Origins of Chinese Civilization: Writing, Divination, and Mentality
2026-02-17 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater
Ken-Ichi Takashima, Professor Emeritus of the University of British Columbia, will explore the origins of the Chinese civilization as reflected in the oldest writings, “oracle-bone inscriptions” (OBI). Datable to the Late Shang Dynasty, ca. 1230-1050 BCE, the topics of the OBI range widely, such as weather, agriculture, hunting, warfare, medicine, childbirth, sacrificial and ritual practices, etc. They inform us of the conditions and situations of the Shang diviners, kings, scribes, and the high echelons of society. How they responded to them unveils what they were thinking or doing. Professor Takashima will analyze it in terms of writing and divination, aiming to reveal their mentality.

Nursing: Student-Alum Virtual Meet Up
2026-02-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Students and alumni are welcome to attend the Nursing: Student-Alum Virtual Meet Up hosted by the Piper Center for Vocation and Career. This virtual event connects St. Olaf alumni in nursing with current students who are pursuing nursing (or who are curious about doing so) to discuss their career insights and life after St. Olaf.

Last day to add a semester-length course
2026-02-18

Minnesota Private Colleges' Job and Internship Fair
2026-02-18 | Off campus
Students are welcome to attend the Minnesota Private Colleges’ Job and Internship Fair hosted by the Piper Center for Vocation and Career. Over 200 employers and students come together in a way that allows students the opportunity to explore many different work and internship opportunities, and employers a cost-effective means of meeting highly talented students.
Transportation is provided via the Piper Center.
Deadline to Register: February 12

Daily Chapel: Ash Wednesday
2026-02-18 10:10 - 10:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
In observance of Ash Wednesday, today’s service will include the burning of palms and imposition of ashes.
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.

New Student Worker Orientation
2026-02-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Ballrooms in Buntrock Commons
Student Employment offers orientation sessions for all student workers who are new to student employment at the College. The Spring New Student Worker Orientation sessions will take place on Tuesday, February 17 (4 p.m.-5 p.m.) and Wednesday, February 18 (12 p.m.-1 p.m.) in the Buntrock Ballrooms. No registration is required and all new student workers are welcome to attend.

Dance For EveryBody with Urban Bush Women
2026-02-18 15:45 - 16:45 | Buntrock Commons Lion’s Pause
All students, faculty, staff, and community members are welcome to attend Dance for Every Body, a movement jam/dance class that embraces the idea that each individual has a unique and powerful contribution to make, and that our bodies are a powerful source of agency. The goal is for “every body” to find their level of challenge and comfort and partake according to their abilities, and to appreciate the groups’ diversity as an attribute to their community. This is a movement class designed for the community, so no prior dance experience is needed. Participants explore Urban Bush Women’s technique with close attention to breath, weight, call-and-response, and polyrhythm.
While we aren’t accepting formal registrations, we do require a signed Liability Waiver in advance for anyone joining us from outside St. Olaf. Find and subit the waiver here: https://forms.gle/75R5NSw5aBiGjUvc6
After that, just show up at The Lion’s Pause ready to move! Please note that space is first-come, first-served for the first 50 participants.
URBAN BUSH WOMEN is a groundbreaking Black women-led theatrical dance company and social activism ensemble. Founded in 1984 by visionary choreographer Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, UBW is an engine and amplifier for the stories of Black Women+. UBW combines radical performance, deep engagement, and ancestral knowledge from the African diaspora into a force that is urgent, forward-looking, and essential. UBW has defied expectations for over 40 years. The very bodies of its founding members – Black women of various shapes and sizes – changed the landscape of who could be seen on stage as a dancer. The work placed the concerns of such women center stage. UBW embraces radical storytelling to activate social change. Whether creating genre-defying work for the stage, guiding the development of Black Women+ choreographers and producers, organizing for justice through artmaking, UBW is an innovator, operating at the vanguard. www.urbanbushwomen.org
Sponsored by the Koenig Endowed Fund and Dance Department

Women's Basketball at Concordia College
2026-02-18 17:15 - 19:15 | Moorhead, Minn. / Memorial Auditorium
Women’s Basketball at Concordia College
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/concordia/
Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/MN100477

The Career Studio
2026-02-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-11 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.

