Calendar

Junior Recital: Ian Woodrich, viola
2026-03-20 20:15 - 21:15 (America/Chicago) | 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/

Cabaret
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

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.

First day of class for second half of semester courses
2026-03-23

Faculty and Staff Celebration of Works and Recognitions
2026-03-23 - 2026-03-27 | Rolvaag Library
The Provost Office in collaboration with LITS, CILA, and GFCR is hosting a week-long event in Rolvaag, March 23-27, 2026 highlighting any faculty or staff published work, performance, award, or other professional recognition. We will also include works from the LITS Celebration of Faculty/Staff Scholarly Work Spring 2025 event. All students, staff, and faculty are welcome to explore the exhibit featuring staff/faculty works and accomplishments. Staff and Faculty (only) submit your item via this google form.

Baseball vs Middlebury College
2026-03-23 10:00 - 13:00 | TBD
Baseball vs Middlebury College
Streaming Video: https://russmatt.com/parents-2/live-streaming/

Daily Chapel: Lenten Series: Walking the Way
2026-03-23 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.

Faculty/Staff Parking Focus Group
2026-03-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Buntrock Commons 144
Faculty and staff are welcome to attend the Faculty/Staff Parking Focus Group hosted by Public Safety.

Mehfil Night: Afghan Rabab Performance and Workshop with Sannan Mahboob
2026-03-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Flaten Art Barn
Esteemed artist Sannan Mahboob will lead an interactive workshop for students to learn more about the Afghan rabab, a plucked lute instrument played across Asia for over a thousand years and Afghanistan’s national instrument. With the Taliban’s increased efforts to eliminate traditional cultural practices and art forms, this workshop aims to pass on some seeds of that cultural knowledge to students in Minnesota, who will learn fundamentals of rabab playing, a brief history of the instrument, and basic techniques. The workshop will lead into a jam session and catered biryani dinner. Participants are encouraged to bring any instruments they would like to play during the jam session! Co-sponsored by CSA!, MSA, College Ministry, the Lutheran Center, and the Music Department. This is a Pink Card Event.
Sannan Mahboob is a rabab artist, composer, music therapist, and educator dedicated to carrying tradition into the modern music style. A student of the renowned rabab virtuoso, Ustad Homayoun Sakhi, Sannan has performed at major cultural platforms including the All Pakistan Music Conference and international stages like Ragas Live Festival for Pioneer Works, in Brooklyn, New York in the United States, and performed at World Youth Festival Russia. He has collaborated on national projects such as “Ao Ehad Karain” for Coca-Cola Studio and worked across borders with diverse artists. Sannan is the founder of Staccato Academy and the creator of “Heal with Rabab,” exploring the power of music in education and healing. He has also conducted music therapy seminars at NYU’s Nordoff Robbins Center and rabab workshops and performances at the Afghan Cultural Society in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Through every performance and workshop, he shares the Rabab as a living tradition — rooted in heritage, open to the world.
Sannan Mahboob website: https://sannanmahboob.pk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isannanmahboob/?hl=en
Robert Lehmann (St. Olaf alum 2011) is a mixed-Filipino musician specializing primarily in keyboard-based instruments, with significant experience in Arabic drumming. Robert’s keyboard work draws on his many years studying western classical music on the piano, re-examining those sounds under new lights of improvised music and electronic synthesis. He gathers disparate influences across minimalist and classical piano, house and electronica, ambient, jazz, and film scores, particularly drawing on Romantic and Impressionist era influences, as well as pulling from classical and folk Arabic music from his years spent in several Twin Cities ensembles. This past summer, Robert debuted an EP of songs based on his Lolo’s stories of growing up in the Philippines, including his journey immigrating to the U.S., as well as Robert’s own experiences visiting his Lolo’s hometown with him, reflecting on his own diaspora mixed-Filipino identity. Robert has begun the improvisation research process and is in the process of researching Filipino instruments, folk music, and rhythms in order to incorporate more of those elements throughout. The live version of this album is set to release in summer of 2026.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbabobba/

Junior Recital: Schroth-Douma and Shaw
2026-03-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Junior BM Vocal Performance majors, Will Schroth-Douma ’27 (baritone) and Robert Shaw ’27 (bass-baritone) will present a shared junior recital in partial fulfillment of the BM Performance Degree requirements.
This event is free and open to the public

Wellness Center Workshop: Posture Check
2026-03-23 19:00 - 20:00 | HH502
Students will learn why “tech neck” and lower back pain develop, how posture impacts energy and breathing, and simple adjustments they can make to study more comfortably and prevent long-term strain.

