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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…

College Unveils Bias Incident Response Process

Posted on September 27, 2016November 29, 2016 by Camille Lemieux

If students, faculty, and staff feel threatened about an aspect of their identity, the newly established Bias Incident Response Process (BIR Process) may help those affected feel safer at the College. This process was developed largely by the Office of Intercultural Relations and Director Erin Hoffman under the direction of Rob Flot, vice president of student affairs and dean of students. According to the school website, the BIR Process “is designed to respond to incidents…

Hate AlcoholEdu? It’s Making Campus Safer

Posted on September 27, 2016November 29, 2016 by Camille Lemieux

Students are retaining beneficial knowledge about alcohol safety and sexual assault from AlcoholEdu and Haven, according to Lake Forest’s 2015-16 Impact Report from EverFi. EverFi’s AlcoholEdu and Haven programs aim to educate students on alcohol, sexual assault, healthy relationships and stalking, among other subjects. Several of the surveys students are required to take before and after these programs showcase an increase in general knowledge about these topics. Although all first-year and transfer students must take…

Top 10 Ways to Hide Alcohol From Your RA

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Jack Loessberg

We all know a successful college life involves alcohol, be it at a party, while writing a paper, or when waking up in the morning. We also know that America has ridiculous laws regarding legal drinking age. Yet, water of Gods is a wonderful thing, and it would be a pity to be deprived of its pleasures because of such a trivial thing as age. Learning how to enjoy and be discreet with your desires…

Lake Forest College’s Coalition Against Sexual Misconduct

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Jack Loessberg

At the beginning of February, Lake Forest College’s Coalition Against Sexual Misconduct issued a campus-wide survey assessing the College’s climate regarding sexual misconduct. The survey has received much attention over the past two months, as the Health and Wellness Center, Dean Rob Flot, and Student Government Vice President Lily Collins sent out several emails encouraging students to participate in the survey. Supported by Dean Flot, Dr. Jennifer Fast started the Coalition Against Sexual Misconduct…

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