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Named “one of America’s best leaders” by U.S. News and World Report, Eboo is Founder and President of Interfaith America, the leading interfaith organization in the United States. Under his leadership, Interfaith America has worked with governments, universities, private companies, and civic organizations to make faith a bridge of cooperation rather than a barrier of division.

His visit will focus on his newly-released book We Need to Build: Field Notes for Diverse Democracy.

more about Eboo Patel can be found HERE

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

• Keynote Address: We Need to Build: Field Notes for Diverse Democracy

• 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in Boe Memorial Chapel, free and open to the public
  • REGISTER HERE (registration encouraged but not required)
• Includes panel responses from Anthony Bateza (Religion), Mary Carlsen (Social Work), and Tesfa Wondemagegnehu (Music)
• Streaming Link
• Book signing immediately afterward

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Daily Chapel

• 11-11:20am in Boe Memorial Chapel
• Will be live-streamed & archived

Friday, September 30

Registration – 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Buntrock Commons, Crossroads

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 in Buntrock Commons Crossroads and experience what it’s like to be a liberal arts student at St. Olaf. List of open classes can be found HERE.

Campus Tour – 9:45 a.m.
Tomson Hall, Outside Admissions Office
Register Here
Admissions tour guides will show you highlights of the St. Olaf campus.

Flaten Art Museum and Groot Gallery – 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Center for Art and Dance
Minneapolis artist Regan Golden’s large-scale collages reflect Minnesota’s dramatic seasonal rhythms and a changing climate, and serve as an invitation to grow closer to ourselves and our environments. Read more about the exhibition.

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 only ($11.25 plus tax for adults, children ages 5–11 half price; students can use Ole cards).

St. Olaf Natural Lands Tour – 1 p.m.
Meet at the Art Barn (Canceled in case of severe weather.)
Walk the trails with Natural Lands Manager Wesley Barker. 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
Stop at the Piper Center for Vocation and Career, the Center for Academic Advising and Support, International & Off Campus Study, Taylor Center for Equity & Inclusion, Lutheran Center for Faith and Values and more – to learn about the resources across campus for your student as they live and learn on the Hill!

Campus Tour – 1:45 p.m.
Tomson Hall, Outside Admissions Office
Register Here
Admissions tour guides will show you highlights of the St. Olaf campus.

Hong Kierkegaard Library Tours – 2 p.m.–4 p.m.
Steensland Hall
Tour the newly renovated Steensland Hall – Home to the Hong Kierkegaard Library
Tours start every 30 minutes

Dinner – 4:30–7:30 p.m. Dinner
Buntrock Commons, Stav Hall
Pay at the door. Credit only.

Northfield Night Out – 5–11 p.m.
Explore Downtown Northfield on your own! No shuttle provided

Women’s Volleyball vs. University of Dubuque – 7 p.m.
Skoglund
Free Event – First 200 guests receive a special swag item!

Ice Cream Social – 8:30 p.m.
Skoglund 
A special treat! St. Olaf coaches will dish out ice cream following St. Olaf vs. University of Dubuque Volleyball match!

Saturday, October 1

Breakfast – 8–9:30 a.m.
Buntrock Commons, Stav Hall
Pay at the door ($7.25 plus tax for adults, children ages 5–11 half price; students can use Ole cards).

Registration – 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Buntrock Commons, Crossroads

Um! Yah! Yah! Photo Wall – 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
(Rain site: Buntrock Commons, Crossroads)
Outside Boe Memorial Chapel, facing the Campus Green.
Bring your family and friends to take a picture at the Um! Yah! Yah! photo wall.

Ole’s Homecoming Amazing Race –  9:00 a.m. Check in begins race begins 9:30 a.m.
Campus Green, outside Buntrock Commons
All guests are invited to register for Ole’s Homecoming Amazing Race. The event takes place rain or shine on the campus green and is sponsored by Campus Recreation. Get a team of two to four players, complete the challenges, and grab your prize at the finish!

Please: no dogs or other pets on the fun run.

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 Barker. Learn about the variety of flora and fauna in this protected area and see how faculty and students use the land.

