The Career Studio
2026-02-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Wellness Center Event: Coca-Cola, Cocaine, and The War on Drugs
2026-02-25 19:00 - 20:00 | 212 Tomson Hall
Learn how one of America’s $300 billion industries began with distributing cocaine and how Nixon, Reagan, and the War on Drugs changed it.

Evening Exhale Yoga
2026-02-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Lions Pause
Your midweek sanctuary – a calming blend of restorative poses paired with a light yoga flow to help you recharge in a peaceful, supportive space. Holistically supportive of your physical, mental, and emotional health, this practice will bring you back to center and will help you feel deeply grounded as you move into the rest of your week ahead. This practice will be invitational in nature and will offer optional variations to explore along the way – all are welcome!

Men's Hockey at Bethel University - Quarterfinals
2026-02-25 19:00 - 22:00 | TBD
Men’s Hockey at Bethel University – Quarterfinals
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/?S=miac
Tickets: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/miac/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA==

Viola da Gamba Recital
2026-02-25 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
The St. Olaf Music Department will present a recital highlighting Viola da Gamba with:
David Carter, viola da gamba and cello
Alice Renken, viola da gamba
Izzy Goldstein ’29, viola da gamba
Max Xu ’26, string bass
James E. Bobb, harpsichord
Esther Wang, forte piano
Owen Cosgrove ’29, piano
This event is free and open to the public

Men's Basketball vs To Be Determined - Semifinals
2026-02-26 | TBD
Men’s Basketball vs To Be Determined – Semifinals
Tickets: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/miac/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA==

February All Staff Meeting
2026-02-26 08:30 - 09:30 | Ballrooms in Buntrock Commons
All St. Olaf staff are welcome to attend the February All-Staff Meeting on February 26 from 8:30-9:30 a.m in the Buntrock Ballrooms. Light breakfast items will be served.

Daily Chapel: Ben Schori
2026-02-26 11:00 - 11:20 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The chapel speaker today will be Ben Schori, Associate Pastor; Bethel Lutheran Church, Northfield.
Daily Chapel is a time of inspiration for body, mind, and spirit; a quiet harbor in a busy day; worship. Students, faculty, and staff witness to their faith and invite the community to join them. All are welcome!
If you are unable to join us in person but would like to watch live or archived chapel services, please click the web link below.

SOAR Session
2026-02-26 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-19 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.

Women's Track and Field at MIAC Indoor Championships - Pentathlon
2026-02-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Northfield, Minn. / Carleton Recreation Center
Women’s Track and Field at MIAC Indoor Championships – Pentathlon
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/carleton/
Tickets: https://miacathletics.com/sports/2025/2/13/TRACKFIELD_TIX.aspx

Men's Track and Field at MIAC Indoor Championships - Heptathlon
2026-02-26 14:20 - 17:20 | Northfield, Minn. / Carleton Recreation Center
Men’s Track and Field at MIAC Indoor Championships – Heptathlon
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/carleton/
Tickets: https://miacathletics.com/sports/2025/2/13/TRACKFIELD_TIX.aspx

Populism and Democracy: A Public Choice View
2026-02-26 15:45 - 17:00 | Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater
The Institute of Freedom and Community invites guest lecturer Dr. Michael Munger, Professor of Political Science and Economics from Duke University, to campus to present Populism and Democracy: A Public Choice View. Munger will use an economic lens to understand populist movements and American democracy.

Taylor Center Community Time
2026-02-26 18:00 - 19:00 | BC 111 – Taylor Center Lounge
Join the Taylor Center in a relaxing space for community-building and painting.

Student Recital
2026-02-26 20:15 - 21:15 | Boe Chapel
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 Swimming and Diving at NCAA Division III Region 1 Diving Championships
2026-02-27 | TBD
Men’s Swimming and Diving at NCAA Division III Region 1 Diving Championships

CANCELLED St. Olaf College Men's Alpine Skiing at FIS Mid-Am Snowriver
2026-02-27 - 2026-02-28 | Wakefield, Mich. / Snowriver Mtn. Resort
CANCELLED St. Olaf College Men’s Alpine Skiing at FIS Mid-Am Snowriver

CANCELLED St. Olaf College Women's Alpine Skiing at FIS Mid-Am Snowriver
2026-02-27 - 2026-02-28 | Wakefield, Mich. / Snowriver Mtn. Resort
CANCELLED St. Olaf College Women’s Alpine Skiing at FIS Mid-Am Snowriver

Politics and Pastries
2026-02-27 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 Department Chair and Professor of Economics Allison Leudtke.

