{"id":7583,"date":"2026-05-19T12:08:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T17:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/reunion\/?p=7583"},"modified":"2026-05-24T17:04:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T22:04:47","slug":"newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/reunion\/2026\/05\/newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udf89 Your Reunion Countdown Has Begun"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-modular-content-collection>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Welcome Back to the Hill!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We know this Reunion weekend is extra special\u2014because it\u2019s been a long time coming. After only the Class of 1971 was able to gather in 2021, this year marks your first time reuniting since 2016 (or, for our Classes of 2021, the first time ever), and <strong>we couldn\u2019t be more excited to welcome back over 1,700 Oles to the Hill.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This newsletter will help you make the most of your weekend with planning tips and event previews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So dust off your yearbooks, practice your Um! Yah! Yah!, reach out to your classmates, dig out your black and gold, and get ready to celebrate what connects us\u2014past, present, and future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See you soon,<br \/><strong><em>The Alumni &amp; Parent Relations Team<\/em><br \/><\/strong>Ellen Draeger Cattadoris &#8217;07, Maddie Etienne &#8217;20, Kate Kaufman, Joshua Lee, Natalie Mogren, and Liz Sandberg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"site-section site-panel__image_overlay panel panel-image_overlay site-section__bg--default\"\n\t\t\tdata-depth=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-js-panel=\"image-overlay\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"site-section__inner site-section__inner--no-padding\">\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t<div role=\"img\" aria-label=\"oldmain\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/reunion\/files\/2025\/05\/oldmain.gif');\" loading=\"lazy\"  class=\"site-section__bg-img site-section__bg-img--m-stack\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t@media all and ( min-width: 960px ) {\n\t\t\t#site-panel__image-overlay-6a13a052b9c46 {\n\t\t\t\theight: 500px;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t<\/style>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\n    \n\t<div id=\"site-panel__image-overlay-6a13a052b9c46\" class=\"site-panel__img-overlay-wrap site-panel__img-overlay--no-ribbon horz-left vert-top\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"site-panel__img-overlay-content\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t-content t-content--light\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"site-section__title bold\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\ud83e\udd81 STAYING ON CAMPUS?\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ea57761143ce507af6264cf41ab88bd8\">Oh, dorm life \u2014how you&#8217;ve missed it!<br \/><br \/>Golden Oles\u2014Class of 1956, 1961, 1966: <strong>YTTERBOE<\/strong><br \/>Class of 1971: <strong>YTTERBOE<\/strong><br \/>Class of 1976: <strong>YTTERBOE<\/strong><br \/>Class of 1981: <strong>YTTERBOE<\/strong><br \/>Class of 1986: <strong>MELLBY<\/strong><br \/>Class of 1991: <strong>YTTERBOE<\/strong><br \/>Class of 1996: <strong>LARSON<\/strong><br \/>Class of 2001: <strong>RAND<\/strong><br \/>Class of 2006: <strong>RAND<\/strong><br \/>Class of 2011: <strong>LARSON<\/strong><br \/>Class of 2016: <strong>LARSON<\/strong><br \/>Class of 2021: <strong>MELLBY<\/strong><br \/><br \/>Housing room assignments will be provided at check-in. Those who have purchased linens will receive a linen ticket which can be redeemed at your hall. Ytterboe linens will be placed in your room.<br \/><br \/>Each room includes a mini-fridge and microwave. Two sheets, a pillowcase, fleece blanket, a towel, and a washcloth are provided.\u00a0Bathrooms are not in individual rooms. Gender-neutral or single-stall bathrooms will be available in every dorm.<br \/><br \/><strong>\ud83d\udd10 No keys are issued. Please leave valuables at home.<\/strong><br \/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/reunion\/campus-housing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>VISIT OUR CAMPUS HOUSING PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"site-section site-panel__image_overlay panel panel-image_overlay site-section__bg--default\"\n\t\t\tdata-depth=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-js-panel=\"image-overlay\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"site-section__inner site-section__inner--no-padding\">\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t<div role=\"img\" aria-label=\"_DSF5943_DxO (1)\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/reunion\/files\/2023\/11\/DSF5943_DxO-1-1600x2400.jpg');\" loading=\"lazy\"  class=\"site-section__bg-img