Men's Basketball at Concordia College
2026-02-18 19:15 - 21:15 | Moorhead, Minn. / Memorial Auditorium
Men’s Basketball at Concordia College
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/concordia/
Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/MN100477

Service of Holy Communion: Ash Wednesday
2026-02-18 21:00 - 22:00 | Boe Memorial Chapel
Ash Wednesday; Service of Holy Communion and imposition of ashes.
If you are unable to join us in person but would like to listen to live or archived chapel services, please click the web link below.

Daily Chapel: Pam Fickenscher
2026-02-19 11:00 - 11:20 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The chapel speaker today will be Pam Fickenscher, Senior Pastor; St. John’s 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.

Mindful Bodies and Reflective Practices with Urban Bush Women
2026-02-19 11:20 - 12:30 | CAD STUDIO 1
All students, faculty, staff, and community members are welcome; please register ASAP.
Mindful Bodies and Reflective Processes
This participatory workshop focuses on self-care, rejuvenation, and (re-) constructing healthful images of ourselves and our communities. As we move, share stories, and discuss holistic practices from food choices to daily stress relief, Urban Bush Women BOLD Facilitators offer simple tools for reinhabiting our bodies and reinforcing holism from the inside out. We also bring out and affirm the wisdom that is already in the group, fostering resource exchange and building community. The goal is to bring ourselves to balance, thereby bringing our families and communities to balance as well. No dance or fitness experience is necessary…just a body and a willingness to exhale!
About Urban Bush Women (UBW)
URBAN BUSH WOMEN is a groundbreaking Black women-led theatrical dance company and social activism ensemble. Founded in 1984 by visionary choreographer Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, UBW is an engine and amplifier for the stories of Black Women+. UBW combines radical performance, deep engagement, and ancestral knowledge from the African diaspora into a force that is urgent, forward-looking, and essential. UBW has defied expectations for over 40 years. The very bodies of its founding members – Black women of various shapes and sizes – changed the landscape of who could be seen on stage as a dancer. The work placed the concerns of such women center stage. UBW embraces radical storytelling to activate social change. Whether creating genre-defying work for the stage, guiding the development of Black Women+ choreographers and producers, organizing for justice through artmaking, UBW is an innovator, operating at the vanguard. www.urbanbushwomen.org
Registration & Reservations
Because this workshop relies on participation and space is strictly limited, we want to ensure every spot is utilized. When you register, you are committing to a spot in a community circle; an absence is a lost opportunity for a peer.
For Students: Commitment Deposit

For Community Members

How to Register: Fill out this registration form and email your signed Liability Waiver to Alison Flanney (flanne5@stolaf.edu) ASAP. No deposit is required. We invite you to register with the understanding that your presence is vital to the group, and that capacity is limited. If you register and are no longer able to attend, please let us know ASAP.

For St. Olaf Students: A $20 refundable deposit reserves your place in this high-value workshop.

How to Register: Fill out this registration form and visit Alison Flannery in the Center for Art and Dance (CAD) 200 to drop off your deposit immediately.
Getting Your Deposit Back: Stop by Alison’s desk after attending the event to pick up your $20.
Access: We want this experience to be accessible to everyone. If the $20 deposit is a barrier to your participation, please let us know—we will ensure you can join us!

For St. Olaf Faculty & Staff

How to Register: Fill out this registration form ASAP. No deposit is required. We invite you to register with the understanding that your presence is vital to the group, and that capacity is limited. If you register and are no longer able to attend, please let us know ASAP.

Sponsored by the Koenig Endowed Fund and the Dance Department

Post-Board Town Hall
2026-02-19 11:30 - 12:30 | Tomson 280
St. Olaf faculty and staff are welcome to join the Post-Board Town Hall, an opportunity to review developments discussed at the most recent Board Meeting. The Post-Board Town Hall will be held in Tomson Hall 280 on February 19 from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Kierkegaard and Coffee: A Reading Group
2026-02-19 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.

Perspectives on Immigration Enforcement in Minnesota
2026-02-19 15:45 - 17:00 | Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater
College and community officials will give their perspective on immigrant enforcement in Minnesota in a moderated panel style format, and will field questions from audience members. All members of the community are welcome.

