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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250912
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SUMMARY:Tashi Delek\, Minnesota!
DESCRIPTION:བཀྲིས་བདེ་ལེགས་ | Tashi Delek\, Minnesota! (Auspicious Blessings\, Minnesota!) offers a glimpse into the public life of Tibetan Minnesotans as seen through the eyes of St. Olaf alumnus Thor Anderson ‘87. In partnership with the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota\, Anderson has documented the community’s activities in photographs and videos over the last two decades. The selected works presented in this exhibition come from a vast archive that represents the rich community life of Buddhist practitioners in Minnesota. \nThis exhibition is on view the Center for Art and Dance Object Study Room (205). It is presented concurrently with the traveling exhibition\, Gateway to Himalayan Art\, on loan from the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art and on view in the Flaten Art Museum from September 12–December 7\, 2025. Tashi Delek\, Minnesota! is organized by the Flaten Art Museum and curated by Thor Anderson ‘87 and St. Olaf Professor of Art and Art History and Asian Studies Karil Kucera\, with curatorial contributions from the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/tashi-delek-minnesota/
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Multicultural,Performing and Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Flaten Art Museum":MAILTO:beckerj@stolaf.edu
LOCATION:Center for Art and Dance
GEO:44.4582983;-93.161604
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251208
DTSTAMP:20260429T175410
CREATED:20250812T160547Z
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SUMMARY:Gateway to Himalayan Art
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to visit Gateway to Himalayan Art\, an exhibition at the Flaten Art Museum that introduces the main forms\, concepts\, meanings\, and religious traditions of Himalayan art with objects from the collection of the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art\, New York. Visitors will experience exemplary objects from the greater Himalayan region\, which encompasses Indian\, Nepalese\, Bhutanese\, and Tibetan cultures\, as well as interrelated Mongolian and Chinese traditions. Gateway to Himalayan Art invites exploration of these diverse cultural spheres in three thematic sections: Symbols and Meanings\, Materials and Technologies\, and Living Practices. It also includes voices from Himalayan artists and contemporaries\, along with connections to related digital content to learn more. This traveling exhibition is organized and provided by the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art. Entrance is free and open to the public during regular museum hours. \nA companion exhibition\, བཀྲིས་བདེ་ལེགས་ | Tashi Delek\, Minnesota!\, organized by the Flaten Art Museum\, is on view September 12 – October 17 in the nearby Object Study Room. This exhibition offers visitors a glimpse into the public life of Tibetan Minnesotans through photographs and videos\, and is curated by Thor Anderson ‘87 and Karil Kucera\, Professor of Art and Art History & Asian Studies at St. Olaf\, with the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/gateway-to-himalayan-art/
CATEGORIES:Multicultural,Performing and Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Flaten Art Museum":MAILTO:beckerj@stolaf.edu
GEO:44.4582983;-93.161604
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTSTAMP:20260429T175411
CREATED:20250812T150509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T165311Z
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SUMMARY:Avalokiteśvara Tibetan Buddhist Sand Mandala
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 30—Saturday\, October 4. From 10 a.m.–5 p.m.\, four Buddhist monks from the Gyuto Wheel of Dharma Monastery in Minneapolis will assemble a sand mandala depicting Avalokiteśvara\, the Buddha of Compassion\, in Groot Gallery. Visitors are invited to observe the mandala’s creation from the ground level or the overlook on level two. The monks will pause for lunch from approximately 1-2 p.m. each day. \nMonday\, September 29\, 5-6 p.m. Living as a Refugee in Exile and a Buddhist Monk. Our partners at Carleton College welcome visitors to join Geshe Lobsang Jigmey from the Gyuto Wheel of Dharma Monastery. The program will be held at Skinner Memorial Chapel with a complimentary dinner and reception to follow in Severance Great Hall. \nTuesday\, September 30\, 10 a.m. Consecration Ceremony. Observe a 15-minute ceremony as the monks offer prayers and rituals to purify and bless the sand mandala site.  \nTuesday\, September 30\, 5 p.m. Buddhist Meditation Practices. Join Geshe Lobsang Jigmey from the Gyuto Wheel of Dharma Monastery for a presentation on Buddhist Meditation Practices. \nSunday\, October 5\, 2 p.m. Dissolution Ceremony. Observe a ceremony as the monks remove the sand\, then join them in a 2-mile walk to Northfield’s Bridge Square to disperse the sand. Dress appropriately for the weather. No transportation will be provided\, and the walk is one-way\, with attendees responsible for arranging their own return to campus after the ceremony. \nThroughout the week\, Interfaith Fellows from St. Olaf’s Lutheran Center will host office hours near the sand mandala site from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.\, Tuesday through Saturday. The fellows are available to provide information about the sand mandala tradition within Tibetan Buddhism and field questions from visitors.   \nThis program is presented in conjunction with the Flaten Art Museum’s fall exhibition Gateway to Himalayan Art\, on view September 12 – December 7\, 2025.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/avalokitesvara-tibetan-buddhist-sand-mandala/
CATEGORIES:Multicultural,Performing and Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Flaten Art Museum":MAILTO:beckerj@stolaf.edu
LOCATION:Center for Art and Dance Groot Gallery
GEO:44.4582983;-93.161604
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175411
CREATED:20250924T193351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T200349Z
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SUMMARY:St. Olaf Celebrates LGBTQIA+ History Month
DESCRIPTION:The St. Olaf community celebrates LGBTQIA+ History Month.  Join us for a trivia and game night kick-off event on October 1 at 6 p.m. in Valhalla Room in Buntrock Commons. This event is sponsored by Gender and Sexuality Studies\, Northfield Pride\, and The Taylor Center. \nTrivia and Games Night MC: \nIntroducing your NB trivia MC\, Jae/Jem\, pronouns they/them!  Jae/Jem is a regular trivia host at the Ole Store Restaurant on Tuesday nights and a local crafty king.  Jae is a Gemini and can often be spotted in their natural habitat of any of our local coffee shops or lollygagging about the trees. \nFrom Jae/Jem about trivia night topic: To kick off LGBT+ history month we will be exploring some of the people\, places\, and movements that have shaped our history!  The late & the great Maya Angelou said\, “The more you know of your history\, the more liberated you are.” So let’s test our knowledge of our history\, and participate in collective joy & liberation!
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/st-olaf-celebrates-lgbtqia-history-month-2/
CATEGORIES:Multicultural
ORGANIZER;CN="Northfield Pride":MAILTO:waite1@stolaf.edu
LOCATION:BC 211 (Valhalla Ballroom)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175411
CREATED:20250924T194230Z
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SUMMARY:Out For Lunch Monthly Series
DESCRIPTION:Out For Lunch Monthly Series: A conversation about gender and sexuality resources and programs on campus for students– RSVP HERE \nFall 2025 “Out For Lunch” kick-off Celebrates LGBTQIA+ History Month with  a conversation about fostering a vibrant campus community life for all students. Damian Waite of the Taylor Center and Andrea Marshall\, Director of the Wellness Center\, will engage in a timely dialogue as we start a new school year about campus gender and sexuality resources and programs available for students and how we all can help to foster a caring community this school year. All are invited to attend. \nLunch is available for participants who have registered for the event.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/out-for-lunch-monthly-series/
CATEGORIES:Multicultural
ORGANIZER;CN="Taylor Center for Equity and Inclusion":MAILTO:taylorcenter@stolaf.edu
LOCATION:Regents Natural Sciences Room 356-B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175411
CREATED:20250812T154030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T170050Z
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SUMMARY:Sand Mandala Dissolution Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:From Tuesday\, September 30\, to Saturday\, October 4\, the monks of Gyuto Wheel of Dharma Monastery will assemble a sand mandala depicting Avalokiteśvara\, the Buddha of Compassion\, in Groot Gallery. At the conclusion of the sand mandala’s creation\, all are invited to a dissolution ceremony and procession to the Cannon River. Guests are invited to gather in Groot Gallery at 2 p.m. then join the monks of Gyuto Wheel of Dharma Monastery for a 2-mile walk to Bridge Square to disperse the sand in the Cannon River. \nThe walk length is two miles. Participants should dress appropriately for the weather. No transportation will be provided\, and the walk is one-way\, with attendees responsible for arranging their own return to campus after the ceremony. \nACCESSIBILITY NOTE: The walking route from St. Olaf College to downtown Northfield is designed to be accessible and inclusive\, but involves steep downhill inclines. Visitors wishing to drive and meet at Bridge Square are welcome to do so. The walking distance is approximately two miles. The path utilizes city sidewalks\, crosswalks\, designated pedestrian routes\, and intersections with curb ramps to ensure safe and accessible travel. \nThis event is presented in conjunction with the Flaten Art Museum’s fall exhibition Gateway to Himalayan Art\, on view September 12 – December 7\, 2025.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/sand-mandala-dissolution-ceremony/