Men's Track and Field at MIAC Indoor Championships
2026-02-27 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-28 11:45 - 14:45 | Northfield, Minn. / Carleton Recreation Center
Men’s Track and Field at MIAC Indoor Championships
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/carleton/
Tickets: https://miacathletics.com/sports/2025/2/13/TRACKFIELD_TIX.aspx

Daily Chapel: Service of Morning Prayer
2026-02-27 10:10 - 10:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
Daily Chapel is a time of inspiration for body, mind, and spirit; a quiet harbor in a busy day; worship. Students, faculty, and staff witness to their faith and invite the community to join them. All are welcome!
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 Allegheny College
2026-02-27 11:00 - 14:00 | TBD
Baseball vs Allegheny College
Streaming Video: https://russmatt.com/parents-2/live-streaming/

Women's Swimming and Diving at NCAA Division III Region 1 Diving Championships
2026-02-27 13:00 - 16:00 | TBD
Women’s Swimming and Diving at NCAA Division III Region 1 Diving Championships
Streaming Video: https://www.youtube.com/khornets

Music Theory Talk: Kaitlyn Clawson '20
2026-02-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music
St. Olaf Music Alumna Kaitlyn Clawson ’20 will present a lecture titled “Bridging Music Theory and Performance: Florence Price’s Epic Endings” in Christiansen classroom 232. This will be a pink carded event for student attendance credit.
This event is free and open to the public

Women's Track and Field at MIAC Indoor Championships
2026-02-27 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-28 11:45 - 14:45 | Northfield, Minn. / Carleton Recreation Center
Women’s Track and Field at MIAC Indoor Championships
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/carleton/
Tickets: https://miacathletics.com/sports/2025/2/13/TRACKFIELD_TIX.aspx

Jamaica Hurricane Benefit Dinner
2026-02-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Buntrock Commons Ballrooms
A benefit to support the recovery efforts following the recent Category 5 Hurricane Melissa. Proceeds benefit the Early Childhood Basic School at August Town Church of Christ in Jamaica.
Purchase dinner tickets or donate here.

Junior Recital: Leo Barks, bass trombone
2026-02-27 19:00 - 19:30 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM Bass Trombone Performance Major, Leo Barks ’27, will present a junior recital in partial fulfillment of the BM performance degree requirements.
This recital is free and open to the public.

St. Olaf Handbells at St. Andrew Lutheran Church (Eden Prairie, MN)
2026-02-27 19:30 - 21:00
The St. Olaf Handbell Choir, directed by Prof. Jill Mahr, will perform at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie, MN on Friday, February 27 at 7:30 p.m. as the kick-off for their 2026 tour. No tickets are required; there will be a free-will offering.

Men's Nordic Skiing at CCSA Regional Championships
2026-02-28 | Duluth, Minn. / Spirit Mountain
Men’s Nordic Skiing at CCSA Regional Championships

Women's Nordic Skiing at CCSA Regional Championships
2026-02-28 | Duluth, Minn. / Spirit Mountain
Women’s Nordic Skiing at CCSA Regional Championships

Men's Hockey vs To Be Determined - Semifinals
2026-02-28 | TBD
Men’s Hockey vs To Be Determined – Semifinals

Men's Basketball vs To Be Determined - Championship
2026-02-28 | TBD
Men’s Basketball vs To Be Determined – Championship
Tickets: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/miac/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA==

Baseball vs Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2026-02-28 09:30 - 12:30 | TBD
Baseball vs Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Streaming Video: https://russmatt.com/parents-2/live-streaming/

Women's Swimming and Diving at NCAA Division III Region 1 Diving Championships
2026-02-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Kalamazoo, Mich. / Kalamazoo College Natatorium

Baseball vs Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2026-02-28 12:00 - 15:00 | TBD
Baseball vs Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Streaming Video: https://russmatt.com/parents-2/live-streaming/

Softball vs University of Wisconsin-Platteville
2026-02-28 15:30 - 17:30 | Rochester, Minn. / Rochester Regional Stadium & Bubble

Softball vs Buena Vista University
2026-02-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Rochester, Minn. / Rochester Regional Stadium & Bubble

St. Olaf Handbells at Plymouth United Church of Christ (Des Moines, IA)
2026-02-28 19:30 - 21:00
The St. Olaf Handbell Choir, directed by Prof. Jill Mahr, will perform at Plymouth United Church of Christ in Des Moines, IA on Saturday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m. as part of its Spring 2026 tour. No tickets are required; there will be a free-will offering.

Baseball vs Grove City College
2026-03-01 10:00 - 13:00 | TBD
Baseball vs Grove City College
Streaming Video: https://russmatt.com/parents-2/live-streaming/

Sunday Morning Worship: 2nd Sunday in Lent
2026-03-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
2nd Sunday in Lent; Sunday Worship with Holy Communion.
College Pastor Matthew Marohl will deliver the sermon presided by Interim Associate College Pastor Paul Graham ’96. James E. Bobb, Associate Professor in Music and the Cantor for the Student Congregation, will assist. The 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.

St. Olaf Handbells at Grinnell United Methodist Church ( Grinnell, IA)
2026-03-01 14:00 - 15:30
The St. Olaf Handbell Choir, directed by Prof. Jill Mahr, will perform at Grinnell United Methodist Church, Grinnell, IA on Sunday, March 1 at 2:00 p.m. as part of its Spring 2026 tour. No tickets are required; there will be a free-will offering.

