Although the college's programming emphasizes the historical, philosophical, and cultural aspects of science and technology, it also addresses student life, current events, and other topics of interest. Fireside discussions span a wide range of issues, such as ethics in science and engineering, and lasers and electro-optics. Recent tutorials have included American Sign Language and Deaf Culture and Contemporary Perspectives on Men, Women, and Work. Lindgren fellows come from the departments of biomedical engineering, chemistry, electrical and computer engineering, industrial engineering, physics and astronomy, and computer science, to name few. Residents also participate in service projects, visit cultural and artistic events such as Chicago productions of recent Broadway hits, go on bicycle and camping trips, and attend quarterly outings to ethnic restaurants.
Fellows attend regular student-faculty receptions and informal lunch meetings.
Lindgren is located in the quadrangle just north of the Technological Institute, a short walk from the science and engineering library, the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion and Norris Acquatics Center, and Patten Gym. Most residents live in single rooms. The college has a kitchen, a game room, and a computer lab.