Schedule is subject to change.
Check back as events could be changed, added, or removed.
FRIDAY
Friday, October 6
Open Classes – 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Many faculty members open their classrooms for visiting families and alumni. Get a list of classes at the registration table.
Buntrock Commons, Crossroads
Flaten Art Museum and Groot Gallery – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Center for Art and Dance
John Saurer: Let it Loose celebrates St. Olaf College Professor of Art John Saurer’s fruitful artistic career as he marks 29 years of teaching at the college. Read more about the exhibition.
Registration – 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Buntrock Commons, Crossroads
Chapel Service of Morning Prayer – 10:10 – 10:30 a.m.
Boe Memorial Chapel
Lunch – 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Buntrock Commons, Stav Hall
Pay at the door. Credit card only.
St. Olaf Natural Lands Tour – 1 – 2 p.m.
Meet at the Art Barn (Canceled in case of severe weather.)
Walk the trails with Natural Lands Manager Wesley Braker ’18. Learn about the variety of flora and fauna in this protected area and see how faculty and students use the land.
Open House – Student Resources – 1 – 4 p.m.
Throughout Campus
Grab a bingo card at registration and stop by St. Olaf’s six student-focused centers and collect your stamps. Visit the Piper Center for Vocation and Career, Academic Success Center, Smith Center, Taylor Center for Equity & Inclusion, Lutheran Center for Faith and Values, and Student Activities to learn about the resources for your student as they live and learn on the Hill!
Hong Kierkegaard Library Open House – 2 – 4 p.m.
Steensland Hall
View the newly renovated Steensland Hall, home to the Hong Kierkegaard Library. Informal tours available during the open house.
CURI (Collaborative Undergraduate Research and Inquiry) Fall Showcase – 4 – 6 p.m.
Buntrock Commons, Ballrooms
For ten weeks during the summer, 90 St. Olaf students worked on 34 different faculty-mentored research projects. In the CURI Fall Showcase, students will present their work in two back-to-back poster sessions. Topics include everything from microplastics in the Cannon River Watershed to a classification of triassociative algebras, and everything in between.
Dinner – 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Buntrock Commons, Stav Hall
Pay at the door. Credit card only.
Northfield Night Out – beginning at 4 p.m.
Oles, family, and friends! Explore Downtown Northfield on your own! Bring your bingo card and collect stamps by visiting the participating locations. Return your completed card to registration on Saturday for a prize! No shuttle provided.
Hypnotist – 8 p.m.
The Pause
Professional hypnotist Chris Jones presents an evening of laughs and entertainment. Free event for HCFW guests and current students.
Saturday
Saturday, October 7
Breakfast – 8 – 9:30 a.m.
Buntrock Commons, Stav Hall
Pay at the door. Credit card only.
Registration – 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Buntrock Commons, Crossroads
Um! Yah! Yah! Photo Wall – 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Campus Green (Rain site: Buntrock Commons, Crossroads.)
Bring your family and friends to take a picture at the Um! Yah! Yah! photo wall.
Ole’s Amazing Race – 9 a.m.
Check in 9 a.m. Race begins 9:30 a.m.
Campus Green, outside Buntrock Commons
All guests are invited to register for Ole’s Amazing Race. The event takes place rain or shine on the campus green and is sponsored by Campus Recreation. Create a team of two to four players, complete the challenges, and grab your prize at the finish! Space is limited so register early!
Please do not bring dogs or other pets on the Amazing Race.
St. Olaf Natural Lands Tour – 9:30 a.m.
Meet at the Art Barn (Canceled in case of severe weather.)
Walk the trails with Natural Lands Manager Wesley Braker ’18. Learn about the variety of flora and fauna in this protected area and learn how faculty and students use the land.
Coffee and Tea with President Susan Rundell Singer – 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Buntrock Commons, Fireside Lounge
Don’t be chai, join the tea party! All visiting alumni, family members, and guests are invited to stop by for a mug of coffee or tea and casual conversation with St. Olaf’s new president, Susan Rundell Singer.
Ole’s Fun on Mellby Lawn – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Mellby Lawn (Rain location Buntrock Commons – no inflatables)
Hang out with Ole on the Mellby Lawn! Enjoy snacks, yard games, inflatables, face painting, balloon artist and a caricaturist.
Retirement Gathering for Paul Humke – 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Plaza near Tomson Hall and Regents Math (Rain location 4th floor Regents Science)
RSVP required by October 1.
Homecoming and Family Weekend Picnic Lunch – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Buntrock Plaza
Pre-registration for this meal is requested, though not required.
Flaten Art Museum and Groot Gallery – 12 – 4 p.m.
Center for Art and Dance
John Saurer: Let it Loose celebrates St. Olaf College Professor of Art John Saurer’s fruitful artistic career as he marks 29 years of teaching at the college. Read more about the exhibition.
Shuttle Service to Homecoming Football Game at Carleton – 12 – 4 p.m.
Bus departs from Buntrock Commons. Pre-registration required.
St. Olaf Football Game at Carleton – 1 p.m.
Carleton College – Laird Stadium
Game admission is free
Why is the Homecoming game at Carleton? Read HERE.
St. Olaf Archives: History of Homecoming – 1 – 4 p.m.
Buntrock Commons
St. Olaf Archives presents a pop up exhibit about the history of Homecoming. Stop by to see unique items pulled from the archives.
Artist’s Conversation – 3 – 4 p.m.
Flaten Art Museum, Center for Art and Dance
Join Professor of Art John Saurer for an informal conversation about his work in John Saurer: Let it Loose. Food is not allowed in the galleries.
Dinner – 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Buntrock Commons, Stav Dining Hall
Pay at the door. Credit card only.
Saturday Night Trivia Mafia – 7:30 – 9 p.m.
The Pause
Calling all students, alumni, families and guests: Enjoy a fun, engaging, fast-paced game of trivia with awesome prizes! Free event for HCFW guests and current students.
St. Olaf Band Concert – 7:30 p.m.
Skoglund Center Auditorium
Music by the St. Olaf Band. Open to all. No ticket required.
Saturday Night on the Plaza – 8 – 10 p.m.
Grab a seat under the stars, toast s’mores, and enjoy a hot chocolate bar. A great way to wrap up a fun filled day.
SUNDAY
Sunday, October 8
Breakfast – 8 – 9:30 a.m.
Buntrock Commons, Stav Hall
Pay at the door. Credit card only.
Service of Holy Communion – 10:30 a.m.
Boe Memorial Chapel
Lunch – 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Buntrock Commons, Stav Hall
Pay at the door. Credit card only
Family Weekend Concert – 3:30 p.m.
Skoglund Center Auditorium
Music to your ears! Listen to the Manitou Singers, Norseman Band, Philharmonia, and Viking Chorus. Open to all. No ticket required.