CATEGORIES:Multicultural,Performing and Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Flaten Art Museum":MAILTO:beckerj@stolaf.edu
LOCATION:Center for Art and Dance Groot Gallery
GEO:44.4582983;-93.161604
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175411
CREATED:20251001T201627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T201933Z
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Students\, faculty\, and staff are invited to join the Indigenous People’s Organization to learn about the history of Indigenous Peoples’ Day and the Indigenous community in Northfield\, while enjoying homemade fry bread and maple syrup.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/indigenous-peoples-day-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Multicultural
LOCATION:BC 101 (Norway Room)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175411
CREATED:20250924T195744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T195754Z
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SUMMARY:Campus Celebration of National Coming Out Day
DESCRIPTION:The campus community is invited to celebrate National Coming Out Day with cake\, drinks\, and a brief program in Buntrock Commons Crossroads on Monday\, October 13\, starting at 1 p.m.\, with remarks beginning at 1:30 p.m. The 2025 National Coming Out Day is celebrated on Saturday\, October 11. \nStudents who have registered to receive a Pride @ St. Olaf T-shirt can also pick-up their shirt at this event between 1 p.m.- 3 p.m.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/campus-celebration-of-national-coming-out-day/
CATEGORIES:Multicultural
ORGANIZER;CN="Taylor Center for Equity and Inclusion":MAILTO:taylorcenter@stolaf.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175411
CREATED:20251006T195131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T195153Z
UID:10035720-1760380200-1760382000@wp.stolaf.edu
SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples' Day Campus Blessing
DESCRIPTION:Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion Kelly Sherman-Conroy will host a blessing of the land in front of Boe Memorial Chapel. This will be followed by a prayer\, drumming\, and words for and from other Indigenous staff and students. All are welcome to attend.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/indigenous-peoples-day-campus-blessing/
CATEGORIES:Multicultural,Special Events/Celebrations
ORGANIZER;CN="Taylor Center for Equity and Inclusion":MAILTO:taylorcenter@stolaf.edu
LOCATION:Boe Chapel Plaza
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175411
CREATED:20251015T175501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T214205Z
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SUMMARY:Grose Series Pre-Discussion for Students
DESCRIPTION:All students are invited to participate in a Discussion about the Role of Faith and Joy in Community as part of the 4th Annual Grose Family LGBTQIA+ Lecture. This Pre-discussion is  a collaboration by the Interfaith Fellows\, QOI\, and the Wellness Center in partnership with the Taylor Center for Equity and Inclusion. Pizza will also be provided. All are welcome!
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/grose-series-pre-discussion-for-students/
CATEGORIES:Multicultural
LOCATION:Buntrock Commons 225 Black and Gold Ballroom
GEO:44.4582983;-93.161604
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T201500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T211500
DTSTAMP:20260429T175411
CREATED:20250730T205747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T205747Z
UID:10034171-1761250500-1761254100@wp.stolaf.edu
SUMMARY:Student Recital
DESCRIPTION:The Music Department’s general student recitals consist of a mix of music students fulfilling their degree requirements. This event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/student-recital-6/
CATEGORIES:Multicultural,Performing and Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara Barth":MAILTO:barth@stolaf.edu
LOCATION:Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
GEO:44.4582983;-93.161604
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175411
CREATED:20251028T182240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T182240Z
UID:10036118-1761849000-1761852600@wp.stolaf.edu
SUMMARY:Mindfulness For Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Led by certified in UNIFIED MINDFULNESS facilitator Laurel Carrington – the goal of this session is to provide an opportunity for busy students to engage in a positive exercise to help recharge and renew both mind and body. RSVP HERE \n  \n\n 
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/mindfulness-for-wellness/
CATEGORIES:Multicultural
LOCATION:Boe Memorial Chapel room 012
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