Calendar

Summer Session 2 grades due
2026-08-26

Last day of class for Summer Session 2
2026-08-19

Last day to drop or make S/U change in a Summer Term 2 course
2026-07-27

Summer Session 1 grades due
2026-07-17

Last day to add a Summer Term 2 course
2026-07-16

First day of class for Summer Session 2
2026-07-13

Last day of class for Summer Session 1
2026-07-10

July 4th Holiday (no classes)
2026-07-03

Juneteenth (no class)
2026-06-19

Last day to drop or make S/U change in a Summer Term I course
2026-06-15

Last day to add a Summer Term I course
2026-06-04

Summer Session 1 begins
2026-06-01

Reunion Weekend Classes ending in 1 & 6
2026-05-30, 2026-05-29, 2026-05-28 - 2026-05-31 | St. Olaf College
St. Olaf Alumni and Parent Relations welcomes classes ending in 1 & 6 to attend Reunion Weekend May 28 – 31, 2026. Registration opens late February 2026.

Non-senior grades due for spring
2026-05-29

Baccalaureate Service
2026-05-23 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Northfield, Minn. / Skoglund Center Auditorium
Graduating seniors and their families and friends are invited to gather to worship and give thanks for the life and the community that was shared by the graduating class. This capstone worship service is led by the Campus pastors and also the St. Olaf Band and the St. Olaf Choir. The decision to hold Commencement on the Campus Green or inside Skoglund is announced at Baccalaureate. This event is free and open to the public.

Baccalaureate/Commencement
2026-05-23

Commencement Concert
2026-05-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Northfield, Minn. / Skoglund Center Auditorium
The St. Olaf Choir, St. Olaf Orchestra, and St. Olaf Band present a joint concert celebrating commencement. This event is open to the public.
Live stream available at https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/streams/upcoming/concerts.

Men's Track and Field at NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-23 | La Crosse, Wis. / Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex
Men’s Track and Field at NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships

Women's Track and Field at NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-23 | La Crosse, Wis. / Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex
Women’s Track and Field at NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships

Commencement Weekend
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-23

Senior grades due
2026-05-21

Syttende Mai Celebration at the Norway House
2026-05-18 11:00 - 13:00
Join your fellow St. Olaf alumni for a special celebration of Syttende Mai (Norwegian Constitution Day) on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the beautiful Norway House in Minneapolis!
This event offers a delightful and traditional brunch-style buffet featuring an authentic May 17 spread, including salmon, scrambled eggs, cured meats, Norwegian waffles, and a specialty layered cream cake decorated with the Norwegian flag.
During the brunch program, you will also hear a brief update from campus, including remarks from President Susan Rundell Singer and other St. Olaf College leaders.
Your $20 ticket includes the full traditional Norwegian brunch buffet and beverages.
Enhance Your Experience: For an additional $8, you can choose to add a tour of the new Norway House exhibit, beginning immediately after the program.

Date: Monday, May 18, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Tour to follow)
Location: Norway House, 913 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Standard Cost: $20.00 (Buffet + Program)
Cost with Tour: $28.00 (Buffet + Program + Exhibit)
Maximum Guests: 125
Register Here!

Final Exam Week
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-20, 2026-05-15 - 2026-05-16

Post-Board Town Hall
2026-05-14 11:30 - 12:30
St. Olaf faculty and staff are welcome to join the Post-Board Town Hall, an opportunity to review developments discussed at the most recent Board Meeting. The Post-Board Town Hall will be held in Tomson Hall 280 on May 14 from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Reading day
2026-05-14

Women's Track and Field at UW-La Crosse Final Qualifier
2026-05-13 | La Crosse, Wis. / Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex
Women’s Track and Field at UW-La Crosse Final Qualifier

Men's Track and Field at UW-La Crosse Final Qualifier
2026-05-13 | La Crosse, Wis. / Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex
Men’s Track and Field at UW-La Crosse Final Qualifier

Last day of classes
2026-05-13

Recital: BM Performance/Church Music Entrance and Continuance
2026-05-12 19:00 - 21:30 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
The Bachelors of Music Performance Entrance and Continuance Recital is a juried performance that fulfills part of the degree requirements for music performance majors. This event is free and open to the public.
Instrumental: 7 p.m. – Urness Recital Hall
Winds: 7 – 8 p.m.
Strings/Piano: 8:15 – 9:15 p.m.
Organ: 7 p.m. – Skifter, Studio A
Vocal: Immediately following organ – Skifter, Studio A
Times and location are subject to change depending on participant breakdown.

Recital: String Chamber Night II
2026-05-11 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Enjoy an evening of music featuring our talented string chamber groups. This event is free and open to the public.

Recital: String Chamber Night I
2026-05-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall

St. Olaf Orchestra: Senior Soloists Concert
2026-05-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The St. Olaf Orchestra, conducted by Associate Professor of Music Chung Park, presents a concert featuring senior soloists. This event is free and open to the public.
Widely recognized as one of the finest undergraduate orchestras in the United States, the St. Olaf Orchestra has been featured on NPR and PBS and was the 2013 and 2019 winner of the American Prize in Orchestral Performance.
Live stream available at https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/streams/upcoming/concerts.

St. Olaf Choir: Spring Concert with National Lutheran Choir
2026-05-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The National Lutheran Choir and the St. Olaf Choir present a joint spring concert in Boe Memorial Chapel. This event is free and open to the public.
The St. Olaf Choir is the premier a cappella choir in the United States. For over a century, the choir has set a standard of choral excellence and remained at the forefront of choral artistry.
The National Lutheran Choir, now in its 40th season, engages listeners of all faiths and traditions by singing the spirit of music familiar and new. The Choir’s artistry is rooted in its mission to celebrate, invigorate, and expand sacred choral music, bringing inspiration and meaning to all people.