Junior Recital: Aria Giefer, bass trombone
2026-03-01 19:00 - 19:30 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM Bass Trombone Performance Major, Aria Giefer ’27, will present a junior recital as part of the BM Performance degree requirements. She will be assisted by Elizabeth Chen ’27, piano.
This event is free and open to the public.

Registration for Summer Session opens
2026-03-02

Daily Chapel: Lenten Series: Walking the Way
2026-03-02 10:10 - 10:30, 2026-03-09 10:10 - 10:30, 2026-03-16 10:10 - 10:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The Lenten Chapel Series will include readings and reflections from “Walking the Way”, a book by John Dear.
Daily Chapel is a time of inspiration for body, mind, and spirit; a quiet harbor in a busy day; worship. Students, faculty, and staff witness to their faith and invite the community to join them. All are welcome!
If you are unable to join us in person but would like to watch live or archived chapel services, please click the web link below.

Artist Talk: Nancy Ariza, Arnold Flaten Memorial Artist Series
2026-03-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Center for Art and Dance 305
The annual Arnold Flaten Memorial Artist Series brings artists to campus in conjunction with Senior Studies (ARTH 343), the capstone course for studio art majors. This event features a discussion from artist, Nancy Ariza. This event is free and open to the public.

St. Olaf Handbell Choir: Tour Home Concert
2026-03-02 20:15 - 21:45 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
The St. Olaf Handbell Choir will be presenting a home concert following their annual tour. Adjunct Instructor in Music Jill Mahr will conduct. This event is free and open to the public.

Daily Chapel: Dick Nchang '25
2026-03-03 11:10 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The chapel speaker today will be Dick Nchang ’25.
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.

Daily Chapel: Service of Holy Communion
2026-03-04 10:10 - 10:30, 2026-03-11 10:10 - 10:30, 2026-03-18 10:10 - 10:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel

Naming and Framing with Nick Longo
2026-03-04 11:45 - 12:45 | RNS 356 A&B
The Svoboda Center for Civic Engagement is pleased to host the inaugural director of the Rutgers Democracy Lab and professor in the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University, Nick Longo for a Naming and Framing Issues Workshop. The workshop is on Wednesday March 4 in Regents 356AB from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. All are welcome to come to this conversation about how we can engage in civic engagement in our communities. Lunch will be provided.
Sign up here for this lunch workshop!

2026 Psychology Alumni Career Panel (Virtual)
2026-03-04 18:00 - 19:00 | https://stolaf.zoom.us/j/94856459319?pwd=[REDACTED]
Please join the Piper Center for a virtual conversation with alumni in careers in psychology. Learn about their career paths, possible internships, graduate programs, jobs, and ways to learn about which psychology careers might be a good fit for you.

Guest Recital: Awadagin Pratt, piano
2026-03-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Through his kaleidoscopic career as a pianist, conductor, educator, and curator of memorable musical moments, Awadagin Pratt shines a light on voices of the past and present, amplifies the diverse talents of today’s brightest creative minds, and paves the way for a new generation of inventive musical artists.
Since winning the Naumburg International Piano Competition in 1992 and receiving a1994 Avery Fisher Career Grant, Pratt has received acclaim for delivering “forceful, imaginative, and precisely tinted” performances (The Washington Post) and been hailed as “one of the great and distinctive American pianists and conductors of our time” (WGBH). He has appeared at addresses as familiar as 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue (at the invitation of the Clinton and Obama administrations) and Sesame Street (at the invitation of Big Bird): He has performed with the Boston and Chicago Symphony Orchestras, the New York Philharmonic, and many others; in solo recitals at the Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, and Lincoln Center; and in chamber music collaborations with cellist Zuill Bailey, pianist Simone Dinnerstein, and the Harlem and St. Lawrence String Quartets. His 2023 recording, Stillpoint, explores the truth and beauty in T.S. Eliot’s Four Quartets through new works by Tyshawn Sorey, Paola Prestini, Peteris Vasks, Jessie Montgomery, Jonathan Bailey Holland, Alvin Singleton, and Judd Greenstein.
He became principal conductor of the Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra in the 2023/24 season, and he has conducted the Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh, Georgia Symphony Orchestra (Tbilisi), and Bang on a Can at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. He made his operatic debut leading Porgy and Bess with the Greensboro Opera (North Carolina).
In response to the murder of George Floyd, Pratt created a podcast that evolved into a multimedia musical experience. Performed primarily on college campuses across the U.S., Awadagin Pratt: Black in America, fuses music of Bach, Messiaen, and Liszt with still and moving pictures by filmmaker Alrick Brown and narration in which Pratt chronicles his life – from his time as a music student at the Peabody Conservatory through his ascent to international acclaim – through graphic accounts of numerous police stops and arrests he experienced for Driving While Black. In 2023, a documentary version, directed by Michelle Bauer Carpenter, was screened at film festivals nationwide.
Pratt’s commitment to the next generation of pianists is evidenced by his work as founding director of the Next Generation Festival, the Art of the Piano Foundation, and the Nina Simone Piano Competition, a new biennial competition that celebrates diversity in classical music.
He served as professor and artist in residence at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music for two decades and is now professor of piano at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
This event is free and open to the public

