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Baseball vs College of St. Scholastica
2026-04-11 15:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Northfield, Minn., Mark Almli Field
Baseball vs College of St. Scholastica
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/

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

Women's Tennis vs Gustavus Adolphus College
2026-04-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Northfield, Minn., Carlson Courts
Women’s Tennis vs Gustavus Adolphus College

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

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

Senior Recital: Michael Oaks
2026-04-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Skifter Hall
Senior BA Music Major Michal Oaks ’26 will present a senior organ recital. This event is free and open to the public.

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

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

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

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

Daily Chapel: Katie Nail '26
2026-04-13 10:10 - 10:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The chapel speaker today will be Katie Nail, a senior student.
Daily Chapel is a time of inspiration for body, mind, and spirit; a quiet harbor in a busy day; worship. Students, faculty, and staff witness to their faith and invite the community to join them. All are welcome!
If you are unable to join us in person but would like to watch live or archived chapel services, please click the web link below.

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

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

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

Daily Chapel: Camp Chapel
2026-04-14 11:10 - 11:30, 2026-04-20 10:10 - 10:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
Chapel today will be a student-led service with camp style music.
Daily Chapel is a time of inspiration for body, mind, and spirit; a quiet harbor in a busy day; worship. Students, faculty, and staff witness to their faith and invite the community to join them. All are welcome!
If you are unable to join us in person but would like to watch live or archived chapel services, please click the web link below.

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

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

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

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

Daily Chapel: Service of Holy Communion
2026-04-15 10:10 - 10:30, 2026-04-22 10:10 - 10:30, 2026-04-29 10:10 - 10:30, 2026-05-05 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 and Learn: Severe Weather Awareness
2026-04-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Buntrock Commons – Viking Theater
Join Public Safety to learn more about the common severe weather hazards we experience in Minnesota and how to prepare yourself best.
April 13–17 is Severe Weather Awareness Week! Statewide tornado drills are scheduled for Thursday, April 16, at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Outdoor warning sirens will sound in a simulated tornado warning. We encourage you to locate your closest severe weather shelter location to best prepare yourself. When you hear the siren, stay in the building but go to the area of shelter. Students who are concerned about not being able to get to the area of shelter due to disability should meet with a Disability and Access specialist to create an emergency preparedness plan.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Career Studio
2026-04-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-29 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-06 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: Selma Artang, clarinet
2026-04-15 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Senior, Selma Artang, will present a clarinet recital.
This event is free and open to the public.

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

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

Daily Chapel: Michaela Brown
2026-04-16 11:00 - 11:20 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The chapel speaker today will be Michaela Brown, Associate Chaplain for Jewish Life.
Daily Chapel is a time of inspiration for body, mind, and spirit; a quiet harbor in a busy day; worship. Students, faculty, and staff witness to their faith and invite the community to join them. All are welcome!
If you are unable to join us in person but would like to watch live or archived chapel services, please click the web link below.

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

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

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

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

Student Recital
2026-04-16 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
The Music Department’s general student recitals consist of a mix of music students fulfilling their degree requirements. This event is free and open to the public.

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

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

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

Please see our Admitted Student Experience webpage for more details!

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

Daily Chapel: Service of Morning Prayer
2026-04-17 10:10 - 10:30, 2026-04-24 10:10 - 10:30, 2026-05-08 10:10 - 10:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Senior Recital: Lucan O’Neal, piano
2026-04-18 20:15 - 2026-04-19 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM Piano Performance major, Lucan O’Neal ’26, will present a recital in partial fulfillment of the performance degree requirements.
This event is free and open to the public.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daily Chapel: Emma Winkler ’26
2026-04-21 11:10 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The chapel speaker today will be Emma Winkler, a senior student.
Daily Chapel is a time of inspiration for body, mind, and spirit; a quiet harbor in a busy day; worship. Students, faculty, and staff witness to their faith and invite the community to join them. All are welcome!
If you are unable to join us in person but would like to watch live or archived chapel services, please click the web link below.

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

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

Fresh Ink Composition Recital 1
2026-04-21 19:00 - 20:00
The Fresh Ink Recital is made up of works by St. Olaf student composers. This event is free and open to the public.

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

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

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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

Daily Chapel: Alan Storey
2026-04-23 11:00 - 11:20 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The chapel speaker today will be Alan Storey, a Gospel storyteller and facilitator of personal and political change from South Africa. Alan will lead other events in Northfield and the Twin Cities around this date. For more details about his schedule: https://www.alanstoreyinminnesota.org/ .​
Daily Chapel is a time of inspiration for body, mind, and spirit; a quiet harbor in a busy day; worship. Students, faculty, and staff witness to their faith and invite the community to join them. All are welcome!
If you are unable to join us in person but would like to watch live or archived chapel services, please click the web link below.

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

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

Faith and Climate Summit
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26 | Boe Chapel
A conference for young adults and high school youth interested in the intersection of environmental justice, Lutheran theology, and science. Featuring keynote speakers, workshops, and breakout sessions, programming will explore our generation’s relationships to climate and the church in a cultural moment where past generations’ models fall short. This summit will focus on building community among young people with shared faith and values, while also empowering them to shape the rest of their lives.
Events will be hosted on the St. Olaf College Campus and local Lutheran churches in Northfield.

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.

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.

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 - 12:00 | Boe Chapel
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 Boe Chapel and will include a Panel Conversation on Troubled Hope & Binocular Vision. Following the Q&A, guests are invited to Boe Plaza (rain location: Tomson Hall) for light refreshments.

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 14:30 - 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.
Link to reserve tickets will be available on April 15.

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.

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 pubic.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Concert: Jazz I
2026-05-01 19:30 - 21:00 | The Lion Pause Main Stage
Jazz I will present a concert under the direction of Associate Professor of Music Joseph L. Jefferson.
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.

Concert: Jazz II and Jazz Combos
2026-05-03 15:30 - 17:00 | BC031 the Pause main Stage
Jazz II and Jazz Combos will be featured on this spring concert under the direction of Associate Professor of Music Joseph L. Jefferson.
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!

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

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

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.
