Calendar

Senior Recital: Sofie Urberg-Carlson, viola
2025-11-07 19:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM Instrumental Music Education major, Sofie Urberg-Carlson ’26, will present her senior recital as part of her music degree requirements. She will be joined by her chamber group, Ari Unowsky ’27, violin; Anna Thompson ’28, violin; and Odess Hunt ’28, cello.
This event is free and open to the public.

Men's Hockey vs University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
2025-11-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Northfield, Minn., St. Olaf Ice Arena
Men’s Hockey vs University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/
Tickets: https://athletics.stolaf.edu/sports/2024/8/9/tickets.aspx

Women's Hockey at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
2025-11-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Eau Claire, Wis. Hobbs Ice Arena
Women’s Hockey at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Streaming Video: https://www.wiacnetwork.com/uweauclaire/

Women's Soccer vs To Be Determined - Championship
2025-11-08 | TBD
Women’s Soccer vs To Be Determined – Championship

Football vs Hamline University - Senior Day
2025-11-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Northfield, Minn., Klein Field at Manitou
Football vs Hamline University – Senior Day
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/
Streaming Audio: https://kdhlradio.com/
Tickets: https://athletics.stolaf.edu/sports/2024/8/9/tickets.aspx

Men's Soccer vs Macalester College - Championship
2025-11-08 13:00 - 15:00 | TBD
Men’s Soccer vs Macalester College – Championship
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/?S=miac
Tickets: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/miac/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA==

Volleyball at University of Wisconsin-Superior
2025-11-08 13:30 - 15:30 | Superior, Wis. / Mertz Mortorelli Gymnasium
Volleyball at University of Wisconsin-Superior
Streaming Video: https://umacsportsnetwork.com/wisconsinsuperioryellowjackets/

Men's Basketball vs Wartburg College - Alumni Day
2025-11-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Northfield, Minn., Bob Gelle Court at Skoglund Center
Men’s Basketball vs Wartburg College – Alumni Day
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/
Tickets: https://athletics.stolaf.edu/sports/2024/8/9/tickets.aspx

Women's Hockey vs University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
2025-11-08 15:00 - 18:00 | Northfield, Minn., St. Olaf Ice Arena
Women’s Hockey vs University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/
Tickets: https://athletics.stolaf.edu/sports/2024/8/9/tickets.aspx

Volleyball at College of St. Scholastica
2025-11-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Duluth, Minn. / Reif Gym
Volleyball at College of St. Scholastica
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stscholastica/

Men's Hockey vs University of Wisconsin-Superior - Senior Night
2025-11-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Northfield, Minn., St. Olaf Ice Arena
Men’s Hockey vs University of Wisconsin-Superior – Senior Night
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/
Tickets: https://athletics.stolaf.edu/sports/2024/8/9/tickets.aspx

Sunday Morning Worship: 22nd Sunday after Pentecost
2025-11-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The 22nd Sunday after Pentecost; Sunday Worship with Holy Communion.
College Pastor Matthew Marohl will deliver the sermon, Associate College Pastor Katherine Fick will preside. James E. Bobb, Associate Professor in Music and the Cantor to the Student Congregation, will assist. The Chapel Ringers 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!
Click the web link below to access streamed and archived services.

St. Olaf Band: Fall Concert
2025-11-09 15:30 - 17:00 | Northfield, Minn. / Skoglund Center Auditorium
The St. Olaf Band, conducted by Henry L. Dorn, presents their fall concert. This event is open to the public.
Founded in 1891, the St. Olaf Band is the oldest music organization at St. Olaf College, a campus internationally renowned for its high caliber of music ensembles. The band has toured nationally since 1904 and internationally since 1906, when it performed a four-week, 30-concert tour of Norway, making it the first American collegiate band to tour Europe. The band has subsequently toured several times in Norway, Great Britain, Japan, central Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
Live stream available at https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/streams/upcoming/concerts.

Senior Recital: Tyler Hansen, baritone
2025-11-09 19:00 - 19:30 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM Vocal Music Education major, Tyler Hansen ’26, will present a senior recital as part of their music degree requirements. He will be assisted by pianist, Thomas Bartsch.
This event is free and open to the public.

Daily Chapel: Camp Chapel
2025-11-10 10:10 - 10:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The chapel service today will be led by members of the Student Congregation.
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 Panel: How I learned to stop worrying and start adopting open educational resources
2025-11-10 11:30 - 13:00 | Buntrock Commons 210 Trollhaugen
This past August, 11 faculty members participated in an Open Educational Resources (OER) Workshop organized by Library and IT staff, where participants learned about and started adopting or creating OER materials.
On November 10 at 11:30 a.m., we will be hosting a follow-up lunch where faculty participants will share their experiences and what progress they have made in integrating OER content in their courses with the broader community. Space is limited so please RSVP by 10/27 if you’re interested in learning more about teaching with OER.

Gender Affirming Care Presentation
2025-11-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Buntrock 142
Members of the college are invited to bring their lunch to a presentation on Gender Affirming Care by Melissa Zant ’06. Zant is a board-certified family medicine physician, with a professional interests in women’s health and preventive care. All are welcome.

Revitalizing Democracy Lecture
2025-11-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater
Hahrie Han is the Inaugural Director of the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University and the faculty director of the P3 (“Possible, Probable, and Powerful”) Research Lab. Han’s lecture, “Revitalizing Democracy,” will draw on her pathbreaking research on social movements and collective action. Her book will be available for purchase following the lecture.

Japan Semester Study Abroad Programs Info Session
2025-11-10 15:30 - 16:30 | Tomson Hall 210
All St. Olaf students are invited to attend the Japan Semester Study Abroad Programs Info Session hosted by the Smith Center and Japanese Professor Joanne Quimby. Attend this session to learn all about the study abroad semester programs in Japan.

Healing Arts: Exploring Careers in Music, Art, and Dance Therapy
2025-11-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Students are welcome to attend Healing Arts: Exploring Careers in Music, Art & Dance Therapy hosted by the Piper Center for Vocation and Career. This is a virtual panel designed for Fine Arts undergraduates interested in turning their passion for music, visual art, or dance into a career in creative arts therapy. Hear from practicing professionals in music, art, and dance/movement therapy as they share their career journeys, day-to-day work, and insights into graduate training.

