, handball, ice hockey, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, and volleyball. Men’s varsity: basketball, cross country, football, handball, ice hockey, soccer, swimming and diving, and tennis.

Our colors are red and black; our mascot is Boomer the black bear.

appLYing to Lake ForeSt

Lake Forest College has a free online application. We also accept the Common Application; a supplement is required.

appLiCation deadLineS

Early Decision (binding):

Priority deadline: Up to December 1 Decision notification: Within 3 weeks of file completion

Early Action (non-binding):

Priority deadline: December 1Decision notification: January 10

Regular Decision:

Priority deadline: February 15Decision notification: March 20

Transfer Applicants:

Fall priority deadline: July 1Spring priority deadline: December 1Notifications are rolling

ContaCt inFormation

Lake Forest College 555 North Sheridan Road Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-2338800-828-4751847-735-5000admissions@lakeforest.edu

Lake Forest College is on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Flickr, LinkedIn, and more. Find links at

lakeforest.edu/socialmedia 13.

Open House Programs October 10 & October 24 Register Today!

lakeforest.edu/openhouse

O f f i c e O f A d m i s s i O n s

L A K e f O R e s T c O L L e G e

5 5 5 n O R T H s H e R i d A n R O A d

L A K e f O R e s T , i L L i n O i s 6 0 0 4 5 - 2 3 3 8

one of the nation’s Best 376 Colleges by princeton review

national reputation

Students from 47 states and 78 countries

outstanding faculty

abundant internshipsChicago connections

personal attentionBeautiful 107-acre campus

alumni mentors