Senior Recital: Romina Soto-Solari, composition
2026-04-20 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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
2026-04-20 20:15 - 20:45 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Senior BM Piano Performance Major, Lucan O’Neal ’26, 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

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

Women's Tennis vs Bethel University
2026-04-22 | Northfield, Minn., Carlson Courts
Women’s Tennis vs Bethel University

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Men's Tennis at Hamline University
2026-04-26 | St. Paul, Minn. / Holt Courts
Men’s Tennis at Hamline University

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.

Manitou Singers Concert
2026-04-26 15:30 - 17:00 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The Manitou Singers, conducted by Associate Professor of Practice and Robert Scholz Endowed Chair in Music Therees Hibbard, present a spring concert. This event is free and open to the public.
Comprised of select 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 Manitou Singers have broad appeal both on and off campus.
Live stream available at https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/streams/upcoming/concerts.

Lyric Theater: The Odyssey
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
Welcome to 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, indie rock concept album, Disney fairy tale, and revue, The Odyssey: The Musical conveys themes of love and loss, manipulation and desperation, hospitality and exploitation. Kids, tweens, college students, adults, and even Classics scholars will find something to love in this sometimes riotous, sometimes heart wrenching, always gripping story about the obstacles we overcome to make our way home.
This event is free and open to the public.

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

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

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

Student Recital
2026-04-30 11:30 - 12:30 | Skifter Hall
The Music Department’s general student recitals consist of a mix of music students fulfilling their degree requirements. This event is free and open to the public.

Honors Day
2026-05-01

St. Olaf Jazz I Concert
2026-05-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Lion’s Pause – Mane Stage
St. Olaf Jazz I, led by Associate Professor of Music Joseph L. Jefferson, presents a concert. The band showcases a wide range of musical styles such as swing, be-bop, funk, fusion, salsa, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and New Orleans grooves at every performance. St. Olaf Jazz I was voted the “Best College or University Big Band” by Downbeat Magazine in May 2011, and was awarded “Outstanding Performance by Large Undergraduate Jazz Ensemble” by the publication in 2019. 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

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.

St. Olaf Jazz: Combo and Jazz II Concert
2026-05-03 15:30 - 17:00 | Lion’s Pause – Mane Stage
Jazz students in the chamber program and the Jazz II ensemble will present their spring concert. Associate Professor of Music Joseph L. Jefferson will conduct the Jazz II ensemble, as well as the St. Olaf Jazz Combos, alongside Adjunct Instructor in Music Peter Whitman. 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Last day of classes
2026-05-13

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

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

Reading day
2026-05-14

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

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

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

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

Senior grades due
2026-05-21

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

Men's Track and Field at NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-23 | La Crosse, Wis. / Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex
Men’s Track and Field at NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships

Women's Track and Field at NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-23 | La Crosse, Wis. / Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex
Women’s Track and Field at NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships

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

Baccalaureate/Commencement
2026-05-23

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

Reunion Weekend Classes ending in 1 & 6
2026-05-28 - 2026-05-31, 2026-05-29, 2026-05-30 | St. Olaf College
St. Olaf Alumni and Parent Relations welcomes classes ending in 1 & 6 to attend Reunion Weekend May 28 – 31, 2026. Registration opens late February 2026.

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

Summer Session 1 begins
2026-06-01

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

Last day to drop or make S/U change in a Summer Term I course
2026-06-15

Juneteenth (no class)
2026-06-19

July 4th Holiday (no classes)
2026-07-03

Last day of class for Summer Session 1
2026-07-10

First day of class for Summer Session 2
2026-07-13

Last day to add a Summer Term 2 course
2026-07-16

Summer Session 1 grades due
2026-07-17

Last day to drop or make S/U change in a Summer Term 2 course
2026-07-27

Last day of class for Summer Session 2
2026-08-19

Summer Session 2 grades due
2026-08-26

Reunion Weekend Classes ending in 2 & 7
2027-05-27 - 2027-05-30 | St Olaf College
St. Olaf Alumni and Parent Relations welcomes classes ending in 2 & 7 to attend Reunion Weekend May 27 – 30, 2027. Registration opens late February 2027.
Learn more at go.stolaf.edu/reunion

Reunion Weekend Classes ending in 3 & 8
2028-05-25 - 2028-05-28 | St Olaf College
St. Olaf Alumni and Parent Relations welcomes classes ending in 3 & 8 to attend Reunion Weekend May 25 – 28, 2028. Registration opens late February 2028.
Learn more at go.stolaf.edu/reunion