Last day to drop or make S/U change in a second half of semester course
2025-11-11

Daily Chapel: Veterans Day
2025-11-11 11:10 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The Veterans Day chapel service will be in honor of all military veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
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 Fair for Semester & Year 2026-2027 Programs
2025-11-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Buntrock Commons Ballrooms
Current St. Olaf students are welcome to attend the Study Abroad/Away Fair for all Semester & Year 2026-2027 Programs, hosted by the Smith Center for Global Engagement.

Recital: BM Music Education Entrance and Continuance
2025-11-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
The Music Education Entrance and Continuance Recital is a juried performance that fulfills part of the degree requirements for music education students. This event is free and open to the public.
Vocal – Studio A – 7 p.m.
Instrumental – Urness Recital Hall – 7 p.m.

Women's Basketball at Crown College
2025-11-11 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Bonifacius, Minn. / Crown Athletic Center
Women’s Basketball at Crown College
Streaming Video: https://umacsportsnetwork.com/crownpolars/

Volleyball vs To Be Determined - Quarterfinals
2025-11-11 20:00 - 22:00 | TBD
Volleyball vs To Be Determined – Quarterfinals

Daily Chapel: Service of Holy Communion
2025-11-12 10:10 - 10:30, 2025-11-19 10:10 - 10:30, 2025-11-25 11:10 - 11:30, 2025-12-03 10:10 - 10:30, 2025-12-09 11:10 - 11:30 | 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.

Lunch & Learn: Winter Weather Safety
2025-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Buntrock Commons Viking Theater
Join Public Safety to learn more about winter weather safety. We will share preparation tips to keep you safe this winter!

Lunch and Learn: Winter Weather Safety
2025-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Viking Theater
Join Public Safety to learn more about winter weather safety. We will share preparation tips to keep you safe this winter! Learn more at http://stolaf.presence.io/event/lunch-learn-winter-weather-safety

First-Year Dance Project Informal Sharing
2025-11-12 17:00 - 18:30 | Center for Art and Dance Wagner/Bundgaard Studio One
All are invited to join us for an informal sharing of several dance works that have been created and restaged during the First Year Dance Project.
First Year Dance Project provides dance performance and creative opportunities for St. Olaf College Students. Come see what the students have created, and hear more about our process and the community created in FYDP.

Wellness Event: Avoiding the Rat Race
2025-11-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Tomson 214
Learn all about the role of community in substance-use addiction, and how we can avoid running the rat race by running together!

The Career Studio
2025-11-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:00 | BC022 (The Lion’s Pause – The Jungle)
Students are welcome to attend The Career Studio hosted by the Piper Center.
The Studio is an opportunity for students to work on…

Resumes
Cover letters
Internship search
Applications
Networking
Other career activities

in a relaxed environment with support from Piper Center Peer Advisors.
Students will have the opportunity to talk to Peer Advisors and other students about career related stress or challenges that they are encountering. So stop by for some hot cocoa and tea, bring your friends, and spill the tea with the Peer Advisors.
What is stressing you out and how can the Piper Center help you manage career prep along side your busy academic and social calendars.

Men's Basketball vs University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
2025-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Northfield, Minn., Bob Gelle Court at Skoglund Center
Men’s Basketball vs University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/
Tickets: https://athletics.stolaf.edu/sports/2024/8/9/tickets.aspx

ACM Board of Directors Meeting
2025-11-13 08:00 - 15:00 | Buntrock Commons 210 Trollhaugen
Associated Colleges of the Midwest will be holding their Board Meeting in the King’s Dining Room on November 13th, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Daily Chapel: Lectio Divina
2025-11-13 11:00 - 11:20 | Boe Memorial Chapel

Student Recital
2025-11-13 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-11-20 11:30 - 12:30 | 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.

101 Study Abroad/Away Info Session with Smith Center
2025-11-13 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-11-24 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-04 15:35 - 16:35, 2025-12-08 15:30 - 16:30 | Tomson Hall 308
All current students are welcome to attend 101 Study Abroad/Away Info Session hosted by the Smith Center for Global Engagement.

Kierkegaard & Coffee
2025-11-13 11:30 - 12:30 | Hong Kierkegaard Library
This fall, we welcome St. Olaf faculty, staff, and community members to read Kierkegaard’s Either/Or in a casual group setting. This month meet we will meet on November 13, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in Steensland Hall. Light refreshments are provided. Please join in anytime for our monthly readings and discussions.

For more detailed information and/or to join our mailing list, please contact: HKL@stolaf.edu — or just show up!

Please feel free to share the invitation with your friends and family.

CURI Proposal Workshop
2025-11-13 11:30 - 12:30 | Tomson Hall 186
This is a workshop to help faculty members prepare proposals for summer CURI support for their faculty-mentored student research projects.

Lecture: Practical Applications of AI in Business (and Other Fields)
2025-11-13 11:30 - 12:30 | The Viking Theater
Students, staff, and faculty are welcome to attend the Practical Applications of AI in Business (and Other Fields) presentation by Ryan Barnett ’00 (Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Revenue Rocket) hosted by the Piper Center.
Learn about real world examples of how Revenue Rocket uses GenAI to create value and increase efficiency across a wide range of business functions.

Study Abroad/Away Hidden Gems: Provider Programs
2025-11-13 16:00 - 16:45 | Buntrock Commons Viking Theater
All current St. Olaf students are welcome to attend the Study Abroad/Away Hidden Gems: Provider Programs Info Session hosted by the Smith Center for Global Engagement.
Interested in studying abroad or within the US? Attend this information session to learn more about studying with a US organization abroad/away. The following semester programs will be represented:

Augsburg CGEE: Social Change in Central America: New Activism, Human Rights, and Social Justice
Augsburg CGEE: Decolonizing the Mind: Racial and Environmental Justice
IFSA Merida Universities Program
Carleton Global Engagement: Ecology and Anthropology in Tanzania
Lutheran College Washington Semester
SIT Migration, Borders, and Transnational Communities in US and Mexico

9th Annual May Lecture in Classics
2025-11-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater
The Ninth Annual James M. May Lecture in Classics will be delivered by His Grace the Right Reverend Irenei (Matthew Steenberg ’01), Bishop of London and Western Europe in the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR), on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in Viking Theater. The lecture, entitled “‘Cicero Speaks Norwegian’: Reconsidering Perpetual Contextuality in Classical and Religious Studies,” is free and open to the public; it will be streamed live here.

