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Women's Track and Field at Carleton Relays
2026-04-19 11:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Northfield, Minn. / Laird Stadium
Women’s Track and Field at Carleton Relays

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/

Baseball at Saint John's University
2026-04-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-19 15:30 - 18:30 | Collegeville, Minn. / Becker Park
Baseball at Saint John’s University
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/saintjohns/

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

Daily Chapel: Camp Chapel
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.

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.

Semiquincentennial Transcribe-a-thon!
2026-04-21 14:30 - 16:30 | Rolvaag Library – DISCO Classroom (492)
In recognition of National Library Week, National Volunteer Week, and the 250th Anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence, all members of the St. Olaf community are invited to participate in a Semiquincentennial Transcribe-a-thon!
Learn about everyday life for people living during America’s revolutionary age by volunteering to help transcribe 18th-century documents from the Library of Congress’ The American Revolution in Context crowd-sourced transcription collection. Bring your laptop to participate in transcription. No experience required, training and support will be provided during the event. Sponsored by LITS, IFC, and the Svoboda Center for Civic Engagement.

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

Daily Chapel: Service of Holy Communion
2026-04-22 10:10 - 10:30, 2026-04-29 10:10 - 10:30, 2026-05-05 11:10 - 11:30, 2026-05-13 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 Students
2026-04-22 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-06 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.

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).

Film: Wisdom of Happiness – A Conversation with the Dalai Lama
2026-04-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Tomson Hall 280
All are welcome to attend this screening of the film Wisdom of Happiness – A Conversation with the Dalai Lama, a documentary featuring a direct-to-camera conversation with the 14th Dalai Lama, offering personal, practical wisdom on finding peace, compassion, and joy in a chaotic world.

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.

The Career Studio
2026-04-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-29 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-13 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.

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

Women in the Workforce Gathering
2026-04-23 08:30 - 09:30 | Buntrock Commons 101 Norway Room
We are thrilled to invite you to the inaugural meeting of Women in the Workforce, a new Community and Belonging Employee Resource Group.
Led by Director of College Events Amanda Robbins-Butcher ’05, this group is designed to be a supportive space where we can share experiences, navigate career challenges, and celebrate our collective successes. Whether you are looking for mentorship, networking, or simply a place to connect with your peers, we want you here!

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.

SOAR Session
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.

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.

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

Politics and Pastries
2026-04-24 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 Visiting Assistant Professor of Dance Brian Evans.

Daily Chapel: Service of Morning Prayer
2026-04-24 10:10 - 10:30, 2026-05-08 10:10 - 10:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel

Wellness Center Workshop: QPR – Wellness Swiped Edition
2026-04-24 16:00 - 17:00 | HH502
QPR, standing for Question, Persuade, Refer, is an evidence-based suicide-prevention training intended to prepare as many people as possible to respond effectively in a crisis in order to prevent suicide. Suicide is one of the most preventable and most common kinds of death. By getting certified in QPR, you will be taking an important step towards suicide prevention, helping to create a community that knows what to do when someone is struggling.

Faculty Awards Reception
2026-04-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Buntrock Commons – Sun Ballroom
Faculty, staff, and students are invited to a small reception preceding the Student Leadership Awards in the King’s Dining Room, to honor faculty recently awarded the Cassling Award for Teaching in the First-Year Experience and Melvin George awards. Beverages and passed hors d’oeuvres will be served.

2026 Student Leadership Awards
2026-04-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Ballrooms in Buntrock Commons
The Office of Student Activities is proud to host the 23rd Annual Student Leadership Awards Ceremony. Join us as we celebrate outstanding student leaders from across campus and recognize the valuable contributions of staff and faculty who enhance the student experience beyond the classroom.

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

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

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

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

Men's Golf at SJU Spring Invite
2026-04-25 | Sauk Rapids, Minn. – Wapicada G.C. / Monticello, Minn. – Monticello C.C
Men’s Golf at SJU Spring Invite

Women's Golf vs Northfield Open
2026-04-25 | Northfield, Minn. – Willingers G.C. / Faribault, Minn. – Legacy G.C.
Women’s Golf vs Northfield Open

Ole Cup 2026
2026-04-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater
Welcome to the 2026 Ole Cup! Launched in 2014, the Ole Cup is an annual student entrepreneurial pitch competition open to all St. Olaf students. The Ole Cup helped launch successful businesses like JonnyPops, Teranga Strings, and the Ole Thrift Shop. The winner of the Ole Cup is awarded a $10,000 prize to help launch their business.