Know Your Rights Training Session
2026-03-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Regents Hall 210
St. Olaf Public Safety will host an in-person Know Your Rights training session for all members of the campus community on Wednesday, March 4, from 7–8:30 p.m. in Regents Hall 210. The session will include:

A presentation with information from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Minnesota
An overview on being an informed observer in hospitals and schools presented by Kathy Abram, a psychologist and retired law enforcement officer who is also a certified instructor with the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation
A practical demonstration of a traffic stop, with information about what to do and not do
Time for a Q&A

Please register to attend using this form. Attendance is limited to the first 70 registrants. A waitlist will be created after the maximum capacity has been reached.

Daily Chapel: Belle Chanter, Stillwater High School Choir
2026-03-05 11:00 - 11:20 | Boe Memorial Chapel
Today’s chapel will be led by Belle Chanter, Stillwater High School Choir; Katelyn Sawatzke ’11, conductor.
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.

Major Declaration Celebration: Class of 2028
2026-03-05 11:30 - 12:45 | Ballrooms in Buntrock Commons
Sophomore students are invited to declare their major and celebrate, hosted by the Academic Success Center! This event will be held in the Ballrooms on Thursday, March 5th, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Summer Internship and Job Search Workshop
2026-03-05 16:30 - 17:00 | 212 Tomson Hall
Students are welcome to attend the Summer Internship and Job Search Workshop hosted by the Piper Center.
Attend this short workshop to learn about the following:

Internship search tips and resources
Where Oles have interned in the past
How to leverage relationships to access “hidden” opportunities
Internship funding resources (Piper Center Grant Award and the Johnson Family Opportunity Fund)

Wellness Center Workshop: Period Pain
2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:00 | HH502
Want to try a period pain simulator? Join us in discussion about period pain: what is it, why does it happen, what can I do about it, and of course… what does it feel like?

Ecotones Studio Theater Concert
2026-03-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Center for Art and Dance Wagner/Bundgaard Studio One
Ecotones, an evening of movement exploring the “borderlands” between genres. Borrowing from the ecological term for zones of integration, this concert brings together St. Olaf’s two distinct ensembles—Companydance and Veselica International Dance Ensemble—to celebrate the beauty of overlap and the emergence of new forms.
From contemporary dance exploration to global folk traditions, witness the vibrant friction and harmony of the St. Olaf College Dance Department.
The event is free and no ticket is required. All are welcome.

Student Recital
2026-03-05 20:15 - 21:15, 2026-03-19 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall

Politics and Pastries
2026-03-06 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 Marie M. Meyer Distinguished Professor of History Steve Hahn.

DIS Drop In Advising Hours
2026-03-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Buntrock Commons 144
All current students interested in studying abroad with DIS are welcome to attend the DIS Drop In Advising Hours hosted by the Smith Center for Global Engagement and DIS. Maria Carlsson, professor of music at DIS Stockholm will be visiting, along with representatives from DIS. Drop in anytime between 9–11 a.m. to learn more!

Daily Chapel: Service of Morning Prayer
2026-03-06 10:10 - 10:30, 2026-03-13 10:10 - 10:30, 2026-03-20 10:10 - 10:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
Daily Chapel is a time of inspiration for body, mind, and spirit; a quiet harbor in a busy day; worship. Students, faculty, and staff witness to their faith and invite the community to join them. All are welcome!
Click the web link below to access streamed and archived services.

Women's Track and Field at Wartburg NCAA Final Qualifier - Stein (PEN)
2026-03-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Waverly, Iowa / Hoover Field House & Indoor Track
Women’s Track and Field at Wartburg NCAA Final Qualifier – Stein (PEN)
Streaming Video: https://www.wartburgknightvision.com/wartburg/?B=3766377

Study Abroad/Away Middlebury in Mainz Info Session
2026-03-06 15:30 - 16:30 | Tomson Hall 310
All current St. Olaf students are welcome to attend the Study Abroad/Away Middlebury in Cameroon French Language Info Session hosted by Smith Center for Global Engagement. Drop in anytime between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. to ask questions about the program. Snacks will be provided.

Bay Area Alumni Social
2026-03-06 18:00 - 21:00
We warmly invite you and a guest to a special gathering for the Bay Area St. Olaf community in Menlo Park. Join President Susan Rundell Singer for an evening of connection, conversation, and College updates.
This reception is a wonderful opportunity to strengthen your professional and personal networks, share your post-Olaf journey, and reconnect with fellow Oles in the Bay Area.