Student Recital
2026-02-19 20:15 - 21:15 | Skifter Hall
The Music Department’s general student recitals consist of a mix of music students fulfilling their degree requirements. This event is free and open to the public.

Politics and Pastries
2026-02-20 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 Vice President for Community and Belonging, Eduardo Pazos.

Daily Chapel: Service of Morning Prayer
2026-02-20 10:10 - 10:30, 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.

Guest Talk: Ben Baker, music theorist
2026-02-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music
Alumnus Ben Baker ’09 will present a music theory lecture in Christiansen classroom 232. This is a pink card event for student attendance credit.
This event is free and open to the public.

Urban Bush Women: Collab Lab Sharing and Community Conversation
2026-02-20 17:00 - 18:00 | CAD STUDIO 1
Join us for a unique glimpse into the creative process as 19 St. Olaf dance students share the culmination of their week-long intensive residency with the legendary Urban Bush Women (UBW).
Throughout the week, students have worked intimately with UBW BOLD facilitators in a Collab Lab, using dance, song, and creative writing to synthesize their collective vision for the community. This informal “sharing” will showcase the artistic products born from that collaboration, followed by a facilitator-guided conversation.
About Urban Bush Women
URBAN BUSH WOMEN is a groundbreaking Black women-led theatrical dance company and social activism ensemble. Founded in 1984 by visionary choreographer Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, UBW is an engine and amplifier for the stories of Black Women+. UBW combines radical performance, deep engagement, and ancestral knowledge from the African diaspora into a force that is urgent, forward-looking, and essential. UBW has defied expectations for over 40 years. The very bodies of its founding members – Black women of various shapes and sizes – changed the landscape of who could be seen on stage as a dancer. The work placed the concerns of such women center stage. UBW embraces radical storytelling to activate social change. Whether creating genre-defying work for the stage, guiding the development of Black Women+ choreographers and producers, organizing for justice through artmaking, UBW is an innovator, operating at the vanguard. www.urbanbushwomen.org
About UBW’s BOLD Programming
BOLD (Builders Organizers, and Leaders through Dance) is Urban Bush Women’s unique approach to facilitating a dialogue within an organization. They facilitate multiple workshop possibilities for a variety of groups and contexts, from dance studios to board retreats, using a unique blend of dialogue and movement. Leveraging dance as a catalyst for social change & consistently seeking the broadest range of engagement possible has led UBW to train rigorously in dialogue facilitation, analyzing racism and its manifestations in group dynamics, and in the field of brain-compatible dance education (a holistic practice rather than dance instruction as mimicry)—in addition to concert dance technique & performance.
About UBW’s Collab Lab
Urban Bush Women facilitates artistic creation based on themes that emerge from the group. With an emphasis on dance and song, they use various artistic genres, including creative writing and visual art, to process, synthesize, and communicate. Through the Collaboration Lab, participants create an artistic product reflecting both their learning and their vision for the community.

Men's Track and Field vs Tostrud Classic
2026-02-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Northfield, MInn., Tostrud Center
Men’s Track and Field vs Tostrud Classic

Women's Track and Field vs Tostrud Classic
2026-02-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Northfield, MInn., Tostrud Center
Women’s Track and Field vs Tostrud Classic

2026 Lunar New Year Celebration
2026-02-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Lion’s Pause Mane Stage
Come join the college’s annual Lunar New Year celebration, hosted by St. Olaf’s multicultural Asian student organizations!
Enjoy a beautiful, creative, and exciting night in The Lion’s Pause for Lunar New Year 2026. Many of your favorite multicultural student organizations will be dancing, singing, and performing on stage to celebrate the incoming Year of the Horse. Doors open at 5 p.m., show starts at 6 p.m.

Faculty Recital: Tracey Engleman, soprano, and April Kim, piano
2026-02-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Professor of Music and Department Associate Chair of Music Tracey Engleman will present a voice recital with Associate Professor of Practice in Music April Kim on piano. This event is free and open to the public.

