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Men's Nordic Skiing at USCSA National Championships - 15K Freestyle Mass Start
2026-03-13 | Lake Placid, N.Y. / Mt. Van Hoevenberg
Men’s Nordic Skiing at USCSA National Championships – 15K Freestyle Mass Start
4th of 11
Streaming Video: https://www.youtube.com/@USCSABroadcast3

Women's Nordic Skiing at USCSA National Championships - 15K Freestyle Mass Start
2026-03-13 | Lake Placid, N.Y. / Mt. Van Hoevenberg
Women’s Nordic Skiing at USCSA National Championships – 15K Freestyle Mass Start
1st of 14
Streaming Video: https://www.youtube.com/@USCSABroadcast3

Men's Alpine Skiing at USCSA National Championships - Slalom
2026-03-13 | Lake Placid, N.Y. / Whiteface Mtn.
Men’s Alpine Skiing at USCSA National Championships – Slalom
19th of 26
Streaming Video: https://www.youtube.com/@USCSABroadcast1

Politics and Pastries
2026-03-13 08:30 - 09:30 (America/Chicago)
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 Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Tarshia Stanley.

Daily Chapel: Service of Morning Prayer
2026-03-13 10:10 - 10:30, 2026-03-20 10:10 - 10:30, 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.

Lecture: Mass Deportation, Detention, and ICE — How We Got Here. What We Need Now.
2026-03-13 15:30 - 17:00 | Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater
The Buntrock Institute of Freedom and Community welcomes Kari Hong, attorney and scholar with deep expertise in US immigration policy, to St. Olaf College to discuss the legal landscape around federal immigration enforcement and will offer concrete immigration policy proposals. All are welcome to attend.

Women's Track and Field at NCAA Division III Indoor Championships - Wyatt in 800 prelims
2026-03-13 15:45 - 18:45 | Birmingham, Ala. / Birmingham CrossPlex
Women’s Track and Field at NCAA Division III Indoor Championships – Wyatt in 800 prelims
No Team Score
Streaming Video: https://www.ncaa.com/event/4726

Envisioning a Bright Future for Rural Education in Minnesota - Opening Keynote
2026-03-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Tomson 280
Anthony Pipa, Senior Fellow at the Center for Sustainable Development at Brookings, will discuss prevailing rural narratives and myths at the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine conference. Highlighting assets of rural communities and educational institutions, Pipa will provide context for changes to policies that affect rural areas. Nathan Grawe, Professor of Economics at Carleton College, will present research on changing demographics in the United States and their relation to higher education. Following opening presentations, the speakers will have a moderated discussion with Eric Jolly, former president of the Science Museum of Minnesota and recently retired from the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. The session will end with audience questions.

Men's Track and Field at NCAA Division III Indoor Championships - Moore/Nemecek/Fells/Myers in 800 prelims | Turlington in 5K
2026-03-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Birmingham, Ala. / Birmingham CrossPlex
Men’s Track and Field at NCAA Division III Indoor Championships – Moore/Nemecek/Fells/Myers in 800 prelims | Turlington in 5K
Streaming Video: https://www.ncaa.com/event/4727

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.

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, under the direction of Joseph L. Jefferson, presents an evening of soulfulness, swing, and great music at Crooners Lounge and Supper Club in Minneapolis on Friday, March 13 at 7 p.m. Food and beverage service begins at 6 p.m.
Tickets are available online here.
The program includes “Corner Pocket” (Count Basie), “Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum” (Wayne Shorter), MAX (arr. John Clayton), “The Nearness of You,” Duke Ellington’s “Purple Gazelle” and “Flamingo,” and many others. The evening will also feature solo performances from the ensemble’s seniors and vocalists.
Tickets are available for parties ranging from 1–6 people for table seating, VIP table seating, and special booths. Tickets range from $20-32 per person. For parties of more than 6, please email boxoffice@croonersloungemn.com.