Event Details:

Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Location: Canopy: Menlo Park, 1300 El Camino Real, Suite 100, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Cost: No Charge
Hosts: Susan Rundell Singer (President) and Tarshia Stanley (Provost)
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Event Highlights

Networking: Connect with local alumni, parents, and friends of the college.
College Update: President Rundell Singer and Provost Tarshia Stanley will share remarks and welcome the group at approximately 6:45 p.m.
Food & Drink: Enjoy a curated selection of appetizers and beverages throughout the evening.
On the Menu
Assorted cheeses, seasonal fruit, crackers, nuts, fresh crudités, and hummus. Small Bites including polenta bites, vegetable samosas, Caribbean risotto cakes, and spanakopita.

We look forward to hosting you!
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Men's Track and Field at Wartburg NCAA Final Qualifier - Bullock, McKeever, Moore, Turlington (DMR)
2026-03-06 18:30 - 21:30 | Waverly, Iowa / Hoover Field House & Indoor Track
Men’s Track and Field at Wartburg NCAA Final Qualifier – Bullock, McKeever, Moore, Turlington (DMR) Streaming Video: https://www.wartburgknightvision.com/wartburg/?B=3766377

Junior Recital: Carter and Hartz
2026-03-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Junior BM Performance Majors, Ian Carter ’27, baritone, and Jenna Hartz ’27, mezzo-soprano, will present their junior recital as part of their degree requirements.
This recital is free and open to the public

St. Olaf Classics Play MMXXVI
2026-03-06 19:30 - 20:15, 2026-03-07 19:30 - 20:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 233 Fosnes Room
Family-friendly performance of an ancient Roman comedy, Plautus’ Vidularia (“The Lost Bag”), by St. Olaf College Classics students. The play will be performed in a musical mixture of English and Latin; no knowledge of Latin is required to enjoy the show. Free and open to the general public. Children accompanied by adults are welcome.
Friday & Saturday, March 6 & 7, 2026, 7:30 p.m., CHM 233.

Junior Recital: Gerrit Vanderschoot
2026-03-06 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Junior BM Performance Major, Gerrit Vanderschoot ’27, cello, will present a junior recital in partial fulfillment of his degree requirements.
This event is free and open to the public.

Women's Track and Field at UW-La Crosse NCAA Final Qualifier - Frantzich/Jore (LJ)
2026-03-07 | La Crosse, Wis. / Hetzel Fieldhouse
Women’s Track and Field at UW-La Crosse NCAA Final Qualifier – Frantzich/Jore (LJ)
Streaming Video: https://www.wiacnetwork.com/uwlacrosse/
Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/4878136?schoolId=WI100293

Men's Track and Field at UW-La Crosse NCAA Final Qualifier - Albertson/Cumps (LJ)
2026-03-07 | La Crosse, Wis. / Hetzel Fieldhouse
Men’s Track and Field at UW-La Crosse NCAA Final Qualifier – Albertson/Cumps (LJ)
Streaming Video: https://www.wiacnetwork.com/uwlacrosse/
Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/4878136?schoolId=WI100293

Men's Hockey vs To Be Determined - Championship
2026-03-07 | TBD
Men’s Hockey vs To Be Determined – Championship

Baseball at Luther College
2026-03-07 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-07 15:30 - 18:30, 2026-03-08 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-08 13:30 - 16:30 | West Liberty, Iowa / West Liberty High School

Women's Track and Field at Wartburg NCAA Final Qualifier - Walsh (HJ), Wyatt/DenHartog (800), Jaeckle (400)
2026-03-07 13:30 - 16:30 | Waverly, Iowa / Hoover Fieldhouse
Women’s Track and Field at Wartburg NCAA Final Qualifier – Walsh (HJ), Wyatt/DenHartog (800), Jaeckle (400) Streaming Video: https://www.wartburgknightvision.com/wartburg/?B=3766377

Men's Track and Field at Wartburg NCAA Final Qualifier - Bullock (mile), Nemecek/Myers/Fells/McInturff (800)
2026-03-07 14:10 - 17:10 | Waverly, Iowa / Hoover Fieldhouse
Men’s Track and Field at Wartburg NCAA Final Qualifier – Bullock (mile), Nemecek/Myers/Fells/McInturff (800) Streaming Video: https://www.wartburgknightvision.com/wartburg/?B=3766377

Sunday Morning Worship: 3rd Sunday in Lent
2026-03-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
3rd Sunday in Lent; Sunday Worship with Holy Communion.
Interim Associate College Pastor Paul Graham ’96 will deliver the sermon presided by College Pastor Matthew Marohl. James E. Bobb, Associate Professor in Music and the Cantor for the Student Congregation, will preside. St. Olaf Chapel Choir will be conducted by Joseph Kemper ’11, Assistant Professor of Music. Founded in 1925, the St. Olaf Chapel Choir began as one of two mixed choruses at St. Olaf College following the dissolution of the Choral Union. 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.
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 College of Saint Benedict
2026-03-08 10:30 - 13:30 | Sartelll, Minn. / Sta-Fit
Women’s Tennis at College of Saint Benedict

Men's Tennis at Saint John's University
2026-03-08 15:00 - 18:00 | Sartell, Minn. / Sta-Fit
Men’s Tennis at Saint John’s University

St. Olaf Orchestra: Spring Concert
2026-03-08 15:30 - 17:00 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The St. Olaf Orchestra, conducted by Associate Professor of Music Chung Park, presents a spring concert. 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.

