Reunion 2023 Schedule of Events
Reunion pre-registration is now closed.
Information about walk-up registration HERE.
THURSDAY
THURSDAY, JUNE 1
Class of 1973 Early Arrival
Registration opens at 3 p.m.
| 3-5 p.m. | Class of 1973 Service of Remembrance Rehearsal — Boe Chapel |
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| Join those participating in the Class of 1973 Service of Remembrance for a rehearsal in Boe Chapel. |
| 3-7 p.m. | Class of 1973 Early Registration Open — Buntrock Commons |
| Make this your first stop! Pick up your name tag, lanyard, and Ole swag ticket. Redeem your Ole swag ticket for a swag item of your choice in Ole Shop. |
| 6:30-9 p.m. | Class of 1973 50th Reunion Class–Sponsored Event — Reunion Restaurant, Northfield |
| Your reunion committee is hosting an event at Reunion Restaurant in downtown Northfield. Pre-registration required. Transportation via shuttle bus for registered attendees will be provided from Buntrock Commons to Reunion Restaurant beginning at 6 p.m. The last shuttle will leave Reunion Restaurant for St. Olaf campus at 9:50 p.m. |
FRIDAY
FRIDAY, JUNE 2
General Registration Opens at 2 p.m. for Classes of
1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993,
1998, 2003, 2008, 2013, 2018
| 7-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast — Stav Hall |
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| Included with 1973 All-Weekend package. If arriving early, meal can be purchased at the door to Stav Hall. |
| 7:00 a.m.-5 p.m. | Class of 1973 Hospitality Room in Ytterboe Lounge |
| Coffee, water, and tea will be available throughout the day. |
| 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Bookstore Open — Buntrock Commons |
| Stock up on your Ole gear in the St. Olaf Bookstore. |
| 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Class of 1973 Registration and Check-In — Buntrock Commons |
| Make this your first stop! Pick up your name tag, lanyard, housing assignment, and Ole swag ticket. |
| 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | Ole Shop — Buntrock Commons |
| Redeem your Ole swag ticket for an item of your choice at the Ole Shop. |
| 10 a.m. | Class of 1973 Service of Remembrance — Boe Chapel |
| Attend this special worship service to remember and honor your classmates. Immediately following the Service of Remembrance, the Class of 1973 will take a class photo in Boe Chapel. |
| 12-1:30 p.m. | Class of 1973 Welcome Lunch — Buntrock Ballrooms |
| Join your classmates for a welcome lunch as you begin your 50th reunion celebration. |
| 2-5 p.m. | 50th Reunion Alumni College — Tomson 280 |
| Three thought-provoking sessions planned by your 50th reunion committee. Featuring classmates and St. Olaf faculty speakers.
SESSION ONE Transitions from a Time of Tumult: Watershed Moments that Shaped Our Lives Reflect on personal and professional transformations since 1973 through the experiences of three alumni. SESSION TWO Creating Awareness and Enacting Change for the Health of People and the Planet Through the voices of four alumni who have taken different paths, consider the impact of an Olaf education as it has and can contribute to the health and well-being of individuals, communities, and the environment, at home and globally. BREAK SESSION THREE Engagement in Our 70s : Finding Vocation that Gives Us Purpose Guided by the director of St. Olaf’s Lutheran Center for Faith, Values and Community, consider the roles that vocation and avocation play in giving meaning and purpose to the 7th decade of life. Listen to voices of classmates in video vignettes as they share thoughts on what sparks their energy. And, gain ideas that could be a catalyst for future connections with our classmates, St. Olaf, and other organizations. |
| 2-8 p.m. | All-Class Registration and Check-In — Buntrock Commons |
| All–class check-in. Make this your first stop! Pick up your name tag, lanyard, housing assignment, and Ole swag ticket. |
| 2-10 p.m. | 55th and Golden Oles Hospitality Room — Norway Room, Buntrock Commons |
| Shared hospitality room for the classes of 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968. |
| 6 p.m. | Class of 1973 Dinner — Ballrooms, Buntrock Commons |
| The 50th reunion class will gather for dinner and a program planned by your reunion committee. |
| 6 p.m. | All–Reunion Progressive Social |
| Join your classmates at 6:00 p.m. for a celebratory toast in a space reserved just for you. This one-of-a-kind Ole dinner party will feature food and beverages at various locations throughout Buntrock Commons.
