Hmoob Nyob Saum Roob: Allies of Past, Present and Future
January 31 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
$10
Join us for a Hmong Alumni Network (HAN) event titled, Hmoob Nyob Saum Roob, a conference dedicated to celebrating our history, strengthening the Ole community, and paving the way for future success. This years theme is Allies of Past, Present and Future.
This one-day event is designed to be a space for connection, honest dialogue, and growth, tackling topics relevant to the Hmong experience on and off the Hill.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM – 3:15 PM
- Location: Center for Art & Dance (CAD), St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN
- Admission: $10 per person (includes welcome snacks and catered lunch); current students are free
- Register Here!
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Location: Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN
- Admission: $10 per person (includes catered lunch); current students are free
What to Expect:
- 9:30 a.m. Doors Open
- 10 a.m. Welcome
- Eduardo Pazos, Vice President for Community & Belonging
- 10:30 a.m. Opening Keynote Panel
- Chang Dao Vang ’11, Associate Dean of Students; First-Year Class Dean
- Kathy Glampe ’92, Director of the Academic Success Center
- Mary Carlsen ’89, Professor Emerita of Social Work and Family Studies
- Dan Forstner, Instructor of Education
- 11:30 a.m. Lunch
- Catered by Tin Tea
- 12:35 p.m. Breakout Workshops
- Topics include: Hmong Language, Financial Success, Alumni Career Services
- 1:25 p.m. Small Group Discussion Tables
- Topics include: Career Development, Hmong Women, Life after the Hill
- 2:30 p.m. Closing Remarks
- 3:15 p.m. Adjourn
Whether you are an alumnus, a current student, a faculty/staff member or community member, this symposium offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to the future of the alumni network at St. Olaf and beyond.
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