Campus Tour – 9:45 a.m.
Tomson Hall, Outside Admissions Office
Register Here
Admissions tour guides will show you highlights of the St. Olaf campus.

Ole’s Family Fun on Mellby Lawn – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Hang out with Ole on Mellby Lawn for some family fun! Enjoy games, prizes and test your athletic prowess in the 95′ inflatable obstacle course. (Rain location located in the Pause)

Donuts on the Plaza – 10:30 a.m.

Town Hall Gathering with President David R. Anderson ’74 – 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Boe Chapel
All visiting alumni, family members, and guests are invited to hear a campus update from President David R. Anderson ’74.
Recording will be available following Homecoming and Family Weekend and will be found HERE.

Homecoming and Family Weekend Lunch – 11 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Buntrock Commons, Stav Hall
Pre-registration for this meal is requested, though not required, as tickets will be available for purchase outside Stav Hall.

Flaten Art Museum and Groot Gallery – 12 p.m.–4 p.m.
Center for Art and Dance
Minneapolis artist Regan Golden’s large-scale collages reflect Minnesota’s dramatic seasonal rhythms and a changing climate, and serve as an invitation to grow closer to ourselves and our environments. Read more about the exhibition.

St. Olaf Football Game vs. Augsburg – 1 p.m.
Klein Field at Manitou

St. Olaf Women’s Soccer vs. Carleton College – 1 p.m.
Bell Field at Carleton College
Free event

Pop Up Exhibit St. Olaf Archive – Women in Sports – 1 – 4 p.m.
Buntrock Commons
St. Olaf Archives presents 50 years of Women in Sports at St. Olaf. Stop by to see unique items pulled from the archives in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Title IX.

Dinner– 4:30–7:30 p.m.
Buntrock Commons, Stav Dining Hall
Pay at the door ($11.25 plus tax for adults, children ages 5–11 half price; students can use Ole cards).

Presentation by Olympic Medalist Joey Lye and Reception honoring 50 Years of Women in Athletics – 5 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Buntrock Commons Kings Dining Room Reception 5 p.m., Viking Theater Speaker Joey Lye 6 p.m.
All are welcome to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX; The landmark legislation that transformed women’s athletics and continues to shape their future. Join former and current Ole athletes for a reception followed by a special guest speaker, Olympic Bronze Medalist Joey Lye. 

Dinner with Olympic Bronze Medalist Joey Lye – 7:o0 p.m.
($35 per person and pre-registration required by September 22, 2022)
Buntrock Commons, Kings Dining Room
St. Olaf parents, alumni, and guests are invited to continue the conversation by attending dinner with,Olympic bronze medalist Joey Lye, St. Olaf coaches, and current St. Olaf athletes. Join us for this special meal to celebrate the women who led the way and those who continue to influence the landscape of women’s athletics at St. Olaf.  Limited to 40 guests

Saturday Night Social on the Campus Green– 6–10 p.m.
Campus Green
Calling all students, alumni, families and guests, enjoy a fall evening on the Campus Green. Grab a seat under the stars, toast s’mores, play lawn games, purchase delicious woodfired pizza, and enjoy a movie on the lawn. A great way to wrap up a fun filled Saturday.

St. Olaf Band Concert – 8 p.m.
Skoglund Center Auditorium
Music by the St. Olaf Band. Open to all. No ticket required.

Sunday, October 2

Registration – 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Buntrock Commons, Crossroads

Sunday Continental Breakfast – 8–9 a.m.
Buntrock Commons, Stav Hall
Pay at the door ($7.25 plus tax for adults, children ages 5–11 half price; students can use Ole cards).

Service of Holy Communion – 10:30 a.m.
Boe Memorial Chapel
Music by the Chapel Choir and the St. Olaf Handbell Choir.
Open to all. No ticket required.

Brunch – 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Buntrock Commons, Stav Hall
Tickets are required and are available outside Stav Hall. ($13 for adults, children ages 5–11 half price; students can use Ole cards).

Family Weekend Concert – 3:30 p.m.
Skoglund Center Auditorium
This concert will feature the Manitou Singers, Norseman Band, Philharmonia, and Viking Chorus.
Open to all. No tickets required.