ALL OLES: Service Saturday
2026-04-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Northfield, MN
This event is open to all Oles! There will be multiple service sites both on and off campus. Students will be assigned their service site on the day of the event. Light breakfast and refreshments provided by local businesses.

Young Adult Faith and Climate Summit
2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:30 | BC 211 (Valhalla Ballroom)
As part of the Young Adult Faith and Climate Summit, the public is invited to attend the opening plenary session “The ELCA’s Climate Work: Faithful Advocacy in Challenging Times” led by Christine Moffett, ELCA Environmental Policy Specialist. Christine Moffet (she/her) serves as the Program Director for Environment and Energy Policy with the Witness in Society, D.C. office-based team, within the Service and Justice unit of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Christine brings a background in both environmental science and political science. She holds a Master of Political Science Degree from the Vrije Universiteit of Amsterdam in Global Environmental Governance, Climate Change and Sustainability. In addition, she brings experience conducting community needs assessments in accompaniment with tribal nations. In this role with the ELCA, she advocates to the federal government around issues of stewardship of creation, environmental justice, climate change, sustainability, among others, all guided by ELCA social teachings.
The plenary will take place at 10 a.m. in Valhalla Ballroom, followed by a lunch at 11 a.m. The event will end with a panel conversation on Troubled Hope & Binocular Vision. All are invited to attend.

Men's Tennis at Hamline University
2026-04-25 11:00 - 14:00 | St. Paul, Minn. / Holt Courts
Men’s Tennis at Hamline University

Softball vs Hamline University - Senior Day
2026-04-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Northfield, Minn. , Mabel Shirley Field
Softball vs Hamline University – Senior Day
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/

Baseball vs Bethel University - Senior Day
2026-04-25 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-25 15:30 - 18:30 | Northfield, Minn., Mark Almli Field
Baseball vs Bethel University – Senior Day
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/

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

Sunday Morning Worship: 4th Sunday of Easter
2026-04-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
4th Sunday of Easter; Sunday Worship with Holy Communion.
Kiara Jorgenson, Martin E. Marty Chair in Religion and the Academy; Associate Professor of Religion and Environmental Studies, will deliver the sermon. Interim Associate College Pastor Paul Graham ’96 will preside. St. Olaf Cantorei will be conducted by James E. Bobb, Associate Professor in Music and the Cantor for the Student Congregation. 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.
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.

Women's Tennis at Hamline University
2026-04-26 11:00 - 14:00 | St. Paul, Minn. / Holt Courts
Women’s Tennis at Hamline University

Softball vs College of St. Scholastica
2026-04-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Northfield, Minn. , Mabel Shirley Field
Softball vs College of St. Scholastica
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/

Baseball at Saint Mary's University
2026-04-26 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-26 15:30 - 18:30 | Winona, Minn. / Max Molock Field
Baseball at Saint Mary’s University
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/saintmarys/

Concert: Handbells
2026-04-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
The St. Olaf Handbell Choirs will present a spring concert under the direction of Adjunct Instructor in Music Jill Mahr.
This event is free and open to the public

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

¡Viva la Vida!
2026-04-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Buntrock Commons Lion’s Pause
The St. Olaf community and guests are invited to ¡Viva la Vida!. This annual event hosted by student Latin American and Hispanic communities on campus, ¡PRESENTE! and SOMOS, acknowledges and celebrates the cultural richness and traditions of Latin America through music, dance, food, and performances.
This year’s event will consist of student performances around the theme of A Weeding.
Get your Ticket HERE! | Doors Open at 2:30 p.m.