Statistics and Data Science Alumni Graduate School Panel
2026-03-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Students are welcome to attend Statistics and Data Science Alumni Graduate School Panel hosted by the Piper Center for Vocation and Career. Hear from alumni who are in or who attended graduate school related to statistics and data science. Alumni will share tips, preparation, experiences, etc. related to graduate school. Students in all class years are encouraged to attend.

Artist Talk: Mathew Zefeldt, Arnold Flaten Memorial Artist Series
2026-03-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Center for Art and Dance 305
The annual Arnold Flaten Memorial Artist Series brings artists to campus in conjunction with Senior Studies (ARTH 343), the capstone course for studio art majors. This event features a discussion from artist, Mathew Zefeldt. This event is free and open to the public.

Guest Recital: Kayleen Seidl, voice, and Andrew Bourgoin, piano
2026-03-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Kayleen Seidl ’13 is an actress/singer, and Andrew Bourgoin ’12 is a producer, director, musician, and collaborative pianist, both based in New York City. They will give a performance and a masterclass on Monday, March 9, in Urness Recital Hall. This event is free and open to the public.

Men's Nordic Skiing at USCSA National Championships - 7.5K Classic Interval Start
2026-03-10 | Lake Placid, N.Y. / Mt. Van Hoevenberg
Men’s Nordic Skiing at USCSA National Championships – 7.5K Classic Interval Start
4th of 11
Streaming Video: https://www.youtube.com/@USCSABroadcast3

Women's Nordic Skiing at USCSA National Championships - 7.5K Classic Interval Start
2026-03-10 | Lake Placid, N.Y. / Mt. Van Hoevenberg
Women’s Nordic Skiing at USCSA National Championships – 7.5K Classic Interval Start
1st of 14
Streaming Video: https://www.youtube.com/@USCSABroadcast3

Women's Alpine Skiing at USCSA National Championships - Giant Slalom
2026-03-10 | Lake Placid, N.Y. / Whiteface Mtn.
Women’s Alpine Skiing at USCSA National Championships – Giant Slalom
6th of 26 in GS
Streaming Video: https://www.youtube.com/@USCSABroadcast1

Daily Chapel: St. Olaf Band
2026-03-10 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!
Today’s chapel 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.

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.

Men's Alpine Skiing at USCSA National Championships - Giant Slalom
2026-03-11 | Lake Placid, N.Y. / Whiteface Mtn.
Men’s Alpine Skiing at USCSA National Championships – Giant Slalom
Streaming Video: https://www.youtube.com/@USCSABroadcast1

Women's Nordic Skiing at USCSA National Championships - Freestyle Sprint
2026-03-11 | Lake Placid, N.Y. / Mt. Van Hoevenberg
Women’s Nordic Skiing at USCSA National Championships – Freestyle Sprint
Streaming Video: https://www.youtube.com/@USCSABroadcast3

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

CommuniTEA
2026-03-11 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.

Comal y Tortilla: On the Culinary Alchemy of a Nation, Food Sovereignty, and the Predicament of Good Intentions
2026-03-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Buntrock Commons Viking Theater
Faculty, staff, students, and the community are welcome to attend a talk by Associate Professor of Anthropology at Carleton College Constanza Ocampo-Raeder, hosted by the Department of Romance Languages. This event will feature a small reception with the speaker afterwards in addition to a small exhibit of final projects created by Professor of Spanish Ariel Strichartz’ “SPA399: Food Studies in Latin America” class!
This event was made possible by additional support from The Leraas Fund, The Latin American Studies Program, and The Sociology & Anthropology Department.

Arts & Museums: Student-Alum Virtual Meet Up
2026-03-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Students are welcome to attend Arts & Museums: Student-Alum Virtual Meet Up hosted by the Piper Center for Vocation ad Career. This virtual event connects St. Olaf alumni who work in a broad range of roles within arts organizations and museums of all kinds with current students to discuss their career insights and life after St. Olaf.

Summer Internship and Job Search Workshop
2026-03-11 16:30 - 17:00 | 212 Tomson Hall
Students are welcome to attend the Summer Internship and Job Search Workshop hosted by the Piper Center.
Attend this short workshop to learn about the following:

Internship search tips and resources
Where Oles have interned in the past
How to leverage relationships to access “hidden” opportunities

Junior Half Recital: Abby Schroeder, percussion
2026-03-11 19:00 - 19:30 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Junior BM Performance Majors, Abby Schroeder ’27, percussion will present a half junior recital in partial fulfillment of their degree requirements.
This event is free and open to the public

Women's Alpine Skiing at USCSA National Championships - Slalom
2026-03-12 | Lake Placid, N.Y. / Whiteface Mtn.
Women’s Alpine Skiing at USCSA National Championships – Slalom
6th of 26 in SL
Streaming Video: https://www.youtube.com/@USCSABroadcast1

Daily Chapel: Inger Hanson
2026-03-12 11:00 - 11:20 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The chapel speaker today will be Inger Hanson, Senior Pastor; Bethel Lutheran Church, Northfield.
Daily Chapel is a time of inspiration for body, mind, and spirit; a quiet harbor in a busy day; worship. Students, faculty, and staff witness to their faith and invite the community to join them. All are welcome!
If you are unable to join us in person but would like to watch live or archived chapel services, please click the web link below.

