Lake Forest College is a private liberal arts college in Lake Forest, Illinois. Founded in 1857. We have over 1,700 students, and 1,200 live in residential housing on campus. Lake Forest College affirms that education ennobles the individual. Our curriculum engages students in the breadth of the liberal arts and the depth of traditional disciplines. We encourage students to read critically, reason analytically, communicate persuasively, and, above all, to think for themselves. We prepare our students for, and help them attain, productive and rewarding careers. We foster creative talent and independent research. We embrace cultural diversity. We honor achievement. Our faculty of distinguished scholars takes pride in its commitment to teaching. We know our students by name and prepare them to become responsible citizens of the global community. We enable students, faculty, trustees, and administrators to solve problems in a civil manner, collectively. We maintain a secure residential campus of great beauty. We enrich our curriculum with the vibrant resources of Chicago. Lake Forest College celebrates the personal growth that accompanies the quest for excellence.

The College is hosting a silent auction where all proceeds will go to our student emergency fund. Due to increased needs by our students, our fund has been depleted. There are still significant emergency needs our students have that need to be addressed. The Student Emergency Fund is a joint venture led by Student Affairs in consultation with Financial Aid. The fund seeks to assist Lake Forest College students by providing financial support intended to prevent students from leaving the College for emergency financial reasons.

Students may apply for funds when they are experiencing a financial barrier or obstacle, and have exhausted all other resources.

Examples of emergencies to be considered include, but are not limited to:

·         Emergency medical expenses, prescription eyeglasses, or essential dental work

·         Travel expenses due to serious illness or death in the immediate family

·         Overdue utility bills reaching a turn-off notice

·         Homelessness or sudden loss of housing

·         Loss of childcare

·         Safety needs, including the needs of victims of domestic violence

·         Unexpected and/or other essential academic expenses

·         Replacement of essential personal belongings due to fire or natural disaster

We will acknowledge you as a donor on all campus correspondence regarding the event and at the event alongside your gift.