Calendar

Daily Chapel: Lenten Series: Walking the Way
2026-03-23 10:10 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Boe Memorial Chapel
The Lenten Chapel Series will include readings and reflections from “Walking the Way”, a book by John Dear.
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!
If you are unable to join us in person but would like to watch live or archived chapel services, please click the web link below.

Faculty/Staff Parking Focus Group
2026-03-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Buntrock Commons 144
Faculty and staff are welcome to attend the Faculty/Staff Parking Focus Group hosted by Public Safety.

Mehfil Night: Afghan Rabab Performance and Workshop with Sannan Mahboob
2026-03-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Flaten Art Barn
Esteemed artist Sannan Mahboob will lead an interactive workshop for students to learn more about the Afghan rabab, a plucked lute instrument played across Asia for over a thousand years and Afghanistan’s national instrument. With the Taliban’s increased efforts to eliminate traditional cultural practices and art forms, this workshop aims to pass on some seeds of that cultural knowledge to students in Minnesota, who will learn fundamentals of rabab playing, a brief history of the instrument, and basic techniques. The workshop will lead into a jam session and catered biryani dinner. Participants are encouraged to bring any instruments they would like to play during the jam session! Co-sponsored by CSA!, MSA, College Ministry, the Lutheran Center, and the Music Department. This is a Pink Card Event.
Sannan Mahboob is a rabab artist, composer, music therapist, and educator dedicated to carrying tradition into the modern music style. A student of the renowned rabab virtuoso, Ustad Homayoun Sakhi, Sannan has performed at major cultural platforms including the All Pakistan Music Conference and international stages like Ragas Live Festival for Pioneer Works, in Brooklyn, New York in the United States, and performed at World Youth Festival Russia. He has collaborated on national projects such as “Ao Ehad Karain” for Coca-Cola Studio and worked across borders with diverse artists. Sannan is the founder of Staccato Academy and the creator of “Heal with Rabab,” exploring the power of music in education and healing. He has also conducted music therapy seminars at NYU’s Nordoff Robbins Center and rabab workshops and performances at the Afghan Cultural Society in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Through every performance and workshop, he shares the Rabab as a living tradition — rooted in heritage, open to the world.
Sannan Mahboob website: https://sannanmahboob.pk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isannanmahboob/?hl=en
Robert Lehmann (St. Olaf alum 2011) is a mixed-Filipino musician specializing primarily in keyboard-based instruments, with significant experience in Arabic drumming. Robert’s keyboard work draws on his many years studying western classical music on the piano, re-examining those sounds under new lights of improvised music and electronic synthesis. He gathers disparate influences across minimalist and classical piano, house and electronica, ambient, jazz, and film scores, particularly drawing on Romantic and Impressionist era influences, as well as pulling from classical and folk Arabic music from his years spent in several Twin Cities ensembles. This past summer, Robert debuted an EP of songs based on his Lolo’s stories of growing up in the Philippines, including his journey immigrating to the U.S., as well as Robert’s own experiences visiting his Lolo’s hometown with him, reflecting on his own diaspora mixed-Filipino identity. Robert has begun the improvisation research process and is in the process of researching Filipino instruments, folk music, and rhythms in order to incorporate more of those elements throughout. The live version of this album is set to release in summer of 2026.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbabobba/

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

Artist Talk: Emmett Ramstad, Arnold Flaten Memorial Artist Series
2026-03-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Center for Art and Dance 305
The annual Arnold Flaten Memorial Artist Series brings artists to campus in conjunction with Senior Studies (ARTH 343), the capstone course for studio art majors. This event features a discussion from artist, Emmett Ramstad. This event is free and open to the public.

Wellness Center Workshop: Posture Check
2026-03-23 19:00 - 20:00 | HH502
Students will learn why “tech neck” and lower back pain develop, how posture impacts energy and breathing, and simple adjustments they can make to study more comfortably and prevent long-term strain.

Margie Ludwig Retirement Celebration
2026-03-24 09:00 - 11:00 | BC 101
Please join in celebrating Margie Ludwig for 40 years of dedicated service to the St. Olaf Post Office. Margie has been an integral part of our campus community, ensuring that every letter, package, and delivery reached its destination with care and a smile. Come share memories, express appreciation, and wish Margie well as we honor her remarkable contributions to St. Olaf College. Light refreshments will be served.

Daily Chapel: VOCARE: Spiritual Practice
2026-03-24 11:10 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
Today’s chapel will be led by the Nourishing Vocation Project Fellows.
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!
If you are unable to join us in person but would like to watch live or archived chapel services, please click the web link below.

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.

Wellness Center Workshop: Health and Travel – How to take care of your body throughout your adventures!
2026-03-24 19:00 - 20:00 | HH501
Discuss the physical well-being of your body as you travel, including what goes wrong with your body when it breaks away from it’s ritual, how to remedy these issues, and how to support the body to prevent travel fatigue.

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.

Daily Chapel: Service of Holy Communion
2026-03-25 10:10 - 10:30, 2026-04-08 10:10 - 10:30, 2026-04-15 10:10 - 10:30, 2026-04-22 10:10 - 10:30 | Boe Memorial 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!
If you are unable to join us in person but would like to watch live or archived chapel services, please click the web link below.

Art with Heart for Staff and Faculty
2026-03-25 11:30 - 12:30 | Buntrock Commons 225C Sun Room
St. Olaf Staff & Faculty are invited to join Fatima Basharat, Associate Chaplain for Muslim Life, for a meditative art gathering in a supportive environment where participants can process their emotions through artistic expression, while fostering connection and healing. No artistic experience is necessary. The focus is on emotional expression, rather than technical skill. A light lunch will be offered prior to the time for art. Acrylic painting supplies and canvas will also be provided. RSVP by Tuesday, March 24.