Men's Track and Field vs MIAC Outdoor Championships
2026-05-08 | Northfield, Minn., Manitou Track
Men’s Track and Field vs MIAC Outdoor Championships

Women's Track and Field vs MIAC Outdoor Championships
2026-05-08 | Northfield, Minn., Manitou Track
Women’s Track and Field vs MIAC Outdoor Championships

Student Recital
2026-05-07 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
The Music Department’s general student recitals consist of a mix of music students fulfilling their degree requirements. This free (and open to the public) event is the final student recital for the academic year!

Faculty Meeting
2026-05-07 11:30 - 12:30 | Ballrooms in Buntrock Commons
A Faculty Meeting will be held on May 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Voting members of the faculty will receive an email with the meeting’s agenda and an RSVP to lunch one week prior to the meeting date. Please fill out and submit the RSVP as soon as possible, but no later than the Monday before the meeting. Contact the Provost’s executive assistant at gonzal36@stolaf.edu with any issues or questions.

May All Staff Meeting
2026-05-07 08:30 - 09:30 | Ballrooms in Buntrock Commons
All St. Olaf staff are welcome to attend the May All-Staff Meeting on May 7 from 8:30-9:30 a.m in the Buntrock Ballrooms. Light breakfast items will be served.

Recital: Woodwind Chamber Night II
2026-05-06 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Enjoy an evening of music featuring our talented woodwind chamber groups. This event is free and open to the public.

Recital: Woodwind Chamber Night I
2026-05-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall

Recital: Brass Chamber Night
2026-05-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Enjoy an evening of music featuring our talented brass chamber groups. This event is free and open to the public.

Concert: The Percussion Ensemble
2026-05-04 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
The Percussion Ensemble will present their spring concert under the direction of Visiting Associate Professor of Music Matthew McClung. This event is free and open to the public.

St. Olaf Chamber Singers Concert
2026-05-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The Chamber Singers, conducted by Associate Professor of Practice and Robert Scholz Endowed Chair in Music Therees Tkach Hibbard, will present their spring concert in Boe Chapel. This event is free and open to the public.

St. Olaf Jazz: Combo and Jazz II Concert
2026-05-03 15:30 - 17:00 | Lion’s Pause – Mane Stage
Jazz students in the chamber program and the Jazz II ensemble will present their spring concert. Associate Professor of Music Joseph L. Jefferson will conduct the Jazz II ensemble, as well as the St. Olaf Jazz Combos, alongside Adjunct Instructor in Music Peter Whitman. This event is free and open to the public.

St. Olaf Philharmonia and Norseman Band Concert
2026-05-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The St. Olaf Philharmonia, conducted by Associate Professor of Music Chung Park, and the Norseman Band, conducted by Adjunct Associate Professor of Music Michael Buck, present a joint spring concert.
The Norseman Band is one of two symphonic bands at St. Olaf and has developed a reputation in recent years as a dynamic and exciting concert ensemble. The band strives to program for a wide and diverse audience.
The St. Olaf Philharmonia was established in 1975 to accommodate the college’s growing numbers of strong players. The orchestra performs music from all periods, including repertoire for string orchestra, chamber orchestra, and symphony orchestra.
Live stream available at https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/streams/upcoming/concerts.

National Lutheran Choir and St. Olaf Choir at Central Lutheran Church
2026-05-02 14:00 - 15:30
The National Lutheran Choir and the St. Olaf Choir present a joint concert titled “Rooted & Rising” at Central Lutheran Church.
In the turning of the season, we rise—rooted in memory, reaching toward the future. This program bursts forth in song, celebrating the sacred bonds of community. Joined by Harry R. and Thora H. Tosdal Professor of Music Anton Armstrong and the St. Olaf Choir at Central Lutheran Church, the NLC honors the living legacy of the Lutheran choral tradition in the United States. Former NLC Artistic Director David Cherwien joins as guest organist to mark 40 years of the National Lutheran Choir. Works by J.S. Bach, F. Melius Christiansen, Larry Fleming, and David Cherwien bloom alongside new pieces by Earlene Rentz and Jennaya Robison. The concert concludes with a festival chorus of alumni and friends—celebrating four decades of song and the promise of many more to come as we proclaim, “For all that has been, Thank you. For all that is to come, Yes!” (Dag Hammarskjöld)

Women's Track and Field vs Ole Outdoor Open
2026-05-02 | Northfield, Minn., Manitou Track
Women’s Track and Field vs Ole Outdoor Open

Men's Track and Field vs Ole Outdoor Open
2026-05-02 | Northfield, Minn., Manitou Track
Men’s Track and Field vs Ole Outdoor Open

St. Olaf Jazz I Concert
2026-05-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Lion’s Pause – Mane Stage
St. Olaf Jazz I, led by Associate Professor of Music Joseph L. Jefferson, presents a concert. The band showcases a wide range of musical styles such as swing, be-bop, funk, fusion, salsa, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and New Orleans grooves at every performance. St. Olaf Jazz I was voted the “Best College or University Big Band” by Downbeat Magazine in May 2011, and was awarded “Outstanding Performance by Large Undergraduate Jazz Ensemble” by the publication in 2019. This event is free and open to the public.

Honors Day
2026-05-01

Lyric Theater: The Odyssey
2026-04-30 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-29 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Welcome to the world premiere of The Odyssey: The Musical, an original musical comedy adaptation of the timeless Homeric epic by Louis Epstein and Daniel Groll. A blend of Broadway musical, indie rock concept album, Disney fairy tale, and revue, The Odyssey: The Musical conveys themes of love and loss, manipulation and desperation, hospitality and exploitation. Kids, tweens, college students, adults, and even Classics scholars will find something to love in this sometimes riotous, sometimes heart wrenching, always gripping story about the obstacles we overcome to make our way home.
This event is free and open to the public.

Student Recital
2026-04-30 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-09 20:15 - 21:15 | Skifter Hall
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.

