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QuadJobs on a Mission to Connect Students to Part-Time Jobs

Posted on November 29, 2016January 4, 2017 by Camille Lemieux

Move over, LinkedIn–students can now find employment through an original online platform. This fall, the College began its partnership with QuadJobs, an online marketplace which students can access to find part-time jobs anywhere in the United States. The College decided to partner with QuadJobs “after exploring ways that we could better connect students with employers seeking part-time hires. The partnership allows us to use ForesterLink to focus exclusively on internships and full-time opportunities,” Associate Director…

Dr. Alex Lickerman Gives Talk on Resilience, First of Resiliency Program

Posted on November 8, 2016January 2, 2017 by Camille Lemieux

As part of its developing Resiliency Program, Lake Forest College hosted Dr. Alex Lickerman on November 2nd to speak on the topic of “thriving in the face of adversity.” This event was one of Lake Forest College’s signature Forester Five events focused on the theme of “Think With Purpose.” Lickerman is the author of The Undefeated Mind: On the Science of Constructing an Indestructible Self, a book that combines Buddhist principles and scientific research to…

‘I’ve Never Seen An Election Like This Before’

Posted on November 8, 2016January 2, 2017 by Camille Lemieux

As the Lake Forest College students, faculty, and staff get ready to vote in this year’s presidential election, they reflect on the voter registration process and express their opinions concerning the 2016 presidential election. “A lot of students don’t pay attention to politics,” Associate Professor of Politics James Marquardt said. “They’re confused about where to register and how to register, but having them vote is important.” Marquardt is a deputy voter registrar. In this position,…

The Entertainment of the Presidential Debates

Posted on October 19, 2016December 21, 2016 by Camille Lemieux

Now more than ever, we’re fed up with politics. This is probably why the most entertaining topics this month dealt with the presidential debate. I thought two things when I watched the first presidential debate in October: “this is hilarious” and “what is happening to our country?” I watched the first presidential debate in the lounge of Harlan with a handful of people. Instead of watching two potential leaders of our country tell us what…

Retention Basin to be Built on Middle Campus

Posted on October 19, 2016December 21, 2016 by Camille Lemieux

In spring 2017, Lake Forest College will build a water garden in the field between Hotchkiss Hall, the Donnelley and Lee Library, and Carnegie Hall. “When you cover ground, like we are doing with the construction of the science center, the rain needs to have a place to go,” said David Siebert, director of facility management at Lake Forest College. He oversees all the buildings and grounds as well as the College’s construction and renovation…

College Raises Tuition, Reveals Budget Process

Posted on October 19, 2016December 21, 2016 by Camille Lemieux

Tuition fees, including comprehensive fees, and room and board, will increase by 3 percent in three years, compared to competitors’ increases of 5 percent. According to the College’s Vice President for Finance, Planning and Treasurer Lori Sundberg, the tuition increase is based on comparisons to other Midwest colleges. “Including next year’s tuition rate, the tuition increase has been approximately 3.1 percent in the last three years,” Sundberg said. “We set that increase based on what…

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