8–10 a.m. | Reunion Recess—Climb, Splash, Score, and more! — Tostrud

Reconnect through fitness and fun at Tostrud Fieldhouse! Join Coach Luke Kopnick at 8:15 a.m. for a 5K fun run, shoot hoops, swim, walk the track, try the climbing wall, or play campus golf. We recommend arriving early for the 5k fun run to allow time to complete your waiver.

8:30-9:15 a.m. | Saturday Morning Ole Yoga and Gratitude Meditation — Skoglund Gym

Enjoy a gentle morning yoga and gratitude meditation session with Heidi Henriksen Amouta ’07. A limited number of mats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Or, bring your own! Make sure to arrive a few minutes early and complete your waiver.

9:30 a.m. and 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. 

9:30-midnight | Saturday Night Entertainment

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.

9-10 a.m. | Stained Glass Tour and Visio Divina with the St. John’s Bible Heritage Edition — Boe Chapel

Enjoy an illuminating tour of the stained glass windows in Boe Memorial Chapel with a chance to reflect on the illuminations in the St. John’s Bible Heritage edition with St. Olaf College Pastor Katie Fick and Lutheran Center Associate Director Peter Schattauer ’07.

9-10:30 a.m. and 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. View the online schedule of events for more details.

2:30-4:30 p.m. | Campus Open Houses

Grab a friend and learn more about how St. Olaf supports current students and enjoy an afternoon treat with staff members from four of St. Olaf’s five innovative on-campus centers. Don’t forget to make your way to the Howard V. and Edna H. Hong Kierkegaard Library recently rehomed in Steensland Hall.

Career and Cupcakes with the Piper Center
Tomson 270

Consistently ranked as one of the nation’s top undergraduate career centers, the Piper Center for Vocation and Career is at the cutting edge of preparing students for meaningful careers. Join the Piper Center staff for a sweet treat to learn more about their work to coach and support current students … and how alumni can help!

Root(ed Beer Floats) Lutheran Center Open House
Buntrock 146

The colleges and universities affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America recently collaborated on a joint statement defining what it means to be a college of the church in the 21st century. “Rooted and Open” names a “common calling that is deeply rooted in the Lutheran intellectual tradition and boldly open to insights from other traditions.” Stop by the Lutheran Center for a delicious root beer float and hear more about how their annual programming provides opportunities at St. Olaf to explore this calling.

Pints and Politics
Campus Green

Join Professor Chris Chapp, Director of St. Olaf’s Institute for Freedom and Community, for a casual conversation on the campus green to learn more about the Institute’s mission to encourage free inquiry and the meaningful debate of important political and social issues. Honoring the history of taverns serving as political meeting places during colonial times,  beer will be served (tokens provided to attendees)!

Get in the Mix with Community and Belonging
Taylor Center, Buntrock 111 and Shop 1500

The Division of Community and Belonging (CB) develops and sustains an inclusive, culturally-competent community where all members, regardless of identity, can thrive, flourish, and succeed. Their work intentionally engages, uplifts, and celebrates all students, faculty, and staff at St. Olaf College. Central to their mission is to be part of a culturally humble and globally engaged community that fosters in our students a sense of interconnectedness and dedication to the common good. Meet with staff and discuss how this work aligns with the mission of the college.

Kierkegaard Library
Steensland Hall

Visit the Howard V. and Edna H. Hong Kierkegaard Library. This special collection and center for research and publication serves as an international hub for scholarship of Søren Kierkegaard and of existentialism more broadly. It serves students, scholars, faculty, alumni, and anyone interested in the writings and ideas of the Danish philosopher. Housing approximately 20,000 book volumes, it comprises many editions matching those owned by Kierkegaard himself as a part of the Library’s ongoing goal of recreating his personal library.

10:45-11:30 a.m. | Donuts and All-Class Rally — Boe 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.

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, and refreshments. Toast to good friends and making new memories. Family-friendly.

The Rollin’ Ole will be serving JonnyPops sponsored by the St. Olaf Fund office. Did you know JonnyPops started right here on the Hill? Learn more about the alumni that won the original Ole Cup and even which hall this tasty treat got its start in. 

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. (Not included in registration for Saturday Celebration Lunch and Campus Programming Package or Friday Social and Entertainment Package.)

8-10 p.m. | Dueling Pianos — Boe Plaza

Grab a beverage and sing along to all your favorites during this high-energy show!

8:30-10:30 a.m. | St. Olaf Archives and NAHA Pop-Up Exhibits — Buntrock Commons and Center for Art and Dance

Grab a friend and learn more about St. Olaf’s history and current programming. Visit the St. Olaf Archives exhibit in Buntrock Commons featuring items, some specially curated for the 1975 50th class reunion.  Then walk to the Center for Art and Dance and visit the Norwegian American Historical Association (NAHA) exhibit.

Noon-5 p.m. | Rolvaag Library Open — Rolvaag Memorial Library

Step back into the heart of campus and visit the Rolvaag Memorial Library. Discover the resources available to today’s students, browse our extensive collections, and revisit your favorite study spot. Visitors can also enjoy a self-guided tour created just for Reunion Weekend by current student Louisa Lamarre ’28.

8:30-10:30 a.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Guided Then and Now Campus Tours — 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. 

10 p.m.-midnight | Haunted Hill — Rolvaag Library Plaza

Join former Dean of Students and Northfield resident Greg Kneser, keeper of the St. Olaf “ghost file,” for an evening of chilling tales. Hear legendary stories of the “red cap boy” haunting Thorson Hall, mysterious stereo disruptions, and other unexplained phenomena that have earned St. Olaf its reputation as one of the Midwest’s most haunted campuses. Dare to delve into the folklore that has spooked Oles for generations! Meet at the Rolvaag Library Plaza. And don’t forget your flashlight (or your fully charged phone)!

Tour Route:
Start: Plaza in front of the Library
Stop 1: Hill Kitt Woods
Stop 2:: Mellby
Stop 3: Kelsey Theatre
Stop 4: Behind Thorson
Return to Campus Green