Art and Science Consultation Information Session
2026-03-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Black and Gold Ballrooms, Buntrock
President Susan Rundell Singer invites St. Olaf faculty and staff to an interactive session centered on recent insights from prospective student research and next steps for our strategic plan.
During the 2024-25 academic year, the Art & Science Group tested strategies with prospective undergraduate students to guide St. Olaf in its efforts to more fully fulfill its aspirations of excellence. The goal was to support the prioritization and implementation of St. Olaf’s strategic plan to help the college continue strengthening enrollment. St. Olaf faculty and staff are invited to this session to learn about the research results, hear how it is being used, and discuss next steps with colleagues.
PRESENTERS:

Introduction: Associate Vice President for Enrollment Chris George ’94
Research Learning: Nanci Tessier and Eric Collum from the Art & Science Group
Implications, Opportunities and Next Steps: Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications Katie Warren ’95 and Chief of Staff Kathryn Lohre ’99 will lead the group in activities and discussion to uncover opportunities based on the research learning. They will also highlight next steps for strategic plan implementation.

Special Olympics MN Polar Plunge
2026-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Northfield, Minn. / Tostrud Center
St. Olaf Athletics will again host the Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics MN. The mobile plunge trailer will be parked in the Tostrud Center parking lot. Participants must raise $50 in order to take the plunge, but anyone is welcome to attend!

Wellness Center Workshop: Talking about Taboo
2026-03-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Tomson 214
Learn practical skills to approach conversations about taboo topics, the history behind common taboos, and most importantly the social aspect of addiction that underlies all of it!

Senior Recital: Ian DiMundo
2026-03-12 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BA music major Ian DiMundo ’26 will present a senior trumpet and piano recital. This event is free and open to the public.

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

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

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

Politics and Pastries
2026-03-13 08:30 - 09:30
Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to gather at the Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Politics and Pastries provides opportunities to discuss politics, campaigns, and current events. Coffee and light pastries will be provided.
This week’s conversation will be led by Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Tarshia Stanley.

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

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

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

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

Junior Recital: Joshua Villanoy, violin
2026-03-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM Violin Performance Major Joshua Villanoy ’27 will present a junior recital in partial fulfillment of the BM Performance Degree requirements.
This event is free and open to the public.

St. Olaf Jazz I at Crooners Supper Club
2026-03-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Crooners Lounge and Supper Club, 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55432
St. Olaf Jazz I, under the direction of Joseph L. Jefferson, presents an evening of soulfulness, swing, and great music at Crooners Lounge and Supper Club in Minneapolis on Friday, March 13 at 7 p.m. Food and beverage service begins at 6 p.m.
Tickets are available online here.
The program includes “Corner Pocket” (Count Basie), “Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum” (Wayne Shorter), MAX (arr. John Clayton), “The Nearness of You,” Duke Ellington’s “Purple Gazelle” and “Flamingo,” and many others. The evening will also feature solo performances from the ensemble’s seniors and vocalists.
Tickets are available for parties ranging from 1–6 people for table seating, VIP table seating, and special booths. Tickets range from $20-32 per person. For parties of more than 6, please email boxoffice@croonersloungemn.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Junior Piano Recital: Olsen and Goodwin
2026-03-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM piano performance majors, Lief Olson ’27 and Leo Goodwin ’27, will present a shared junior recital as partial fulfillment of their BM Performance degree requirements.
This event is free and open to the public.

CANCELLED: Senior Recital: Vincent Cianchetti
2026-03-15 15:15 - 16:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
This recital has been cancelled and will be rescheduled
Bass Trombonist, Vincent Cianchetti ’26, will present a senior recital in partial fulfillment of his BM Trombone Performance degree.
This event is free and open to the public.

Senior Recital: Nail and Rhodes
2026-03-15 16:30 - 17:30 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Soprano, Katie Nail ’26, and bass, Nicholas Rhodes ’26, will present a shared senior recital as partial fulfillment of their BM Choral Church Music degree requirements. They will be assisted by pianist Christine Denton.
This event is free and open to the public.

St. Olaf Philharmonia and Norseman Band Concert
2026-03-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Northfield, Minn. / Skoglund Center Auditorium
The St. Olaf Philharmonia, conducted by Associate Professor of Music Chung Park, and the Norseman Band, conducted by Adjunct Associate Professor of Music Michael Buck present a joint concert. This event is free and open to the public.
The Norseman Band is one of two symphonic bands at St. Olaf and has developed a reputation in recent years as a dynamic and exciting concert ensemble. The band strives to program for a wide and diverse audience.
The St. Olaf Philharmonia was established in 1975 to accommodate the college’s growing numbers of strong players. The orchestra performs music from all periods, including repertoire for string orchestra, chamber orchestra, and symphony orchestra.
Live stream available at https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/streams/upcoming/concerts.

