Reunion 2025 Schedule of Events
More events to come!
Schedule is subject to change
Registration open!
THURSDAY
THURSDAY, MAY 29
Class of 1975 Early Arrival
50th Reunion registration opens at 3 p.m.
Buntrock Commons Cage Hours: TBD
3-5 p.m. | Class of 1975 Service of Remembrance Rehearsal — Boe Chapel |
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Join those participating in the Class of 1975 Service of Remembrance for a rehearsal in Boe Chapel. |
3-7 p.m. | Class of 1975 Early Registration Open — Buntrock Commons |
Make this your first stop! Pick up your nametag, lanyard, and Ole swag ticket. Redeem your Ole swag ticket for an item of your choice at the Ole Shop on Friday or Saturday. |
5-7:30 p.m. | Class of 1975 50th Reunion Welcome Reception — King’s Dining Room |
Kickstart your 50th reunion weekend with this fun and casual welcome reception. Enjoy connecting with your classmates over heavy appetizers, wine, and beer. |
8-10 p.m. | Class of 1975 Arts Cafe — Ytterboe Lounge |
Join classmates in the Ytterboe lounge for live music, poetry and conversation. All are welcome to participate. |
FRIDAY
FRIDAY, MAY 30
General Registration opens at 2 p.m. for the classes of 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020.
Buntrock Commons Cage Hours: TBD
All Day | Self-Guided Then and Now Campus Tour | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Grab your earbuds and access the self-guided St. Olaf Then and Now Tour. Take this tour of campus when its convenient for you during Reunion Weekend. | ||||||||||||||||||||
7-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast — Stav Hall, Buntrock Commons | ||||||||||||||||||||
Included with 1975 All-Weekend package. Meal can be purchased at the door to Stav Hall for other guests who arrive early. | ||||||||||||||||||||
7 a.m.-5 p.m. | Class of 1975 Hospitality Room — Ytterboe Lounge | ||||||||||||||||||||
Coffee, water, and tea will be available throughout the day. | ||||||||||||||||||||
9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Class of 1975 Registration and Check-In — Buntrock Commons | ||||||||||||||||||||
Make this your first stop! Pick up your nametag, lanyard, housing assignment, and Ole swag ticket. | ||||||||||||||||||||
9 a.m.-9 p.m. | Ole Shop — Buntrock Plaza | ||||||||||||||||||||
Redeem your Ole swag ticket for an item of your choice at the Ole Shop. | ||||||||||||||||||||
10 a.m. | Class of 1975 Service of Remembrance — Boe Chapel | ||||||||||||||||||||
Attend this special worship service to remember and honor your classmates. You may wish to bring and reference your copy of the Viking Update.
The Class of 1975 will take a class photo in Boe Chapel immediately following the Service of Remembrance. |
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12-1:30 p.m. | Class of 1975 Welcome Lunch — Ballrooms, Buntrock Commons | ||||||||||||||||||||
Join your class for plated lunch in the Black and Gold Ballrooms in Buntrock Commons. Enjoy good food and even better conversation! The program for Friday lunch is planned by your class reunion committee. | ||||||||||||||||||||
2-4:30 p.m. | Class of 1975 Ole Talks in Tomson | ||||||||||||||||||||
Don’t miss these thought-provoking talks on a variety of topics planned by your 50th reunion committee. Featuring classmates and St. Olaf faculty and staff speakers.
Topics coming soon! 2-3 p.m. Session One
3:10-3:30 p.m. Session Two
3:40-4 p.m. Session Three
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2-8 p.m. | All-Classes Registration and Check-In — Buntrock Commons | ||||||||||||||||||||
All classes 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 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970. | ||||||||||||||||||||
6-8 p.m. | 1975 50th Reunion Class Dinner — Ballrooms, Buntrock Commons | ||||||||||||||||||||
The 50th reunion class will gather for dinner and a program planned by your reunion committee. | ||||||||||||||||||||
6-8 p.m. | Golden Oles Buffet Dinner — King’s Dining Room, Buntrock Commons | ||||||||||||||||||||
Start Reunion Weekend with great food and even better conversation! Catch-up with your classmates over a casual buffet dinner. There is no formal program for this meal.
All members of the classes of 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, along with any alumni graduating prior to 1965 are invited to attend. |
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6-8 p.m. | Reunion Class Toast and Social — 5th to 55th Reunions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Kick-off the weekend by raising a glass with your classmates. Then, take your crew on a progressive culinary journey through Buntrock Commons, savoring delicious food and drink along the way!