H.C. Westermann film and filmmaker Q&A
2025-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Tomson Hall 280 Alumni Auditorium
Northfield and St. Olaf College community members are invited to attend the Minnesota premiere of the documentary film “Westermann: Memorial to the Idea of Man If He Was an Idea,” followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
The documentary film follows the life and work of artist and Marine H.C. (“Cliff”) Westermann, voice-acted by four-time Academy-Award nominee Ed Harris, conceived and directed by Leslie Buchbinder, and featuring interviews with Ed Ruscha, Frank Gehry, and many others. As a veteran of World War II and the Korean War who struggled with the ramifications of modern warfare, Westermann’s dramatic personal history can be traced through his beguiling, surreal artworks. The film is executive produced by the international art icon KAWS and award-winning documentary producer Caryn Capotosto. Westermann features music by legendary artists Laurie Anderson, the Kronos Quartet, and Terry Allen, with an original score by MacArthur “Genius Grant” winner Tomeka Reid.
Q&A and panel discussion to follow with the film’s Editor, Co-Writer, and Co-Producer, Brian Ashby. Sponsored by the Department of Sociology, the Department of Art and Art History, and Film and Media Studies.
NOTE: 86 minute film screening to start at 7PM, followed by a 30-minute Q&A. Projection will be 2-D.

Volleyball vs Bethel University - Semifinals
2025-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 | TBD
Volleyball vs Bethel University – Semifinals
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/?S=miac
Tickets: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/miac/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA==

Much Ado About Nothing
2025-11-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-15 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Theater Building, Kelsey Theater
All are welcome to attend the St. Olaf Theater Department’s performances of Much Ado About Nothing.
Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy by playwright William Shakespeare. The action is set in Messina, Italy, and tells the story of Beatrice and Benedick, who are always arguing. Their friends conspire to make them fall in love with each other. The primary plot turns on the courtship and scandal involving young Hero and her suitor, Claudio — but the witty war of words between Claudio’s friend Benedick and Hero’s cousin Beatrice often takes center stage.

Wellness Center Workshop: It's Just Natural – Sex in the Animal Kingdom
2025-11-13 20:00 - 21:00 | Tomson 214
From bugs to whales, the way animals have sex is as diverse as can be. Explore the fascinating and wacky world of what sex looks like in the animal kingdom.

Concert: Percussion Ensemble
2025-11-13 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
The percussion ensemble will present their fall concert, conducted by Visiting Associate Professor of Music Matthew McClung. This event is free and open to the public.

Politics and Pastries
2025-11-14 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.
Join the Pre-Law Society in discussion this week.

Daily Chapel: Service of Morning Prayer
2025-11-14 10:10 - 10:30, 2025-11-21 10:10 - 10:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel

Work In Progress: Emerging Artists Show Opening
2025-11-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Center for Art and Dance Groot Gallery
Faculty, staff and community members are welcome to attend an Opening Reception for the Work in Progress Show by the Art and Art History Department’s Emerging Artists. Emily Page ’25, Ashley Marcial Rodriguez ’25 and Annie Sanders ’25 will show their artwork in the Groot Gallery. Remarks will be at 4:30 p.m. The exhibit will be on display from November 12 — December 2, 2025.

Women's Hockey vs Gustavus Adolphus College
2025-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Northfield, Minn., St. Olaf Ice Arena
Women’s Hockey vs Gustavus Adolphus College
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/
Tickets: https://athletics.stolaf.edu/sports/2024/8/9/tickets.aspx

Men's Hockey at Gustavus Adolphus College
2025-11-14 19:00 - 22:00 | St. Peter, Minn. / Don Roberts Ice Rink
Men’s Hockey at Gustavus Adolphus College
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/gustavus/

St. Olaf Jazz I Concert
2025-11-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Lion’s Pause – Mane Stage
St. Olaf Jazz I, conducted by Associate Professor of Music Joseph L. Jefferson, presents a concert. This event is open to the public.
St. Olaf Jazz I is the premier large jazz ensemble at St. Olaf College. Composed of 21 members, the award-winning band is led by Dr. Joseph L. Jefferson. The jazz program at St. Olaf is home to two ensembles that perform both on and off-campus concerts every academic year. These versatile groups perform in a variety of musical styles including swing, bebop, fusion, funk, salsa and Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and traditional jazz idioms. Joseph L. Jefferson, director and trombonist is an award-winning educator that currently serves as Associate Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Ensembles/Applied Jazz Trombone at St. Olaf.

St. Olaf Virtual Book Club
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00
Join the St. Olaf Alumni Virtual Book Club for a Discussion of the novel The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich.
Founded 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: The Mighty Red: A Novel by Louise Erdrich
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to Noon EST (US and Canada) via Zoom

The Mighty Red is a novel of tender humor, disturbance, and hallucinatory mourning. It is about on-the-job pains and immeasurable satisfactions, a turbulent landscape, and eating the native weeds growing in your backyard. It is about ordinary people who dream, grow up, fall in love, struggle, endure tragedy, carry bitter secrets; men and women both complicated and contradictory, flawed and decent, lonely and hopeful. It is about a starkly beautiful prairie community whose members must cope with devastating consequences as powerful forces upend them. As with all of Louise Erdrich’s books, The Mighty Red is about our tattered bond with the earth, and about love in all of its absurdity and splendor.

Zoom meeting details will be provided via email after registration.
Questions: Michele Foss ’97
Please note that the St. Olaf Virtual Book Club is a volunteer-led initiative. The gatherings are designed to be casual and social, with conversations flowing organically from the attendees.