Women's Track and Field at MIAC Decathlon
2026-04-30 | Northfield, Minn. / Laird Stadium
Women’s Track and Field at MIAC Decathlon

Men's Track and Field at MIAC Decathlon
2026-04-30 | Northfield, Minn. / Laird Stadium
Men’s Track and Field at MIAC Decathlon

Men's Track and Field at Meet of the UnSaintly
2026-04-29 | St. Paul, Minn. / Klas Field
Men’s Track and Field at Meet of the UnSaintly

Women's Track and Field at Meet of the UnSaintly
2026-04-29 | St. Paul, Minn. / Klas Field
Women’s Track and Field at Meet of the UnSaintly

Manitou Singers Concert
2026-04-26 15:30 - 17:00 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The Manitou Singers, conducted by Associate Professor of Practice and Robert Scholz Endowed Chair in Music Therees Hibbard, present a spring concert. This event is free and open to the public.
Comprised of select alto and soprano voices from the first year class, the Manitou Singers is one of the most popular music organizations on the St. Olaf College campus. With a repertoire that ranges from sacred, to secular, to popular ballads, the Manitou Singers have broad appeal both on and off campus.
Live stream available at https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/streams/upcoming/concerts.

St. Olaf Handbells: Spring Ring
2026-04-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
The handbell choirs of St. Olaf present their annual Spring Ring concert, with performances from the St. Olaf Handbell Choir and Chapel Ringers, conducted by Adjunct Instructor in Music Jill Mahr; Valhalla Ringers, conducted by Katie Nail ’26; and the Manitou Handbell Choir, conducted by Nathaniel Alms ’26. This event is free and open to the public.

Men's Tennis at Hamline University
2026-04-26 | St. Paul, Minn. / Holt Courts
Men’s Tennis at Hamline University

Women's Tennis at Hamline University
2026-04-26 | St. Paul, Minn. / Holt Courts
Women’s Tennis at Hamline University

Viking Chorus: Spring Concert
2026-04-25 15:30 - 17:00 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The Viking Chorus, conducted by Assistant Professor of Music Joseph Kemper, will present a spring concert. The choir is comprised of first-year tenors and basses who carry on a legacy of chorus singing since its founding in 1935. Featuring a broad repertoire with an emphasis in sacred music, the low voices of Viking sing motets, cantata movements, and anthems, as well as contemporary choral pieces, spirituals, and folksongs. This event is free and open to the public.

Men's Track and Field at Dick & Mary Johnson Invitational
2026-04-25 | Eau Claire, Wis. / Simpson Field
Men’s Track and Field at Dick & Mary Johnson Invitational

Women's Track and Field at Dick & Mary Johnson Invitational
2026-04-25 | Eau Claire, Wis. / Simpson Field
Women’s Track and Field at Dick & Mary Johnson Invitational

Collegium Musicum Concert
2026-04-24 20:15 - 21:15 | Boe Memorial Chapel
Collegium Musicum performs in Boe Chapel, conducted by Instructor in Music Dana Maeda and Associate Professor of Music James E. Bobb. This event is free and open to the public.
The Collegium Musicum is an ensemble of St. Olaf College students that performs music of the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque eras on historical instruments.

Senior Recital: Charlotte Buchman, soprano
2026-04-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Soprano, Charlotte Buchman ’26, will present a senior recital.
This event is free an open to the public.

Showcase: St. Olaf Musical Theater Lab
2026-04-23 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
The St. Olaf Students involved in the Musical Theater Lab program will present a showcase of their work under the guidance of Assistant Professor of Music Marita Stryker. This event is free and open to the public

SOAR Session
2026-04-23 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-09 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-19 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-26 11:30 - 12:30
All first-year students attend their peer-led St. Olaf Orientation to Academics and Resources (SOAR) Session. SOAR provides an extended orientation for students throughout their first year to intentionally foster peer connections and equip them with the knowledge, skills, and resources to be successful at St. Olaf.

Faculty Meeting
2026-04-23 11:30 - 12:30 | Ballrooms in Buntrock Commons
A Faculty Meeting will be held on April 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Voting members of the faculty will receive an email with the meeting’s agenda and an RSVP to lunch one week prior to the meeting date. Please fill out and submit the RSVP as soon as possible, but no later than the Monday before the meeting. Contact the Provost’s executive assistant at gonzal36@stolaf.edu with any issues or questions.

Men's Track and Field at Drake Relays
2026-04-23 - 2026-04-24 | Des Moines, Iowa / Drake Stadium
Men’s Track and Field at Drake Relays

Women's Track and Field at Drake Relays
2026-04-23 - 2026-04-24 | Des Moines, Iowa / Drake Stadium
Women’s Track and Field at Drake Relays

Women's Track and Field at Gary Wilson Invitational
2026-04-22 | Minneapolis, Minn. / University of Minnesota Track & Field Stadium
Women’s Track and Field at Gary Wilson Invitational

Men's Track and Field at Gary Wilson Invitational
2026-04-22 | Minneapolis, Minn. / University of Minnesota Track & Field Stadium
Men’s Track and Field at Gary Wilson Invitational

Women's Tennis vs Bethel University
2026-04-22 | Northfield, Minn., Carlson Courts
Women’s Tennis vs Bethel University

Fresh Ink Composition Recital 2
2026-04-21 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
The Fresh Ink Recital is made up of works by St. Olaf student composers. This event is free and open to the public.

Fresh Ink Composition Recital 1
2026-04-21 19:00 - 20:00

Registration for Fall by graduation year
2026-04-21 - 2026-04-23

Senior Recital: Lucan O'Neal, baritone
2026-04-20 20:15 - 20:45 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Senior BM Piano Performance Major, Lucan O’Neal ’26, will present a voice recital with pianist, Elizabeth Chen. This recital is free and open to the public.

Senior Recital: Romina Soto-Solari, composition
2026-04-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM Composition major, Romina Soto-Solari ’26, will present a senior recital in partial fulfillment of the BM Composition degree requirements.
This event is free and open to the public.