Cows, College and CommuniTEA for Students
2026-03-25 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-22 14:00 - 15:00 | the Lutheran Center
Students are invited to attend CommuniTEA.
Once every two weeks, the Lutheran Center hosts CommuniTEA. This is a chance for you to unwind, color, relax, and drink tea. There will not be any formal discussion – the space is yours to come and just be. The Lutheran Center will provide the tea.

Cake with CILA: Celebrating Tenure and Promotion
2026-03-25 15:00 - 16:30 | Rolvaag Memorial Library
Come celebrate our colleagues’ tenure and promotion with cake and conversation.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Location: CILA Offices, Rolvaag Memorial Library 300
No RSVP required!
Mark your calendar

Spring Greenhouse Social
2026-03-25 15:00 - 16:30 | Regents 4th floor Atrium/greenhouse
Come visit St. Olaf’s Greenhouse on the 4th floor of RNS for snacks, tea, botanical activities, and access to the green roof! Everyone is welcome and the fantastic student staff of the greenhouse will be on hand to answer questions. This is a social event for all members of the campus community!

Wellness Center Workshop: A Different Way to Get Things Done
2026-03-25 16:30 - 17:30 | Tomson 308
Do you procrastinate? Struggle to start that one assignment? This workshop explores why traditional productivity advice fails and how to turn procrastination into progress.

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.

The Career Studio
2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Buntrock Commons 222 Seminar Room
Students are welcome to attend The Career Studio, hosted by the Piper Center. This is an opportunity to work with Peer Advisors outside of the regular drop in schedule.
Students can work on…

Resumes
Cover letters
Internship search
Applications
Networking
Other career activities

Stop by for some hot cocoa and tea, bring your friends, and spill the tea with the Peer Advisors.

Daily Chapel: Paavo Rundman '26
2026-03-26 11:00 - 11:20 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The chapel speaker today will be Paavo Rundman, a senior student.
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!
If you are unable to join us in person but would like to watch live or archived chapel services, please click the web link below.

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.

Softball vs University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
2026-03-26 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Northfield, Minn., Mabel Shirley Field
Softball vs University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/

Muslims in/and Russia: Histories of Coexistence and Contention
2026-03-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Buntrock Commons Viking Theater
The Russian Language and Area Studies Department presents a lecture by the Jane and Raphael Bernstein Professor of Asian Studies and History at Carleton College, Adeeb Khalid. This event is free and open to the public.

Women's Track and Field at WashU Distance Carnival - DenHartog/Wyatt in 800m, Moeller in 3K steeplechase
2026-03-26 19:55 - 22:55 | St. Louis, Mo. / Bushyhead Track
Women’s Track and Field at WashU Distance Carnival – DenHartog/Wyatt in 800m, Moeller in 3K steeplechase

Men's Track and Field at WashU Distance Carnival - Deaver in 3,000m steeplechase
2026-03-26 20:55 - 23:55 | St. Louis, Mo. / Bushyhead Track
Men’s Track and Field at WashU Distance Carnival – Deaver in 3,000m steeplechase

Daily Chapel: Service of Morning Prayer
2026-03-27 10:10 - 10:30 | Boe Memorial 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!
Click the web link below to access streamed and archived services.

Men's Track and Field at WashU Distance Carnival - Pattie/Manzur Strandlund/Turlington in 10K, McCabe/Bjork in 5K, Bullock/Fitzgerald in 1,500m
2026-03-27 11:00 - 14:00 | St. Louis, Mo. / Francis Olympic Field
Men’s Track and Field at WashU Distance Carnival – Pattie/Manzur Strandlund/Turlington in 10K, McCabe/Bjork in 5K, Bullock/Fitzgerald in 1,500m Streaming Video: https://www.flotrack.org/events/15267353-2026-washu-distance-carnival

Women's Track and Field at WashU Distance Carnival - Timmerman/Lindquist/Madden/England/McCloskey/Walda in 5K
2026-03-27 13:45 - 16:45 | St. Louis, Mo. / Francis Olympic Field
Women’s Track and Field at WashU Distance Carnival – Timmerman/Lindquist/Madden/England/McCloskey/Walda in 5K
Streaming Video: https://www.flotrack.org/events/15267353-2026-washu-distance-carnival

Men's Tennis vs Bethany Lutheran College
2026-03-27 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-27 17:30 - 20:30 | Owatonna, Minn. / West Hills Tennis & Fitness Center
Men’s Tennis vs Bethany Lutheran College

Women's Tennis vs Bethany Lutheran College
2026-03-27 17:30 - 20:30 | Owatonna, Minn. / West Hills Tennis & Fitness Center
Women’s Tennis vs Bethany Lutheran College

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

Baseball at Macalester College
2026-03-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-28 15:30 - 18:30 | St. Paul, Minn. / Nicholson Field
Baseball at Macalester College
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/macalester/

Men's Tennis at Webster University
2026-03-29 09:00 - 12:00 | St. Louis, Mo. / Webster Groves Recreational Complex
Men’s Tennis at Webster University

Women's Tennis at Webster University
2026-03-29 09:00 - 12:00 | St. Louis, Mo. / Webster Groves Recreational Complex
Women’s Tennis at Webster University

Men's Tennis at Greenville University
2026-03-30 15:00 - 18:00 | Greenville, Ill. / Scott J. Burgess Tennis Complex
Men’s Tennis at Greenville University

Women's Tennis at Greenville University
2026-03-30 15:00 - 18:00 | Greenville, Ill. / Scott J. Burgess Tennis Complex
Women’s Tennis at Greenville University

Men's Tennis at Millikin University
2026-03-31 13:00 - 16:00 | Decatur, Ill. / Fairview Park Tennis Complex
Men’s Tennis at Millikin University

Women's Tennis at Millikin University
2026-03-31 13:00 - 16:00 | Decatur, Il. / Fairview Park Tennis Complex
Women’s Tennis at Millikin University

Baseball vs Gustavus Adolphus College
2026-03-31 14:30 - 17:30, 2026-03-31 17:00 - 20:00 | Northfield, Minn., Mark Almli Field
Baseball vs Gustavus Adolphus College
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/

Cows, College and CommuniTEA for Staff and Faculty
2026-04-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-15 14:00 - 15:00 | the Lutheran Center
Staff and Faculty are invited to attend CommuniTEA. Once every two weeks, the Lutheran Center hosts CommuniTEA. This is a chance for you to unwind, color, relax, and drink tea. There will not be any formal discussion – the space is yours to come and just be. The Lutheran Center will provide the tea.