Manitou Singers: ComposeHER, ConductHER Festival Concert
2026-04-26 15:30 - 17:00 | Boe Memorial Chapel
This Spring, the Manitou Singers, conducted by Associate Professor of Music Therees Tkach Hibbard, will present the “ComposeHER, ConductHER Symposium and Festival,” a collaborative musical weekend taking place April 25-26, 2026. The two-day event aims to uplift and celebrate women composers and conductors, and music composed for soprano and alto voices.
The weekend will consist of two primary events, a symposium for conductors and composers on Saturday, April 25, and a collaborative performance in Boe Memorial Chapel on Sunday, April 26 at 3:30 p.m.. The performance is free and open to the public, with no tickets required, and will also be streamed online.
“Throughout history, women’s voices lifted in song have brought forth change through demonstration, protest, and recognition of the need for equity and justice for every voice and gender in our world,” says Hibbard. “Our ComposeHER, ConductHER Symposium and Festival provides a forum to lift up and amplify the voices of these traditionally under-represented communities.”
The ComposeHER, ConductHER Festival Concert on April 26 will take place in Boe Memorial Chapel at 3:30 p.m. The Manitou Singers will be joined by See Change Treble Choir, Maple Grove High School’s Voce, Northfield High School’s Uno Vox, Minnehaha Academy’s Cantabile, and Northfield Youth Choir’s Anima. Each choir will sing individually, and then in collaboration with Manitou Singers on one selection each, then join as a massed choir led by Kathy Saltzman Romey to end the program. The concert will feature performances of several pieces from new and past composition commissions and ACDA consortiums for Soprano-Alto choirs, along with a large joint performance of Jocelyn Hagen’s “JOY,” a work based on poetry by Sara Teasdale, and originally commissioned for the 2008 Minnesota All-State Women’s Choir.

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

Daily Chapel: Disabilities Awareness Week: Libby Barron '29, Elizabeth Tracy '29
2026-04-27 10:10 - 10:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
In recognition of Disabilities Awareness Week, the chapel speakers today will be Libby Barron ’29 and Elizabeth Tracy ’29.
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.

Kleber-Gery Lecture: The History and Lessons of Sports Analytics – How Teams Use Data-Driven Approaches to Make Decisions
2026-04-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater
The Departments of Math, Statistics, and Computer Science and Economics present the 2026 Kleber-Gery Lecture in Viking Theater on Monday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m. This year’s guest speaker is Marc Richards ’16, Director of Football Research and Development for the Kansas City Chiefs Football Club. Richards will present “The History and Lessons of Sports Analytics: How Teams Use Data-Driven Approaches to Make Decisions.”

Faculty/Guest Recital: Julia Sakharova, Philip Bergman, Miko Kominami
2026-04-27 20:15 - 21:15 | Skifter Hall
This faculty/guest recital features Visiting Instructor of Music Julia Sakharova (violin) alongside guest artists Miko Kominami (piano) and Philip Bergman (cello). All three are members of Orchestra Iowa and regularly perform together as part of the orchestra’s chamber music series.
This event is free and open to the public

Daily Chapel: Trish Zimmerman
2026-04-28 11:10 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The chapel speaker today will be Trish Zimmerman, Associate Professor of Practice in Religion.
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.

Women in Leadership: Lisa Anderson-Levy
2026-04-28 15:30 - 17:00 | Buntrock Commons – Viking Theater
As part of our celebration of Women’s History Month and in recognition of women in leadership roles within academic spaces, Macalester College’s Provost, Lisa Anderson-Levy, PhD., will join our Provost, Tarshia Stanley, for a conversation about women in academic leadership.
We will start the event at 3:30 p.m. with some appetizers, and the program will begin right at 3:45 p.m.

Softball at Concordia College
2026-04-28 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-04-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Moorhead, Minn. / Jake Christiansen AC
Softball at Concordia College
Streaming Video: https://www.miacsportsnetwork.com/concordia/

Baseball at Crown College
2026-04-28 17:00 - 20:00 | St. Bonifacius, Minn. / Missile Park
Baseball at Crown College
Streaming Video: https://umacsportsnetwork.com/crownpolars/

Lyric Theater: The Odyssey! The Musical!
2026-04-28 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-29 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Join the students and faculty of Music 267: Advanced Acting for the Lyric Stage as they present the world premiere of The Odyssey! The Musical!, an original musical comedy adaptation of the timeless Homeric epic by Louis Epstein and Daniel Groll. A blend of Broadway musical, concept album, Disney fairy tale, and operetta, The Odyssey! The Musical! explores themes of love and loss, deviousness and triumph, and the foibles of human nature. Kids, tweens, college students, adults, and even Classics scholars will find something to love in this sometimes riotous, sometimes heart wrenching, always gripping story about the obstacles we overcome to make our way home.
This event is free and open to the public.