Men's Tennis vs Bethel University
2026-04-20 | Northfield, Minn., Carlson Courts
Men’s Tennis vs Bethel University

Last day to drop or make S/U change for a second half semester course
2026-04-20

St. Olaf Cantorei Concert
2026-04-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The St. Olaf Cantorei, conducted by Associate Professor of Music and Elliot M. and Klara Stockdal Johnson Chair in Organ and Church Music James E. Bobb, performs in Boe Memorial Chapel. This event is free and open to the public.
The St. Olaf Cantorei was established in the 1960s as the Campus Choir to provide opportunities for more students to participate in the St. Olaf choral tradition. The ensemble has become known for creative programming that blends the St. Olaf choral tradition with instrumental color and is uniquely honed and focused to lead worship and provide a distinctive musical and spiritual experience.
Live stream available at https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/streams/upcoming/concerts.

St. Olaf Band: Spring Concert
2026-04-19 15:30 - 17:00 | Northfield, Minn. / Skoglund Center Auditorium
The St. Olaf Band, conducted by Assistant Professor of Music Henry L. Dorn, presents their spring concert. This event is free and open to the public.
Founded in 1891, the St. Olaf Band is the oldest music organization at St. Olaf College, a campus internationally renowned for its high caliber of music ensembles. The band has toured nationally since 1904 and internationally since 1906, when it performed a four-week, 30-concert tour of Norway, making it the first American collegiate band to tour Europe. The band has subsequently toured several times in Norway, Great Britain, Japan, central Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
Live stream available at https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/streams/upcoming/concerts.

Senior Recital: Johanna Makela, mezzo
2026-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM Vocal Performance major, Johanna Makela ’26, will present a senior recital in partial fulfillment of the performance degree requirements.
This event is free and open to the public.

Senior Recital: Samuel Meyer, violin
2026-04-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Samuel Meyer ’26, violin, will present a senior recital in partial fulfillment of the BM Violin Performance degree requirements.
This event is free and open to the public

Senior Recital: Annalisa Nardiello, mezzo
2026-04-18 16:30 - 17:30 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM Vocal Performance Major, Annalisa Nardiello ’26, will present a senior recital in partial fulfillment of the music performance degree requirements.
This event is free and open to the public.

Senior Recital: Jeremiah Knudson, organ
2026-04-18 15:15 - 16:15 | Boe Chapel
BM Organ Performance and BM Church Music major, Jeremiah Knudson ’26, will present a senior recital in partial fulfillment of his music degree requirements.
This event is free and open to the public

Senior Recital: Myka Stewart, cello
2026-04-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM Cello Performance major, Myka Stewart ’26, will present a senior recital in partial fulfillment of the music performance degree requirements. Myka will be assisted by pianist, Alex Woods.

Women's Track and Field at Carleton Relays
2026-04-18 | Northfield, Minn. / Laird Stadium
Women’s Track and Field at Carleton Relays

Men's Track and Field at Carleton Relays
2026-04-18 | Northfield, Minn. / Laird Stadium
Men’s Track and Field at Carleton Relays

Men's Tennis vs Macalester College
2026-04-18 | Northfield, Minn., Carlson Courts
Men’s Tennis vs Macalester College

Women's Tennis vs Macalester College
2026-04-18 | Northfield, Minn., Carlson Courts
Women’s Tennis vs Macalester College

Senior Recital: Lucan O'Neal, piano
2026-04-17 20:15 - 2026-04-18 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM Piano Performance major, Lucan O’Neal ’26, will present a recital in partial fulfillment of the performance degree requirements.
This event is free and open to the public.

Senior Recital: Vincent Giza, composition
2026-04-17 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM composition major, Vincent Giza ’26, will present a senior recital as partial fulfillment of his music degree requirements.
This event is free and open to the public.

Senior Recital: Andrew Kramer, composition
2026-04-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM composition major, Andrew Kramer ’26, will present a senior recital of his works as partial fulfillment of his music degree requirements.
This event is free and open to the public.

Student Recital
2026-04-16 20:15 - 21:15, 2026-03-19 20:15 - 21:15, 2026-03-05 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall

Guest Recital: The Nois Saxophone Quartet
2026-04-16 11:30 - 12:30 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
“Take your preconceived notions of ‘noise’ and toss them out the window. Equal parts ‘fiendishly good and fiendishly goofy.'”(Chicago Tribune)
~Nois is a Chicago-based saxophone quartet dedicated to connecting with diverse audiences through the creation of new work. Since its founding in 2016, “~Nois continues to legitimize the saxophone quartet as a premier ensemble formation for classical music” (thank you Brutal New Music) through commissioning repertoire that is thought-provoking, engaging, and honestly just really good, by some of today’s most inspiring compositional voices.
There will also be a Masterclass and “reading session” of student compositions on Saturday, April 18 from 10 – 12 p.m. in Urness Recital Hall.
Both events are free and open to the public

April All Staff Meeting
2026-04-16 08:30 - 09:30 | Ballrooms in Buntrock Commons
All St. Olaf staff are welcome to attend the April All-Staff Meeting on April 16 from 8:30-9:30 a.m in the Buntrock Ballrooms. Light breakfast items will be served.

Men's Track and Field at Phil Esten Challenge 10K
2026-04-16 | La Crosse, Wis. / Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex
Men’s Track and Field at Phil Esten Challenge 10K

Women's Track and Field at Phil Esten Challenge 10K
2026-04-16 | La Crosse, Wis. / Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex
Women’s Track and Field at Phil Esten Challenge 10K

Senior Recital: Sierra Penning, soprano
2026-04-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BA Music Major, Sierra Penning ’26 (soprano), will present a senior recital.
This event is free and open to the public.