Women's Hockey at Bethel University
2026-02-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Blaine, Minn. / National Sports Center – Bethel University Arena
Women’s Hockey at Bethel University
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/bethelmn/

Men's Hockey vs Bethel University
2026-02-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Northfield, Minn., St. Olaf Ice Arena
Men’s Hockey vs Bethel University
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/
Tickets: https://athletics.stolaf.edu/sports/2024/8/9/tickets.aspx

Softball vs University of Wisconsin-River Falls
2026-02-21 08:00 - 10:00 | Mankato, Minn. / MSU Dome
Softball vs University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Streaming Video: https://www.youtube.com/@BLCVikingsOfficial/streams

Women's Tennis vs Wartburg College
2026-02-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Northfield, MInn., Tostrud Center
Women’s Tennis vs Wartburg College

Softball vs Dominican University
2026-02-21 10:30 - 12:30 | Mankato, Minn. / MSU Dome
Softball vs Dominican University
Streaming Video: https://www.youtube.com/@BLCVikingsOfficial/streams

Women's Basketball vs Carleton College
2026-02-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Northfield, Minn., Bob Gelle Court at Skoglund Center
Women’s Basketball vs Carleton College
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/
Tickets: https://athletics.stolaf.edu/sports/2024/8/9/tickets.aspx

Men's Basketball vs Carleton College - NCAA Teams Recognition Day
2026-02-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Northfield, Minn. , Bob Gelle Court at Skoglund Center
Men’s Basketball vs Carleton College – NCAA Teams Recognition Day
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/
Tickets: https://athletics.stolaf.edu/sports/2024/8/9/tickets.aspx

Women's Tennis vs Northwestern College
2026-02-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Northfield, MInn., Tostrud Center
Women’s Tennis vs Northwestern College

Women's Hockey vs Bethel University
2026-02-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Northfield, Minn., St. Olaf Ice Arena
Women’s Hockey vs Bethel University
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/stolaf/
Tickets: https://athletics.stolaf.edu/sports/2024/8/9/tickets.aspx

Men's Hockey at Bethel University
2026-02-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Blaine, Minn. / National Sports Center – Bethel University Arena
Men’s Hockey at Bethel University
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/bethelmn/

Sunday Worship: 1st Sunday in Lent
2026-02-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
1st Sunday in Lent; Sunday Worship with Holy Communion.
Interim Associate College Pastor Paul Graham ’96 will deliver the sermon, College Pastor Matthew Marohl will preside. St. Olaf Cantorei will be conducted by James E. Bobb, Associate Professor in Music and the Cantor to the Student Congregation. The St. Olaf Cantorei was established in the 1960s as the Campus Choir to provide opportunities for more students to participate in the St. Olaf choral tradition. The ensemble has become known for creative programming that blends the St. Olaf choral tradition with instrumental color and is uniquely honed and focused to lead worship and provide a distinctive musical and spiritual experience.
Sunday Worship is a time of inspiration and worship for body, mind, and spirit; a meaningful beginning to a new week. All are welcome!
Click the web link below to access streamed and archived services.

Senior Recital: Hayden Williams, cello
2026-02-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
BA Music Major, Hayden Williams ’26, cello, will present a senior recital with pianist, Kathryn Ananda-Owens.
This event is free and open to the public.

Men's Tennis at Luther College
2026-02-22 14:00 - 17:00 | Decorah, Iowa / Naslund Sports and Recreation Center
Men’s Tennis at Luther College

Blood Pressure Checks with Health Services
2026-02-23 09:00 - 10:00 | Wellness Center – BC 120
As a part of Wellness Week, stop by the Wellness Center on Monday morning to check your blood pressure!

Daily Chapel: Lenten Series: Walking the Way
2026-02-23 10:10 - 10:30, 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.

Wellness Center Workshop: Fruit Flavors of the World
2026-02-23 11:00 - 14:00 | BC Crossroads
Join the Wellness and Taylor Centers for fruit tasting with flavors from around the world! This event is a part of Wellness Week.

Office of Government, Foundation, and Corporate Relations Open House
2026-02-23 13:30 - 15:00 | Old Main
The Office of Government, Foundation, and Corporate Relations is hosting an Open House for faculty and staff on Monday, February 23rd from 1:30-3:00 in Old Main Suite 320. Join us for an opportunity to learn more about applying for grants, speak about your funding needs, and enjoy some snacks.