Brian Ims Farewell Event
2026-04-02 12:30 - 14:30 | Buntrock Commons 211 Valhalla
Drop by to wish Brian well in his next endeavor! Dessert will be served.

Women's Tennis at Principia College
2026-04-02 14:00 - 17:00 | Elsah, Ill. / Hexberg Tennis Center
Women’s Tennis at Principia College

Men's Tennis at Principia College
2026-04-02 17:15 - 20:15 | Elsah, Ill. / Hexberg Tennis Center
Men’s Tennis at Principia College

Men's Golf at Dominican Spring Invitational
2026-04-06 | Sonoma, Calif. – Somona G.C.
Men’s Golf at Dominican Spring Invitational

Senior Recital: Maggie Walker, bassoon
2026-04-06 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Senior, Maggie Walker will present a senior bassoon recital.
This Event is free and open to the public.

Daily Chapel: Easter Hymns & Readings
2026-04-07 11:10 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel

Lecture: Democracy’s Resilience to Populism’s Threat
2026-04-07 15:30 - 17:00 | Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater
The Institute for Freedom and Community welcomes Kurt Weyland, Professor of Government and Mike Hogg Professor in the Liberal Arts at the University of Texas – Austin, to St. Olaf to present “Democracy’s Resilience to Populism’s Threat.” Weyland will evaluate the strength of populist movements globally, arguing that democracies are more resilient than many commentators fear.

Softball at College of Saint Benedict
2026-04-07 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-04-07 17:30 - 19:30 | St. Joseph, Minn. / CSB Softball Field
Softball at College of Saint Benedict
Streaming Video: https://www.miacsportsnetwork.com/saintbenedict/

Spring 2026 Strengthening Democracy Dialogues
2026-04-07 15:30 - 17:45 | Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater
Please join an intergenerational conversation after an event hosted by the Institute for Freedom and Community. Students in the “Imagining Democracies Globally” first year seminar will lead discussion about how speakers’ ideas can inform our own participation in democracy.
Here is more information about the upcoming speakers and dialogue opportunity:

Tuesday, April 7: Kurt Weyland, Democracy’s Resilience to Populism’s Threat

Participants should plan to attend both the lecture (3:30-4:30 PM) and the discussion following the lecture (4:45-5:45 PM). Light refreshments will be available.
If interested, please sign up here.
Questions or having trouble signing up? Please contact the professor, Kathy Tegtmeyer Pak (ktp@stolaf.edu).

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.

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

Wellness Center Workshop: A Different Way to Get Things Done
2026-04-08 08:00 - 16:30 | Tomson 308
Do you procrastinate? Do you have a hard time motivating yourself to do that one assignment? Come to this workshop to learn how to overcome these roadblocks and learn to turn procrastination into productivity!

Baseball vs Concordia College
2026-04-08 13:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-08 16:00 - 19:00 | Northfield, Minn., Mark Almli Field
Baseball vs Concordia College
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/

POSTPONED St. Olaf College Softball at Concordia College
2026-04-08 15:30 - 17:30 | Moorhead, Minn. / Jake Christiansen AC
POSTPONED St. Olaf College Softball at Concordia College
Streaming Video: https://www.miacsportsnetwork.com/concordia/

A Conversation on the Future of Teaching Museums
2026-04-08 16:00 - 17:00 | CAD 305
What does it mean for a museum to truly teach? Join Flaten Art Museum Director Jane Becker Nelson in conversation with two leading voices in contemporary museum practice — a practitioner with decades of institutional experience and a scholar-educator exploring how museums matter today. Together, they’ll examine the evolving challenges and possibilities facing teaching museums.
David E. Little is the founder of David E. Little Art Consulting, LLC, and brings over 25 years of senior leadership at some of the country’s most prominent institutions — including the International Center of Photography, the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art — to questions of museum strategy, education, and the public role of art.
Christina M. Spiker is an Assistant Professor of Art and Art History and Asian Studies at St. Olaf College. Her research examines modern Japanese art and visual culture, with a focus on representations of and by the Indigenous Ainu. Her work extends into museum studies and pedagogy, exploring how exhibitions shape public understandings of Indigenous cultures and how museums can more critically engage with issues of representation, interpretation, and cultural heritage.
Free and open to the public. Light refreshments provided.
Following the talk, guests are welcome to explore the Flaten Art Museum. Galleries will remain open until 6 p.m.

Women's Tennis at Carleton College
2026-04-08 16:00 - 19:00 | Northfield, Minn. / Pat Lamb Tennis Courts
Women’s Tennis at Carleton College

Daily Chapel: Paul Graham '96
2026-04-09 11:00 - 11:20 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The chapel speaker today will be Paul Graham ’96, Interim Associate College Pastor.
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!
If you are unable to join us in person but would like to watch live or archived chapel services, please click the web link below.

Study Abroad/Away 101 Info Session
2026-04-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Tomson 182
All students are welcome to attend a Study Abroad/Away 101 Info Session hosted by the Smith Center for Global Engagement. Attend to learn more about the timeline, process, and internaitonal and domestic study abroad/away options available to you as an Ole.

SOAR Session
2026-04-09 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-23 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.