Men's Soccer vs University of Wisconsin-Superior - First Round
2025-11-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Northfield, Minn., Rolf Mellby Field
Men’s Soccer vs University of Wisconsin-Superior – First Round
Streaming Video: https://www.ncaa.com/game/6529758

Football at Saint John's University
2025-11-15 12:00 - 15:00 | TBD
Football at Saint John’s University
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/saintjohns/
Streaming Audio: https://kdhlradio.com/

Men's Cross Country at NCAA Division III North Region Championships
2025-11-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Colfax, Wis. / Whitetail Golf Course
Men’s Cross Country at NCAA Division III North Region Championships

Women's Cross Country at NCAA Division III North Region Championships
2025-11-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Colfax, Wis. / Whitetail Golf Course
Women’s Cross Country at NCAA Division III North Region Championships

Men's Soccer vs Lake Forest College vs. Luther College - First Round
2025-11-15 13:30 - 15:30 | Northfield, Minn., Rolf Mellby Field
Men’s Soccer vs Lake Forest College vs. Luther College – First Round
Streaming Video: https://www.ncaa.com/game/6529759

Women's Hockey at Gustavus Adolphus College
2025-11-15 14:00 - 17:00 | St. Peter, Minn. / Don Roberts Ice Rink
Women’s Hockey at Gustavus Adolphus College
Streaming Video: https://www.miacsportsnetwork.com/gustavus/

Women's Basketball vs Buena Vista University
2025-11-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Northfield, Minn., Bob Gelle Court at Skoglund Center
Women’s Basketball vs Buena Vista University
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/
Tickets: https://athletics.stolaf.edu/sports/2024/8/9/tickets.aspx

St. Olaf Orchestra: Family Concert
2025-11-15 15:30 - 17:00 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The St. Olaf Orchestra, conducted by Chung Park, presents a family concert. 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. https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/streams/upcoming/concerts.

Men's Hockey vs Gustavus Adolphus College
2025-11-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Northfield, Minn., St. Olaf Ice Arena
Men’s Hockey vs Gustavus Adolphus College
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/
Tickets: https://athletics.stolaf.edu/sports/2024/8/9/tickets.aspx

Voices for Trans Visibility
2025-11-15 17:30 - 19:30
Students of the Music and Social Justice class are collaborating with Northfield Pride in organizing an event for Transgender Awareness Week on Saturday, November 15 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Armory Event Center in Northfield, and will include group singing, performances, speakers, social time, and educational resources.

Volleyball vs College of Saint Benedict - Championship
2025-11-15 19:00 - 21:00 | TBD
Volleyball vs College of Saint Benedict – Championship
Streaming Video: https://www.miacsportsnetwork.com/?S=miac
Tickets: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/miac/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA==

Sunday Morning Worship: 23rd Sunday after Pentecost
2025-11-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The 23rd Sunday after Pentecost; Sunday Worship with Holy Communion.
Associate College Pastor Katherine Fick will deliver the sermon, College Pastor Matthew Marohl will preside. James E. Bobb, Associate Professor in Music and the Cantor to 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.
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.

Men's Soccer vs Luther College - Second Round
2025-11-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Northfield, Minn., Rolf Mellby Field
Men’s Soccer vs Luther College – Second Round
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/

Pre-Concert Workshop on Eco-Anxiety
2025-11-16 13:15 - 15:00 | CHM 233
Discuss environmental anxiety with composer Kornel Thomas and peer educators, followed by a concert featuring Assistant Professor of Music Aileen Razey on clarinet and Kathryn Anada-Owens on piano.

Faculty Recital: Climate Change and Climate Worries
2025-11-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
A faculty recital that will address Climate Change and Climate Worries will include music, poetry reading and meditation. Faculty members include Assistant Professor of Music Aileen Razey, clarinet; Professor of Music Kathryn Ananda-Owens, piano, Assistant Professor of Music Wesley Dunnagan, voice; and Associate Professor of Practice in English and Director of Environmental Conversation Juliet Patterson, creative writing and poetry reading. This event is free and open to the public

Men's Basketball vs Crown College
2025-11-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Northfield, Minn., Bob Gelle Court at Skoglund Center
Men’s Basketball vs Crown College
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/
Tickets: https://athletics.stolaf.edu/sports/2024/8/9/tickets.aspx

St. Olaf Jazz: Combo and Jazz II Concert
2025-11-16 15:30 - 17:30 | Lion’s Pause – Mane Stage
Jazz students in the chamber program and the Jazz II ensemble will present their fall concert. Associate Professor of Music Joseph L. Jefferson will conduct. This event is free and open to the public.

Wellness Center Workshop: Frost, Fun, and Finding Balance
2025-11-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Holland 434
Explore ways to stay balanced during the cold months, from boosting energy and managing stress, to keeping up healthy habits when it’s tempting to hibernate.

Senior Recital: Heather Wallace, soprano
2025-11-16 19:00 - 19:30 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM Vocal Music Education major, Heather Wallace ’25, will present a senior recital in fulfillment of her music education degree requirements. She will be assisted by pianist, Christopher Brunelle.
This event is free and open to the public.

Senior Recital: Ana Sofia Remolina Gonzalez, mezzo
2025-11-16 20:15 - 20:45 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM Vocal Music Education major, Ana Sofia Remolina Gonzalez ’26, will present a senior recital as part of her music education degree requirements. She will be assisted by pianist Thomas Bartsch.

Daily Chapel: Addie Flesch '26
2025-11-17 10:10 - 10:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The chapel speaker today will be Addie Flesch, 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.

Study Abroad/Away Hidden Gems: Direct Enroll
2025-11-17 16:00 - 16:45 | Buntrock Commons Viking Theater
All current St. Olaf students are welcome to attend the Study Abroad/Away Hidden Gems: Direct Enroll Info Session hosted by Smith Center for Global Engagement.
Interested in enrolling in a university for a semester abroad/away? Attend this information session to learn more about the following semester programs:

American University in Cairo, Egypt
National Student Exchange (NSE), U.S. Canada & U.S. Territories
Term in Taiwan
University College Dublin, Ireland
University of Galway, Ireland
University of Limerick, Ireland

Wellness Center Workshop: Plato's Cave, But Make it Sexy
2025-11-17 20:00 - 21:00 | Tomson 316
Come ready to discuss the philosophy of sex through a guiding presentation—as if we were in Plato’s Cave!

Daily Chapel: James Bobb and David Carter
2025-11-18 11:10 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
Chapel today will be led by St. Olaf Music Faculty James Bobb and David Carter.
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.

Explore Careers in Business: Student-Alum Virtual Meet Up
2025-11-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Students and alumni are welcome to attend the Explore Careers in Business: Student-Alum Virtual Meet Up hosted by the Piper Center for Vocation and Career. This virtual event connects St. Olaf alumni who work in a broad range of roles in Business with current students to discuss their career insights and life after St. Olaf.

Wellness Center Workshop: The Roommate Equation—Living, Loving, and Everything in Between
2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Holland 502
Gain practical tools to communicate effectively, manage challenges with care, and create a supportive living environment where everyone can thrive and feel at home.

Recital: BM Vocal Performance Entrance and Continuance
2025-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
The Music Vocal 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.

