thURSDAY, mAY 28

Class of 1976 Early Arrival — 50th Reunion registration opens at 3 p.m.

3 – 5 P.M. — Boe Chapel

rehearsal for the Class of 1976 Service of gratitude and remembrance

Volunteers participating in the Class of 1976 Service of Gratitude and Remembrance meet in Boe Chapel for rehearsal.

3 – 7 P.M. — buntrock Commons

Class of 1976 Early Registration and check-in Opens

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. — Buntrock Commons ballrooms

Class of 1976 Reunion welcome Reception

Kickstart your 50th reunion weekend with this fun and casual welcome reception. Enjoy connecting with your classmates over heavy appetizers, wine, and beer.

Friday, May 29

General registration and check-in opens at 2 p.m. for the classes of 1946, 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021.

All Day — Starts at Old Main

Self-Guided Then and Now Campus Tour

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. — Ytterboe Lounge

Class of 1976 Hospitality Room

Coffee, water, and tea will be available throughout the day.

7:15 – 9:30 A.M. — Stav Hall, Buntrock Commons

Reunion Guest Breakfast

Included in the 1976 Ole All-In Package. Meal can be purchased at the door to Stav Hall for other guests who arrive early.

9 A.M. – 2 P.M. — Buntrock Commons

Class of 1976 Registration and Check-In

Make this your first stop! Pick up your nametag, lanyard, housing assignment, and Ole swag ticket.

9 A.M. – 11 P.M. — Buntrock Plaza

Ole Shop

Redeem your Ole swag ticket for an signature swag item of your choice at the Ole Shop.

10 a.M. — bOE cHAPEL

Class of 1976 Service of Gratitude and Remembrance

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 1976 will take a class photo in Boe Chapel immediately following the Service of Gratitude and Remembrance.

Noon – 1:30 P.M. — Ballrooms, Buntrock Commons

Class of 1976 Welcome Lunch

Enjoy good food and even better conversation! The program for Friday lunch is planned by your class reunion committee.

Included in the 1976 Ole All-In, Weekender, and Friday Only Packages. Pre-registration required.

2– 4:45 P.M. — TOmson 280

class of 1976 ole talks

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.

1. Medical Innovations in Our Generation
2. Study Abroad and Global Engagement
3. Challenges for Christianity in America

2 – 8 p.M. — Buntrock Commons

All classes registration and Check-in

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. — nORWAY rOOM, Buntrock Commons

55TH AND GOLDEN OLES HOSPITALITY ROOM

Shared hospitality room for the classes of 1946, 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971.

6 – 8 p.M. — Ballrooms, Buntrock Commons

Class of 1976 50th Reunion dinner

The 50th reunion class will gather for dinner and a program planned by your reunion committee.

6 – 8 p.M. — Various Locations

Friday night OFFICIAL class dinners – Classes of ’86, ’91, ’01, ’11, ’21

Reconnect and celebrate with your classmates over dinner. All classes will have a program planned by your class reunion committee.

Class of 1986 — Campus Location TBA
Class of 1991 — Campus Location TBA
Class of 2001 — The Grand Event Center, Northfield
Class of 2011 — Campus Location TBA
Class of 2021 — Campus Location TBA

Included in The Ole All-In, Weekender, and Friday Only Packages. Pre-registration required.

6 – 8 p.M. — StaV Hall, Buntrock Commons

STAV Supper – Classes of ’71, ’81, ’96, ’06, ’16 and golden Oles

This meal is being held on the alternate evening from your official class dinner. If your class is hosting its official dinner on Saturday, this dinner on Friday offers a wonderful, large-scale alternative or complement to your weekend plans! You are welcome and encouraged to attend both events. Please note: Golden Oles official class meal will be held during Saturday lunch.

Enjoy Stav favorites, cash (tokens) bar, and music during the meal. While this is a multi-class event, we have ensured you can easily find your classmates! Seating at Stav Supper will be organized into clearly marked sections dedicated to your specific graduating class. You will be able to sit and catch up with your classmates while still enjoying the energy of the entire alumni community around you.

Included in The Ole All-In, Weekender, and Friday Only Packages. Meal can be purchased at the door to Stav Hall.

