Welcome Classes of '70 and '71 to your 50th reunion portal!Here you will find reunion updates including important dates, event schedules, hotel and restaurant information, class-specific content, and information on how to connect with classmates before your reunion on Homecoming Weekend, October 1-3. Important Information:Numerous COVID-19 precautions are in place on campus to ensure the health and safety of our Lake Forest College community. Although we are all encouraged about the positive news of increased vaccination rates for Illinois and the country, we are continuing to follow state and local guidelines for group events. Important Dates:50th Reunion planning meeting - Tuesday, April 20 at 7:00 p.m. Working Agenda:All agendas will be subject to change depending on COVID-19 and State of Illinois law. Plans will be finalized in June.Thursday, September 30 Informal welcoming reception at the Hilton Garden Inn, Lake Forest. Friday, October 1 Registration opens at Glen Rowan House (across the street from Reid Chapel). Glen Rowan is reserved exclusively for the 50th reunion classes throughout the weekend. Classmates will arrive throughout the day. Lecture and talks Opening Reception 50th Reunion Dinner Saturday, October 2nd Reception/ continental breakfast at Glen Rowan Morning lecture/talk Campus tours Homecoming Reception at newly-renovated Brown Hall Dinner at the Gorton Center Sunday, October 3rd Breakfast at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel and Restaurant Information:The following hotels have special agreements with Lake Forest College for our guests. When making a reservation by phone, please mention Lake Forest College to inquire about special rates.On-Campus Accommodations Glen Rowan House 500 N Sheridan Road Lake Forest, IL 60045 847-735-6030 Preferred Hotels Deer Path Inn 255 East Illinois Road Lake Forest, IL 60045 847-234-2280 10-minute walk from campus, 2 minutes by car to campus Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest / Mettawa 26225 North Riverwoods Boulevard Mettawa, IL, 60045 847-735-8374 4.78 miles from campus Residence Inn by Marriott Lake Forest/Mettawa 26325 North Riverwoods Boulevard Mettawa, IL, 60045 847-615-2701 4.78 miles from campus The Courtyard by Marriott Waukegan 3800 Northpoint Boulevard Waukegan, IL 60085 847-689-8000 15 minutes from campus LaQuinta Inn and Suites 2000 South Lakeside Drive Bannockburn, IL 60015 847-317-7300 15 minutes from campus Hotel Indigo Chic/Vernon Hills 450 North Milwaukee Avenue Vernon Hills, IL 60061 847-918-1400 15 minutes from campus Holiday Inn Express 975 North Lakeview Parkway Vernon Hills, IL 60061 847-367-8031 15 minutes from campus The Courtyard by Marriott Highland Park 1505 Lake Cook Road Highland Park, IL 60045 1-800-321-2211 1.6 miles to Ravinia Park - Commencement Location 9.3 miles from campus Ravinia Guest House Highland Park, IL 60035-5047 2 blocks to Ravinia Park - Commencement Location Phone: 847/433-3140 Read the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce recommended restaurants list here Class Videos:We are collecting photos for your reunion celebration. If you have photos you would like to feature in a slideshow, send us a message at alumni@lakeforest.edu! Connect with Classmates:Watch this video to learn how you can navigate your Forester Connect profile to catch up on alumni news, connect with classmates, personalize your alumni information, and shoot us an update on what you're up to. Questions about Forester Connect? Reach out to us at alumni@lakeforest.edu. Stay tuned for a more in-depth Forester Connect tutorial video! |