Marketing & Communications: Student-Alum Virtual Meet Up
2025-11-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Students and alumni are welcome to attend Marketing & Communications: Student-Alum Virtual Meet Up hosted by the Piper Center for Vocation and Career. This virtual event connects St. Olaf alumni who work in a variety of roles related to Marketing and Digital Communications with current students to discuss their career insights and life after St. Olaf.

Wellness Center Workshop: Wired and Tired—When Substances Meet Anxiety
2025-11-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Tomson 214
Unpack why some things that seem to ‘take the edge off’—like caffeine, alcohol, and cannabis—might actually make stress worse.

Men's Basketball at University of Wisconsin-River Falls
2025-11-19 19:00 - 21:00 | River Falls, Wis. / Don Page Arena
Men’s Basketball at University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Streaming Video: https://www.wiacnetwork.com/riverfalls/

Women's Basketball vs College of Saint Benedict
2025-11-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Northfield, Minn., Bob Gelle Court at Skoglund Center
Women’s Basketball vs College of Saint Benedict
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/
Tickets: https://athletics.stolaf.edu/sports/2024/8/9/tickets.aspx

November All Staff Meeting
2025-11-20 08:30 - 09:30 | Ballrooms in Buntrock Commons
All St. Olaf staff are welcome to attend the November All-Staff Meeting on November 20 from 8:30-9:30 a.m in the Buntrock Ballrooms. Light breakfast items will be served.

Daily Chapel: Service of Gratitude - Human Anatomy Class
2025-11-20 11:00 - 11:20 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The chapel speakers today will be students from the Human Anatomy fall course.
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.

SOAR Session
2025-11-20 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.

Mellby Lecture: The Music of Physics
2025-11-20 11:30 - 12:30 | Buntrock Commons Viking Theater
The annual Mellby Lecturer Award honors a St. Olaf faculty member who demonstrates “excellence in professional activity,” “Intellectual rigor in both scholarship and teaching, and a creative concern for interrelationships and communication across disciplines.”
This year’s awardee is Professor Brian Borovsky, who will present on “The Music of Physics.”

Writing Your Study Abroad/Away Application Essay Workshop
2025-11-20 15:35 - 16:30 | Tomson Hall 308
All current St. Olaf students are welcome to attend a workshop on Writing your Study Abroad/Away Application Essay hosted by the Smith Center staff, Writing Center staff, and study abroad/away faculty Program Advisors, Jon Naito and Kyle Helms. This workshop will focus on how to craft, develop and create a strong study abroad/away program application essay(s).

Ole Artisan Bazaar
2025-11-20 16:00 - 2025-11-21 15:00 | Buntrock Commons Crossroads
The St. Olaf Community is invited to the Annual Ole Artisan Bazaar Vendor Fair in Buntrock Crossroads.
Thursday, November 20: features student artisans 4 p.m. –7 p.m.
Friday, November 21: features alumni, staff, and faculty artisans 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Volleyball vs University of Northwestern - First Round
2025-11-20 16:30 - 18:30 | Bloomington, Ill. / Shirk Center
Volleyball vs University of Northwestern – First Round
Streaming Video: https://www.ncaa.com/game/6529932
Tickets: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/bloomington/organization/23235/illinois-wesleyan/tickets

Phi Beta Kappa Fall Induction Ceremony
2025-11-20 18:00 - 19:45 | St. Olaf House
New Phi Beta Kappa Inductees are invited to a reception at the St. Olaf House on November 20, 6-7:45 p.m. Programming will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil
2025-11-20 18:30 - 20:00
Members of the College Community are invited to attend the Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil in Boe Chapel on Thursday, November 20, at 6:30-8 p.m. Vigil Guest Speaker is Professor of History Averill Earls.

Senior Dance Concert
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-11-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-22 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Center for Art and Dance Wagner/Bundgaard Studio One
Senior dance majors present their senior dance capstone projects. All are invited to join us for the 2025 Senior Dance Concert, featuring the senior dance capstone projects of Senior Dance Majors Alice Boerner, Jade Burbank, Ariel Edwards, Hailey Frank, Nina Hodder, Joy Meyers, Janet Munoz Enriquez, Emily Sanchez, Leo Sanchez, Emma Smith, Sophie Smith, Kathryn Sprandel, Mary Staplin, and Liya Wetzler. Free and open to the public. Reserve seats in advance using this link.

Politics and Pastries
2025-11-21 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 discussion will be led by SGA Global Impact.

Women's Hockey at College of Saint Benedict
2025-11-21 18:00 - 21:00 | St. Cloud, Minn. Ritsche Arena
Women’s Hockey at College of Saint Benedict
Streaming Video: https://www.miacsportsnetwork.com/saintbenedict/

Wellness Center Workshop: BAC to Basics
2025-11-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Holland 502
Come learn how blood alcohol levels work and what different ranges mean for your body and brain.

Men's Hockey vs Saint John's University
2025-11-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Northfield, Minn., St. Olaf Ice Arena
Men’s Hockey vs Saint John’s University
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/
Tickets: https://athletics.stolaf.edu/sports/2024/8/9/tickets.aspx

Collegium Musicum Concert
2025-11-21 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 Cross Country at NCAA Division III Championships
2025-11-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Spartanburg, S.C. / Roger Milliken Center
Men’s Cross Country at NCAA Division III Championships
Streaming Video: https://www.ncaa.com/event/4684

Women's Cross Country at NCAA Division III Championships
2025-11-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Spartanburg, S.C. / Roger Milliken Center
Women’s Cross Country at NCAA Division III Championships
Streaming Video: https://www.ncaa.com/event/4683

Men's Soccer vs Williams College - Sectional Semifinals
2025-11-22 11:00 - 13:00 | TBD
Men’s Soccer vs Williams College – Sectional Semifinals
Streaming Video: https://www.ncaa.com/game/6529800

Women's Basketball vs Central College
2025-11-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Northfield, Minn., Bob Gelle Court at Skoglund Center
Women’s Basketball vs Central College
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/
Tickets: https://athletics.stolaf.edu/sports/2024/8/9/tickets.aspx

Men's Soccer vs Macalester College vs. Wheaton College (Mass.) - Sectional Semifinal
2025-11-22 13:30 - 15:30 | Northfield, Minn., Rolf Mellby Field
Men’s Soccer vs Macalester College vs. Wheaton College (Mass.) – Sectional Semifinal
Streaming Video: https://www.ncaa.com/game/6529789

Men's Basketball vs University of Northwestern
2025-11-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Northfield, Minn., Bob Gelle Court at Skoglund Center
Men’s Basketball vs University of Northwestern
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/
Tickets: https://athletics.stolaf.edu/sports/2024/8/9/tickets.aspx

Omkara 2025
2025-11-22 18:00 - 20:00 | BC031 the Pause main Stage
The St. Olaf Community and guests are welcome to attend Omkara 2025. Omkara is the annual South Asian celebration organized by Celebrate South Asia! (CSA!) featuring vibrant performances, music, and much more.
Join CSA! for a night of culture, community, and joy!