Margie Ludwig Retirement Celebration
2026-03-24 09:00 - 11:00 | BC 101
Please join in celebrating Margie Ludwig for 40 years of dedicated service to the St. Olaf Post Office. Margie has been an integral part of our campus community, ensuring that every letter, package, and delivery reached its destination with care and a smile. Come share memories, express appreciation, and wish Margie well as we honor her remarkable contributions to St. Olaf College. Light refreshments will be served.

Daily Chapel: VOCARE: Spiritual Practice
2026-03-24 11:10 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
Today’s chapel will be led by the Nourishing Vocation Project Fellows.
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.

Junior Recital: Amalia Ranstrom, harp
2026-03-24 19:00 - 19:30 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM Harp Performance Major, Amalia Ranstrom ’27, will present a junior recital in partial fulfillment of the BM Performance degree requirements.
This event is free and open to the public.

Wellness Center Workshop: Health and Travel – How to take care of your body throughout your adventures!
2026-03-24 19:00 - 20:00 | HH501
Discuss the physical well-being of your body as you travel, including what goes wrong with your body when it breaks away from it’s ritual, how to remedy these issues, and how to support the body to prevent travel fatigue.

Junior Recital: Austin Larson, tuba
2026-03-24 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BM Tuba Performance Major, Austin Larson ’27, will present a junior recital in partial fulfillment of the BM Performance degree requirements.
This event is free and open to the public.

Daily Chapel: Service of Holy Communion
2026-03-25 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.

Art with Heart for Staff and Faculty
2026-03-25 11:30 - 12:30 | Buntrock Commons 225C Sun Room
St. Olaf Staff & Faculty are invited to join Fatima Basharat, Associate Chaplain for Muslim Life, for a meditative art gathering in a supportive environment where participants can process their emotions through artistic expression, while fostering connection and healing. No artistic experience is necessary. The focus is on emotional expression, rather than technical skill. A light lunch will be offered prior to the time for art. Acrylic painting supplies and canvas will also be provided. RSVP by Tuesday, March 24.

CommuniTEA
2026-03-25 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-22 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.

Cake with CILA: Celebrating Tenure and Promotion
2026-03-25 15:00 - 16:30 | Rolvaag Memorial Library
Come celebrate our colleagues’ tenure and promotion with cake and conversation.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Location: CILA Offices, Rolvaag Memorial Library 300
No RSVP required!
Mark your calendar

Wellness Center Workshop: A Different Way to Get Things Done
2026-03-25 16:30 - 17:30 | Tomson 308
Do you procrastinate? Struggle to start that one assignment? This workshop explores why traditional productivity advice fails and how to turn procrastination into progress.

Senior Recital: Ely and Yarris
2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BA Music Majors, Morgan Ely ’26, percussion, and Ella Yarris ’26, soprano, will present a shared senior recital.
This event is free and open to the public.

The Career Studio
2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-22 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.

Women's Track and Field at WashU Distance Carnival
2026-03-26 | St. Louis, Mo. / Bushyhead Track
Women’s Track and Field at WashU Distance Carnival

Men's Track and Field at WashU Distance Carnival
2026-03-26 | St. Louis, Mo. / Bushyhead Track
Men’s Track and Field at WashU Distance Carnival

Daily Chapel: Paavo Rundman '26
2026-03-26 11:00 - 11:20 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The chapel speaker today will be Paavo Rundman, 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.

Faculty Meeting
2026-03-26 11:30 - 12:30 | Ballrooms in Buntrock Commons
A Faculty Meeting will be held on March 26 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.

Softball vs University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
2026-03-26 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Northfield, Minn., Mabel Shirley Field
Softball vs University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/

Student Recital
2026-03-26 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.

Daily Chapel: Service of Morning Prayer
2026-03-27 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!
Click the web link below to access streamed and archived services.