St. Olaf Night at the Minnesota Frost
2026-03-13 19:00 - 22:00
The Minnesota Frost will host St. Olaf Night Friday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m. as they take on the Seattle Torrent at Grand Casino Arena.
Purchase tickets in sections 124 and 125 to sit with fellow Oles and cheer on the Frost. Additional seating is available for the St. Olaf community in sections 108 and 109.
Purchase tickets here: St. Olaf Night at Minnesota Frost

Women's Alpine Skiing at USCSA National Championships - Dual Slalom
2026-03-14 | Lake Placid, N.Y. / Whiteface Mtn.
Women’s Alpine Skiing at USCSA National Championships – Dual Slalom
Streaming Video: https://www.youtube.com/@USCSABroadcast1

Men's Alpine Skiing at USCSA National Championships - Dual Slalom
2026-03-14 | Lake Placid, N.Y. / Whiteface Mtn.
Men’s Alpine Skiing at USCSA National Championships – Dual Slalom
Streaming Video: https://www.youtube.com/@USCSABroadcast1

Women's Nordic Skiing at USCSA National Championships - Classic Team Sprint
2026-03-14 | Lake Placid, N.Y. / Mt. Van Hoevenberg
Women’s Nordic Skiing at USCSA National Championships – Classic Team Sprint
1st of 13
Streaming Video: https://www.youtube.com/@USCSABroadcast3

Men's Nordic Skiing at USCSA National Championships - Classic Team Sprint
2026-03-14 | Lake Placid, N.Y. / Mt. Van Hoevenberg
Men’s Nordic Skiing at USCSA National Championships – Classic Team Sprint
1st of 12
Streaming Video: https://www.youtube.com/@USCSABroadcast3

Twin Cities Connections: Arts Administration
2026-03-14 07:30 - 18:00 | Minneapolis, MN
St. Olaf students can discover their path in arts administration with a full day of exploration, connection, and creativity! Meet and network with accomplished alumni, gain insider insights during our Arts Admin Panel, and enjoy visits to the MN Center for Book Arts, the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and The Guthrie Theater—including a ticket to the Guthrie’s performance of Sleuth. A complimentary lunch and an afternoon Alumni Networking Reception round out this engaging, career-focused experience. Join us and see where a future in the arts can take you!
Transportation and lunch are provided along with admission to The Guthrie performance.

Rice County Master Gardener Horticulture Education Day 2026
2026-03-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Buntrock Commons Crossroads Atrium
The Rice County Master Gardener extension will host their annual Horticulture Day in Crossroads on March 14. Local horticulture enthusiasts and artisans will be tabling throughout the day.

Men's Tennis vs Saint Mary's University
2026-03-14 11:30 - 14:30 | Northfield, Minn., Carlson Courts
Men’s Tennis vs Saint Mary’s University

Women's Tennis vs Saint Mary's University
2026-03-14 11:30 - 14:30 | Northfield, Minn., Carlson Courts
Women’s Tennis vs Saint Mary’s University

Baseball at Wartburg College
2026-03-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-14 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Waverly, Iowa / Harms Stadium at Hertel Field

Women's Track and Field at NCAA Division III Indoor Championships - Wyatt in 800 finals (if qualify)
2026-03-14 16:50 - 19:50 | Birmingham, Ala. / Birmingham CrossPlex
Women’s Track and Field at NCAA Division III Indoor Championships – Wyatt in 800 finals (if qualify)

Men's Track and Field at NCAA Division III Indoor Championships - Moore/Nemecek/Fells/Myers in 800 finals (if qualify)
2026-03-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Birmingham, Ala. / Birmingham CrossPlex
Men’s Track and Field at NCAA Division III Indoor Championships – Moore/Nemecek/Fells/Myers in 800 finals (if qualify)
Streaming Video: https://www.ncaa.com/event/4729

Sunday Morning Worship: 4th Sunday in Lent
2026-03-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
4th Sunday in Lent; Sunday Worship with Holy Communion.
College Pastor Matthew Marohl will deliver the sermon presided by Interim Associate College Pastor Paul Graham ’96. James E. Bobb, Associate Professor in Music and the Cantor for the Student Congregation, will assist. The Viking Chorus will be conducted by Joseph Kemper ’11, Assistant Professor of Music. The Viking Chorus of St. Olaf College is a choir of first-year tenors and basses who carry on a legacy of a chorus singing since its founding in 1935. Featuring a broad repertoire with an emphasis on sacred music, the low voices of Viking sing motets, cantata movements, and anthems, as well as contemporary choral pieces, spirituals, folksongs, and more.
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.