Women's Hockey vs College of Saint Benedict
2025-11-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Northfield, Minn., St. Olaf Ice Arena
Women’s Hockey vs College of Saint Benedict
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/
Tickets: https://athletics.stolaf.edu/sports/2024/8/9/tickets.aspx

Men's Hockey at Saint John's University
2025-11-22 19:00 - 22:00 | St. Cloud, Minn. / Herb Brooks National Hockey Center
Men’s Hockey at Saint John’s University
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/saintjohns/

St. Olaf Philharmonia and Norseman Band Concert
2025-11-22 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 concert. This event is 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.

Sunday Morning Worship: Christ the King Sunday
2025-11-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
Christ the King Sunday; Sunday Worship with Holy Communion.
Associate College Pastor Katherine Fick will deliver the sermon, College Pastor Matthew Marohl will preside. James E. Bobb, Associate Professor in Music and the Cantor to 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.
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.

Men's Soccer vs TBD vs. TBD - Sectional Final
2025-11-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Northfield, Minn., Rolf Mellby Field
Men’s Soccer vs TBD vs. TBD – Sectional Final
Streaming Video: https://www.ncaa.com/liveschedule/2025/11/23

Senior Recital: Kaz Beaudry, tenor
2025-11-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM Music Vocal Music Education major, Kaz Beaudry ’26, will present a senior recital as part of his music education degree requirement. He will be assisted by pianist, Maureen Armstrong.
This event is free and open to the public.

St. Olaf Chamber Singers Concert
2025-11-23 15:30 - 17:30 | 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 fall concert in Boe Chapel. This event is free and open to the public.

Senior Recital: Aidan Fitzpatrick, horn
2025-11-23 19:00 - 19:30 | Skifter Hall
BM Instrumental Music Education major, Aidan Fitzpatrick ’26, will present a senior recital as part of his music education degree requirements. This recital will take place in Skifter Hall’s Studio A.
This event is free and open to the public.

Roaring On! St. Olaf Musical Theater Lab Showcase
2025-11-23 20:15 - 21:30 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
St. Olaf’s newest Music Department ensemble, the Musical Theater Lab, is in their second year. Roaring On! is a showcase of songs from musicals set in the 1920s. The ensemble is composed of students from all over campus, bringing their unique experience and love for performance to the stage. You can look forward to tunes from The Great Gatsby, Chicago, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Drowsy Chaperone, Suffs, and more! They will be putting on the ritz and it will be the bee’s knees—but leave the giggle water at home!

Daily Chapel: Norseman Band
2025-11-24 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!
Today’s chapel will be led by the Norseman Band; conducted by Michael Buck ’89, Adjunct Associate Professor of Music. 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 regularly performs modern pieces for concert bands, as well as marches and traditional repertoire, and strives to program for a wide and diverse audience, including young listeners.
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.

Wellness Center Workshop: Artificial Intelligence and the Human Mind
2025-11-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Regents Hall 310
Learn about the impact artificial intelligence has on our human mind, specifically emotional well-being.

Wellness Center Workshop: Seeing is Believing—Media Impacts on Sexual Wellbeing
2025-11-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Holland 501
Discuss the effects of different kinds of media on sexual and romantic relationships.

Women's Basketball at Martin Luther College
2025-11-25 17:30 - 19:30 | New Ulm, Minn. / LSC Gymnasium
Women’s Basketball at Martin Luther College
Streaming Video: https://mlcknights.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Women's Hockey at University of Wisconsin-River Falls
2025-11-25 19:00 - 22:00 | River Falls, Wis. / Hunt Arena
Women’s Hockey at University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Streaming Video: https://www.wiacnetwork.com/riverfalls/

Men's Basketball at Luther College
2025-11-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Decorah, Iowa / Regents Center Gymnasium
Men’s Basketball at Luther College
Streaming Video: https://team1sports.com/luthernorse/

Thanksgiving Break
2025-11-26 - 2025-11-30

Men's Hockey at Lake Forest College
2025-11-29 15:00 - 18:00 | Lake Forest, Ill. / Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse
Men’s Hockey at Lake Forest College
Streaming Video: https://watchmidwestsports.com/lakeforest/

Men's Basketball at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
2025-11-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Eau Claire, Wis. / Sonnentag Event Center
Men’s Basketball at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Streaming Video: https://wiacnetwork.com/uweauclaire/
Tickets: https://blugolds.com/sports/2024/10/8/tickets.aspx

Men's Hockey at Lake Forest College
2025-11-30 15:00 - 18:00 | Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse

Daily Chapel: Norwegian Christmas
2025-12-01 10:10 - 10:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
During chapel today we will celebrate a Norwegian Christmas through songs, scripture and Norwegian traditions.
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: Brass Chamber Night
2025-12-01 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Brass Chamber groups will perform a recital of diverse repertoire. This event is free and open to the public.

Daily Chapel: German Advent Service (Adventsgottesdienst)
2025-12-02 11:10 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The German Department will lead an Advent Chapel Service with songs and scripture in German.
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
2025-12-02 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.

Women's Basketball vs Crown College
2025-12-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Northfield, Minn., Bob Gelle Court at Skoglund Center
Women’s Basketball vs Crown College
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/
Tickets: https://athletics.stolaf.edu/sports/2024/8/9/tickets.aspx

Men's Basketball at Saint John's University
2025-12-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Collegeville, Minn. / Sexton Arena
Men’s Basketball at Saint John’s University
Streaming Video: https://www.miacsportsnetwork.com/saintjohns/
Tickets: https://tickets.csbsju.edu/section/sju-athletics-wsd0

Men's Swimming and Diving at Rochester Invitational
2025-12-04, 2025-12-05, 2025-12-06 | Rochester, Minn. / Rochester Recreational Center Natatorium
Men’s Swimming and Diving at Rochester Invitational

Women's Swimming and Diving at Rochester Invitational
2025-12-04, 2025-12-05, 2025-12-06 | Rochester, Minn. / Rochester Recreational Center Natatorium
Women’s Swimming and Diving at Rochester Invitational

Daily Chapel: Katherine Fick
2025-12-04 11:00 - 11:20 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The chapel speaker today will be Katherine Fick, 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.