Social Justice Award Lecture
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.
Sherman-Conroy’s lecture is entitled Honest Storytelling on Campus: Portraits of Memory, Presence, and Becoming.
All are welcome to attend.
St. Olaf Streaming Link

Ibsen and Kierkegaard: Norwegian Beginnings of the Hong Kierkegaard Library
2026-04-09 11:30 - 12:30 | Upper Level Hong Kierkegaard Library
Sophia González ’26 presents her research on the origins of the Kierkegaard Library in the (surprising?) source of plays by the Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. Come hear González’ findings and view her carefully curated display in the Kierkegaard Library – which will remain on view for the remainder of the semester. Light refreshments will be provided.

This event is co-hosted by the Kierkegaard Library and the Norwegian Department as part of the initiative “25 for 2025.”

Office of Government, Foundation, and Corporate Relations Open House
2026-04-09 11:30 - 13:00
The Office of Government, Foundation, and Corporate Relations is hosting an Open House for faculty and staff on Thursday, April 9, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in Old Main Suite 320. Join us for an opportunity to learn more about applying for grants, speak about your funding needs, and join us for lunch.

Seed Coalition Presidents Awards
2026-04-09 14:00 - 16:30
Seed Coalition Presidents Awards will take place at St. Olaf College.

Baseball at Carleton College
2026-04-09 14:30 - 17:30, 2026-04-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Northfield, Minn. / Mel Taube Field
Baseball at Carleton College
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/carleton/

Roots and Branches: Reflections on a Journey from St. Olaf through Public Health, Community, and Family
2026-04-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Buntrock Commons – Viking Theater
Nicole Novak ’08 will return to campus to reflect on the path her life and work have taken since graduation. In this personal talk, she will share some of the moments that shaped her journey after leaving The Hill, from working at mobile clinics serving migrant agricultural workers in Iowa in the aftermath of the largest worksite immigration raid in U.S. history, to (re)connecting with the Catholic Worker movement while studying at the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar.

Novak will discuss how these experiences informed her doctoral research in social epidemiology, including documenting the public health fallout of immigration enforcement, and how living in a Catholic Worker house during her doctoral studies kept her from getting buried too deep “in the books”. Later, she returned to her hometown in Iowa to conduct research alongside community organizations and leaders working for immigrant rights, worker justice, and community health.

Lastly, Novak will reflect on her experience becoming a parent to two children, including one with disabilities and medical complexities. This experience has deepened her understanding of care, interdependence, and the urgency of disability justice, and is spurring another evolution in her life, family, and vocation.

Through these stories, Novak will reflect on the joys and challenges of following a path that hasn’t always been linear, and on her effort to honor the values of community, justice, and care as she moves through the seasons of life.

Nicole Novak is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Community and Behavioral Health at the University of Iowa College of Public Health. She holds a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Michigan and a Master of Science degree in Medical Anthropology and Global Health Science from the University of Oxford, where she studied as a Rhodes Scholar. She graduated from St. Olaf College with majors in Spanish, Hispanic Studies and Environmental Studies. Nicole has worked with numerous community organizations, including the League of United Latin American Citizens of Iowa, the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa, the Prairielands Freedom Fund, and California Latinas for Reproductive Justice, to conduct research and public engagement related to community health, immigration enforcement, civil rights and reproductive justice.

Study Abroad/Away 101 Info Session
2026-04-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Tomson Hall 308
All students are invited to attend a Study Abroad/Away 101 Info Session hosted by Smith Center for Global Engagement. At this session you will learn about how to study abroad/away, scholarship available to you, timelines, process, and available programs.

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 $25, 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 6, 2026.
See you on the green!

Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: The Puttery, 240 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Cost: $25.00 per person
Registration Deadline: April 6, 2026
Maximum Guests: 150
RSVP HERE!

Student Recital
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.

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

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

Admitted Student Days
2026-04-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-17 08:00 - 17:00 | St. Olaf College
We welcome all Admitted Students to the Hill on March 20, April 10, and April 17! At Admitted Student Days you can plan to learn more about what it means to be an Ole, meet members of our Faculty and Student Support Services, learn about the residences at St. Olaf, meet with Financial Aid, and more!

Please see our Admitted Student Experience webpage for more details!

Politics and Pastries
2026-04-10 08:30 - 09:30
Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to gather at the Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Politics and Pastries provides opportunities to discuss politics, campaigns, and current events. Coffee and light pastries will be provided.
This week’s conversation will be led by Director of Student Activities Brandon Cash.

Daily Chapel: Service of Morning Prayer
2026-04-10 10:10 - 10:30, 2026-04-17 10:10 - 10:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel

The Iowa Vital Voices Project: Promoting Latino civic engagement, political voice, and community health
2026-04-10 15:15 - 17:00 | Tomson 280
The Iowa Vital Voices Project (IVVP) uplifts Latino voices and collects actionable data to advance civic engagement and health in Iowa. It is a partnership between the League of United Latin American Citizens of Iowa (LULAC—the nation’s oldest and largest Hispanic civil rights organization), and the University of Iowa and co-led by 3 principal investigators: Julianna Pacheco (University of Iowa, Department of Political Science), Nicole Novak (University of Iowa, Department of Community and Behavioral Health), and Nicholas Salazar (League of United Latin American Citizens of Iowa, LULAC).

Our project is heavily guided by a Community Advisory Board (CAB) of 8 LULAC leaders from 7 councils throughout the state of Iowa. LULAC leaders are intimately familiar with the landscape for civic engagement and voting rights in their specific communities and support their Latina/o and immigrant neighbors in becoming civically and politically engaged.

Our research is focused on solutions to, and remedies for, policies that negatively impact community health for Latinos living in Iowa. We seek to better understand how political power (or lack thereof) contributes to health equity. We center voices from the Latinx community who are most affected by a lack of political representation. We envision an Iowa where all residents feel motivated and empowered to improve their communities, to run for office, and to be civically engaged, regardless of race, language, or place of birth.

