Buntrock Commons is the community center for the St. Olaf campus, serving all members of the college family — students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, friends, and supporters.
The Division of Student Life seeks to be active agents of change as we collectively work towards a more just and anti-racist society. Read our divisional statement and view resources to join in the work.
Taiko Drumming Spring Concert
Lion's Pause Mane Stage
Out For Lunch – Repairing the Heart from Religious Harm to address religious hurt by LGBTQIA+ individuals
Trollhaugen Room- BC
Phi Sigma Tau Spring Induction
Tomson West Lantern
Paw Program
Pause Mane Stage
Food Systems by Speaker Professor Jason Hill
RNS410
Conversation Corner with the President’s Leadership Team
King's Dining Room – Trollhaugen
What Would You Do: Building Skills for Healthy Relationships
Wellness Center – BC 120
Thursday Night Trivia
Lion's Pause – Mane Stage
Guiding Vision
Create opportunities for students to live in an inclusive community
Promote health and safety of community members
Serve as a catalyst for student involvement
Teach personal responsibility, holding students accountable to community standards and each other
Develop leadership skills and abilities in students
Champion Student Success
- Provide institutional strategies and support for fostering a healthy and inclusive campus community
- Prepare students to be successful in and out of the classroom
Construct a Culture of Assessment
- Provide guidance and training regarding assessment goals, timeline, and measurement
- Using assessment data demonstrate student growth and engagement
- Initiate an assessment cycle
Commit to Excellence
- Disseminate clear and effective division communication strategies – both internal and external
- Promote professional staff participation in regular training and ongoing development