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.

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.

Daily Chapel: Lenten Series: Walking the Way
2026-03-16 10:10 - 10:30, 2026-03-23 10:10 - 10:30 | 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.

Student Parking Focus Group
2026-03-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Buntrock Commons 144
The Parking Office will host a mediated discussion for students about the 25-26 academic year parking. This is an open, productive space for students to talk about their suggestions or experiences with parking on campus, and the changes they would like to see!

Softball at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
2026-03-16 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Belton, Texas / Dee Dillon Field
Softball at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Streaming Video: https://cruathletics.com/watch/?Live=592&type=Live

Supporting Mental Health in Minoritized Families: From Basic Science to Community Interventions
2026-03-16 15:30 - 16:30 | Regents Hall 150
Presented through the Olaf W. and Juta R. Millert Memorial Speaker Series in Psychology, Supporting Mental Health in Minoritized Families: From Basic Science to Community Interventions is a lecture from Professor and Chair of Human Development and Family Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin Gabriela Livas. Livas will present her team’s research on risk and resilience factors in predicting mental health and academic outcomes in minoritized adolescents with a focus on coping with cultural stress and familial resilience. Livas will then present results from three community interventions tailored to address these processes in minoritized families.
Gabriela Livas is Professor and Chair of Human Development and Family Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin. Her research aims to provide a deeper understanding of the challenges and strengths within minoritized communities. Livas employs community-engaged approaches to develop and test prevention and intervention programs tailored to the mental health and cultural needs of underserved communities. Her research has been funded by NIDA, NIMH, WT Grant, and PCORI. She has served as the Vice President of Programming for the Society of Research on Adolescence, co-chair of the Ethnic Racial Issues Committee of the Society of Research on Child Development, and past chair of the Latinx Caucus of the Society of Research on Child Development.

Wellness Center Workshop: Are you Coming? The Science of Orgasm
2026-03-16 18:00 - 19:00 | HH502
Want to delve in to the science of orgasms? We will focus on social science and physiological models of orgasm and how they impact our views on sex.

Faculty Guest Recital: Catherine Rodland and Brian Carson, organ
2026-03-16 19:00 - 20:15 | Boe Chapel
This recital is a multimedia program. Marcel Dupré’s Stations of the Cross, a fourteen movement work for organ. This event will feature poetry readings in French by special guest Mahalia Marcellin, and artwork from across the centuries focusing on the Passion, projected on large screen. Faculty organist Catherine Rodland, and her husband guest organist Brian Carson. This event is free and open to the public.

Office of Government, Foundation, and Corporate Relations Open House
2026-03-17 09:30 - 11:00 | Old Main Suite 320
The Office of Government, Foundation, and Corporate Relations is hosting an Open House for faculty and staff on Tuesday, March 17 from 9:30-11:00 in Old Main Suite 320. Join us for an opportunity to learn more about applying for grants, speak about your funding needs, and enjoy coffee and pastries.

Daily Chapel: Annika Rychner
2026-03-17 11:10 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The chapel speaker today will be Annika Rychner, Interim Executive Director of the Community Action Center, Northfield.
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.

Softball at Southwestern University
2026-03-17 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Georgetown, Texas / Taylor-Sanders Field
Softball at Southwestern University
Streaming Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-iuKbJhtq8

"Go On, Rituparna”: Indian Queer Documentary Screening and Talkback with Filmmaker
2026-03-17 18:00 - 20:00 | The Viking Theater
Filmmaker Aashish Kumar will screen his documentary film, Go On, Rituparna (31 mins, Assamese with English subtitles), and participate in a panel discussion with student representatives from Celebrate South Asia (CSA) and the Trans Care Collective. The event will kick off with a reception in Viking Theater Lobby at 6 p.m. before the screening begins.
Go On Rituparna
“Xun” to her loving Mother, and “Piku” or “Ritu” to friends, Rituparna Neog has blazed a trail for queer and trans rights, gender justice, and access to free libraries in her native Assam and other parts of India. This film is a tribute to the power of activism, familial love, and community-building.
“Body,Home,World: South Asian LGBTQ+ Journeys” is a free, interactive web docu-series that presents intergenerational narratives of the queer community from the sub-continent and the diaspora. Rituparna’s story is the first in a series of four stories from Tier II cities in India directed and produced by Aashish Kumar as part of a two-year Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship. The series is offered in the hope of inspiring compassion, respect, and support for gender and sexual diversity within the South Asian community.
Aashish Kumar (he/him) is a tenured Full Professor of Television and Immersive Media in the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. His areas of expertise include documentary, interactive and immersive media, participatory media, and storytelling for social change. He is also the founding program director of the Interdisciplinary Minor in Immersive Media, an innovative program launched in conjunction with departments from the Schools of Communication, Engineering and Computer Science, and Humanities, Fine, and Performing Arts.