Women's Track and Field at Joe Sweeney Invitational
2026-04-29 | St. Paul, Minn. / Klas Field
Women’s Track and Field at Joe Sweeney Invitational

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

Men's Track and Field at Joe Sweeney Invitational
2026-04-29 | St. Paul, Minn. / O’Shaughnessy Stadium
Men’s Track and Field at Joe Sweeney Invitational

Board of Regents Spring 2026 Meeting
2026-04-29 - 2026-05-01 | Kings Dining Room – Buntrock Commons
The Board of Regents will host their Spring Meetings April 29-May 1 in the King’s Dining Room. The Kings Dining Room will be closed to campus on these dates.

Cows, College and CommuniTEA for Staff and Faculty
2026-04-29 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-13 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.

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

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

Daily Chapel: Ward Klein '77
2026-04-30 11:00 - 11:20 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The chapel speaker today will be Ward Klein ’77, a member of the St. Olaf Board of Regents.
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 Recital
2026-04-30 11:30 - 12:30 | 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.

Kierkegaard and Coffee: A Reading Group
2026-04-30 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.

The Claire Gilbert Visiting Writer Series
2026-04-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Buntrock Commons – Viking Theater
The English department presents authors Curtis Sittenfeld and V. V. Ganeshananthan, who will read from their work and engage in a conversation about the writing of literature.

Borders Spring Dance Concert 2026
2026-04-30 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-01 19:30 - 2026-05-02 21:30, 2026-05-02 19:30 - 2026-05-03 21:30 | Theater Building, Kelsey Theater
Featuring physically compelling, visually captivating, aurally stirring, and thought-provoking choreography and creative research by dance faculty members, guest artists, and current St. Olaf students in the two Dance Department companies Companydance and Veselica.
Tickets for the general public cost $10.00. St. Olaf College faculty, staff, and retirees receive two free tickets per production. St. Olaf students receive one free ticket per production with a valid student ID number. Tickets go on sale April 17. Please use the links below for ticket purchases. For ADA accommodations, please call 507-786-3096.
Tickets for Thursday Performance
Tickets for Friday Performance
Tickets for Saturday Performance

Honors Day
2026-05-01

Senior Art Show
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-23 | Center for Art and Dance Flaten Museum
Flaten Art Museum is thrilled to present the 2026 Senior Art Show, featuring new work by the studio art majors of St. Olaf’s class of 2026. This annual exhibition is a culminating event in the curriculum of St. Olaf College’s Studio Art Majors and represents the breadth of their studies in the liberal arts

Politics and Pastries
2026-05-01 08:30 - 09:30
Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to gather at the Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday from 8:30–9:30 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 Tangle News.

Honors Day Convocation
2026-05-01 10:10 - 10:30 | Boe Chapel
The purposes of Honors Day are to celebrate the academic accomplishments of students, to express gratitude to faculty members, and to say “thank you” to donors and friends of the college who provide scholarships.
Honors Day is one of four occasions in the academic year when the St. Olaf faculty process in academic regalia. It is a special event in the cycle of the academic year, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Journalism Conference: Polarization and the Changing Media Landscape
2026-05-01 14:00 - 2026-05-02 15:00 | Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater
The Buntrock Institute for Freedom and Community will host the Journalism Conference: Polarization and the Changing Media Landscape at St. Olaf College Friday, May 1 – Saturday, May 2. All are welcome to attend. The conference will include panels on Friday and Saturday in Viking Theater, a student poster presentation at 3:30 p.m. in Buntrock Commons Crossroads, and the keynote address by James Druckman at 5 p.m.

CURI Spring Showcase
2026-05-01 15:00 - 18:00 | Holland Hall
Showcase talks and posters of CURI, Steen, Magnus, and Rand research projects.