site-section__bg-img--m-stack\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t@media all and ( min-width: 960px ) {\n\t\t\t#site-panel__image-overlay-6a13a052ba8ad {\n\t\t\t\theight: 200px;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t<\/style>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\n    \n\t<div id=\"site-panel__image-overlay-6a13a052ba8ad\" class=\"site-panel__img-overlay-wrap site-panel__img-overlay--no-ribbon horz-left vert-top\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"site-panel__img-overlay-content\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t-content t-content--light\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"site-section__title bold\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\ud83e\uddf3 WHAT TO PACK\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size\">Packing doesn\u2019t need to be a puzzle. Think practical, comfy, and ready for anything Minnesota weather throws your way.<br \/><br \/><strong>Must-haves:<\/strong><br \/>\ud83d\udcb3 Credit card (reminder that Reunion is a cashless event)<br \/>\ud83d\udcf1 Phone chargers (so you can snap and share every moment)\n<br \/>\ud83d\udca7 Reusable water bottle (fill stations available around campus)\n<br \/>\ud83e\udde5 Light jacket, \u2602\ufe0f umbrella, \u2600\ufe0fsunscreen, and&nbsp; \ud83e\udd9f bug spray\n<br \/><br \/><strong>What to pack\/wear:<\/strong><br \/><strong>Daytime = laid-back.<\/strong>Think comfortable, weather-ready clothes and good walking shoes. The Hill is a hill after all.<br \/><br \/><strong>Evening = dressy casual.<\/strong> For receptions and dinners, aim for polished but comfy. There&#8217;s dancing too &#8212; bring your dancing shoes along with your best moves!<br \/><br \/>\n<strong>You may also want to bring (but you\u2019ll be glad you brought them):<br \/>\nEssentials:<\/strong> soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush\n<br \/><strong>Nice-to-haves:<\/strong> clothes hangers, hair dryer, iron, reading lamp, alarm clock, extra pillow\/towel\/blanket, portable fan, shower sandals, your own XL twin sheet set\n<br \/><br \/>\n<strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Forget something? Target, Walgreens, and the Bookstore have your back for anything you might forget to bring along.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"site-section site-panel__image_overlay panel panel-image_overlay site-section__bg--default\"\n\t\t\tdata-depth=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-js-panel=\"image-overlay\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"site-section__inner site-section__inner--no-padding\">\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t<div role=\"img\" aria-label=\"FSR_5984\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/reunion\/files\/2025\/04\/FSR_5984-1600x1067.jpg');\" loading=\"lazy\"  class=\"site-section__bg-img site-section__bg-img--m-stack\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t@media all and ( min-width: 960px ) {\n\t\t\t#site-panel__image-overlay-6a13a052bb1a9 {\n\t\t\t\theight: 500px;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t<\/style>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\n    \n\t<div id=\"site-panel__image-overlay-6a13a052bb1a9\" class=\"site-panel__img-overlay-wrap site-panel__img-overlay--no-ribbon horz-left vert-top\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"site-panel__img-overlay-content\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t-content t-content--light\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"site-section__title bold\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f DRINK TOKEN PACKAGES\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"site-section__desc\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"content\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"background-color: #00827e; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; line-height: 1.5;\"><strong>Now available online through May 25 only!<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a class=\"btn btn--lg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/st-olaf-reunion-2026-drink-token-pre-purchase-tickets-1988017249108?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PURCHASE NOW!<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-medium-font-size\">We\u2019re making sure your Reunion weekend is smooth and fun\u2014no more waiting in line for drinks when you could be enjoying all the excitement on campus! <br \/><br \/>In order to streamline your Reunion weekend, we have instituted removing payment from the two container pubs onsite open Friday evening, Saturday afternoon and evening during entertainment hours. They will be serving Tanzenwald Breweries, wine, seltzer, a signature cocktail + mocktail, and other NA options. <br \/><br \/>To simplify your experience, we\u2019ll be offering drink tokens for pre-purchase, allowing you to pick them up at the Ole Shop when you arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\"><strong>Now available online through May 25 only!