Men's Tennis vs Bethany Lutheran College
2026-03-27 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-27 17:30 - 20:30 | Owatonna, Minn. / West Hills Tennis & Fitness Center
Men’s Tennis vs Bethany Lutheran College

Women's Tennis vs Bethany Lutheran College
2026-03-27 17:30 - 20:30 | Owatonna, Minn. / West Hills Tennis & Fitness Center
Women’s Tennis vs Bethany Lutheran College

Spring Break
2026-03-28 - 2026-04-06

Baseball at Macalester College
2026-03-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-28 15:30 - 18:30 | St. Paul, Minn. / Nicholson Field

Men's Tennis at Webster University
2026-03-29 09:00 - 12:00 | St. Louis, Mo. / Webster Groves Recreational Complex
Men’s Tennis at Webster University

Women's Tennis at Webster University
2026-03-29 09:00 - 12:00 | St. Louis, Mo. / Webster Groves Recreational Complex
Women’s Tennis at Webster University

Men's Tennis at Greenville University
2026-03-30 15:00 - 18:00 | Greenville, Ill. / Scott J. Burgess Tennis Complex
Men’s Tennis at Greenville University

Women's Tennis at Greenville University
2026-03-30 15:00 - 18:00 | Greenville, Ill. / Scott J. Burgess Tennis Complex
Women’s Tennis at Greenville University

Men's Tennis at Millikin University
2026-03-31 15:00 - 18:00 | Decatur, Ill. / Fairview Park Tennis Complex
Men’s Tennis at Millikin University

Women's Tennis at Millikin University
2026-03-31 15:00 - 18:00 | Decatur, Il. / Fairview Park Tennis Complex
Women’s Tennis at Millikin University

Baseball vs Gustavus Adolphus College
2026-04-01 14:30 - 17:30, 2026-04-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Northfield, Minn., Mark Almli Field

Softball at Concordia College
2026-04-01 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Moorhead, Minn. / Jake Christiansen AC
Softball at Concordia College
Streaming Video: https://www.miacsportsnetwork.com/concordia/

Brian Ims Farewell Event
2026-04-02 12:30 - 14:30 | Buntrock Commons 211 Valhalla
Drop by to wish Brian well in his next endeavor! Dessert will be served.

Women's Tennis at Principia College
2026-04-02 14:00 - 17:00 | Elsah, Ill. / Hexberg Tennis Center
Women’s Tennis at Principia College

Men's Tennis at Principia College
2026-04-02 17:15 - 20:15 | Elsah, Ill. / Hexberg Tennis Center
Men’s Tennis at Principia College

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

Baseball vs Concordia College
2026-04-04 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-04 15:30 - 18:30 | Northfield, Minn., Mark Almli Field

Men's Golf at Dominican Spring Invitational
2026-04-06 | Sonoma, Calif. – Somona G.C.
Men’s Golf at Dominican Spring Invitational

Senior Recital: Maggie Walker, bassoon
2026-04-06 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Senior, Maggie Walker will present a senior bassoon recital.
This Event is free and open to the public.

Baseball at Carleton College
2026-04-07 14:30 - 17:30, 2026-04-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Northfield, Minn. / Mel Taube Field

Lecture: Democracy’s Resilience to Populism’s Threat
2026-04-07 15:30 - 17:00 | Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater
The Institute for Freedom and Community welcomes Kurt Weyland, Professor of Government, and Mike Hogg, Professor in the Liberal Arts at the University of Texas – Austin, to St. Olaf to present “Democracy’s Resilience to Populism’s Threat.” Weyland will evaluate the strength of populist movements globally, arguing that democracies are more resilient than many commentators fear.

Softball at College of Saint Benedict
2026-04-07 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-04-07 17:30 - 19:30 | St. Joseph, Minn. / CSB Softball Field
Softball at College of Saint Benedict
Streaming Video: https://www.miacsportsnetwork.com/saintbenedict/

Spring 2026 Strengthening Democracy Dialogues
2026-04-07 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:

Tuesday, April 7: Kurt Weyland, Democracy’s Resilience to Populism’s Threat

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).

January Term 2027 Study Abroad/Away Fair
2026-04-07 16:00 - 17:30 | Ballrooms in Buntrock Commons
All current St. Olaf students are welcome to attend the January Term 2027 Study Abroad/Away Fair hosted by Smith Center for Global Engagement.