Holland Hall; 3rd floor Commons, 501, 552, and 523.

Softball at Carleton College - Makeup of April 18 postponement
2026-05-01 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-05-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Northfield, Minn. / Ele Hansen Field
Softball at Carleton College – Makeup of April 18 postponement
Streaming Video: https://www.miacsportsnetwork.com/carleton/

Natural Sciences and Mathematics Honors Day Poster Session
2026-05-01 16:00 - 17:15 | Regents Hall 4th Floor Atrium
Students who have conducted research in Math and Science disciplines on campus or elsewhere are invited to present a poster at the Honors Day Poster Session on Friday, May 1, from 4:00–5:15 PM in the third and fourth-floor atriums of Regents Hall Science. With approximately 75 presenters, this event highlights the diverse and exciting research happening in the Natural Sciences and MSCS (Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science).
This is an excellent opportunity for students to showcase their work, engage and share with the community. All all welcome to attend.

Lecture: American Politics in the 21st Century – Distrust, New Media, Polarization, and Dissatisfaction
2026-05-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater
The Buntrock Institute for Freedom and Community welcomes everyone to attend the keynote and opening lecture, American Politics in the 21st Century: Distrust, New Media, Polarization, and Dissatisfaction, by Jamie Druckman, the Martin Brewer Anderson Professor of Political Science from the University of Rochester.

Sioux Falls Alumni Gathering
2026-05-01 17:00 - 18:30
Join the St. Olaf community in Sioux Falls on Friday, May 1, for a vibrant Ole social at the Country Club of Sioux Falls. Gather with fellow alumni and Fund Board member John Hegg ’63 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to expand your network and hear exciting updates regarding the college’s future.
This reception is a wonderful opportunity to strengthen your local network and reconnect with fellow Oles in South Dakota.

Event Details:

Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Time: 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Country Club of Sioux Falls, 3400 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Cost: No Charge
Host: John Hegg ’63

Event Highlights

Networking: Connect with local alumni, parents, and friends of the college.
College Update & Trivia: Fund Board member John Hegg ’63 will share remarks and host a St. Olaf trivia contest (with prizes!) at approximately 5:45 p.m.
Food & Drink: Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.
Dinner Option: Guests are invited to stay for dinner at the club at their own expense following the social—a special opportunity typically reserved for club members.

Please RSVP by Friday, April 24, to ensure an accurate count for the venue. We look forward to hosting you!
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Opening Reception - Senior Art Show
2026-05-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Center for Art and Dance Flaten Museum
Flaten Art Museum will host an opening reception for the 2026 Senior Art Show, which will feature new work by the studio art majors of St. Olaf’s class of 2026. This annual exhibition is a culminating event in the curriculum of St. Olaf College’s Studio Art Majors and represents the breadth of their studies in the liberal arts

Performance: St. Olaf Jazz Orchestra
2026-05-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Lions Pause
The St. Olaf Jazz Orchestra, directed by Associate Professor of Music Joseph L. Jefferson, performs in their spring concert “Breath Away” as part of the 3rd Annual Jazz Residency, featuring jazz pianist Willerm Delisfort. Delisfort is a versatile pianist, composer, and educator known for his dynamic performances and deep roots in the jazz tradition. This event is free and open to the public.

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

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

Men's Golf at Rusty Putter Match
2026-05-02 | Northfield, Minn. – Northfield G.C.
Men’s Golf at Rusty Putter Match

Women's Golf at Spring Finale
2026-05-02 | Lake City, Minn. – The Jewel G.C. / Hastings, Minn. – Hastings G.C.
Women’s Golf at Spring Finale

Baseball at Augsburg University
2026-05-02 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-02 15:30 - 18:30 | Minneapolis, Minn. / Parade Stadium
Baseball at Augsburg University
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/augsburg/

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

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

Sunday Morning Worship: 5th Sunday of Easter
2026-05-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The 5th Sunday of Easter; 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. The St. Olaf Choir will be conducted by Anton Armstrong ’78, Tosdal Professor of Music. The St. Olaf Choir, with 75 mixed voices, is the premier a cappella choir in the United States. For over a century, the choir has set a standard of choral excellence and remained at the forefront of choral artistry. Conducted since 1990 by Anton Armstrong, the St. Olaf Choir continues to develop the tradition that originated with its founder, F. Melius Christiansen. The St. Olaf Handbell Choir is conducted 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.