Golden Oles – King’s Dining Room–Valhalla, Buntrock Commons |
| 8:30 p.m.-10 p.m. | Friday Night Entertainment: Ole Showcase featuring Shotgun Jeans — Campus Green |
| Rock the night away to the music of Shot Gun Jeans, featuring members of the Class of 1993. Rain location will be in The Pause. |
| 9-11 p.m. | Outdoor Movie — Campus Green |
| Watch The Karate Kid on the big screen from a seat on the campus lawn. Family–friendly. Rain location will be in Viking Theater, Buntrock Commons. |
| 9:30 p.m.-midnight | Friday Night Entertainment: Silent Disco — Campus Green |
| Dance with your classmates under the stars! The campus green will feature a silent disco with three DJ stations, each with music from a different era. There will be plenty of space to socialize, play outdoor games, and enjoy s’mores by the fire. Rain location will be in Buntrock Commons. |
SATURDAY
SATURDAY, JUNE 3
| 7 a.m.-5 p.m. | Class of 1973 Hospitality Room — Ytterboe Lounge |
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| 7 a.m.-5 p.m. | 55th and Golden Oles Hospitality Room — Buntrock Commons, Norway Room |
| 7-9:30 a.m. | All–Reunion Breakfast — Stav Hall |
| Included in All–Weekend package. Additional meals can be purchased at the door of Stav Hall. |
| 8 a.m.-8 p.m. | Registration and Check-In — Buntrock Commons |
| Make this your first stop! Pick up your name tag, lanyard, housing assignment, and Ole swag ticket. |
| 8 a.m.-8 p.m. | Ole Shop — Buntrock Commons |
| Redeem your Ole swag ticket for an item of your choice at the Ole Shop |
| 8-10 a.m. | 5k Ole Reunion Walk/Run — Tostrud |
| Check-in begins at 7 a.m. Takes place rain or shine, but canceled in case of severe weather.
All alumni are invited to participate in the 5K Ole Run/Walk, sponsored by Campus Recreation. Those who register prior to May 1, 2023 and complete the race will receive a finisher medal. |
| 8:30 a.m.-9:45 a.m. | Ole Yoga and Gratitude Meditation — Campus Green Stage |
| Pre-register for this morning yoga and meditation session and receive an Ole yoga towel. Bring your own mat if preferred. Check in begins at 8 a.m. Rain location is in the Pause. |
| 8:30-10:30 a.m. | Campus Open Houses and Pop-Up Exhibits |
Explore on your own or grab a friend! Attend open houses and pop-up exhibits to connect with staff members and learn more about St. Olaf’s history and current programs.
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| 8:30-10:30 a.m. | Campus Tours, St. Olaf Then and Now — Tomson Hall Admissions Office |
| Current St. Olaf students will lead small groups on walking tours of campus. Learn more about the newest buildings and discover how the Hill has changed since you were a student. Meet at the Admissions Office entrance on the west side of Tomson Hall. Tours will depart every 30 minutes. Canceled in case of severe weather. |
| 9-10:30 a.m. | St. Olaf Faculty and Staff Lightning Talks — Viking Theater, Buntrock Commons |
| Join us for one or all of these 20-minute talks by St. Olaf faculty and staff members.
9:00 to 9:20 a.m. 9:30 to 9:50 a.m. 10:00 to 10:20 a.m. |
| 9-10:30 a.m. | Stained Glass Tour — Boe Chapel |
| Enjoy an illuminating tour of the stained glass windows in Boe Memorial Chapel with Matt Marohl, St. Olaf College Pastor. |
| 9:30 a.m. | Walking Tour of the Natural Lands — Art Barn |
| Experience a guided tour of the St. Olaf Natural Lands. View the unique and abundant variety of plants and wildlife that live and grow in this protected area. Meet at the Art Barn by the wind turbine, Big Ole. |
| 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Bookstore Open — Buntrock Commons |
| Stock up on your Ole gear in the St. Olaf Bookstore. |
| 10:30-11:30 a.m. | All-Class Rally — Campus Green Stage |
| What’s better than mid-morning donuts and coffee? How about mid-morning donuts, coffee, and the biggest all-class rendition of Um Yah! Yah! in St. Olaf history!? Gather at Buntrock Plaza where a live brass band will lead us in the only American college fight song written in three-quarter time. Don’t miss it! |
| 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | All–Alumni Celebration — Boe Chapel |
| President David R. Anderson ’74 invites everyone to celebrate the accomplishments of alumni and the hard work of volunteers. Representatives from each reunion class will present their class gift to the college at this event, which will also include President Anderson’s final State of the College address before his retirement. |
| 12:45-2:30 p.m. | All–Reunion Celebration Lunch — Campus Green |
| Included in the All-Weekend Package and Saturday Only Package. Ice cream novelties provided in gratitude by the St. Olaf Fund and the Manitou Heights Society. Rain location will be in Stav Hall. |
| 12:45-2:30 p.m. | Golden Oles Classes of 1948, 1953, 1958 & 1963 Lunch — Kings Dining Room, Buntrock Commons |
| Pre-registration required. Included in the All-Weekend and Saturday Only packages. |
| 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Manitou Heights Society Reception — Kings Dining Room, Buntrock Commons |
| All MHS members are invited to enjoy an afternoon reception in the King’s Dining Room. |
| 2-3 p.m. | Class of 1968 Service of Remembrance — Skifter Hall, Studio A |
| Class of 1968, attend this special worship service to remember and honor your classmates. |
| 2 p.m. | Nursing Affinity Group Tour |
| Nursing alumni are invited to meet at the Regents Natural Science Building for a tour of the nursing department with Emily Carroll, visiting assistant professor of nursing. |
| 2:30-4:30 p.m. | 50th Reunion Affinity Group Gatherings |
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with Oles from your academic or study abroad cohort for casual conversation. Light refreshments will be served on the third floor of Regents Hall.