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.

Senior Recital: Alms and Moon
2026-03-17 20:15 - 21:15 | Skifter Hall
Senior BA Music majors, Nathan Moon (trumpet) and Nathaniel Alms (organ) will present a shared senior recital.
This event is free and open to the public.

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

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

Daily Chapel: Service of Holy Communion
2026-03-18 10:10 - 10:30, 2026-03-25 10:10 - 10:30, 2026-04-08 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.

Cows, College and CommuniTEA for Staff and Faculty
2026-03-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-01 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.

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.

Softball at Texas Lutheran University
2026-03-18 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Seguin, Texas / Ed Kruse Stadium
Softball at Texas Lutheran University
Streaming Video: https://www.flocollege.com/signup?redirect=/live/227151&utm_campaign=787489stolafcollegevs&utm_medium=partner&utm_source=multiple&utm_content=signup&contract_id=006px000003axflyaa&coverage_id=15236246&sp=

2026 Mathematics Alumni Graduate School Panel (Virtual)
2026-03-18 18:00 - 19:00 | https://stolaf.zoom.us/j/99039056910?pwd=[REDACTED]
An opportunity for current St. Olaf College students to hear from alumni who are in or who attended graduate school in mathematics. Alumni will share tips, preparation, experiences, etc. related to graduate school. Students in all class years are encouraged to attend.

The Career Studio
2026-03-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-08 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.

Guest Recital: Sterling Tanner, trombone
2026-03-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Trombonist, Sterling Tanner, will present a guest recital. 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

RESCHEDULED: Senior Recital: Vincent Cianchetti
2026-03-18 20:15 - 21:15 | 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.

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

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

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.

Daily Chapel
2026-03-19 11:00 - 11:20 | Boe Memorial Chapel

SOAR Session
2026-03-19 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-09 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.

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.

Kierkegaard and Coffee: A Reading Group
2026-03-19 11:30 - 12:30 | Steensland Hall
This spring, the Kierkegaard Library welcomes St. Olaf faculty, staff, and community members to read Kierkegaard’s Fear and Trembling in a casual group setting. We meet in Steensland Hall on February 19, March 19, and April 30, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Light refreshments are provided.

Out For Lunch: Women's History Month
2026-03-19 11:30 - 12:30 | BC 111 – Taylor Center Lounge
Join us for a lunch time event during Women’s History Month to recognize and highlight the role and contribution of LGBTQIA+ people in our society and our local community.

FGC/AAUP Shared Governance Session
2026-03-19 11:30 - 12:30 | Buntrock Commons Viking Theater
The faculty of St. Olaf College are invited to attend training session on shared governance provided by a senior program officer from AAUP and sponsored by the college’s AAUP chapter and the Faculty Governance Committee.
This session supports our collective work toward changes to faculty governance and shared governance. Here are some of the topics Mark Criley, the senior program officer from the Department of Academic Freedom, Tenure, & Governance at the national AAUP office, has been asked to address:

General introduction to shared governance: What is it? What is its basis in law and norms? Why does it matter for higher education overall?
Process: Are there tested “hacks” — practical dos and don’ts, prescribed ways of proceeding — for negotiating and transitioning into new modes of governance?
What does conventional wisdom say about best practices for faculty engagement with boards of trustees? (Voting privileges on board committees or full board? Structured meetings between faculty senate/council and board? Other?)
What AAUP documents contain the most recent guidance on principles of shared governance? Should we consult any of them beforehand?