Faculty Meeting
2025-12-04 11:30 - 12:30 | Ballrooms in Buntrock Commons
A Faculty Meeting will be held on December 4 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.

Student Recital
2025-12-04 11:30 - 12:30 | Skifter Hall

Out For Lunch - Study Abroad and the LGBTQIA+ Experience
2025-12-04 11:30 - 12:30 | Regents Natural Sciences Room 356-B
The Smith and Taylor Centers invite the St. Olaf Campus Community to a panel discussion about the experiences of LGBTQIA+ Students on Study Abroad. From this event – we hope to provide useful insights to help student planning for their Study Abroad. RSVP HERE.

Women's Hockey vs St. Catherine University
2025-12-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Northfield, Minn., St. Olaf Ice Arena
Women’s Hockey vs St. Catherine University
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/
Tickets: https://athletics.stolaf.edu/sports/2024/8/9/tickets.aspx

Women's Track and Field at Icebreaker Open
2025-12-05 | Minneapolis, Minn. / University of Minnesota Fieldhouse
Women’s Track and Field at Icebreaker Open

Men's Track and Field at Icebreaker Open
2025-12-05 | Minneapolis, Minn. / University of Minnesota Fieldhouse
Men’s Track and Field at Icebreaker Open

Women's Track and Field at Chuck Peterson Open
2025-12-05 | Mankato, Minn. / Myers Field House
Women’s Track and Field at Chuck Peterson Open

Men's Track and Field at Chuck Peterson Open
2025-12-05 | Mankato, Minn. / Myers Field House
Men’s Track and Field at Chuck Peterson Open

Politics and Pastries
2025-12-05 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 Community Connections.

Daily Chapel: Collegiate Chorale
2025-12-05 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 – Voice.
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-led Tour: Gateway to Himalayan Art
2025-12-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Center for Art and Dance Flaten Museum
Join students from AS200 Tibetan Art, History, Culture for a guided introduction to the objects and themes in Gateway to Himalayan Art. Student guides will be available from 1-1:45pm on Friday, December 5.

Gateway to Himalayan Art, on view at the Flaten Art Museum through December 7, 2025, is a traveling exhibition organized by the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art. The exhibition features objects from the Rubin Museum’s collection as well as multimedia elements — audio, videos, essays, maps, and more.

This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome.

Traditional Scandinavian Buffet
2025-12-05 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-06 11:30 - 14:30 | Ballrooms in Buntrock Commons
The traditional Scandinavian buffet dinner will be available by reservation only in the Black, Gold, and Sun ballrooms located in Buntrock Commons. Two seatings will be available prior to each Christmas Festival performance:

Friday, December 5 at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 6 at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Sunday, December 7 at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Please select your seating date and time when purchasing your tickets. Seatings will last 75 minutes.
PURCHASE BUFFET TICKETS HERE
Stav Hall will also serve elements of the buffet from the Homeline each evening. Guests can pay $17.95 directly at the dining hall entrance during Friday dinner (4:30-7 p.m.) and Saturday/Sunday brunch (11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.).

Norseman Band Singalong
2025-12-05 16:30 - 18:00 | Boe Memorial Chapel
Norseman Band, conducted by Adjunct Associate Professor of Music Michael Buck, presents their annual singalong! The event is 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 regularly performs modern pieces for concert bands, as well as marches and traditional repertoire, and strives to program for a wide and diverse audience, including young listeners.
Live stream available at https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/streams/upcoming/concerts.

Women's Hockey at St. Catherine University
2025-12-05 19:00 - 22:00 | St. Paul, Minn. / Drake Arena
Women’s Hockey at St. Catherine University
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stkates/

2025 St. Olaf Christmas Festival
2025-12-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-06 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Northfield, Minn. / Skoglund Center Auditorium
The 2025 St. Olaf Christmas Festival, O Morning Star, O Radiant Love, will take place on the St. Olaf campus this year at Skoglund Auditorium. We look forward to sharing another wonderful program with you.
There will be three performances:
Friday, December 5, at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 6, at 3 p.m.
Sunday, December 7, at 3 p.m.
A tradition since 1912, the St. Olaf Christmas Festival is one of the oldest musical celebrations of Christmas in the United States. Led by five conductors, it features more than 500 musicians who are members of the college’s world-renowned choirs and orchestra.
Ticket presale dates will be announced soon.
Please browse the FAQ found here for commonly asked questions and additional information about ticketing, transportation, campus activities, and more. If you have any questions, please contact us at christmas-festival@stolaf.edu

Holiday Handbells in Buntrock
2025-12-06 11:30 - 12:30 | Buntrock Commons, 1521 St Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN, United States
The St. Olaf Handbell Choirs will be playing Christmas carols in Buntrock Commons from the 2nd floor balcony, under the direction of Adjunct Instructor in Music Jill Mahr. This event is free and open to the public. This event will not be pink carded for student attendance credit.

Women's Basketball at Augsburg University
2025-12-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Minneapolis, Minn. / Si Melby Hall
Women’s Basketball at Augsburg University
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/augsburg/

Sunday Morning Worship: 2nd Sunday of Advent, St. Olaf Band
2025-12-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The 2nd Sunday of Advent; Sunday Worship with Holy Communion.
College Pastor Matthew Marohl will deliver the sermon presided by Associate College Pastor Katherine Fick; James Bobb, Cantor to the Student Congregation, will assist.
This morning’s service will be led by the St. Olaf Band; conducted by Henry Dorn, Professor of Music. Founded in 1891, the St. Olaf Band is the oldest music organization at St. Olaf College. 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 toured Norway, Great Britain, Japan, central Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
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.

San Francisco Oles: Lefse & Christmas Fest Livestream
2025-12-07 11:00 - 14:30
Celebrate the holidays with St. Olaf friends and family! On Sunday, December 7, enjoy an afternoon making Lefse and listening to the Christmas Fest concert streaming live from The Hill.