Women's Track and Field at Bryan Clay Invitational
2026-04-15 - 2026-04-16 | Azusa, Calif. / Cougar Athletic Stadium
Women’s Track and Field at Bryan Clay Invitational

Men's Track and Field at Bryan Clay Invitational
2026-04-15 - 2026-04-16 | Azusa, Calif. / Cougar Athletic Stadium
Men’s Track and Field at Bryan Clay Invitational

Last day to drop or make S/U change for a semester-length course
2026-04-14

Quiet Week for Advising
2026-04-13 - 2026-04-17

Men's Tennis at Carleton College
2026-04-13 | Northfield, Minn. / Pat Lamb Tennis Courts
Men’s Tennis at Carleton College

Senior Recital: Noah Hubbard, tenor
2026-04-12 19:00 - 19:30 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM Vocal Education major, Noah Hubbard ’26, will present a senior recital in partial fulfillment of his music education degree requirements. He will be assisted by Kristine Denton, piano, and Ben Quist, guitar.
This event is free and open to the public

Chapel Choir and St. Olaf Orchestra: Oratorio
2026-04-12 15:30 - 17:00 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The St. Olaf Chapel Choir, conducted by Assistant Professor of Music Joseph Kemper, presents a joint concert with the St. Olaf Orchestra, conducted by Associate Professor of Music Chung Park. This event is free and open to the public.
Specializing in the performance of oratorio and larger works, the St. Olaf Chapel Choir frequently collaborates with the St. Olaf Orchestra, as well as instrumentalists and soloists from the St. Olaf community.
Live stream available at https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/streams/upcoming/concerts.

Women's Tennis vs Gustavus Adolphus College
2026-04-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Northfield, Minn., Carlson Courts
Women’s Tennis vs Gustavus Adolphus College

Men's Track and Field vs Manitou Classic
2026-04-11 | Northfield, Minn., Manitou Track
Men’s Track and Field vs Manitou Classic

Women's Track and Field vs Manitou Classic
2026-04-11 | Northfield, Minn., Manitou Track
Women’s Track and Field vs Manitou Classic

Senior Recital: Henry Rye, organ
2026-04-10 20:15 - 21:15 | Boe Chapel
BM Organ Performance major, Henry Rye ’26, will present a senior recital as partial fulfillment of his BM Performance degree.
This event is free and open to the public.

Senior Recital: Kevin Kodalen, baritone
2026-04-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM Elective Studies Major, Kevin Kodalen ’26, will present a senior recital in partial fulfillment of his music degree requirements. Kodalen will be assisted by pianist Kristine Denton.
This event is free and open to the public.

Women's Track and Field at UW-Platteville Invitational 5K
2026-04-10 | Platteville, Wis. / UW-Platteville Track & Field Complex
Women’s Track and Field at UW-Platteville Invitational 5K

Men's Track and Field at UW-Platteville Invitational 5K
2026-04-10 | Platteville, Wis. / UW-Platteville Track & Field Complex
Men’s Track and Field at UW-Platteville Invitational 5K

Young Alumni Social — Minneapolis
2026-04-09 18:00 - 20:00
Ready to ditch the workweek stress and connect with fellow Oles? Join us for the Young Alumni Social at The Puttery in Minneapolis on Thursday, April 9, 2026. We’ve booked an exclusive space for a fun night of immersive mini-golf, great food, and easy networking.
This is also a chance to mingle with current St. Olaf juniors—we’re inviting them to get a sneak peek at our amazing alumni community! For just $40, you get unlimited mini-golf, delicious appetizers and desserts, and a drink ticket. Plus, we’ll be giving out special prizes to alumni and student teams who complete golf challenges together. Think of it as a low-key, high-fun way to meet your next professional contact or just make a new friend.
Space is limited to 150 guests, so grab your spot quickly! The deadline to register is April 5, 2026.
See you on the green!

Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: The Puttery, 240 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Cost: $40.00 per person
Registration Deadline: April 2, 2026
Maximum Guests: 150
RSVP HERE!

Government and Nonprofits: Student-Alum Virtual Meet Up
2026-04-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Students are welcome to attend Government & Nonprofits: Student-Alum Virtual Meet Up hosted by the Piper Center for Vocation and Career. This virtual event connects St. Olaf alumni who work in a broad range of roles in Government and Nonprofits with current students to discuss their career insights and life after St. Olaf.

Social Justice Award
2026-04-09 11:30 - 12:30 | Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater
The St. Olaf Community is welcome to join us as we honor our Social Justice Award recipient in Viking Theater on April 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
This award recognizes the hard work of faculty members in bringing needed change to the College and demonstrates St. Olaf’s commitment to developing a more inclusive environment that will better foster a sense of belonging in our campus community. All are welcome to attend.

Women's Tennis at Carleton College
2026-04-08 15:00 - 18:00 | Northfield, Minn. / Pat Lamb Tennis Courts
Women’s Tennis at Carleton College

Last day to add a second-half of semester course
2026-04-08

January Term 2027 Study Abroad/Away Fair
2026-04-07 16:00 - 17:30 | Ballrooms in Buntrock Commons
All current St. Olaf students are welcome to attend the January Term 2027 Study Abroad/Away Fair hosted by Smith Center for Global Engagement.

Spring Break
2026-03-28 - 2026-04-06

Student Recital
2026-03-26 20:15 - 21:15, 2026-02-26 20:15 - 21:15 | Boe Chapel

Faculty Meeting
2026-03-26 11:30 - 12:30 | Ballrooms in Buntrock Commons
A Faculty Meeting will be held on March 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Voting members of the faculty will receive an email with the meeting’s agenda and an RSVP to lunch one week prior to the meeting date. Please fill out and submit the RSVP as soon as possible, but no later than the Monday before the meeting. Contact the Provost’s executive assistant at gonzal36@stolaf.edu with any issues or questions.

Women's Track and Field at WashU Distance Carnival
2026-03-26 | St. Louis, Mo. / Bushyhead Track
Women’s Track and Field at WashU Distance Carnival

Men's Track and Field at WashU Distance Carnival
2026-03-26 | St. Louis, Mo. / Bushyhead Track
Men’s Track and Field at WashU Distance Carnival

Senior Recital: Ely and Yarris
2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BA Music Majors, Morgan Ely ’26, percussion, and Ella Yarris ’26, soprano, will present a shared senior recital.
This event is free and open to the public.

Junior Recital: Austin Larson, tuba
2026-03-24 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM Tuba Performance Major, Austin Larson ’27, will present a junior recital in partial fulfillment of the BM Performance degree requirements.
This event is free and open to the public.

