The Well-Being Committee invites all staff and faculty to participate in the 2nd Annual April Walking Challenge and collectively reach the campus goal of 28M steps in the month of April. The Staff & Faculty Well-Being webpage has instructions on how to download the StepUp app and join the STO group or self report your […]
This year we invite members of the St. Olaf community to work together on service projects and initiatives to build thriving, resilient, and caring communities. Students, alumni, faculty, staff, family, and friends can take part in this tradition regardless of location by RSVP'ing to a service project nearby or hosting their own. Do you know […]
The Senior Art Show is an annual exhibition and culminating event in the curriculum of St. Olaf College studio art majors. Flaten Art Museum is pleased to present the Class of 2025 graduating seniors’ artwork, which includes a wide range of media and conceptual approaches. This exhibition is free and open to the public during regular […]
2nd Sunday of Easter; Worship with Holy Communion College Pastor Matthew Marohl will deliver the sermon presided by Associate College Pastor Katherine Fick. 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 […]
The chapel speaker today will be Branko Dubravcic Suarez, 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 […]
In recognition of Disabilities Awareness Week, the chapel speakers today will be Hannah Pahs and James Liming. 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! […]
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 […]
Tickets are on sale now for the St. Olaf College Theater Department's production of "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" at Kelsey Theater May 1–4, 2025. https://wp.stolaf.edu/theater/tickets/ Edward Tulane is an expensive toy rabbit made of china. He is loved by a little girl named Abilene, but Edward doesn’t care. He is vain and self-centered. […]
Hsiang-Lin Shih, Associate Professor of Asian Studies, will present Fathers and Children: The Cao Family and the Early Medieval Chinese Court Poetry. "The parent–child relationship prescribed in the Analects of Confucius is so unique, and the grief for parents is so distinct from any other kind, that one who upholds the tradition may say, as […]
Tickets are on sale now for the St. Olaf College Theater Department's production of "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" at Kelsey Theater May 1–4, 2025. https://wp.stolaf.edu/theater/tickets/ Edward Tulane is an expensive toy rabbit made of china. He is loved by a little girl named Abilene, but Edward doesn’t care. He is vain and self-centered. […]
Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to gather at the Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday. The Institute will host Politics and Pastries to provide opportunities to discuss politics, campaigns and current events. Bridget Draxler joins the conversation this week.
Students who have conducted research in Math and Science disciplines on campus or elsewhere are invited to present a poster at the Honors Day Poster Session on Friday, May 2, from 4:00–5:15 PM in the third and fourth-floor atriums of Regents Hall Science. With approximately 75 presenters, this event highlights the diverse and exciting research happening in the Natural Sciences and MSCS (Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science). This is […]
Join senior art majors for a celebratory opening reception of the 2025 Senior Art Show at the Flaten Art Museum. This annual exhibition and culminating event in the curriculum of St. Olaf College studio art majors is on view April 25–May 24, and is free and open to the public.
Please join our vibrant community members from St. Olaf College, Northfield Public Library, and special guests as we come together to celebrate the Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month! Opening remarks by Mayor Erica Zweifel of Northfield. Cultural performances and presentations by Circus Manduhai together with St. Olaf students including Asian American […]
Tickets are on sale now for the St. Olaf College Theater Department's production of "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" at Kelsey Theater May 1–4, 2025. https://wp.stolaf.edu/theater/tickets/ Edward Tulane is an expensive toy rabbit made of china. He is loved by a little girl named Abilene, but Edward doesn’t care. He is vain and self-centered. […]
Tickets are on sale now for the St. Olaf College Theater Department's production of "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" at Kelsey Theater May 1–4, 2025. https://wp.stolaf.edu/theater/tickets/ Edward Tulane is an expensive toy rabbit made of china. He is loved by a little girl named Abilene, but Edward doesn’t care. He is vain and self-centered. […]
Tickets are on sale now for the St. Olaf College Theater Department's production of "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" at Kelsey Theater May 1–4, 2025. https://wp.stolaf.edu/theater/tickets/ Edward Tulane is an expensive toy rabbit made of china. He is loved by a little girl named Abilene, but Edward doesn’t care. He is vain and self-centered. […]
Once a little-known cultural form outside of Japan and long considered a niche subculture, anime and manga have, since the turn of the 21st century, grown into a vibrant global phenomenon. Join the students of ASIAN 230: The Philosophy of Anime for a joyful celebration of this dynamic genre of art, media, and storytelling— World of […]
The Institute for Freedom & Community and The Lutheran Center are co-hosting “Learning to Disagree: A Conversation with John Inazu.” The talk is part of the IFC’s spring series, Democracy and Dialogue. It will be streamed and available for on-demand viewing online. John Inazu’s scholarship focuses on the First Amendment freedoms of speech, assembly, and religion, […]
All are welcome to attend a talk titled "Broadening Vision: The Complexity of St. Olaf’s Early Chinese Students and Lutheran Missions, 1918-1948” by Eric Becklin, Visiting Instructor of Asian Studies and History. Valeng Cha, former Director of Government, Foundation, and Corporate Relations, will present "Hmong Oles: From Mountaintops to the Hilltops of St. Olaf". As […]
In recognition of National Nurses Week, the chapel speaker today will be Ella Pribyl, a junior nursing major. Daily Chapel is a time of inspiration for body, mind, and spirit; a quiet harbor in a busy day; worship. Students, faculty, and staff witness to their faith and invite the community to join them. All are […]