The Panelists:

Nick Salazar currently serves as the president of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council 371 in Muscatine, Iowa. He is also the president of the board of the Diversity Service Center of Iowa, an immigrant legal services organization in Muscatine. In addition to his community leadership, Salazar works in Muscatine as a Supply Chain Manager at Kraft Heinz, the same company his family members worked for when they moved to Iowa from Texas in the 1960s. Salazar’s nominators (for the award as an Iowa Public Health Hero, an award that he received in 2025) wrote that he emerged as a public health leader during the COVID-19 pandemic, when he and other LULAC leaders were some of the first Iowans to sound the alarm about risk to meatpacking workers who were classed as essential workers and continued working in close quarters with limited protections, especially in the early days of the pandemic. Salazar and other LULAC leaders advocated for safer working conditions, access to testing and vaccination, and expanded access to pandemic relief resources. More recently, he has worked with University of Iowa faculty members Nicole Novak and Julianna Pacheco on the Iowa Vital Voices Project, a participatory action research project focused on civic engagement and political voice as a root determinant of health for Latinos in Iowa.

Nicole Novak is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Community and Behavioral Health at the University of Iowa College of Public Health. She holds a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Michigan and a Master of Science degree in Medical Anthropology and Global Health Science from the University of Oxford, where she studied as a Rhodes Scholar. She graduated from St. Olaf College with majors in Spanish, Hispanic Studies and Environmental Studies. Novak has worked with numerous community organizations, including the League of United Latin American Citizens of Iowa, the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa, the Prairielands Freedom Fund, and California Latinas for Reproductive Justice, to conduct research and public engagement related to community health, immigration enforcement, civil rights and reproductive justice.

Moderator: Professor Emily Carroll, Department of Nursing and HealthFinders Collaborative

International Oles: Student-Alum Virtual Meet Up (Meetaway Platform)
2026-04-10 20:00 - 21:00
Connect with International Ole Alumni working in a diverse array of business roles via a fun, easy and efficient platform. Talk to international student Oles who have gone before!
Why attend?

It’s quick and easy! An efficient use of your time.
Explore and learn about different roles in business – discover new possibilities.
Reflect on what area of business is right for you.
Create new connections with Ole alumni.

What is Meetaway?
Meetaway is a platform for hosting Virtual Alumni-Student Conversations.

Participants are matched for 1:1 conversations, 8-12 minutes in length
Events are 60-75 minutes in length.
Conversation and reflection questions are provided to all participants.

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.

Men's Track and Field vs Manitou Classic
2026-04-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Northfield, Minn., Manitou Track
Men’s Track and Field vs Manitou Classic

Women's Track and Field vs Manitou Classic
2026-04-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Northfield, Minn., Manitou Track
Women’s Track and Field vs Manitou Classic

Softball at Bethel University
2026-04-11 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Arden Hills, Minn. / Ona Orth Athletic Complex
Softball at Bethel University
Streaming Video: https://www.miacsportsnetwork.com/bethelmn/

Women's Golf at Gustie Spring Classic
2026-04-11 13:00 - 23:59 | Hastings, Minn. – Emerald Greens G.C.
Women’s Golf at Gustie Spring Classic

Minnesota Undergraduate Olympiada of Spoken Russian
2026-04-11 13:30 - 16:30 | Tomson Hall, Tomson 280, 1520 St Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057, USA
St. Olaf College will host students, enrolled in first-, second-, and third-year Russian language courses, from Carleton College, Macalester College, Gustavus Adolphus College, and the University of Minnesota, in a morning of spoken language competitions.
The St. Olaf community is invited to the afternoon program of awards and a talent show in Tomson Hall 280 beginning at 1:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Film Screening: Join or Die
2026-04-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater
The Rotary Club, the Svoboda Center for Civic Engagement at St. Olaf College, and the Northfield Public Library, along with other partners, are joining forces to host a free screening of the 2023 documentary film, “Join or Die” at St. Olaf College’s Viking Theater.
Join or Die is a film about why you should join a club — and why the fate of America depends on it. In this feature documentary, follow the half-century story of America’s civic unraveling through the journey of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam, whose groundbreaking “Bowling Alone” research into America’s decades-long decline in community connections could hold the answers to our democracy’s present crisis. Flanked by influential fans and scholars — from Hillary Clinton, Pete Buttigieg, and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to Eddie Glaude Jr., Raj Chetty, and Priya Parker — as well as inspiring groups building community in neighborhoods across the country, join Bob as he explores three urgent civic questions: What makes democracy work? Why is American democracy in crisis? And, most importantly… What can we do about it?
Directed by Rebecca Davis & Pete Davis
93 minutes // English // 2024
The screening will be followed by a discussion. Attendees will also have a chance to learn from local organizations what opportunities they have for you to join. Light refreshments will be provided.
Students, faculty, and staff are kindly encouraged to pre-register at the Library’s website here.

President's Ball 2026
2026-04-11 19:00 - 22:00
Get ready for one of St. Olaf’s biggest events of the year, President’s Ball! Enjoy student performances, dressing up, and an amazing DJ performance. This year’s theme is Fairy Tale, so come with a bit of whimsy!

Women's Tennis vs Gustavus Adolphus College
2026-04-12 09:45 - 12:45 | Northfield, Minn., Carlson Courts
Women’s Tennis vs Gustavus Adolphus College

Sunday Morning Worship: 2nd Sunday of Easter
2026-04-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
2nd Sunday of Easter; Sunday Worship with Holy Communion.
Bishop Regina Hassanally, Southeastern MN Synod, ELCA will deliver the sermon presided by College Pastor Matthew Marohl. James E. Bobb, Associate Professor in Music and the Cantor for the Student Congregation, will assist. The Manitou Singers will be conducted by Therees Hibbard, Associate Professor of Practice in Music. Comprised of 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 100-voice choir sings at the opening worship service of the college as well as at various campus functions throughout the year. The St. Olaf Handbells will be directed by Jill Mahr, Adjunct Instructor in Music.
Sunday Worship is a time of inspiration and worship for body, mind, and spirit; a meaningful beginning to a new week. All are welcome!
Click the web link below to access streamed and archived services.