Junior Recital: Amalia Ranstrom, harp
2026-03-24 19:00 - 19:30 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM Harp Performance Major, Amalia Ranstrom ’27, will present a junior recital in partial fulfillment of the BM Performance degree requirements.
This event is free and open to the public.

Junior Recital: Schroth-Douma and Shaw
2026-03-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Junior BM Vocal Performance majors, Will Schroth-Douma ’27 (baritone) and Robert Shaw ’27 (bass-baritone) will present a shared junior recital in partial fulfillment of the BM Performance Degree requirements.
This event is free and open to the public

First day of class for second half of semester courses
2026-03-23

Women's Tennis at St. Catherine University
2026-03-21 | Minneapolis, Minn. / Baseline Tennis Center
Women’s Tennis at St. Catherine University

Men's Tennis at Gustavus Adolphus College
2026-03-21 | St. Peter, Minn. / Wilkinson Tennis Complex
Men’s Tennis at Gustavus Adolphus College

Junior Recital: Ian Woodrich, viola
2026-03-20 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM Viola Performance Major, Ian Woodrich ’27, will present a junior recital in partial fulfillment of the BM performance degree requirements.
This event is free and open to the public.

Guest Recital: Melissa Holm-Johansen, soprano
2026-03-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Celebrating Norwegian Art Song
Melissa Holm-Johansen, soprano, with pianist Bryon Wilson, will present a guest recital in Urness Recital Hall.
Holm-Johnsen’s recent featured performances include “Crossings: Now We Belong” with the Minot Chamber Chorale in October 2024, and “The Golden Age of Danish Song” for the Minnesota Orchestra’s “Nordic Landscapes Festival” in January 2025. She continues to promote art song in performance, advocating for local composers and premiering their pieces for Source Song Festival.
An ensemble singer as well as a solo artist, Holm-Johansen has appeared with Bach Roots Festival, the Dale Warland Singers, the Singers – Minnesota Choral Artists, the Minnesota Beethoven Festival Chorus, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Chorale, the Oratorio Society, the Saint Olaf Choir and the Norwegian Youth Choir.
This event is free and open to the public.

Last day of class for first half of semester courses
2026-03-20

Guest Masterclass: Sterling Tanner, trombone
2026-03-19 11:30 - 12:30 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Sterling Tanner is an esteemed performer, educator and clinician currently serving as the assistant professor of trombone at the University of Colorado Boulder.
This event is free and open to the public.

March All Staff Meeting
2026-03-19 08:30 - 09:30 | Ballrooms in Buntrock Commons
All St. Olaf staff are welcome to attend the March All-Staff Meeting on March 19 from 8:30-9:30 a.m in the Buntrock Ballrooms. Light breakfast items will be served.

Men's Alpine Skiing at FIS Lutsen Spring Series
2026-03-19 - 2026-03-21 | Lutsen, Minn. / Lutsen Resort
Men’s Alpine Skiing at FIS Lutsen Spring Series

Guest Recital: Sterling Tanner, trombone
2026-03-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Sterling Tanner is an esteemed performer, educator and clinician currently serving as the assistant professor of trombone at the University of Colorado Boulder.
This event is free and open to the public

Environmental Careers: Student-Alum Virtual Meet Up
2026-03-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Students are welcome to attend Environmental Careers: Student-Alum Virtual Meet Up hosted by the Piper Center for Vocation and Career. This virtual event connects St. Olaf alumni who work in environmental science and ecology-related career fields with students who are exploring these paths.

Men's Swimming and Diving at NCAA Division III Championships
2026-03-18 - 2026-03-20 | Indianapolis, Ind. / IU Natatorium at IUPUI
Men’s Swimming and Diving at NCAA Division III Championships

Women's Swimming and Diving at NCAA Division III Championships
2026-03-18 - 2026-03-20 | Indianapolis, Ind. / IU Natatorium at IUPUI
Women’s Swimming and Diving at NCAA Division III Championships

Senior Recital: Nolan Fuzzey and Obsa Kedir
2026-03-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Senior BA music majors, Nolan Fuzzey ’26 (baritone) and Obsa Kedir ’26 (baritone) will present a senior recital with pianist Maureen Armstrong.
This recital is free and open to the public.

Faculty Guest Recital: Catherine Rodland and Brian Carson, organ
2026-03-16 19:00 - 20:15 | Boe Chapel
Organists, Artist in Residence Catherine Rodland and Brian Carson, will present Marcel Dupré’s Stations of the Cross in Boe Memorial Chapel. This event is free and open to the public.

St. Olaf Philharmonia and Norseman Band Concert
2026-03-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Northfield, Minn. / Skoglund Center Auditorium
The St. Olaf Philharmonia, conducted by Associate Professor of Music Chung Park, and the Norseman Band, conducted by Adjunct Associate Professor of Music Michael Buck present a joint concert. This event is free and open to the public.
The Norseman Band is one of two symphonic bands at St. Olaf and has developed a reputation in recent years as a dynamic and exciting concert ensemble. The band strives to program for a wide and diverse audience.
The St. Olaf Philharmonia was established in 1975 to accommodate the college’s growing numbers of strong players. The orchestra performs music from all periods, including repertoire for string orchestra, chamber orchestra, and symphony orchestra.
Live stream available at https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/streams/upcoming/concerts.

Senior Recital: Nail and Rhodes
2026-03-15 16:30 - 17:30 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Soprano, Katie Nail ’26, and bass, Nicholas Rhodes ’26, will present a shared senior recital as partial fulfillment of their BM Choral Church Music degree requirements. They will be assisted by pianist Christine Denton.
This event is free and open to the public.

Senior Recital: Vincent Cianchetti
2026-03-15 15:15 - 16:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Bass Trombonist, Vincent Cianchetti ’26, will present a senior recital in partial fulfillment of his BM Trombone Performance degree.
This event is free and open to the public.

Junior Piano Recital: Olsen and Goodwin
2026-03-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM piano performance majors, Lief Olson ’27 and Leo Goodwin ’27, will present a shared junior recital as partial fulfillment of their BM Performance degree requirements.
This event is free and open to the public.

