Saturday, mAY 30

As a Manitou Heights Society member, you are invited to celebrate our St. Olaf College legacy together with a special day back on campus during Reunion. Step back onto the Hill and see how philanthropy and thoughtful planning impact the Ole community. Learn about the student experience today, hear from college leadership, and explore the campus facilities that prepare new generations of Oles. This opportunity is available to the first 60 registrants.

10 A.M. — Buntrock commons

check-in

Come to the crossroads on the ground level of Buntrock Commons to check in, collect your name badge, lanyard, campus maps, and chat with available staff to answer questions.

10:30 A.M. — Undercroft, boe memorial chapel

manitou Heights society welcome reception

Join together with Manitou Heights Society members and campus leadership to celebrate the impact of philanthropy at St. Olaf College. The reception will include remarks and light refreshments.

11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. — Boe memorial chAPEL

aLL-alUMNI celebration

President Susan Rundell Singer invites you to join this joyful, multi-generational celebration of the St. Olaf community.

12:45 – 2:30 P.M. — King’s dining room, bUNTROCK coMMONS

manitou heights society members and Classes of 1946, 1951, 1956 Lunch and program

Gather in the Kings’ Dining Room and enjoy a sit-down lunch with Golden Oles and program. Pre-registration required.

2:30 – 4:30 P.M. — campus wide

Afternoon activities

Select from a variety of options, including lightning talks with staff and faculty, campus open houses, and guided and self-guided campus tours.

• • St. Olaf Faculty and Staff Lighting Talks – Viking Theater, Buntrock Commons
    

    Join us for one or all of these 20-minute talks by St. Olaf faculty and staff members. Speaker list coming in April.

  • Campus Open Houses – Location TBD
    

    Learn more about how St. Olaf supports current students and enjoy an afternoon treat with staff members from St. Olaf’s innovative on-campus centers.

  • Guided Then and Now Campus Tours – Old Main
    

    Current St. Olaf students will lead small groups on a walking tour of campus. Learn more about the newest buildings and discover how the Hill has changed since you were a student. Meet at the doors of Old Main. Tours will depart every 30 minutes. Last tour leaves at 4 p.m. Cancelled in case of severe weather.

• • St. Olaf Avenue Open House – St. Olaf Avenue
    

    The entrance to campus was completely transformed with the completion of the Ole Avenue Project in 2022. Stop down for a tour of one of the townhouse-style residences that now line St. Olaf Avenue and to see a room in New Hall, St. Olaf’s newest dormitory.

  • Residence Halls Self-Guided Tours – Various Dorms
    

    Relive your student days with a self-guided tour of the St. Olaf Residence Halls! See how student living has evolved and reminisce about your own time on the Hill. Visit familiar halls and spaces where new generations of Oles are making memories. Please note some halls may not be open for tours. 

4:30 P.M. — PROGRAMMING concludes