8 P.M. – Midnight — Campus Green (rain location – Buntrock commons)

Friday night Entertainment

Continue your evening with a scheduled live entertainer. Take a seat outdoors and enjoy the bars serving local tap beer, specialty drinks, and NA beverage options. 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 at the Ole Shop.

9 – 11 P.M. — Viking Theater, Buntrock commons

Friday night Movie

Watch a movie on the big screen in Viking Theater. Family–friendly. Movie to be announced in early May.

Saturday, mAY 30

All Day — Start at old Main

Self-Guided Then and Now Campus Tour

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. — Ytterboe Lounge

Class of 1976 Hospitality Room

Coffee, water, and tea will be available throughout the day.

7:15 A.M. – 8 P.M. — Stav hall, Buntrock Commons

Reunion guest breakfast

Included in the Ole All-In and Weekender Packages. Meal can be purchased at the door to Stav Hall for other guests who arrive early.

8 A.M. – 8 P.M. — Buntrock Commons

All-Classes Registration and check-in

All classes check in. Make this your first stop! Pick up your name tag, lanyard, housing assignment, and Ole swag ticket.

8 A.M. – 11 P.M. — Buntrock Plaza

Ole Shop

Redeem your Ole swag ticket for an item of your choice at the Ole Shop.

8 A.M. – 10 P.M. — Norway Room, Buntrock Commons

55th and Golden Oles Hospitality Room

Shared hospitality room for the classes of 1946, 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971.

8 – 11 a.M. — tostrud fieldhouse

reunion recess

Reconnect through fitness and fun at Tostrud Fieldhouse! Join Cross Country Coach Luke Kopnick at 8:15 a.m. for a fun run in the St. Olaf Natural Lands, or shoot hoops, walk the track, play campus golf, and more.

For those participating in the fun run arrive early to complete the waiver. Canceled in case of severe weather.

Campus golf, volleyballs, and disc golf equipment will be available to check out form the Ytterboe Hall Front Desk from 7:30 a.m. to dusk.

8:30 – 9:15 A.M. — Skoglund gym

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 will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Or, bring our own!

8:30 – 10:30 A.M. — Old main

Guided Then and Now Campus Tours

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.

9 – 10:30 a.m. — Viking Theater, Buntrock Commons

St. Olaf faculty and Staff lightning Talks

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

9 A.M. — art barn 

walking tour of the St. Olaf natural lands

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.

Canceled in case of severe weather. Pre-registration not required. Walk-ups welcome.

11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. — Boe chAPEL

aLL-alUMNI celebration

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.

NOON – 2:30 P.M. — stAV hALL, Buntrock COmmons

celebration lUNCH

This lunch is for the classes of 2021, 2016, 2011, 2006, 2001, 1996, 1991, 1986, 1981, 1976, and 1971.

Included in The Ole All-In and Weekender Packages. Meal can be purchased at the door to Stav Hall.

Please note the classes of 1946, 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966 will be served their official class meal at 12:45 p.m. See schedule below for locations.

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

Golden Oles | Classes of 1946, 1951, 1956 Lunch and program

Enjoy lunch and a program alongside members of the Manitou Heights Society.

Included in Weekender or if selected in the Golden Ole a la Carte Packages. Pre-registration required.

12:45 – 2:30 P.M. — Black Ballroom, bUNTROCK coMMONS

Golden Oles | Class of 1961 Lunch and program

Enjoy lunch and a program alongside classmates.

Included in Weekender or if selected in the Golden Ole a la Carte Packages. Pre-registration required.

12:45 – 2:30 P.M. — Sun and Gold Ballrooms, bUNTROCK coMMONS

Golden Oles | Class of 1966 Lunch and program

Enjoy lunch and a program alongside classmates.

Included in Weekender or if selected in the Golden Ole a la Carte Packages. Pre-registration required.

2 – 3 P.M. — nursing department — regents hall of natural sciences

nursing department tour

Nursing alumni are invited to meet in Regents Hall of Natural Sciences for a tour of the nursing department led by a member of the nursing faculty.

2:30 p.M. — art barn 

walking tour of the St. Olaf natural lands

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.

Canceled in case of severe weather. Pre-registration not required. Walk-ups welcome.

2:30 – 4:00 P.M. — vIking Theater, bUNTROCK coMMONS

St. Olaf Faculty and Staff Lightning Talks

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

2:30 – 4:30 P.M. — locations TBD

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 St. Olaf’s innovative on-campus centers.