Men's Tennis vs Saint Mary's University
2026-03-14 | Northfield, Minn., Carlson Courts
Men’s Tennis vs Saint Mary’s University

Women's Tennis vs Saint Mary's University
2026-03-14 | Northfield, Minn., Carlson Courts
Women’s Tennis vs Saint Mary’s University

Junior Recital: Mikayla Doerfler, saxophone
2026-03-13 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM Saxophone Performance Major, Mikayla Doerfler ’27, will present a junior recital in partial fullfillment of the BM performance degree. Mikayla will be assisted by Anne Voglewede Green, piano; Leif Olsen ’27, piano; Holden Peckenpaugh ’28, bass; and Morgan Ely ’26, percussion.
This event is free and open to the public.

St. Olaf Jazz I at Crooners Supper Club
2026-03-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Crooners Lounge and Supper Club, 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55432
St. Olaf Jazz I, led by Associate Professor of Music Joseph L. Jefferson, will perform on Friday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Crooners Lounge and Supper Club in Minneapolis. The band showcases a wide range of musical styles such as swing, be-bop, funk, fusion, salsa, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and New Orleans grooves at every performance. St. Olaf Jazz I was voted the “Best College or University Big Band” by Downbeat Magazine in May 2011, and was awarded “Outstanding Performance by Large Undergraduate Jazz Ensemble” by the publication in 2019.

Junior Recital: Joshua Villanoy, violin
2026-03-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM Violin Performance Major Joshua Villanoy ’27 will present a junior recital in partial fulfillment of the BM Performance Degree requirements.
This event is free and open to the public.

Men's Track and Field at NCAA Division III Indoor Chamionships
2026-03-13 | Birmingham, Ala. / Birmingham CrossPlex
Men’s Track and Field at NCAA Division III Indoor Chamionships

Women's Track and Field at NCAA Division III Indoor Chamionships
2026-03-13 | Birmingham, Ala. / Birmingham CrossPlex
Women’s Track and Field at NCAA Division III Indoor Chamionships

Arts & Museums: Student-Alum Virtual Meet Up
2026-03-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Students are welcome to attend Arts & Museums: Student-Alum Virtual Meet Up hosted by the Piper Center for Vocation ad Career. This virtual event connects St. Olaf alumni who work in a broad range of roles within arts organizations and museums of all kinds with current students to discuss their career insights and life after St. Olaf.

Recital: BM Ed Continuance Recital
2026-03-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
The Music Education Continuance Recital is a juried performance that fulfills part of the degree requirements for music education students. This event is free and open to the public.
Instrumentalists – Urness Recital Hall – 7 p.m.
Vocalists – Studio A – 7 p.m.

Guest Recital: Kayleen Seidl, voice, and Andrew Bourgoin, piano
2026-03-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Kayleen Seidl ’13 is an actress/singer, and Andrew Bourgoin ’12 is a producer, director, musician, and collaborative pianist, both based in New York City. They will give a performance and a masterclass on Monday, March 9, in Urness Recital Hall. This event is free and open to the public.

Statistics and Data Science Alumni Graduate School Panel
2026-03-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Students are welcome to attend Statistics and Data Science Alumni Graduate School Panel hosted by the Piper Center for Vocation and Career. Hear from alumni who are in or who attended graduate school related to statistics and data science. Alumni will share tips, preparation, experiences, etc. related to graduate school. Students in all class years are encouraged to attend.

Women's Nordic Skiing at USCSA National Championships
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-13 | Lake Placid, N.Y. / Mt. Van Hoevenberg
Women’s Nordic Skiing at USCSA National Championships

Men's Nordic Skiing at USCSA National Championships
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-13 | Lake Placid, N.Y. / Mt. Van Hoevenberg
Men’s Nordic Skiing at USCSA National Championships

St. Olaf Orchestra: Spring Concert
2026-03-08 15:30 - 17:00 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The St. Olaf Orchestra, conducted by Associate Professor of Music Chung Park, presents a spring concert. This event is free and open to the public.
Widely recognized as one of the finest undergraduate orchestras in the United States, the St. Olaf Orchestra has been featured on NPR and PBS and was the 2013 and 2019 winner of the American Prize in Orchestral Performance.
Live stream available at https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/streams/upcoming/concerts.

Men's Alpine Skiing at USCSA National Championships
2026-03-07 - 2026-03-13 | Lake Placid, N.Y. / Whiteface Mtn.
Men’s Alpine Skiing at USCSA National Championships

Men's Track and Field at UW-La Crosse Final Qualifier
2026-03-07 | La Crosse, Wis. / Hetzel Fieldhouse

Women's Track and Field at UW-La Crosse Final Qualifier
2026-03-07 | La Crosse, Wis. / Hetzel Fieldhouse

Men's Tennis at Saint John's University
2026-03-07 | Sartell, Minn. / Sta-Fit
Men’s Tennis at Saint John’s University

Women's Tennis at College of Saint Benedict
2026-03-07 | Sartelll, Minn. / Sta-Fit
Women’s Tennis at College of Saint Benedict

Bay Area Alumni Social
2026-03-06 18:00 - 21:00
You and a guest are cordially invited to a special gathering for the St. Olaf community in Menlo Park, California. Join President Susan Rundell Singer for an evening of connection and conversation.
This reception is a wonderful opportunity to strengthen professional and personal networks, share your post-Olaf journey, and hear remarks from President Rundell Singer, who will welcome the group at approximately 7:00 p.m. Enjoy food and beverages in the company of fellow Oles.
The menu includes a grazing station with assorted cheeses, fruit, crackers, and nuts, along with crudités and hummus. Small bites will also be served, including Polenta Bites, Samosas, Caribbean Risotto Cakes, and Spanakopita.
Event Details:

Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
Time: 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Canopy: Menlo Park, 1300 El Camino Real, Suite 100, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Cost: No Charge
Hosts: Susan Rundell Singer (President) and Joshua Lee (Alumni & Parent Relations)
RSVP HERE!