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

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

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

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

Artist Talk: Emmett Ramstad, Arnold Flaten Memorial Artist Series
2026-03-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Center for Art and Dance 305
The annual Arnold Flaten Memorial Artist Series brings artists to campus in conjunction with Senior Studies (ARTH 343), the capstone course for studio art majors. This event features a discussion from artist, Emmett Ramstad. This event is free and open to the public.

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

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

Daily Chapel: Annika Rychner
2026-03-17 11:10 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The chapel speaker today will be Annika Rychner, Interim Executive Director of the Community Action Center, Northfield.
Daily Chapel is a time of inspiration for body, mind, and spirit; a quiet harbor in a busy day; worship. Students, faculty, and staff witness to their faith and invite the community to join them. All are welcome!
If you are unable to join us in person but would like to watch live or archived chapel services, please click the web link below.

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

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

Senior Recital: Nolan Fuzzey and Obsa Kedir
2026-03-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Senior BA music majors, Nolan Fuzzey ’26 (baritone) and Obsa Kedir ’26 (baritone) will present a senior recital with pianist Maureen Armstrong.
This recital is free and open to the public.

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

Men's Swimming and Diving at NCAA Division III Championships
2026-03-18 - 2026-03-20 | Indianapolis, Ind. / IU Natatorium at IUPUI
Men’s Swimming and Diving at NCAA Division III Championships

Women's Swimming and Diving at NCAA Division III Championships
2026-03-18 - 2026-03-20 | Indianapolis, Ind. / IU Natatorium at IUPUI
Women’s Swimming and Diving at NCAA Division III Championships

Environmental Careers: Student-Alum Virtual Meet Up
2026-03-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Students are welcome to attend Environmental Careers: Student-Alum Virtual Meet Up hosted by the Piper Center for Vocation and Career. This virtual event connects St. Olaf alumni who work in environmental science and ecology-related career fields with students who are exploring these paths.

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

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

Guest Recital: Sterling Tanner, trombone
2026-03-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Trombonist, Sterling Tanner, will present a guest recital. Sterling Tanner is an esteemed performer, educator and clinician currently serving as the assistant professor of trombone at the University of Colorado Boulder.
This event is free and open to the public

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

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

March All Staff Meeting
2026-03-19 08:30 - 09:30 | Ballrooms in Buntrock Commons
All St. Olaf staff are welcome to attend the March All-Staff Meeting on March 19 from 8:30-9:30 a.m in the Buntrock Ballrooms. Light breakfast items will be served.

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

Guest Masterclass: Sterling Tanner, trombone
2026-03-19 11:30 - 12:30 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Sterling Tanner is an esteemed performer, educator and clinician currently serving as the assistant professor of trombone at the University of Colorado Boulder.
This event is free and open to the public.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Guest Recital: Sterling Tanner, trombone
2026-03-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Sterling Tanner is an esteemed performer, educator and clinician currently serving as the assistant professor of trombone at the University of Colorado Boulder.
This event is free and open to the public

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

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

Admitted Student Days
2026-03-20 08:00 - 17:00 | St. Olaf College
We welcome all Admitted Students to the Hill on March 20, April 10, and April 17! At Admitted Student Days you can plan to learn more about what it means to be an Ole, meet members of our Faculty and Student Support Services, learn about the residences at St. Olaf, meet with Financial Aid, and more!

Please see our Admitted Student Experience webpage for more details!

Politics and Pastries
2026-03-20 08:30 - 09:30
Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to gather at the Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Politics and Pastries provides opportunities to discuss politics, campaigns, and current events. Coffee and light pastries will be provided.
This week’s conversation will be led by Professor of Physics Brian Borovsky ’94.

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

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

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

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

Junior Recital: Ian Woodrich, viola
2026-03-20 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM Viola Performance Major, Ian Woodrich ’27, will present a junior recital in partial fulfillment of the BM performance degree requirements.
This event is free and open to the public.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday Morning Worship: 5th Sunday in Lent
2026-03-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
5th Sunday in Lent; Sunday Worship with Holy Communion.
Interim Associate College Pastor Paul Graham ’96 will deliver the sermon presided by College Pastor Matthew Marohl. James E. Bobb, Associate Professor in Music and the Cantor for the Student Congregation, will assist. St. Olaf Chamber Singers will be conducted by Therees Hibbard, Associate Professor of Practice in Music. Chapel Ringers will be conducted by Jill Mahr, Adjunct Insructor in Music.
Sunday Worship is a time of inspiration and worship for body, mind, and spirit; a meaningful beginning to a new week. All are welcome!
Click the web link below to access streamed and archived services.

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