Please reach out to FGC members or the AAUP chapter members with any questions or comments. If you would like to familiarize yourself with the documents that frame shared governance at St. Olaf College, take a look at the college bylaws and the faculty manual.

Baseball vs University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
2026-03-19 15:30 - 18:30 | TBD
Baseball vs University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
L 0-10 (7 inn.)
Streaming Video: https://russmatt.com/parents-2/live-streaming/

Tradition in Motion: A Korean Music-Lecture Concert
2026-03-19 17:00 - 18:30 | Buntrock Commons Viking Theater
Tradition in Motion, A Korean Music-Lecture Concert with the Haegeum, explores the rich soundscape of Korean traditional music through the expressive voice of the haegeum, a two-stringed, bowed instrument renowned for its emotional depth and versatility.
The program will trace diverse musical genres and historical moments, introducing the aesthetic and cultural foundations of Korean music. Moving beyond the classical, the concert will also feature cross-genre reinterpretations of popular songs such as “My Way,” “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da,” and “Golden,” demonstrating how music transcends boundaries to connect the past and present.
The event is free and open to the public.

Guest Recital: Sterling Tanner, trombone
2026-03-19 19:00 - 20:00 | 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

Cabaret
2026-03-19 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-03-20 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-03-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-21 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-03-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Kelsey Theater
Beloved for decades, Cabaret is one of the most influential and decadent musicals of the 21st century. During Cabaret, audiences are transported to 1920s Berlin and the glittering world of the Kit Kat Klub where “life is beautiful!” Allow the Emcee to lead you through the story of Cliff Bradshaw and Sally Bowles as they traipse through the music, relationships, and love affairs of the cabaret scene. Set against the looming threat of the Nazis, this musical depicts one of the most vivid turning points in history through the eyes of the artistic and counter cultural communities of Weimar Germany.
Approximately 2.5 hours with a 15-minute intermission.
The Sunday matinee will have live ASL interpreters.
Written by: Fred Ebb, John Kander, Joe Masteroff, John Van Ruten, Christopher Isherwood
Directed by: Sara Pillatzki-Warzeha

Student Recital
2026-03-19 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 event is free and open to the public.

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

Admitted Student Days
2026-03-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-10 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
2026-03-20 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 Professor of Physics Brian Borovsky ’94.

Baseball vs University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
2026-03-20 09:30 - 12:30 | TBD
Baseball vs University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Streaming Video: https://russmatt.com/parents-2/live-streaming/

Softball at Trinity University
2026-03-20 16:00 - 18:00 | San Antonio, Texas / Trinity Softball Field
Softball at Trinity University
Streaming Video: https://www.youtube.com/live/kJDSdcBa4qQ

Wellness Center Workshop: Unpacking the Pouch – Nicotine and Gen Z
2026-03-20 17:00 - 18:00 | HH502
Explore why college students feel the need to use nicotine and the harmful implications of nicotine use.

Softball at Trinity University
2026-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 | San Antonio, Texas / Trinity Softball Field
Softball at Trinity University
Streaming Video: https://www.youtube.com/live/g0pK3QenDy4

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.

St. Olaf Virtual Book Club
2026-03-21 10:00 - 12:00
Join the St. Olaf Virtual Book Club for a Discussion of An Immense World by Ed Yong!
Founded and led by alumni in the DC/Baltimore area, this book club is open to all St. Olaf graduates and friends of the college. Whether you’re a lifelong reader or just love discussing great books, we’d love to have you join us!

Event: St. Olaf Virtual Book Club
Book: An Immense World by Ed Yong
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to Noon EST (US and Canada) via Zoom

An Immense World
In An Immense World, Ed Yong coaxes us beyond the confines of our own senses, allowing us to perceive the skeins of scent, waves of electromagnetism, and pulses of pressure that surround us. We encounter beetles that are drawn to fires, turtles that can track the Earth’s magnetic fields, fish that fill rivers with electrical messages, and even humans who wield sonar like bats. We discover that a crocodile’s scaly face is as sensitive as a lover’s fingertips, that the eyes of a giant squid evolved to see sparkling whales, that plants thrum with the inaudible songs of courting bugs, and that even simple scallops have complex vision. We learn what bees see in flowers, what songbirds hear in their tunes, and what dogs smell on the street. We listen to stories of pivotal discoveries in the field, while looking ahead at the many mysteries that remain unsolved.
Funny, rigorous, and suffused with the joy of discovery, An Immense World takes us on what Marcel Proust called “the only true voyage . . . not to visit strange lands, but to possess other eyes.”
WINNER OF THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL • FINALIST FOR THE KIRKUS PRIZE • FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD • LONGLISTED FOR THE PEN/E.O. WILSON AWARD

