October 2, 2024
Welcome to the final issue of your Homecoming and Family Weekend Newsletter.
In this issue:
Review of General Weekend FAQs
COVID-19 Guidelines
Amazing Race Participant Waiver
Parent Reception with President Susan Rundell Singer
Friday Open Classes
Share Your St. Olaf Story
Ole Talks
St. Olaf Archives 150th Exhibit
Weather Forecast
Catch up on previous issues! September 10, September 18, September 26.
REVIEW HCFW FAQS
FEATURED FAQ: COVID 19 VISTOR GUIDELINES
COVID 19 VISITOR GUIDELINES
In keeping with the college’s current guidelines, COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are not required to attend Homecoming and Family Weekend. The college strongly recommends that all members of our campus community remain up-to-date with COVID vaccines, per CDC guidance. Masks are not required during any Homecoming and Family Weekend events, but visitors are welcome to wear a mask wherever they wish while visiting campus.
If a visitor begins to feel ill then we ask you to not attend public events or to remove yourself from the public event, or to put on a well-fitting mask (please do not attend indoor events if you are sick). Guests who develop COVID-19 symptoms while at St. Olaf are asked not to eat indoors. Outdoor seating will be available on the campus green.
The College reserves the right to amend these visitor expectations at any point up to or during the course of Homecoming and Family Weekend. Changes will be communicated to registered guests via email.
Resources:
https://wp.stolaf.edu/covid-19/
https://www.cdc.gov/covid/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html
PARENT RECEPTION WITH PRESIDENT SUSAN RUNDELL SINGER
Current St. Olaf parents are invited to join President Susan Rundell Singer and members of the President’s Leadership Team at the St. Olaf House. Stop by and enjoy light refreshments with college leadership!
Saturday, October 5 from 9 to 10 a.m.
Activity Note: Please use the on-campus access point for the St. Olaf House. Guests may walk from the main campus or park in the large parking lot behind the Regents Hall of Natural Sciences (RNS). To access the house, proceed down the short path on the west side of the RNS parking lot and use the front door. For those with accessibility concerns, limited parking is available immediately adjacent to the house. Follow directional signage for accessible parking.
FRIDAY OPEN CLASSES
Arriving early on Friday? Click the link below to view the list of open classes offered by faculty or stop by the registration desk and pick up a paper copy of the list.
list of open classes
SHARE YOUR ST. OLAF STORY!
Saturday, October 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Skifter Hall
The history of St. Olaf is not one story, but many — and we want to hear yours!
Stop by our Broadcast Media Services studio in Skifter Hall to share your reflections in a professional recording booth with Ole interviewers. Your story will be shared at 150th.stolaf.edu and added to the college’s permanent archives.
EVERONE WHO SHARES A STORY RECEIVES A FREE 150TH T-SHIRT!
OLE TALKS
Friday, October 4 from 3-5 p.m. in Viking Theater, Buntrock Commons
Listen to short interesting talks from participating faculty across a spectrum of topics.
- The New Athletic Girl: Physical Education and Female Sporting Bodies on the Hill
Andrea Conger, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Anthropology; Director of Public Health Studies
- A Sensory Solution for Eavesdropping on Whispering Crickets
Norman Lee, Associate Professor of Biology; Director of Neuroscience
- Risks and Rewards: Connecting with Communities Beyond Campus
Rehanna Kheshgi, Associate Professor of Music – Ethnomusicology; Gamelan
- Uff da: His-tories of St. Olaf’s founding
Kari Lie Dorer, Professor of Norwegian; King Olav V Chair in Scandinavian-American Studies; Department Chair of Norwegian; Director of Nordic Studies
WEEKEND FORECAST IS LOOKING GOOD!
THANKS FOR READING!
See you this weekend!
Questions?
Please email alum-office@stolaf.edu or call 507-786-3028 for assistance.
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