Baseball vs College of St. Scholastica
2026-04-12 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-12 14:30 - 17:30 | Northfield, Minn., Mark Almli Field
Baseball vs College of St. Scholastica
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/

Softball at Augsburg University
2026-04-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Minneapolis, Minn. / Edor Nelson Field
Softball at Augsburg University
Streaming Video: https://www.miacsportsnetwork.com/augsburg/

Senior Recital: Michael Oaks
2026-04-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Skifter Hall
Senior BA Music Major Michal Oaks ’26 will present a senior organ recital. 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.

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

Senior Recital: Noah Stremmel
2026-04-12 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BA Music Major, Noah Stremmel ’26, will present a senior recital on saxophone, piano, and composition.
This recital is free and open to the public

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

Daily Chapel: Lectio Divina
2026-04-13 10:10 - 10:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel

Baseball at Carleton College - Resumption of April 9 suspended game
2026-04-13 15:30 - 18:30 | Northfield, Minn. / Mel Taube Field
Baseball at Carleton College – Resumption of April 9 suspended game
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/carleton/?B=3914684

POSTPONED St. Olaf College Baseball at Bethany Lutheran College
2026-04-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Northfield, Minn., Mark Almli Field
POSTPONED St. Olaf College Baseball at Bethany Lutheran College
Streaming Video: https://umacsportsnetwork.com/bethanyvikings/

Men's Tennis at Carleton College
2026-04-13 16:15 - 19:15 | Northfield, Minn. / Pat Lamb Tennis Courts
Men’s Tennis at Carleton College

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

Daily Chapel: Camp Chapel
2026-04-14 11:10 - 11:30, 2026-04-20 10:10 - 10:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
Chapel today will be a student-led service with camp style music.
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!
If you are unable to join us in person but would like to watch live or archived chapel services, please click the web link below.

Study Abroad/Away 101 Session
2026-04-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
All students are invited to attend the virtual Study Abroad/Away 101 Session hosted by the Smith Center for Global Engagement. At this session you will hear from another Ole who has studied abroad/away and learn more about the process, timeline and opportunities available to you.

Healthy Community Initiative Breakfast
2026-04-15 07:00 - 08:30 | Buntrock Commons, 1521 St Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN, United States
Northfield’s Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) Breakfast will occur at St. Olaf on April 15, 2026.

Lunch and Learn: Severe Weather Awareness
2026-04-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Buntrock Commons – Viking Theater
Join Public Safety to learn more about the common severe weather hazards we experience in Minnesota and how to prepare yourself best.
April 13–17 is Severe Weather Awareness Week! Statewide tornado drills are scheduled for Thursday, April 16, at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Outdoor warning sirens will sound in a simulated tornado warning. We encourage you to locate your closest severe weather shelter location to best prepare yourself. When you hear the siren, stay in the building but go to the area of shelter. Students who are concerned about not being able to get to the area of shelter due to disability should meet with a Disability and Access specialist to create an emergency preparedness plan.

Baseball vs University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
2026-04-15 14:30 - 17:30, 2026-04-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Northfield, Minn., Mark Almli Field
Baseball vs University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/

Softball vs St. Catherine University
2026-04-15 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-04-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Northfield, Minn., Mabel Shirley Field
Softball vs St. Catherine University
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/

Student Employment Awards Ceremony
2026-04-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Ballrooms in Buntrock Commons
Supervisors on campus have nominated 26 student workers from 13 different departments for Student Employee of the Year across six categories: Leadership, Community Service, Social Impact & Belonging, Critical Thinking, Technology & Innovation, and Overall Student Employee of the Year.
Award winners for this year’s Student Employee of the Year will be announced at the Student Employment Awards Ceremony on April 15, 4 – 5 p.m. in the Buntrock Ballrooms. Our awards ceremony will be a part of the larger campus celebration to recognize the contributions student employees make to campus life during National Student Employment Week (April 13-17).

College on the Radio — Live at St. Olaf College
2026-04-15 18:00 - 20:00 | The Pause
Join us for a special live, on-stage edition of College on the Radio—an evening of big ideas, engaging conversation, and live music.
This 75-minute event brings together four professors from as many different disciplines to share their fields of study.
From Economics to Musicology, Environmental Studies to Astronomy and Physics, each professor offers a unique perspective—revealing how different ways of thinking shape our understanding of the world.
Pre-show music at 5:45 p.m. | The show begins at 6:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public.

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.

Senior Recital: Selma Artang, clarinet
2026-04-15 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Senior, Selma Artang, will present a clarinet recital.
This event is free and open to the public.

Alumni and Family Board Meeting
2026-04-16 - 2026-04-17 | St Olaf College
The St. Olaf Alumni and Family Board will be on campus for their spring meeting April 16 and 17.

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.

Daily Chapel: Michaela Brown
2026-04-16 11:00 - 11:20 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The chapel speaker today will be Michaela Brown, Associate Chaplain for Jewish Life.
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!
If you are unable to join us in person but would like to watch live or archived chapel services, please click the web link below.

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

Softball at Saint Mary's University
2026-04-16 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-04-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Winona, Minn. / SMU Softball Field
Softball at Saint Mary’s University
Streaming Video: https://www.miacsportsnetwork.com/saintmarys/

Pedagogies of Abolition Keynote Event
2026-04-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Buntrock Commons Viking Theater
The Pedagogies of Abolition Keynote Event will feature a roundtable discussion with leading scholars about abolitionist approaches to education inside and outside the academy. How can educators use pedagogies derived from social movements within their classrooms? What does socially-engaged pedagogy look like in the belly of the beast? What responsibility do educators have to their communities and what are they willing to risk for justice? Joining St. Olaf’s own Assistant Professor of Race, Ethnic, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Lau Malaver and Assistant Professor of History Jaden Janak are Qui Alexander, Assistant Professor of Gender, Sexuality, and Trans Studies at the University of Toronto, and Page Regan, Visiting Assistant Professor of Education and Feminist & Gender Studies at Colorado College. Preceding the event will be a reception for the guests and the St. Olaf community at 5:30 p.m. The event will begin at 6 p.m. in Viking Theater.
This event is sponsored by the departments of Race, Ethnic Studies, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and History. The hosts also received funding from the Leraas Fund, Cassling Family Fund, First Year Experience and Sophomore Thriving, Social Justice Award, and Mellon Foundation.

