Opening Convocation

Boe Memorial Chapel

St. Olaf College will usher in a new academic year on Thursday, September 9, with its annual Opening Convocation in Boe Memorial Chapel. Student Government Association President Andy Nelson ’23 will welcome the congregation. L. DeAne Lagerquist, Harold Ditmanson Distinguished Professor of Religion will deliver an Opening Convocation address titled “There is Only One Question.” […]

Opening Convocation

Boe Memorial Chapel

St. Olaf College will usher in the new 2022-23 academic year on Thursday, September 8, with its annual Opening Convocation in Boe Memorial Chapel. Student Government Association President Sebastian Pham ’23 will welcome the congregation. Eric Cole, Professor of Religion, will deliver an Opening Convocation address titled “Evidence of Magic in an Age of Science.” […]

Honors Day Convocation

The purposes of Honors Day are to celebrate the academic accomplishments of students, to express gratitude to faculty members, and to say “thank you” to donors and friends of the college who provide scholarships. This year our guest speaker is Karen Cherewatuk, Marie M. Meyer Distinguished Professor of English. The title of her address is […]

Opening Convocation

Boe Memorial Chapel

The St. Olaf Community is welcome to attend this year's Opening Convocation. St. Olaf College will usher in the new 2023-24 academic year on Thursday, September 7 in Boe Memorial Chapel. Student Government Association President Sophia Pletcher '24 will welcome the congregation. Steve Freedberg, Professor of Biology, will deliver an Opening Convocation address titled "Do […]