CLASS STARTING LOCATIONS:
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8 p.m.-midnight | Friday Night Entertainment — Campus Green | ||||||||||||||||||||
Continue your evening with live entertainment to be announced soon! Take a seat outdoors and the enjoy bars serving local tap beer, NA beverages, soda and specialty drinks available for purchase.
Later, 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. Drink tokens will be available for purchase. Rain location: Buntrock Commons |
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9-11 p.m. | Outdoor Movie — Campus Green | ||||||||||||||||||||
Watch a feature film on the big screen from a seat on the campus green. Family–friendly.
Movie title coming soon. Rain location: Viking Theater, Buntrock Commons |
SATURDAY
SATURDAY, MAY 31
Buntrock Commons Cage Hours: TBD
All Day | Self Guided Then and Now Campus Tour | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Grab your earbuds and access the self-guided St. Olaf Then and Now Tour. Take this tour of campus when its convenient for you during Reunion Weekend. | ||||||||||||||||||||
7 a.m.-5 p.m. | Class of 1975 Hospitality Room — Ytterboe Lounge | ||||||||||||||||||||
Coffee, water, and tea will be available throughout the day. | ||||||||||||||||||||
7-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast — Stav Hall | ||||||||||||||||||||
Included in All–Weekend package. Meal can be purchased at the door of Stav Hall. | ||||||||||||||||||||
8 a.m-10 p.m. | 55th and Golden Oles Hospitality Room — Norway Room, Buntrock Commons | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shared hospitality room for the classes of 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970. | ||||||||||||||||||||
8 a.m.-8 p.m. | Registration and Check-In — Buntrock Commons | ||||||||||||||||||||
Make this your first stop! Pick up your nametag, lanyard, housing assignment, and Ole swag ticket. | ||||||||||||||||||||
8 a.m.-8 p.m. | Ole Shop — Buntrock Plaza | ||||||||||||||||||||
Redeem your Ole swag ticket for an item of your choice at the Ole Shop. | ||||||||||||||||||||
8:30-9:15 a.m. | Saturday Morning Ole Yoga and Gratitude Meditation | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pre-register or walk up to enjoy a gentle morning yoga and gratitude meditation session. A limited number of mats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Or, bring your own!
Location: TBA |
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8:30-10:30 a.m. | St. Olaf Archives and NAHA Pop-Up Exhibits + Kierkegaard Library | ||||||||||||||||||||
Grab a friend and learn more about St. Olaf’s history and current programming. Visit the St. Olaf Archives and Norwegian American Historical Association (NAHA) pop-up exhibits in Buntrock Commons and then make your way to the Kierkegaard Library, located in the recently-renovated Steensland Hall. | ||||||||||||||||||||
8:30-10:30 a.m. | Campus Tours, St. Olaf Then and Now — Old Main | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 doors of Old Main. Tours will depart every 30 minutes. Last tour leaves at 10 a.m. Canceled in case of severe weather. |
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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.
Topics will be posted soon! 9:00 to 9:20 a.m. 9:30 to 9:50 a.m. 10:00 to 10:20 a.m. |
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9-10 a.m. | Stained Glass Tour — Boe Chapel | ||||||||||||||||||||
Enjoy an illuminating tour of the stained glass windows in Boe Memorial Chapel with Matt Marohl and Katie Fick, St. Olaf College Pastors. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||||||||
10:45-11:30 a.m. | Donuts and All-Class Rally — Boe Chapel Plaza | ||||||||||||||||||||
Enjoy a tasty snack before the All-Alumni Celebration! Don’t miss swag giveaways, trivia, and a rousing all-reunion rendition of Um! Yah! Yah! accompanied by a live brass band. | ||||||||||||||||||||
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | All-Alumni Celebration — Boe Chapel | ||||||||||||||||||||
President Susan Rundell Singer invites you to join this joyful, multi-generational celebration of the St. Olaf community. Join us as we recognize the vital alumni contributions of time, talent and treasure to St. Olaf. | ||||||||||||||||||||
12-2:30 p.m. | Celebration Lunch – Stav Hall | ||||||||||||||||||||
This lunch is for the classes of 2020, 2015, 2010, 2005, 2000, 1995, 1990, 1985, 1980, 1970. Included in the All-Weekend package.