We can’t wait to see you there and catch up!
Um! Yah! Yah!

Women's Track and Field at Wartburg Last Chance Meet
2026-03-06 | Waverly, Iowa / Hoover Field House & Indoor Track
Women’s Track and Field at Wartburg Last Chance Meet

Men's Track and Field at Wartburg Last Chance Meet
2026-03-06 | Waverly, Iowa / Hoover Field House & Indoor Track
Men’s Track and Field at Wartburg Last Chance Meet

Major Declaration Celebration: Class of 2028
2026-03-05 11:30 - 12:45 | Ballrooms in Buntrock Commons
Sophomore students are invited to declare their major and celebrate, hosted by the Academic Success Center! This event will be held in the Ballrooms on Thursday, March 5th, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Guest Recital: Awadagin Pratt, piano
2026-03-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Through his kaleidoscopic career as a pianist, conductor, educator, and curator of memorable musical moments, Awadagin Pratt shines a light on voices of the past and present, amplifies the diverse talents of today’s brightest creative minds, and paves the way for a new generation of inventive musical artists.
Since winning the Naumburg International Piano Competition in 1992 and receiving a1994 Avery Fisher Career Grant, Pratt has received acclaim for delivering “forceful, imaginative, and precisely tinted” performances (The Washington Post) and been hailed as “one of the great and distinctive American pianists and conductors of our time” (WGBH). He has appeared at addresses as familiar as 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue (at the invitation of the Clinton and Obama administrations) and Sesame Street (at the invitation of Big Bird): He has performed with the Boston and Chicago Symphony Orchestras, the New York Philharmonic, and many others; in solo recitals at the Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, and Lincoln Center; and in chamber music collaborations with cellist Zuill Bailey, pianist Simone Dinnerstein, and the Harlem and St. Lawrence String Quartets. His 2023 recording, Stillpoint, explores the truth and beauty in T.S. Eliot’s Four Quartets through new works by Tyshawn Sorey, Paola Prestini, Peteris Vasks, Jessie Montgomery, Jonathan Bailey Holland, Alvin Singleton, and Judd Greenstein.
He became principal conductor of the Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra in the 2023/24 season, and he has conducted the Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh, Georgia Symphony Orchestra (Tbilisi), and Bang on a Can at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. He made his operatic debut leading Porgy and Bess with the Greensboro Opera (North Carolina).
In response to the murder of George Floyd, Pratt created a podcast that evolved into a multimedia musical experience. Performed primarily on college campuses across the U.S., Awadagin Pratt: Black in America, fuses music of Bach, Messiaen, and Liszt with still and moving pictures by filmmaker Alrick Brown and narration in which Pratt chronicles his life – from his time as a music student at the Peabody Conservatory through his ascent to international acclaim – through graphic accounts of numerous police stops and arrests he experienced for Driving While Black. In 2023, a documentary version, directed by Michelle Bauer Carpenter, was screened at film festivals nationwide.
Pratt’s commitment to the next generation of pianists is evidenced by his work as founding director of the Next Generation Festival, the Art of the Piano Foundation, and the Nina Simone Piano Competition, a new biennial competition that celebrates diversity in classical music.
He served as professor and artist in residence at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music for two decades and is now professor of piano at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
This event is free and open to the public

St. Olaf Handbell Choir: Tour Home Concert
2026-03-02 20:15 - 21:45 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
The St. Olaf Handbell Choir will be presenting a home concert following their annual tour. Adjunct Instructor in Music Jill Mahr will conduct. This event is free and open to the public.

Registration for Summer Session opens
2026-03-02

Junior Recital: Aria Giefer, bass
2026-03-01 19:00 - 19:30 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM String Bass Performance Major, Aria Giefer ’27, will present a junior recital as part of the BM Performance degree requirements. She will be assisted by Elizabeth Chen ’27, piano.
This event is free and open to the public.

Senior Recital: Hayden Williams, cello
2026-03-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BA Music Major, Hayden Williams ’26, cello, will present a senior recital with pianist, Kathryn Ananda-Owens.
This event is free and open to the public.

Women's Nordic Skiing at CCSA Regional Championships
2026-02-28 | Duluth, Minn. / Spirit Mountain
Women’s Nordic Skiing at CCSA Regional Championships

Men's Nordic Skiing at CCSA Regional Championships
2026-02-28 | Duluth, Minn. / Spirit Mountain
Men’s Nordic Skiing at CCSA Regional Championships

Junior Recital: Leo Barks, bass trombone
2026-02-27 19:00 - 19:30 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM Bass Trombone Performance Major, Leo Barks ’27, will present a junior recital in partial fulfillment of the BM performance degree requirements.
This recital is free and open to the public.

Men's Alpine Skiing at FIS Mid-Am Snowriver
2026-02-27 - 2026-02-28 | Wakefield, Mich. / Snowriver Mtn. Resort
Men’s Alpine Skiing at FIS Mid-Am Snowriver

Women's Swimming and Diving at NCAA Division III Region 1 Diving Championships
2026-02-27 | TBD
Women’s Swimming and Diving at NCAA Division III Region 1 Diving Championships

Men's Swimming and Diving at NCAA Division III Region 1 Diving Championships
2026-02-27 | TBD
Men’s Swimming and Diving at NCAA Division III Region 1 Diving Championships

February All Staff Meeting
2026-02-26 08:30 - 09:30 | Ballrooms in Buntrock Commons
All St. Olaf staff are welcome to attend the February All-Staff Meeting on February 26 from 8:30-9:30 a.m in the Buntrock Ballrooms. Light breakfast items will be served.

Women's Track and Field at MIAC Indoor Championships
2026-02-26 - 2026-02-27 | Northfield, Minn. / Carleton Recreation Center
Women’s Track and Field at MIAC Indoor Championships

Men's Track and Field at MIAC Indoor Championships
2026-02-26 - 2026-02-27 | Northfield, Minn. / Carleton Recreation Center
Men’s Track and Field at MIAC Indoor Championships

Last day to drop or make S/U change in a first half of semester course
2026-02-25