St. Olaf Faculty and staff are welcome to join the Post-Board Town Hall, where current conversations that happened at the most recent Board Meeting will be presented. The Post-Board Town Hall will be held in Tomson Hall 280 on May 6 from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
All are welcome to attend Kay Ganda Ng Ating Musika! An Evening of Filipino Music, featuring Walter Tambor, Isabella Dawis, and Paolo Debuque, along with students from Pamilya Pinoy in celebration of AANHIPI Heritage Month on May 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Boe Memorial Chapel hosted by the Asian Conversations program. Walter Tambor is a […]
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 […]
Each month the Lutheran Center hosts a breakfast or lunch for staff and faculty featuring a St. Olaf staff or faculty member who responds to the question "What Nourishes You?" reflecting on the values, core commitments, relationships, faith, activism, and beyond that nourish and sustain us. There will be space for 12 people to join […]
All students are welcome to attend the Council on International Educational Exchange January term programs info session hosted by Smith Center for Global Engagement. Join Ashley Houston from CIEE to learn more about their January term programs.
All are welcome to attend “Taking Up Space: The Power of Storytelling in Leadership,” a fireside chat with Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay, featuring student organization leaders from Asian American Student Union (AASU), Hmong Ole Student Association (HOSA), Pamilya Pinoy, Vietnamese Culture Organization (VCO), and more. This event is in celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month hosted by […]
All St. Olaf staff are welcome to attend the May All-Staff Meeting on May 8 from 8:30-9:30 a.m in the Buntrock Ballrooms. Light breakfast items will be served.
All are welcome to attend a talk titled "Preserving Indigenous Culture: The Hawaiian Collection at the University of Hawaiʻi" by Jodie Mattos, Department Chair of the Hawaiian and Pacific Collections at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. This talk is hosted by the Asian Conversations program. In this talk, Jodie Mattos will discuss the history […]
The St. Olaf community is welcome to attend a screening of Moana (2016), an animated film directed by John Musker and Ron Clements, in celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month. This event is hosted by the Asian Conversations program. The film follows Moana, a brave and determined teenager who sets sail on a bold journey to […]
Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to gather at the Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday. The Institute will host Politics and Pastries to provide opportunities to discuss politics, campaigns and current events. Courtney Humm joins the conversation this week.
The St. Olaf community is welcome to attend a screening of Moana 2 (2024), an animated film directed by Dana Ledoux Miller, Jason Hand, and David Derrick Jr, in celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month. This event is hosted by the Asian Conversations program. After her initial journey, Moana—determined and courageous—answers a new call from her […]
All are welcome to attend a performance by His Majesty The King's Royal Guard Band and Drill Team of Norway. They will be coming to St. Olaf's Campus on Saturday, May 10 to commemorate 200 years of Norwegian history, culture and tradition in the United States. Experience a combination of music, formation and precision-drill from […]
Seattle alumni are invited to join the Barnard Griffin Winery Woodinville Tasting Room on Saturday, May 10, from noon to 2 p.m. for a guided exploration of Cabernet Sauvignon! If wine had a quintessential "comfort food", it would be a glass of hearty Cabernet Sauvignon. Long considered the king of wine grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon has a storied history […]
Women's Track and Field at MIAC Outdoor Championships Streaming Video: https://miacsportsnetwork.com/macalester/ Tickets: https://miacathletics.com/sports/2025/2/13/TRACKFIELD_TIX.aspx
The 4th Sunday of Easter; Sunday Worship with Holy Communion. College Pastor Matthew Marohl will deliver the sermon presided by Associate College Pastor Katherine Fick and assisted by James E. Bobb, Associate Professor in Music and the Cantor for the Student Congregation. Collegiate Chorale will be conducted by Anton Armstrong ’78, Harry R. and Thora […]
The chapel speaker today will be Ellie Kosek, 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 […]
Marci Sortor will be transitioning out of her role as Provost and will return to the professoriate at the end of the 2024-2025 academic year. There will be celebration to recognize her accomplishments for staff, faculty, and colleagues at the St. Olaf House on Monday, May 12th, 3-5 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
All current St. Olaf students are welcome to attend the Info Session followed by a Meet and Greet hosted by American Studies University of Konstanz Professor, Timo Mueller, Smith Center for Global Engagement, and St. Olaf German Department. Learn more about the study abroad program in Germany by stopping by Tomson 210 to meet Professor […]
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 […]
Students entering into or continuing in the BM Performance/Church Music/Elective Studies will perform on this recital as part of their degree requirement. See schedule below (subject to change) Instrumental (piano and winds - 7 p.m. - Urness Voice - 7 p.m. - Skifter/Studio A
GradFest 2025 will be held Wednesday, May 14 from 9AM to 1PM in Buntrock Crossroads. GradFest brings together all of the people and departments who are and will be integral resources as you transition from your time as a St. Olaf student to a St. Olaf alumnus. Bring your questions, your feedback, and your appetite […]
Public Safety hosts monthly training opportunities open to the campus community - faculty, staff, and students! Check out the PubSafe Newsletter to learn about this month's training topic. Learn more at http://stolaf.presence.io/event/learn-over-lunch-with-pubsafe-9
The Retirement Celebration will take place on May 15th, 2025, 3-5 p.m in the King's Dining Room. Faculty, Staff, Emeriti, and Retirees are invited to celebrate! Refreshments will be served.
