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  • Opening Convocation

    Boe Chapel

    All students, families, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend Opening Convocation at Boe Chapel to start the new school year. The St. Olaf Band, conducted by Assistant Professor of Music Henry L. Dorn, will perform.

  • 2026 Taylor Center Welcome Social

    Taylor Center Lounge (BC111) +1 more

    Join the Taylor Center team to welcome a new academic year and learn about their programs, services, initiatives and events. Stop by to enjoy ice cream, treats and good vibes at the Taylor Center Lounge and at the Quad. Meet the staff and members of the student staff teams collaborating as Connect for Success Peer […]

    Free

  • First Day of Classes Garden Party

    St. Olaf House

    Faculty and staff are invited to President Susan Rundell Singer’s residence, the St. Olaf House, to celebrate the first day of classes of the 2026–27 academic year. Beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. ** In the case of inclement weather, this event will be held in the Buntrock Commons Ballrooms **

  • Svoboda Center Opening Celebration

    Tomson Hall 3rd Floor East Lantern

    Faculty, staff, students, and the greater community are invited to the Svoboda Center to celebrate the launch of the Svoboda Center for Civic Engagement, and give thanks for the generous gift of Paul Svoboda '81 to our college community. The program will include remarks, dessert, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

  • After Hours at FAM: A Faculty Mixer

    Center for Art and Dance

    Join Provost Tarshia Stanley and the Flaten Art Museum staff for an educator’s tour of the museum’s galleries, classroom, and vault. Discover how faculty across the disciplines are using the Flaten Art Museum to spark student engagement — from a single class visit to a semester-long sequence — and leave with adaptable exercises and assignments […]

    Free

  • Candidate Forum with KYMN Radio

    Viking Theater, Buntrock Commons

    Join KYMN Radio and the Institute for Freedom and Community for the 2026 Candidate Forum on Saturday, September 26 in Viking Theater. The forum will continuously run from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Check back soon for a more detailed schedule.

    Free

  • Family Weekend 2026

    1520 Saint Olaf Avenue, Northfield, Minnesota 55057, United States

    Join us for Family Weekend, October 2-4. It’s a weekend celebration with all the best parts of being on campus: get the feel for a day in the life of your student on the Hill, enjoy activities alongside them, and explore all the opportunities and resources available to Oles.

  • Homecoming 2026

    1520 Saint Olaf Avenue, Northfield, Minnesota 55057, United States

    Join us for St. Olaf Homecoming on Saturday, October 3. It’s a celebration with all the best parts of being on campus: cheering on Oles, catching a concert, seeing familiar faces, and enjoying fall on the Hill.

  • Founder's Day

    Boe Chapel

    Daily Chapel is a time of inspiration for body, mind, and spirit; a quiet harbor in a busy day; worship. Students, faculty, and staff witness to their faith and invite the community to join them. All are welcome! This year’s service will include the awarding of the Founders Medal, which recognizes recipients as modern founders […]

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