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.
Paw Program
The Pause
Post-Election Living Room Conversation at the Flaten Art Museum
Center for Art and Dance Flaten Museum
Thursday Night Trivia
Lion's Pause – Mane Stage
Unity Ball: A Welcome Celebration
Ballrooms
Agnes A Cappella Fall Concert
Pause
Study Abroad/Away Fair for 2025-26 Semester & Year Programs
BC Ballrooms
Learn over Lunch with PubSafe: Winter Weather Safety
Viking Theater
Paw Program
The Pause
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