Staff and faculty are invited to stop by the Tomson 3rd Floor East Lantern on Thursday, May 15 at 3–5PM. The Well-Being Committee will provide treats and refreshments and a space to connect socially.
Come test your trivia skills at OSA Thursday Night Trivia! Teams and individuals are welcome! Learn more at http://stolaf.presence.io/event/thursday-night-trivia-168
An artist-led workshop where members of the St. Olaf community can create their own button displaying their pronouns to increase LGBTQIA2S+ visibility, support, and normalization. Stop by to create your custom pronoun button and support the LGBTQIA2S+ community on campus. This event is hosted on Saturday, May 17 in observance of International Day Against Homophobia, […]
The 5th Sunday of Easter; Sunday Worship with Holy Communion. 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.
All are welcome to attend as Northfield Youth Choir hosts their Spring Concert in Boe Chapel on May 18, 2025. Doors for the concert will open at 3:35 p.m., with the concert starting at 4 p.m.
All are invited to a retirement celebrate for Jodi Malmgren, Director of Smith Center for Global Engagement (former) and Interim Director for Government, Foundations, and Corporate Relations. Monday, May 19th in the Kings Dining Room at 3-5 p.m with remarks at 3:30 p.m..
There will be a retirement celebration at the St. Olaf House on Wednesday, May 21, 3-5 p.m. for Jo Beld to commemorate her accomplishments throughout her career at St. Olaf with staff, faculty, and colleagues. Refreshments will be served.
Men's Track and Field at NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships - Fitzgerald in prelims of 3,000-meter steeplechase Streaming Video: https://www.ncaa.com/liveschedule/2025/05/22
Women's Track and Field at NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships - Bode in finals of 10,000-meter run Streaming Video: https://www.ncaa.com/liveschedule/2025/05/22
Women's Track and Field at NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships - Wyatt in prelims of 800-meter run Streaming Video: https://www.ncaa.com/liveschedule/2025/05/23
Men's Track and Field at NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships - Fitzgerald in finals of 3,000-meter steeplechase Streaming Video: https://www.ncaa.com/liveschedule/2025/05/23
St. Olaf students, family, and friends are welcome to attend Commencement Brunch. Tickets may be purchased through the online registration process. There is no charge for graduating seniors or current students with an active meal plan.
Graduating seniors and their families and friends are invited to gather to worship and give thanks for the life and the community that was shared by the graduating class. This capstone worship service is led by the Campus pastors and also the St. Olaf Band and the St. Olaf Choir. The decision to hold Commencement […]
Commencement will be held on Mellby lawn May 24, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. We look forward to welcoming families and friends to the Hill to celebrate the Class of 2025! Check out the Schedule of Events for more information on the many exciting ways to celebrate your graduate. Some events do require a ticket purchase, […]
St. Olaf Alumni and Parent Relations welcomes classes ending in 0& 5 to attend Reunion Weekend May 29 – June 1, 2025. Registration opens late February 2025. Learn more at go.stolaf.edu/reunion
The St. Olaf Orchestra embarks on their concert tour through Norway, celebrating two historic milestones: the 200th anniversary of the first organized migration from Norway to North America, and the 150th anniversary of the founding of St. Olaf College. Under the direction of Dr. Chung Park, the orchestra will perform in iconic venues across Oslo, […]
The St. Olaf Orchestra embarks on their concert tour through Norway, celebrating two historic milestones: the 200th anniversary of the first organized migration from Norway to North America, and the 150th anniversary of the founding of St. Olaf College. Under the direction of Dr. Chung Park, the orchestra will perform in iconic venues across Oslo, […]
The St. Olaf Orchestra embarks on their concert tour through Norway, celebrating two historic milestones: the 200th anniversary of the first organized migration from Norway to North America, and the 150th anniversary of the founding of St. Olaf College. Under the direction of Dr. Chung Park, the orchestra will perform in iconic venues across Oslo, […]