Please note the classes of 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965 will be served lunch in the King’s Dining Room at 12:45 p.m. |
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12:45-2:30 p.m. | Classes of 1945, 1950, 1955 Reunion Lunch and Program – King’s Dining Room, Buntrock Commons | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pre-registration required. Included in the All-Weekend package or the á la carte option available to Golden Oles. This meal will have a program. | ||||||||||||||||||||
12:45-2:30 p.m. | Class of 1960 Reunion Lunch and Program – King’s Dining Room, Buntrock Commons | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pre-registration required. Included in the All-Weekend package or the á la carte option available to Golden Oles. This meal will have a program. | ||||||||||||||||||||
12:45-2:30 p.m. | Class of 1965 Reunion Lunch and Program – King’s Dining Room, Buntrock Commons | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pre-registration required. Included in the All-Weekend package or the á la carte option available to Golden Oles. This meal will have a program. | ||||||||||||||||||||
1:30-2:30 p.m. | Manitou Heights Society Reception — Kings Dining Room, Buntrock Commons | ||||||||||||||||||||
All MHS members are invited to enjoy an afternoon dessert reception in the King’s Dining Room. | ||||||||||||||||||||
2-3 p.m. | Nursing Department Tour — Nursing Department, Regents Hall of Natural Sciences | ||||||||||||||||||||
All nursing alumni are invited to meet in Regents Hall of Natural Sciences for a tour of the nursing department led by a current nursing faculty member. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||||||||
2:30-4 p.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.
Topics will be posted soon! 2:30 to 2:50 p.m. 3:00 to 3:20 p.m. 3:30 to 3:50 p.m. |
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2:30-4:30 p.m. | Affinity Group Gatherings | ||||||||||||||||||||
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with other Oles who shared some of your most important experiences on the Hill.
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2:30-4:30 p.m. | Campus Open Houses and Pop-Up Exhibits | ||||||||||||||||||||
Grab a friend and learn more about St. Olaf’s history and current programming. List of open houses coming soon. | ||||||||||||||||||||
2:30-4:30 p.m. | Campus Tours, St. Olaf Then and Now — 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. |
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2:30-6 p.m. | Fun on the Campus Green | ||||||||||||||||||||
Make your way over to the Campus Green to enjoy live music, campus views, giant lawn games, a petting zoo, an inflatable obstacle course, and refreshments. Toast to good friends and making new memories. Family-friendly.
The Rollin’ Ole will be serving Johnny Pops sponsored by the St. Olaf Fund office. |
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3-5 p.m. | 1975 Nursing Majors Gathering — Regents Hall of Natural Sciences | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nursing majors from the Class of 1975 are invited to gather for casual conversation and light refreshments. | ||||||||||||||||||||
6-8 p.m. | Golden Oles Buffet Saturday Dinner — King’s Dining Room-Trollhaugen | ||||||||||||||||||||
Golden Oles buffet dinner. There is no formal program for this meal. All members of the classes 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, along with any alumni graduating prior to 1965, are invited to attend. | ||||||||||||||||||||
6-8 p.m. | Saturday Night Class Reunion Dinners | ||||||||||||||||||||
Reconnect and celebrate with your classmates over dinner. All classes except Golden Oles will have a program planned by your class reunion committee.
Pre-registration required. Included in the All-Weekend Package. Locations TBD CLASS DINNER LOCATIONS:
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8-10 p.m. | Dueling Pianos — Buntrock Plaza | ||||||||||||||||||||
Grab a beverage and sing along to all of your favorites during this high-energy show!
Rain location: The Pause |
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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 a feature film on the big screen from a seat on the campus lawn. Family–friendly.
Rain location: Viking Theater, Buntrock Commons |
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9:30 p.m.-midnight | Saturday Night Entertainment — Boe Chapel Plaza | ||||||||||||||||||||
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: Buntrock Commons |
SUNDAY
SUNDAY, JUNE 1
BUNTROCK COMMONS CAGE Hours: TBD
7-11 a.m. | Grab and Go Breakfast — Buntrock Commons, near The Cage |
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Complimentary for all reunion guests. |
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 Chapel |
St. Olaf welcomes all reunion guests who love to sing to this rehearsal to prepare for the All-Alumni Worship Service. |
10:30-11:45 a.m. | All-Alumni Worship Service — Boe Chapel |
We gather together to worship and to give thanks for the blessings of the St. Olaf community. Worship will be accompanied by the All-Singers Worship Choir. |
11:00 a.m.-1 p.m. | All-Guest Brunch — Stav Hall |
Included in the All–Weekend package. Meal can be purchased at the door of Stav Hall. |
1 p.m. | Residence Halls Close |
Questions? Call the Alumni and Parent Relations Office
888-865-6537 or email alum-office@stolaf.edu.