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Hot Topic Tuesdays Cover Hot-Button Issues

Posted on November 29, 2016January 3, 2017 by Camille Lemieux

This semester’s Hot Topic Tuesdays have touched on a variety of hot-button issues, such as the 2016 presidential election, gender politics, and the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, as a way to air out opposing opinions. The informal Tuesday talks, begun in September 2015, create a forum for the community of students, staff, and faculty to discuss current events, a feat relevant in light of this year’s election. “Hot Topic Tuesday is a bi-weekly series that…

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…

How to Land to a Successful Internship

Posted on February 9, 2016February 13, 2016 by Camille Lemieux

Work experience gained from internships is one of the most crucial items on a student’s to-do list. The Career Advancement Center provides information on its website for “Milestones” on what steps to take each year of college to ensure a successful internship search. They also recently started a Resume Book, which shares the student and alumni resumes with various employers. Speed Networking and many other events hosted by the CAC also provide more opportunities for students…

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