2:30 – 4:30 p.M. — holland hall

class of 1976 50th reunion affinity group gatherings

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your classmates who shared some of your most important experiences on the Hill.

Groups coming soon.

2:30 – 4:30 P.M. — Old Main

Guided Then and Now Campus toURS

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.

2:30 – 4:30 P.M. — vARIOUS doRMS

rESIDENCE hALLS SELF-GUIDED TOURS

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. 

2:30 – 4:30 P.M. — sT. oLAF aVENUE

sT. olAF Avenue Open house

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.

2:30 – 6 P.M. — cAMPUS gREEN

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 Johnny Pops sponsored by the St. Olaf Fund.

3 p.M. — REgents hall of natural sciences — room tbd

Class of 1976 50th Nursing Majors CLASS Gathering

Nursing majors from the Class of 1976 are invited to gather for casual conversation and light refreshments.

6 – 8 p.M. — Ballrooms, Buntrock Commons

Class of 1976 50th CLASS dinner

The 50th reunion class will gather for dinner and a program planned by your reunion committee.

Included in The Ole All-In, Weekender, and Saturday Only Packages. Pre-registration required.

6 – 8 P.M. — Various Locations

Saturday Night Official Class diNNERs – Classes of ’71, ’81, ’96, ’06, ’16

Reconnect and celebrate with your classmates over dinner. All classes will have a program planned by your class reunion committee.

Class of 1971 — Campus Location TBA
Class of 1981 — Campus Location TBA
Class of 1996 — Campus Location TBA
Class of 2006 — Campus Location TBA
Class of 2016 — The Armory, Northfield

Included in The Ole All-In, Weekender, and Friday Only Packages. Pre-registration required.

6 – 8 P.M. — Stav Hall, Buntrock Commons

Stav Supper – Classes of ’86, ’91, ’01, ’11, ’21 and Golden Oles

This meal is being held on the alternate evening from your official class dinner. If your class is hosting its official dinner on Friday, this dinner on Saturday offers a wonderful, large-scale alternative or complement to your weekend plans! You are welcome and encouraged to attend both events. Please note: Golden Oles official class meal was held during Saturday lunch.

Enjoy Stav favorites, cash (tokens) bar, and music during the meal. While this is a multi-class event, we have ensured you can easily find your classmates! Seating at Stav Supper will be organized into clearly marked sections dedicated to your specific graduating class. You will be able to sit and catch up with your classmates while still enjoying the energy of the entire alumni community around you.

Included in The Ole All-In, Weekender, and Saturday Only Packages. Meal can be purchased at the door to Stav Hall.

8 P.M. – midnight — caMPUS gREEN

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. Enjoy the bars serving local tap beer, a specialty drink, and NA beverages. Drink tokens will be available for purchase at the Ole Shop. Rain location: Buntrock Commons.

8 – 10:30 P.M. — campus green

dueling pianos

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

Rain location: The Pause

9 – 9:30 P.M. — Skifter 200, Studio A Recital Hall

Holden Evening Prayer

Join us for this special evening service of reflection and song.

9 – 11 P.M. — Viking Theater, Buntrock Commons

SATURDAY night Movie

Watch a movie on the big screen in Viking Theater. Family–friendly. Movie to be announced in early May.

Sunday, mAY 31

7 A.M. – 1 P.M. — Ytterboe Lounge

Class of 1976 Hospitality Room

Coffee, water, and tea will be available.

8 A.M. – noon — Buntrock Commons

Guest Services

Recycle your nametag and lanyard at Guest Services on your way out.

8 A.M. – 1 P.M. — stav Hall, Buntrock Commons

rEUNION gUEST bRUNCH

Included in The Ole All-In, Weekender, and Golden Oles Weekender packages. Meal can be purchased at the door to Stav Hall.

8:45 A.M. — art barn 

walking tour of the St. Olaf natural lands

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.

Canceled in case of severe weather. Pre-registration not required. Walk-ups welcome.

9 – 10:15 a.M. — Boe Chapel

aLL-Singers Worship chOIR Rehearsal

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. — Boe Chapel

All-Alumni Worship Service

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.

1 P.M. — campus housing

Residence Halls Close