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| 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Fun on the Campus Green |
| Make your way over to the Campus Green to enjoy campus views, giant lawn games, an inflatable obstacle course, and refreshments. Toast to good friends and making new memories. Family-friendly. |
| 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Campus Open Houses and Pop-up Exhibits |
Explore on your own or grab a friend! Attend open houses and pop-up exhibits to connect with staff members and learn more about St. Olaf’s history and current programs.
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| 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Campus Tours, St. Olaf Then and Now — Tomson Hall Admissions Office |
| 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 Admissions Office entrance on the west side of Tomson Hall. Tours will depart every 30 minutes. Canceled in case of severe weather. |
| 2:30-4:30 p.m. | St. Olaf Faculty and Staff Lightning Talks — Viking Theater |
| Join us for one or all of these 20-minute talks by St. Olaf faculty and staff members.
2:30 to 2:50 p.m. 3:00 to 3:20 p.m. 3:30 to 3:50 p.m. 4:00 to 4:20 p.m. |
| 2:30 p.m. | Walking Tour of the Natural Lands — Art Barn |
| Experience a guided tour of the St. Olaf Natural Lands. View the unique and abundant variety of plants and wildlife that live and grow in this protected area. Meet at the Art Barn by the wind turbine, Big Ole. |
| 6 p.m. | Saturday Night Class Reunion Dinners |
| Reconnect and celebrate with your classmates over dinner. The program for Saturday evening is planned by your class reunion committee.
Golden Oles – King’s Dining Room–Valhalla, Buntrock Commons |
| 8:30-10 p.m. | Saturday Night Entertainment — Dueling Pianos on the Campus Green |
| Grab a beverage and sing along to all of your favorites during this high-energy show! Rain location in The Pause. |
| 9-9:30 p.m. | Holden Evening Prayer: Skifter Hall, Studio A |
| Join us for this special evening service of reflection and song. |
| 9-11 p.m. | Outdoor Movie — Campus Green |
| Watch Aladdin on the big screen from a seat on the campus lawn. Family–friendly. Rain location will be in Viking Theater, Buntrock Commons. |
| 9:30 p.m.-midnight | Saturday Night Entertainment: Silent Disco — Campus Green |
| Dance under the stars with your classmates! The campus green will feature a silent disco with three DJ stations, each with music from a different era. There will be plenty of space to dance, socialize, play outdoor games, and enjoy s’mores by the fire. Rain location in Buntrock Commons. |
SUNDAY
SUNDAY, JUNE 4
| 7-9:30 a.m. | All-Guest Breakfast — Stav Hall |
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| Included in All–Weekend package. Additional meals can be purchased at the door of Stav Hall. |
| 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Guest Services — Buntrock Commons |
| Recycle your nametag and lanyard at Guest Services on your way out. |
| 8:45 a.m. | Walking Tour of the Natural Lands — Art Barn |
| Experience a guided tour of the St. Olaf Natural Lands. View the unique and abundant variety of plants and wildlife that live and grow in this protected area. Meet at the Art Barn by the wind turbine, Big Ole. |
| 9-10:15 a.m. | All-Singers Worship Choir Rehearsal — Boe Memorial Chapel |
| St. Olaf Choir Conductor Anton Armstrong ’78 welcomes all those who love to sing for rehearsal to prepare for the All-Alumni Worship Service. |
| 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Bookstore Open — Buntrock Commons |
| Stock up on your Ole gear in the St. Olaf Bookstore. |
| 10:30-11:45 a.m. | All-Alumni Worship Service — Boe Memorial Chapel |
| We gather together to worship and to give thanks for the blessings of the St. Olaf community. Worship will be led by the All-Alumni Worship Choir, conducted by Anton Armstrong ’78. |
| 11:00 a.m.-1 p.m. | All-Guest Lunch — Stav Hall |
| Included in All–Weekend package. Meal can be purchased at the door of Stav Hall. |
| 2 p.m. | Residence Halls Close |
Questions? Call the Alumni and Parent Relations Office
888-865-6537 or email alum-office@stolaf.edu.