Performance: St. Olaf Jazz Ensemble and Combos
2026-05-03 15:30 - 17:00 | Lions Pause
The St. Olaf Jazz Ensemble and Combos, directed by Associate Professor of Music Joseph L. Jefferson and Instructor of Music Pete Whitman, present their spring concert. This event is free and open to the public.

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

Concert: The St. Olaf Chamber Singers
2026-05-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The St. Olaf Chamber Singers will present a joint concert with Carleton College’s Chamber Choir. Therees Hibbard and Matthew Olson will be conducting.
This event will be free and open to the public.

Daily Chapel: National Nurses Week: Giada Parigi '26
2026-05-04 10:10 - 10:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
In recognition of National Nurses Week, the chapel speaker today will be Giada Parigi, a senior nursing major.
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.

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

Phi Beta Kappa Spring Induction Ceremony
2026-05-05 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Olaf House
Phi Beta Kappa Spring Inductees are invited to the St. Olaf House for an induction celebration. This will be held at the President’s House on May 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

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

Daily Chapel: Collegiate Chorale
2026-05-06 10:10 - 10:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
Chapel will be led by Collegiate Chorale; conducted by Anton Armstrong ’78, Harry R. and Thora H. Tosdal Professor of 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.

Recital: Woodwind Chamber Night I
2026-05-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Enjoy an evening of music featuring our talented woodwind chamber groups. This event is free and open to the public.

Recital: Woodwind Chamber Night II
2026-05-06 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall

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

Daily Chapel: Mental Health Awareness Month - Lacy Williams '21
2026-05-07 11:00 - 11:20 | Boe Memorial Chapel
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the chapel speaker today will be Lacy Williams ’21, Mental Health Grant Coordinator.
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
2026-05-07 11:30 - 12:30 | Ballrooms in Buntrock Commons
A Faculty Meeting will be held on May 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Voting members of the faculty will receive an email with the meeting’s agenda and an RSVP to lunch one week prior to the meeting date. Please fill out and submit the RSVP as soon as possible, but no later than the Monday before the meeting. Contact the Provost’s executive assistant at gonzal36@stolaf.edu with any issues or questions.

Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science Banquet
2026-05-07 17:30 - 19:00 | King’s Dining Room – Trollhaugen
Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science (MSCS) seniors are invited to attend the senior banquet. Refreshments will be served.

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

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

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

Politics and Pastries
2026-05-08 08:30 - 09:30
Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to gather at the Buntrock 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 Political Science and Asian Studies Kathy Tegtmeyer Pak.

Civic Engagement Showcase
2026-05-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Tomson Hall 3rd Floor East Lantern
St. Olaf students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to attend the Civic Engagement Showcase hosted by The Svoboda Center for Civic Engagement on May 8 from 3 – 5 p.m..

Individual students and groups will present information about their academic and co-curricular civic and community engaged projects in hopes of educating others and sparking ideas for future community engagement. Light refreshments will be provided.

This event is free and open to the public.

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

Sunday Morning Worship: 6th Sunday of Easter
2026-05-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The 6th 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 and assisted by James E. Bobb, Associate Professor in Music and the Cantor for the Student Congregation. Collegiate Chorale will be conducted by Anton Armstrong ’78, Harry R. and Thora H. Tosdal Professor of Music-Voice. The St. Olaf Handbells will be conducted 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!

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

Daily Chapel: Bernadette Kovacs
2026-05-11 10:10 - 10:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The chapel speaker today will be Bernadette Kovacs; Associate Director of Admission, St. John’s School of Theology and Seminary.
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.

Recital: String Chamber Night I
2026-05-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Enjoy an evening of music featuring our talented string chamber groups. This event is free and open to the public.