Let's Talk with St. Olaf Counseling Center
2026-02-23 15:00 - 16:00 | BC 111 – Taylor Center
“Let’s Talk” is a program that provides a 15-20 minute in-person confidential consultation with a counselor from the St. Olaf Counseling Center. The counselor will listen closely to your concerns and provide support, perspective, and suggestions for resources. Let’s Talk is a drop-in service that is first come, first served and is offered currently at the Counseling Center.

Perspectives on Immigration Enforcement in Minnesota
2026-02-23 15:30 - 17:00 | Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater
This panel will feature perspectives from three different experts responding to immigration enforcement in Minnesota in different ways, including an organization (MN Voice) providing Constitutional Observer training, an organization providing relief to affected families in Rice County, and a policing expert who teaches police ethics and tactics at the Minneapolis and St. Paul police academies. All members of the St. Olaf community are welcome.

Economic Development Authority Board Retreat
2026-02-23 16:00 - 20:00
The Northfield Economic Development Authority Board Retreat will occur at St. Olaf College on Monday, February 23.

Computer Science Graduate School Alumni Panel
2026-02-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Student are welcome to attend the Computer Science Graduate School Alumni Panel hosted by the Piper Center for Vocation and Career.

Artist Talk: Shana Kaplow, Arnold Flaten Memorial Artist Series
2026-02-23 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, Shana Kaplow. This event is free and open to the public.

Wellness Center Event: From Fork to Face – How Diet Impacts Your Skin
2026-02-23 19:00 - 20:00 | HH 522
Did you know your diet can impact your skin? We’ll explore how everyday foods can cause acne, dryness, inflammation, and glow. Learn which snacks help, which habits hurt, and simple ways to support healthier skin.

Daily Chapel: AJ Veninga '25
2026-02-24 11:10 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The chapel speaker today will be AJ Veninga ’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.

Guided Meditation with Laurel Carrington
2026-02-24 16:00 - 16:30 | Boe 012
Join unified mindfulness-trained and retired St. Olaf professor Laurel Carrington for guided meditation, every Tuesday in Boe Memorial Chapel 012 at 4 p.m.

Staying Rooted: Embodied Practices for Uncertain Times
2026-02-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Buntrock Commons Viking Theater
The St. Olaf community is welcome to attend “Staying Rooted: Embodied Practices for Uncertain Times”, led by Jamil Stamschror-Lott, mental health therapist and owner of Creative Kuponya in the South Minneapolis community and a 2024 Bush Foundation Fellow. This workshop explores how to navigate constant change without losing your values, face challenges with integrity, and build mental, emotional, and social resources through collective care. Through practical tools and guided reflection, we’ll examine what it means to sustain ourselves, and our communities, during difficult times.

Recital: Sr. Soloist Preliminary Auditions
2026-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
This audition recital features students competing for the opportunity to be soloists on the St. Olaf Orchestra’s spring concert on May 10. This event will take place in Urness Recital Hall; however, the final contestant will be in Boe Chapel to audition on the organ… The audience is welcome to go to the second location for this final audition portion.
This event is free and open to the public.

Men's Basketball vs Augsburg University - Quarterfinals
2026-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 | TBD
Men’s Basketball vs Augsburg University – Quarterfinals
Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/?S=miac
Tickets: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/miac/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA==

Last day to drop or make S/U change in a first half of semester course
2026-02-25

Daily Chapel: Service of Holy Communion
2026-02-25 10:10 - 10:30, 2026-03-04 10:10 - 10:30, 2026-03-11 10:10 - 10:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel

Flow + Let Go Yoga with Sarah Bach-Bergs
2026-02-25 12:00 - 12:45 | Lion’s Pause
Join us for some midweek, midday movement to release stress and invite ease! A gentle and uplighting yoga flow with an invitational vibe that will provide you with that mindful break in your schedule you’ve been looking for! You’ll be guided to explore your inner calm with curiosity and intention through asana and breath. This practice will be invitational in nature and will offer optional variations to explore along the way – all are welcome!

Cows, College and CommuniTEA for Students
2026-02-25 14:00 - 15:00, 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.

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
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

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

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

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.

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 | 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 | 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

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
1st of 12
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
1st of 13
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.

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.