Last day to add a second-half of semester course
2026-04-08

A Conversation on the Future of Teaching Museums
2026-04-08 16:00 - 17:00 | CAD 305
A Conversation on the Future of Teaching Museums
What does it mean for a museum to truly teach? Join Flaten Art Museum Director Jane Becker Nelson in conversation with two leading voices in contemporary museum practice and leadership as they explore the evolving challenges and possibilities facing teaching museums today.
Daisy Desrosiers is an interdisciplinary art historian, curator, and museum leader currently serving as Director and Chief Curator of The Gund at Kenyon College. A co-curator of the 15th Shanghai Biennale and a member of the Center for Curatorial Leadership Class of 2023, she brings an international perspective and deep commitment to reimagining what college art museums can be.
David Little is the founder of David E. Little Art Consulting, LLC, and brings over 25 years of senior leadership at some of the country’s most prominent institutions — including the International Center of Photography, the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and The Museum of Modern Art — to questions of museum strategy, education, and the public role of art.
Free and open to the public. Light refreshments provided.
Following the talk, guests are welcome to explore the Flaten Art Museum. Galleries will remain open until 6 p.m.

Women's Tennis at Carleton College
2026-04-08 16:00 - 19:00 | Northfield, Minn. / Pat Lamb Tennis Courts
Women’s Tennis at Carleton College

SOAR Session
2026-04-09 11:30 - 12:30, 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.

Social Justice Award
2026-04-09 11:30 - 12:30 | Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater
The St. Olaf Community is welcome to join us as we honor our Social Justice Award recipient in Viking Theater on April 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
This award recognizes the hard work of faculty members in bringing needed change to the College and demonstrates St. Olaf’s commitment to developing a more inclusive environment that will better foster a sense of belonging in our campus community. All are welcome to attend.

Office of Government, Foundation, and Corporate Relations Open House
2026-04-09 11:30 - 13:00
The Office of Government, Foundation, and Corporate Relations is hosting an Open House for faculty and staff on Thursday, April 9, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in Old Main Suite 320. Join us for an opportunity to learn more about applying for grants, speak about your funding needs, and join us for lunch.

Seed Coalition Presidents Awards
2026-04-09 14:00 - 16:30
Seed Coalition Presidents Awards will take place at St. Olaf College.

Government and Nonprofits: Student-Alum Virtual Meet Up
2026-04-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Students are welcome to attend Government & Nonprofits: Student-Alum Virtual Meet Up hosted by the Piper Center for Vocation and Career. This virtual event connects St. Olaf alumni who work in a broad range of roles in Government and Nonprofits with current students to discuss their career insights and life after St. Olaf.

Young Alumni Social — Minneapolis
2026-04-09 18:00 - 20:00
Ready to ditch the workweek stress and connect with fellow Oles? Join us for the Young Alumni Social at The Puttery in Minneapolis on Thursday, April 9, 2026. We’ve booked an exclusive space for a fun night of immersive mini-golf, great food, and easy networking.
This is also a chance to mingle with current St. Olaf juniors—we’re inviting them to get a sneak peek at our amazing alumni community! For just $25, you get unlimited mini-golf, delicious appetizers and desserts, and a drink ticket. Plus, we’ll be giving out special prizes to alumni and student teams who complete golf challenges together. Think of it as a low-key, high-fun way to meet your next professional contact or just make a new friend.
Space is limited to 150 guests, so grab your spot quickly! The deadline to register is April 6, 2026.
See you on the green!

Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: The Puttery, 240 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Cost: $25.00 per person
Registration Deadline: April 6, 2026
Maximum Guests: 150
RSVP HERE!

Student Recital
2026-04-09 20:15 - 21:15 | Skifter Hall

Men's Track and Field at UW-Platteville Invitational 5K
2026-04-10 | Platteville, Wis. / UW-Platteville Track & Field Complex
Men’s Track and Field at UW-Platteville Invitational 5K

Women's Track and Field at UW-Platteville Invitational 5K
2026-04-10 | Platteville, Wis. / UW-Platteville Track & Field Complex
Women’s Track and Field at UW-Platteville Invitational 5K

Admitted Student Days
2026-04-10 08:00 - 17:00, 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
2026-04-10 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 Director of Student Activities Brandon Cash.

International Oles: Student-Alum Virtual Meet Up (Meetaway Platform)
2026-04-10 20:00 - 21:00
Connect with International Ole Alumni working in a diverse array of business roles via a fun, easy and efficient platform. Talk to international student Oles who have gone before!
Why attend?

It’s quick and easy! An efficient use of your time.
Explore and learn about different roles in business – discover new possibilities.
Reflect on what area of business is right for you.
Create new connections with Ole alumni.

What is Meetaway?
Meetaway is a platform for hosting Virtual Alumni-Student Conversations.