Event Details:

Date: Sunday, December 7 from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: 440 9th Street, Suite B, San Francisco, CA, 94103
Parking: Free and metered parking available on the street and surrounding area.
Arrival Instructions: The space is easily identifiable by a navy blue door with a “440 9th Street Suite B” sign. Once you enter, climb the stairs, and our space will be visible. Please note there is no elevator available.
Questions? Contact Elijah Verdoorn ’18 at elijahverdoorn@gmail.com or call 715-781-7729

We look forward to seeing you there!

Denver Oles: Christmas Festival Watch Party
2025-12-07 13:00 - 17:00
Join your fellow St. Olaf alumni and friends for a social gathering at THE WRIGHT ROOM to socialize and to watch the 2024 Christmas Fest Livestream.
This event offers a unique opportunity to:

Network and socialize with local alumni, parents and friends of the College.
Explore a unique venue in the heart of Denver.
Enjoy delicious food, a complimentary drink and St. Olaf Christmas Festival.

NOTE: The space will be split into two sections. One section will be devoted to those interested in taking in the full concert experience on the big screen. The other section will be for those looking for a more casual social experience throughout the concert.
Event Details:

Date: Sunday, December 7th
Time: 1:00 to 5:00 PM (concert begins at 2:00 PM)
Location: The Wright Room
Address: 535 16th St Mall #240, Denver, CO 80202
Attire: Casual/Norwegian Sweaters Encouraged
Admission: No Charge (includes food, drink ticket and Christmas Festival livestream)

We look forward to seeing you there!

NYC Oles: Christmas Festival Watch Party
2025-12-07 15:00 - 18:30
Join your fellow St. Olaf alumni and friends for a social gathering at the Greenwich Village home of Ruth Olson ’81 to socialize and watch the 2024 Christmas Fest Livestream. Register by Monday, December 1. Capacity is limited to 25!
This event offers a unique opportunity to:

Network and socialize with local alumni, parents and friends of the College.
Share in delicious appetizers, beverages and the St. Olaf Christmas Festival.

Event Details:

Date: Sunday, December 7th
Time: 3:00 to 6:30 PM (concert begins at 4:00 PM)
Location: The Home of Ruth Olson
Address: Greenwich Village (Address will be sent via email confirmation)
Attire: Casual/Norwegian Sweaters Encouraged
Cost: FREE

Questions: Contact Ruth Olson ’81
We look forward to seeing you there!

Daily Chapel: Hymn Sing
2025-12-08 10:10 - 10:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel

Therapy Dogs During Finals Week
2025-12-08 13:00 - 15:00 | BC022 (The Lion’s Pause – The Jungle)
St. Olaf will be hosting several teams from North Star Therapy Animals during the week of reading day and finals. This event is a collaboration with SGA, Public Safety, and the Wellness Center. Students are encouraged to take a break from studying and destress with dogs!

“The Great Abdication: How American Democracy Died” Lecture
2025-12-08 15:30 - 17:00 | Tomson 280
Steven Levitsky is the David Rockerfeller Professor of Latin American Studies and Professor of Government and Director of the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies at Harvard and author of How Democracies Die and Tyranny of the Minority. Levitsky’s work draws on evidence from democracies around the world to evaluate the state of American Democracy.

Recital: String Chamber Night I
2025-12-08 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.

Men's Basketball vs Augsburg University
2025-12-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Northfield, Minn., Bob Gelle Court at Skoglund Center
Men’s Basketball vs Augsburg University
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/
Tickets: https://athletics.stolaf.edu/sports/2024/8/9/tickets.aspx

Recital: String Chamber Night II
2025-12-08 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall

Last day of classes
2025-12-09

Recital: BM Instrumental Performance Entrance and Continuance
2025-12-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
The Music Instrumental Performance Entrance and Continuance Recital is a juried performance that fulfills a portion of the degree requirements for music performance majors. This event is free and open to the public.

Hill Harmonics Fall Concert
2025-12-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Lions Pause Main Stage
The campus community is welcome to attend a fall concert featuring 10-12 upbeat pop song renditions by the Hill Harmonics A Cappella group. The Lion’s Pause Main Stage seats about 150-200 audience members, so make sure to arrive early to get a good spot!

Reading Day
2025-12-10

Faculty and Staff Holiday Party
2025-12-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Ballrooms in Buntrock Commons
Faculty and Staff are invited to the annual Holiday Party for bites, sips, and merriment on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
The event will also include a food and item drive benefitting the Northfield Community Action Center. Consider the CAC’s Most Requested Items or making a financial contribution to support our local community.

Drop in Study Abroad/Away Advising
2025-12-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Buntrock Commons 222 Seminar Room
All students are invited to drop in during open advising hours hosted by the Smith Center for Global Engagement. Have you started an application to study abroad/away for 2026-2027? Drop in anytime between 2—4 p.m. to get your questions answered.

Women's Basketball vs Concordia College
2025-12-10 17:15 - 19:15 | Northfield, Minn., Bob Gelle Court at Skoglund Center
Women’s Basketball vs Concordia College
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/
Tickets: https://athletics.stolaf.edu/sports/2024/8/9/tickets.aspx

Dance 231: Choreography & Improv Show
2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Center for Art and Dance Wagner/Bundgaard Studio One
The campus community is invited to witness the creative research of students in Dance 231: Choreography & Improvisation.

Men's Basketball vs Concordia College
2025-12-10 19:15 - 21:15 | Northfield, Minn., Bob Gelle Court at Skoglund Center
Men’s Basketball vs Concordia College
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/
Tickets: https://athletics.stolaf.edu/sports/2024/8/9/tickets.aspx

Final Exam Week
2025-12-11 - 2025-12-13, 2025-12-15 - 2025-12-16

Men's Nordic Skiing at Skadi's Chase
2025-12-13 | Maple Grove, Minn. / Elm Creek Park Reserve
Men’s Nordic Skiing at Skadi’s Chase

Women's Nordic Skiing at Skadi's Chase
2025-12-13 | Maple Grove, Minn. / Elm Creek Park Reserve
Women’s Nordic Skiing at Skadi’s Chase

Sunday Worship: 3rd Sunday of Advent
2025-12-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The 3rd Sunday of Advent; Sunday Worship with Holy Communion.
This morning’s service will celebrate advent with Lessons and Carols led by College Pastor Matthew Marohl, Associate College Pastor Katherine Fick and James Bobb, organist and Cantor to the Student Congregation.
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.