Recital: String Chamber Night II
2026-05-11 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall

Daily Chapel
2026-05-12 11:10 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel

Furry Friends before Finals
2026-05-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Lion’s Pause – Mane Stage
Join Public Safety, SGA, and The Wellness Center to de-stress before finals with baby goats and bunnies from Windy Willow Farms. Hosted in the Lion’s Pause from 3-5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12.

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

Last day of classes
2026-05-13

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

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

Men's Track and Field at Augustana Midwest Twilight Qualifier
2026-05-13 | Rock Island, Ill. / Knowlton Outdoor Athletic Complex
Men’s Track and Field at Augustana Midwest Twilight Qualifier

Women's Track and Field at Augustana Midwest Twilight Qualifier
2026-05-13 | Rock Island, Ill. / Knowlton Outdoor Athletic Complex
Women’s Track and Field at Augustana Midwest Twilight Qualifier

Reading day
2026-05-14

GradFest 2026
2026-05-14 09:00 - 13:00 | BC Crossroads
GradFest 2026 will be held Thursday, May 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Buntrock Crossroads.
GradFest brings together all of the people and departments who are and will be integral resources as you transition from your time as a St. Olaf student to a St. Olaf alumnus. Bring your questions, your feedback, and your appetite (there will be snacks!). Meet with College Events, The Bookstore, Piper Center, Alumni and Parent Relations, Student Financial Aid Services, The Registrar’s Office, Office of Student Activities, and Information Technology (IT), to cover all your bases for Commencement and your transition to alumnus!

Gimse Photo Contest and Travel Writing Contest Reveal
2026-05-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Art Barn
All current St. Olaf students are invited to attend the Gimse Photo Contest and Travel Writing Contest Reveal, hosted by the Smith Center for Global Engagement.

Race and Ethnic Studies Graduation Event
2026-05-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Buntrock Commons 210 Trollhaugen Room
Please join the REGSS faculty for a reception in celebration of the RACE 396 capstone projects and the graduating seniors in Race and Ethnic Studies. Refreshments provided. Music provided by student DJs.

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

Retirement Celebration
2026-05-14 15:00 - 16:30 | Kings Dining Room – Buntrock Commons
Faculty, staff, emeriti, and retirees are invited to celebrate this years retirees. Refreshments will be served. Remarks promptly at 3 p.m.

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

Sunday Morning Worship: 7th Sunday of Easter
2026-05-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The 7th Sunday of Easter; Sunday Worship with Holy Communion.
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.

Northfield Youth Choirs Spring Concert
2026-05-17 16:00 - 17:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
Northfield Youth Choirs sparks the growth of its singers through artistry, shared experiences, and joy. NYC provides non-auditioned youth and adult choirs, and inter-generational music connections. The community-based organization serves ages 5 through adult, offering seven choirs plus summer programming that serve over 200 singers annually.

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

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

Senior grades due
2026-05-21

Men's Track and Field at NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships
2026-05-21 - 2026-05-22 | La Crosse, Wis. / Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex
Men’s Track and Field at NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships

Women's Track and Field at NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships
2026-05-21 - 2026-05-22 | La Crosse, Wis. / Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex
Women’s Track and Field at NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships

Women in the Workforce Gathering
2026-05-21 08:30 - 09:30 | Buntrock Commons 101 Norway Room
We are thrilled to invite you to the second meeting of Women in the Workforce, a new Community and Belonging Employee Resource Group.
Led by Director of College Events Amanda Robbins-Butcher ’05, this group is designed to be a supportive space where we can share experiences, navigate career challenges, and celebrate our collective successes. Whether you are looking for mentorship, networking, or simply a place to connect with your peers, we want you here.

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

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

Commencement Weekend: Illumination Social and Ceremony
2026-05-22 18:00 - 22:00 | Buntrock Commons, 1521 St Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN, United States
Illumination Social
Buntrock Commons, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
The Illumination Social will be held throughout Buntrock Commons for graduating seniors and their guests. This dinner reception showcases some of St. Olaf’s most requested menu items. Come when you can, leave when you must. There is no charge for graduating seniors. Attire for this event is Casual and St. Olaf branded apparel is welcomed.
Illumination Ceremony
Mellby Lawn, 9:00 p.m.
This annual ceremony honors our graduates as they transition to become a member of the St. Olaf alumni community. The class lanterns are placed on the Campus Green on Friday, and we encourage students to locate their personalized lantern sometime during the day, leaving it in place until after the ceremony. At the end of the evening’s program, students should take their lantern as a remembrance of their time on the Hill. This event is free and open to the public.