Participants are matched for 1:1 conversations, 8-12 minutes in length
Events are 60-75 minutes in length.
Conversation and reflection questions are provided to all participants.

Senior Recital: Henry Rye, organ
2026-04-10 20:15 - 21:15 | Boe Chapel
BM Organ Performance major, Henry Rye ’26, will present a senior recital as partial fulfillment of his BM Performance degree.
This event is free and open to the public.

Men's Track and Field vs Manitou Classic
2026-04-11 | Northfield, Minn., Manitou Track
Men’s Track and Field vs Manitou Classic

Women's Track and Field vs Manitou Classic
2026-04-11 | Northfield, Minn., Manitou Track
Women’s Track and Field vs Manitou Classic

Softball at Bethel University
2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Arden Hills, Minn. / Ona Orth Athletic Complex
Softball at Bethel University
Streaming Video: https://www.miacsportsnetwork.com/bethelmn/

Baseball vs College of St. Scholastica
2026-04-11 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-11 15:30 - 18:30 | Northfield, Minn., Mark Almli Field

Film Screening: Join or Die
2026-04-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater
The Rotary Club, the Svoboda Center for Civic Engagement at St. Olaf College, and the Northfield Public Library, along with other partners, are joining forces to host a free screening of the 2023 documentary film, “Join or Die” at St. Olaf College’s Viking Theater.
Join or Die is a film about why you should join a club — and why the fate of America depends on it. In this feature documentary, follow the half-century story of America’s civic unraveling through the journey of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam, whose groundbreaking “Bowling Alone” research into America’s decades-long decline in community connections could hold the answers to our democracy’s present crisis. Flanked by influential fans and scholars — from Hillary Clinton, Pete Buttigieg, and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to Eddie Glaude Jr., Raj Chetty, and Priya Parker — as well as inspiring groups building community in neighborhoods across the country, join Bob as he explores three urgent civic questions: What makes democracy work? Why is American democracy in crisis? And, most importantly… What can we do about it?
Directed by Rebecca Davis & Pete Davis
93 minutes // English // 2024
The screening will be followed by a discussion. Attendees will also have a chance to learn from local organizations what opportunities they have for you to join. Light refreshments will be provided.
Students, faculty, and staff are kindly encouraged to pre-register at the Library’s website here.

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 ELCA Synod, 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

Baseball vs Bethany Lutheran College
2026-04-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Northfield, Minn., Mark Almli Field

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

Explore Careers in Business: Student-Alum Virtual Meet Up
2026-04-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Students and alumni are welcome to attend the Explore Careers in Business: Student-Alum Virtual Meet Up hosted by the Piper Center for Vocation and Career. This virtual event connects St. Olaf alumni who work in a broad range of roles in Business with current students to discuss their career insights and life after St. Olaf.

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.

Baseball vs University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
2026-04-15 14:30 - 17:30 | Northfield, Minn., Mark Almli Field

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/

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.

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.

Men's Track and Field at Phil Esten Challenge 10K
2026-04-16 | 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
2026-04-16 | La Crosse, Wis. / Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex
Women’s Track and Field at Phil Esten Challenge 10K

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.

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.

Student Recital
2026-04-16 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall

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.

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

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.

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

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

Baseball vs Hamline University
2026-04-21 14:30 - 17:30, 2026-04-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Northfield, Minn., Mark Almli Field

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Young Adult Faith and Climate Summit
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26 | Tomson Hall
The Young Adult Faith and Climate Summit will gather young adults and high school youth interested in the intersection of environmental justice, Lutheran theology, and science. Programming will uplift the young adult experience of these topics: participants will explore their generation’s relationships to climate and the church in a cultural moment where, when addressing the complexities of each, past generations’ models fall short. The 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, emboldened by their place in a Reformation tradition and grounded in their own interrelatedness to all of creation. This is a time for high school youth groups, campus ministries, young adult faith communities, or any motivated young person to faithfully reckon with a uniquely pressing generational concern.
The summit is co-sponsored by local Northfield churches, the St. Olaf College Ministry Office, and the Lutheran Center for Faith, Values, and Community. Events will be hosted on the St. Olaf College campus and at 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.

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

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.

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
2026-04-25 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-25 15:30 - 18:30 | Northfield, Minn., Mark Almli Field

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

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!
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Softball vs College of St. Scholastica
2026-04-26 13:00 - 15:00 | 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 | Winona, Minn. / Max Molock Field
Baseball at Saint Mary’s University

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.