Zoom meeting details will be provided via email after registration.
Questions: Michele Foss ’97
Please note that the Alumni-Led St. Olaf Virtual Book Club is a volunteer initiative founded by DC/Baltimore area alumni. The gatherings are designed to be casual and social, with conversations flowing organically from the attendees. This book club operates independently, and its book selections are not chosen by St. Olaf College.

Men's Tennis vs Gustavus Adolphus College
2026-03-21 10:00 - 13:00 | St. Peter, Minn. / Wilkinson Tennis Complex
Men’s Tennis vs Gustavus Adolphus College

Baseball vs Colby College
2026-03-21 13:15 - 16:15, 2026-03-21 15:45 - 18:45 | TBD
Baseball vs Colby College
Streaming Video: https://russmatt.com/parents-2/live-streaming/

Alumni Night at the Cabaret
2026-03-21 16:30 - 18:30 | King’s Dining Room – Trollhaugen
Join your fellow St. Olaf alumni for a special production of Cabaret on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Kelsey Theater building! This event includes a catered alumni dinner and program held between the matinee and evening performances of the Theater Department’s production of Cabaret. Arrival at King’s Dining Room at 4:30 p.m., program starting at 5 p.m., and dinner immediately following the program. During the program, attendees will hear director’s notes and an introduction from Professor Sara Pillatzki-Warzeha, who will also discuss the new Musical Theater concentration. In addition, Bonde Apprentice Maeve Carroll, who is providing dramaturgy for Cabaret, will share insights into the historical and social context of the show. Faculty collaborators on the production will also be in attendance.

Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: King’s Dining Room, Buntrock Commons, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
Cost: $25.00
Maximum Guests for Dinner: 110
Registration Required

Women's Tennis at St. Catherine University
2026-03-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Minneapolis, Minn. / Baseline Tennis Center
Women’s Tennis at St. Catherine University

Baseball vs Union College
2026-03-22 10:00 - 13:00 | TBD
Baseball vs Union College
Streaming Video: https://russmatt.com/parents-2/live-streaming/

Sunday Morning Worship: 5th Sunday in Lent
2026-03-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
5th Sunday in Lent; Sunday Worship with Holy Communion.
Interim Associate College Pastor Paul Graham ’96 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. St. Olaf Chamber Singers will be conducted by Therees Hibbard, Associate Professor of Practice in Music. Chapel Ringers will be conducted by Jill Mahr, Adjunct Insructor 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.

St. Olaf Student Pianists in Concert
2026-03-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Owatonna, Minn.
St. Olaf student pianists will present a concert featuring music by composers with connections to Minnesota on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2 p.m. at the Owatonna Arts Center, 435 Garden View Lane. This event is free and open to the public.

Rescheduled – Senior Recital: Nail and Rhodes
2026-03-22 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.

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

Faculty and Staff Celebration of Works and Recognitions
2026-03-23 - 2026-03-27 | Rolvaag Library
The Provost Office in collaboration with LITS, CILA, and GFCR is hosting a week-long event in Rolvaag, March 23-27, 2026 highlighting any faculty or staff published work, performance, award, or other professional recognition. We will also include works from the LITS Celebration of Faculty/Staff Scholarly Work Spring 2025 event. All students, staff, and faculty are welcome to explore the exhibit featuring staff/faculty works and accomplishments. Staff and Faculty (only) submit your item via this google form.

Baseball vs Middlebury College
2026-03-23 10:00 - 13:00 | TBD
Baseball vs Middlebury College
Streaming Video: https://russmatt.com/parents-2/live-streaming/

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.

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 | 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.

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

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/

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.

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

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

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 | 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