Baccalaureate/Commencement
2026-05-23

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

Commencement Weekend: Baccalaureate
2026-05-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Skoglund Athletic Center
Skoglund Auditorium, 9:00 a.m.
Graduating seniors and their families and friends are invited to gather to worship and give thanks for the life and the community that was shared by the graduating class. This capstone worship service is led by the Campus pastors and also the St. Olaf Band and the St. Olaf Choir. The decision to hold Commencement on the Campus Green or inside Skoglund is announced at Baccalaureate. This event is free and open to the public.

Commencement Weekend: Saturday Brunch
2026-05-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Buntrock Commons in front of Stav Hall
Buntrock Commons, Stav Hall, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Enjoy brunch with family, friends, and students. Tickets may be purchased through the online registration process. There is no charge for graduating seniors or current students with an active meal plan. If your current student (non-senior) is planning to attend this brunch and is not under an active meal plan, please select “Adult” when registering this student for brunch online.

Commencement Weekend: Academic Department Receptions
2026-05-23 10:30 - 11:30 | St. Olaf College
Locations across campus, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Graduating seniors, family members and guests are invited to meet and celebrate with faculty and staff across campus.
Please visit our Commencement Website for a list of Reception locations.

Commencement Weekend: Commencement Ceremony
2026-05-23 13:00 - 15:30 | Campus Green
Campus Green (outdoor) or Skoglund (indoor), 1 p.m.
Commencement is scheduled to be outdoors on the Campus Green between Mellby and Tomson halls; no tickets are required for general seating in this location. In the event of severe weather or major safety hazards, Commencement will be held in Skoglund Center Auditorium, and tickets will be required. Students will receive three “rain tickets” during GradFest.
Accessible seating including sign language interpreting is available on the Campus Green and in Skoglund Center Auditorium. The Commencement ceremony will be live-streamed in Boe Chapel, Viking Theater and Tomson 280 for guests who prefer to view the ceremony in a temperature-controlled environment. No tickets are required in broadcast locations.

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

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

St. Olaf Virtual Book Club
2026-05-30 10:00 - 12:00
Join the St. Olaf Virtual Book Club for a Discussion of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin!
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: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to Noon EST (US and Canada) via Zoom

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
From the best-selling author of The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry: On a bitter-cold day, in the December of his junior year at Harvard, Sam Masur exits a subway car and sees, amid the hordes of people waiting on the platform, Sadie Green. He calls her name. For a moment, she pretends she hasn’t heard him, but then, she turns, and a game begins: a legendary collaboration that will launch them to stardom.
These friends, intimates since childhood, borrow money, beg favors, and, before even graduating college, they have created their first blockbuster, Ichigo. Overnight, the world is theirs. Not even twenty-five years old, Sam and Sadie are brilliant, successful, and rich, but these qualities won’t protect them from their own creative ambitions or the betrayals of their hearts.
Spanning thirty years, from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Venice Beach, California, and lands in between and far beyond, Gabrielle Zevin’s Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow examines the multifarious nature of identity, disability, failure, the redemptive possibilities in play, and above all, our need to connect: to be loved and to love.

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.

Summer Session 1 begins
2026-06-01

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

St. Olaf Swim Camp #1
2026-06-07 - 2026-06-11 | St Olaf College
St. Olaf Swim Camps with Coach Bob Hauck return to the Hill for our 43rd year of swim camp! Learn more. Priority registration closes April 1.

Minnesota Hockey: Referee Camp
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-14 | St. Olaf College
Minnesota Hockey will host it’s annual Referee Camp at St. Olaf College June 9-14, 2026.

Minnesota Hockey: 15U Camp
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-14 | St. Olaf College
Minnesota Hockey will host its annual Girls 15U Camp at St. Olaf College, June 9-14, 2026.

St. Olaf Swim Camp #2
2026-06-14 - 2026-06-18 | St Olaf College