Wellness Center Workshop: A Beginners Guide to Gains – Weight-Training Basics
2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Skoglund 018A
Attendees will learn the benefits of good weight-training techniques, including proper form, proper diet, and pre/post workout routines.

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

Women's Track and Field at Bryan Clay Invitational
2026-04-17 | Azusa, Calif. / Cougar Athletic Stadium
Women’s Track and Field at Bryan Clay Invitational

Men's Track and Field at Bryan Clay Invitational
2026-04-17 | Azusa, Calif. / Cougar Athletic Stadium
Men’s Track and Field at Bryan Clay Invitational

Politics and Pastries
2026-04-17 08:30 - 09:30
Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to gather at the Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Politics and Pastries provides opportunities to discuss politics, campaigns, and current events. Coffee and light pastries will be provided.
This week’s conversation will be led by Associate Professor of Practice in Dance Andrea Conger.

Men's Track and Field at Phil Esten Challenge 10K
2026-04-17 18:00 - 21:00 | 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
2026-04-17 18:00 - 21:00 | La Crosse, Wis. / Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex
Women’s Track and Field at Phil Esten Challenge 10K

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.

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.

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

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 Golf at Bobby Krig Invite
2026-04-18 | New Prague, Minn. – New Prague G.C. / Le Sueur, Minn. – Le Sueur C.C
Men’s Golf at Bobby Krig Invite

Women's Tennis vs Macalester College
2026-04-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Northfield, Minn., Carlson Courts
Women’s Tennis vs Macalester College

Softball at Carleton College
2026-04-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Northfield, Minn. / Ele Hansen Field
Softball at Carleton College
Streaming Video: https://www.miacsportsnetwork.com/carleton/

Baseball at Saint John's University
2026-04-18 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-18 15:30 - 18:30 | Collegeville, Minn. / Becker Park
Baseball at Saint John’s University
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/saintjohns/

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.

Men's Tennis vs Macalester College
2026-04-18 15:00 - 18:00 | Northfield, Minn., Carlson Courts
Men’s Tennis vs Macalester College

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: 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: 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: Lucan O’Neal, piano
2026-04-18 20:15 - 2026-04-19 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.

Movie Night: Companion
2026-04-18 20:30 - 22:00 | The Viking Theater
Join the Programming Board and St. Olaf Information Security for a Cybersecurity Movie Night in Viking Theater! Come watch Companion, while learning a little more about the role technology plays in our everyday lives. We’ll have free snacks, so bring a friend, relax, and enjoy this tech-themed film with the St. Olaf community.

Sunday Morning Worship: 3rd Sunday of Easter
2026-04-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
3rd Sunday of Easter; Sunday Worship with Holy Communion
College Pastor Matthew Marohl will deliver the sermon presided by Interim Associate College Pastor Paul Graham ’96. James Bobb, Cantor to the Student Congregation, will assist.
Sunday Worship is a time of inspiration and worship for body, mind, and spirit; a meaningful beginning to a new week. All are welcome!
Click the web link below to access streamed and archived services.

Softball vs Gustavus Adolphus College
2026-04-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Northfield, Minn., Mabel Shirley Field
Softball vs Gustavus Adolphus College
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/

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.

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.

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.

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

2026 Medtronic Site Visit (Engineering, CS, Chem/Bio, Stats/Data Science)
2026-04-20 12:30 - 17:00
Please join the Piper Center for a visit to Medtronic to meet with alumni, take a tour, and learn about job and internship opportunities for you.
Medtronic (https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/index.html) is a Twin-Cities-based medical device company that innovates solutions for over 70 health conditions through specific products that include cardiac devices, cranial and spine robotics/nerve stimulators, insulin pumps, surgical tools, ventilators, and patient monitoring systems.
The company has internships (https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/our-company/careers/early-careers.html), and full-time jobs in STEM include those in the following areas:
• Engineering
• Statistics and data science
• Science (Chemistry, Biology, Neuroscience, Biomolecular Science)
• IT, computer science, AI, and robotics
• Clinical, medical, and intellectual property areas
The free visit will take place on Monday, April 20, 2026, and transportation will leave St. Olaf at approximately 12:30 p.m., returning around 5 p.m.
Typically, these visits involve a tour, refreshments, networking with alumni, and an alumni panel and reception. This is a great way to learn more about a local company where a lot of Oles have found internship and career opportunities.
Please indicate your interest in the Medtronic visit by filling out the Medtronic Visit Interest Form: https://forms.gle/g8rgQrLiXaUKbVq37
More information will be shared about the visit to Medtronic (including details on the free transportation) as the Spring 2026 semester gets under way. Also, be sure to let your professors, employers, coaches, etc. know early if you need to miss class/lab/rehearsal/practice during the afternoon on Monday April 20, 2026 to attend this important event.

