THURSDAY
THURSDAY, MAY 30
Class of 1974 Early Arrival
Registration opens at 3 p.m.
| 3-5 p.m. | Class of 1974 Service of Remembrance Rehearsal — Boe Chapel |
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| Join those participating in the Class of 1974 Service of Remembrance for a rehearsal in Boe Chapel. |
| 3-7 p.m. | Class of 1974 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 an item of your choice at the Ole Shop. |
| 5-9 p.m. | Class of 1974 50th Reunion Welcome Reception — King’s Dining Room |
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Kickstart your 50th reunion weekend with this fun and casual welcome reception. Enjoy connecting with your classmates over heavy appetizers, wine, and beer.
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FRIDAY
FRIDAY, MAY 31
General Registration Opens at 2 p.m. for the classes of 1939, 1944, 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014, 2019
| 7-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast — Stav Hall |
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| Included with 1974 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 1974 Hospitality Room |
| 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 1974 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 1974 Service of Remembrance — Boe Chapel |
| Attend this special worship service to remember and honor your classmates. Worship will be accompanied by the Service of Remembrance Worship Choir, directed by René Clausen ’74 conductor emeritus of The Concordia Choir.
Immediately following the Service of Remembrance, the Class of 1974 will take a class photo in Boe Chapel. |
| 12-1:30 p.m. | Class of 1974 Welcome Lunch — Buntrock Ballrooms |
| Join your class for plated lunch in the Buntrock Ballrooms. Enjoy good food and even better conversation! The program for Friday lunch is planned by your class reunion committee. |
| 2-5 p.m. | 50th Reunion Ole Talks in Tomson |
| Three thought-provoking sessions planned by your 50th reunion committee. Featuring classmates and St. Olaf faculty speakers.
SESSION ONE Program TBD SESSION TWO Program TBD BREAK SESSION THREE Program TBD |
| 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 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969. |
| 6 p.m. | Class of 1974 Dinner — Buntrock Commons Ballrooms |
| The 50th reunion class will gather for dinner and a program planned by your reunion committee. |
| 6 p.m. | Golden Oles Welcome Dinner — Location TBA |
| Kick-off 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.
This meal includes the classes of ’49, ’54, ’59, ’64, along with any alumni pre-class of 1964 who would like to attend. |
| 6 p.m. | Reunion Class Toast and Social |
| Kick-off the weekend by raising a glass with your classmates. Then, take your crew on a culinary journey through Buntrock Commons, savoring delicious food and drink along the way!
Class starting locations Class of ’69 – TBA |
| 8:30 p.m.-midnight | Friday Night Entertainment — 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. |
| 9-11 p.m. | Outdoor Movie — Campus Green |
| Watch a movie on the big screen from a seat on the campus lawn. Family–friendly. Rain location will be in Viking Theater, Buntrock Commons. |
SATURDAY
SATURDAY, JUNE 1
| 7:00 a.m.-5 p.m. | Class of 1974 Hospitality Room |
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| Coffee, water, and tea will be available throughout the day. |
| 2-10 p.m. | 55th and Golden Oles Hospitality Room — Norway Room, Buntrock Commons |
| Shared hospitality room for the classes of 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969. |
| 7-9:30 a.m. | All–Reunion Breakfast — Stav Hall |
| Included in All–Weekend package. Meal 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 |
| 8-9:30 a.m. | Ole Reunion Community Fun Run/Walk — Location TBA |
| All alumni are invited to participate in the Fun Run/Walk sponsored by Campus Recreation. Pre-register or walk-up for this casual, untimed race and enjoy the beauty of the campus in morning. Prompt start at 8 a.m. and the course remains open for finishers until 10 a.m. Participants receive a unique pin to add special flair to their lanyard! Takes place rain or shine, but canceled in case of severe weather. |
| 8:30 a.m.-9:15 a.m. | Ole Yoga and Gratitude Meditation — Campus Green Stage |
| Pre-register or walk up to enjoy an outdoor 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! Cancelled in case of inclement weather. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| Join us for one or all of the 20-minute talks by St. Olaf faculty and staff members.
Program topics TBA 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. |
| 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m. | All-Alumni Celebration and Lunch — Campus Green Stage |
| President Susan Rundell Singer invites you to join this joyful, multi-generational celebration of the St. Olaf community. Don’t miss swag giveaways, snacks, and a rousing all-reunion rendition of Um! Yah! Yah! accompanied by a brass band.
The All-Alumni Celebration will be immediately followed by a picnic lunch. Golden Oles and the 55th will be served indoors. Lunch included in the All-Weekend package and Saturday only package. |
| 12:45-2:30 p.m. | 55th and Golden Oles Lunch: Classes of 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964 and 1969 Location TBD, Buntrock Commons |
| Pre-registration required. Included in the All-Weekend package or the Saturday only package. A la carte option available to Golden Oles. |
| 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 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 a nursing faculty representative. |
| 2:30-4:30 p.m. | 50th Reunion Affinity Group Gatherings |
| Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with Oles from the Paracollege for casual conversation. Light refreshments will be served.
All gatherings will take place in Regents Hall
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| 2:30 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. |
| 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. Cancelled in case of severe weather. |
| 2:30-4:30 p.m. | 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.
Topics and speakers TBA 2:30 to 2:50 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. |
| 6-8:30 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.
Pre-registration required. Included in the All-Weekend and Saturday Only Packages. Locations TBA
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| 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 a movie 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 — 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 2
| 7-9:30 a.m. | All-Guest Breakfast — Stav Hall |
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| Included in All–Weekend package. Meal 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 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 accompanied by the All-Alumni Worship Choir, directed by René Clausen ’74 conductor emeritus of The Concordia Choir. |
| 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.