Medtronic Connections
2026-04-20 12:30 - 17:00
Students are welcome to attend the Medtronic Connections trip hosted by the Piper Center.
Medtronic is a Twin-Cities-based medical device company that innovates solutions for over 70 health conditions through specific products that include cardiac devices, cranial and spine robotics/nerve stimulators, insulin pumps, surgical tools, ventilators, and patient monitoring systems.
The company has internships and full-time jobs in STEM include those in the following areas:

Engineering
Statistics and data science
Science (Chemistry, Biology, Neuroscience, Biomolecular Science)
IT, computer science, AI, and robotics
Clinical, medical, and intellectual property areas

Mental Health Resilience Overview for Faculty/Staff
2026-04-20 15:30 - 16:30 | BC Trollhaugen Room
This presentation is designated for professionals looking to have a basic understanding of how to manage their own mental health and support others while navigating a busy life at work and home. Mental Health and Wellbeing is important for individuals across all stages of life, different fields of study and work, as well as various cultural identities. Being able to identify signals that let us know we may be struggling as well as signals that tell us we are doing well, helps to build resilience and confidence in managing our own mental health. In this workshop, participants will learn how to recognize signs and quick and easy strategies to help increase ability to recognize, emotionally regulate, and respond to our own struggles. Participants walk away with practical CBT skills including grounding techniques, emotion recognition, the cognitive triangle, as well as DBT skills that include IMPROVE, leaves on a stream, and DEARMAN.

Women's Tennis vs Bethel University
2026-04-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Northfield, Minn., Carlson Courts
Women’s Tennis vs Bethel University

Wellness Center Workshop: The Yart is Not Your Friend
2026-04-20 18:30 - 19:30 | HH 433
Come and join the Substance Team of the Wellness Center to learn about different types of Marijuana, how common methods of use may be more contaminated than you think, and why, at the end of the day, Yarts (slang for cart) (which is slang for cartridge often referring to a weed pen or vaporizer) are not your friends!

Senior Recital: Romina Soto-Solari, composition
2026-04-20 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Senior Recital: Lucan O’Neal, baritone and Kaspar Czuk, tenor
2026-04-20 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Senior music majors, Lucan O’Neal, baritone, and Kaspar Czuk, tenor will present a voice recital with pianist, Elizabeth Chen. This recital is free and open to the public.

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

Daily Chapel: Emma Winkler ’26
2026-04-21 11:10 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The chapel speaker today will be Emma Winkler, a senior student.
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!
If you are unable to join us in person but would like to watch live or archived chapel services, please click the web link below.

Baseball vs Hamline University
2026-04-21 14:30 - 17:30, 2026-04-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Northfield, Minn., Mark Almli Field
Baseball vs Hamline University
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/

Softball vs Macalester College
2026-04-21 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-04-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Northfield, Minn. , Mabel Shirley Field
Softball vs Macalester College
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/

Fresh Ink Composition Recital 1
2026-04-21 19:00 - 20:00
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 2
2026-04-21 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall

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 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

Polarization, Partisanship, and Political Violence
2026-04-22 15:30 - 17:00 | Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater
The Institute for Freedom and Community welcomes Lilliana Mason to St. Olaf College to present Polarization, Partisanship, and Political Violence.

Spring 2026 Strengthening Democracy Dialogues
2026-04-22 15:30 - 17:45 | Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater
Please join an intergenerational conversation after an event hosted by the Institute for Freedom and Community. Students in the “Imagining Democracies Globally” first year seminar will lead discussion about how speakers’ ideas can inform our own participation in democracy.
Here is more information about the upcoming speakers and dialogue opportunity:

Wednesday, April 22: Liliana Mason, Polarization, Partisanship, and Political Violence

Participants should plan to attend both the lecture (3:30-4:30 PM) and the discussion following the lecture (4:45-5:45 PM). Light refreshments will be available.
If interested, please sign up here.
Questions or having trouble signing up? Please contact the professor, Kathy Tegtmeyer Pak (ktp@stolaf.edu).

Men's Tennis vs Bethel University
2026-04-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Northfield, Minn., Carlson Courts
Men’s Tennis vs Bethel University

Meet and Greet with the PLT
2026-04-22 17:30 - 19:00 | BC Trollhaugen Room
President Rundell Singer invites all students to join the President’s Leadership Team (PLT) for a conversation on Wednesday, April 22, from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Trollhaugen Room in Buntrock Commons.
Come enjoy light appetizers and learn more about the duties and responsibilities of the PLT both on campus and beyond. There will be time for large group discussion and small group breakouts.
Please RSVP by April 15. You may use the RSVP form to contribute questions in advance, or you may bring your questions to the event. This meet and greet is a collaboration between the PLT and Student Government Association (SGA) Executive Committee.

Senior Recital: Sebastian Whitcomb
2026-04-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Skifter Hall
BA Music Major Sebastian Whitcomb ’26 will present a senior saxophone recital. This event is free and open to the public.

Wellness Center Workshop: The Ozempidemic — The Risks and Realities of GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs
2026-04-22 19:00 - 20:00 | TOH 214
Learn about the most recent weight loss trend, GLP-1s, along with their potential benefits and risks. Discuss the recent beauty trends seen in Hollywood following this rise in GLP-1 use and how these expectations make us feel. We will end this presentation by learning about the practice of body neutrality.

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

Daily Chapel: Alan Storey
2026-04-23 11:00 - 11:20 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The chapel speaker today will be Alan Storey, a Gospel storyteller and facilitator of personal and political change from South Africa. Alan will lead other events in Northfield and the Twin Cities around this date. For more details about his schedule: https://www.alanstoreyinminnesota.org/ .​
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!
If you are unable to join us in person but would like to watch live or archived chapel services, please click the web link below.

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.

Out For Lunch – LGBTQIA+ Faith Communities
2026-04-23 11:30 - 12:30 | BC 111 – Taylor Center Lounge
Join us for a lunch time event to recognize and highlight the role and contribution of LGBTQIA+ Faith Communities in our society and our local community.

Wellness Center Workshop: Mind and Community – Why Belonging Matters
2026-04-23 17:00 - 18:00 | RNS 390
Let’s learn about how belonging matters and how it impacts our well-being. It is human nature to want to connect with others, and when we struggle to find our place in a setting, it can affect us both internally and externally. Through discussion-based conversation, we will explore ways to combat feelings of loneliness, build connection, and hear each other’s experiences about what it means to truly belong.