<br \/>10 Tokens<\/strong> = $80<br \/><strong>6 Tokens<\/strong> = $48<br \/><strong>3 Tokens<\/strong> = $24<br \/>(<em>Tokens = $8 each at Reunion<\/em>)<br \/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/st-olaf-reunion-2026-drink-token-pre-purchase-tickets-1988017249108?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PURCHASE NOW<\/strong>!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"site-section site-panel__image_overlay panel panel-image_overlay site-section__bg--default\"\n\t\t\tdata-depth=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-js-panel=\"image-overlay\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"site-section__inner site-section__inner--no-padding\">\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t<div role=\"img\" aria-label=\"FSR_9833 (1)\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/reunion\/files\/2024\/11\/FSR_9833-1.jpg');\" loading=\"lazy\"  class=\"site-section__bg-img site-section__bg-img--m-stack\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t@media all and ( min-width: 960px ) {\n\t\t\t#site-panel__image-overlay-6a13a052bb863 {\n\t\t\t\theight: 500px;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t<\/style>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\n    \n\t<div id=\"site-panel__image-overlay-6a13a052bb863\" class=\"site-panel__img-overlay-wrap site-panel__img-overlay--no-ribbon horz-left vert-top\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"site-panel__img-overlay-content\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t-content t-content--light\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"site-section__title bold\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\ud83d\udccc SATURDAY HIGHLIGHTS!\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ecc3df4493591c1ce943c9fb1127d878\" style=\"background-color:#233746\">Saturday is packed with fun for all! Whether you are a knowledge seeker, a social seeker, history buff, or an activity lover, St. Olaf Reunion Weekend has something for every reunion guest.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist site-section site-panel__accordion panel panel-accordion site-section__bg--normal\"\n\t\t\tdata-depth=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-js-panel=\"accordion\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist site-section__inner l-wrapper \">\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<header class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist site-section__header\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist site-section__title site-section__title--sm\" id=\"find-your-saturday-path\" data-name=\"title\" data-livetext data-depth=\"0\" data-index=\"0\">FIND YOUR SATURDAY PATH<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t<div class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist site-grid site-grid__wrapper\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist site-grid__col\">\n\t\t\t\n<figure class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist c-caption\">\n\n\t\n\n\t\n<\/figure>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist site-grid__col\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion site-panel__accordion-items\" data-depth=\"0\" data-name=\"accordions\" data-livetext role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\" data-js=\"accordion\">\n            <article  class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-6a13a052bcd73-header-0\" aria-controls=\"accordion-6a13a052bcd73-content-0\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFor those who are energetic\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-6a13a052bcd73-header-0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-6a13a052bcd73-content-0\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>8\u201311 a.m. | Reunion Recess \u2014 Tostrud<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reconnect through fitness and fun at Tostrud Fieldhouse! Start your day with a fun run at 8:30 a.m. in St. Olaf Natural Lands, or shoot hoops, swim laps, walk the track, play tennis, pickleball, campus golf, and more! Outdoor activities canceled in case of severe weather.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc49For those participating in the fun run arrive early to complete the waiver.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc49Campus golf, volleyballs, and disc golf equipment will be available to check out from the Ytterboe Hall Front Desk from 7:30 a.m. to dusk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>8:30-9:15 a.m. | Saturday Morning Ole Yoga and Gratitude Meditation \u2014 Skoglund Gym<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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! <strong>Make sure to arrive a few minutes early and complete your waiver.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. | Walking Tour of the Natural Lands \u2014 Art Barn<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2:30-6 p.m. | Fun on the Campus Green \u2014 Campus Green<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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\u2019 Ole will be serving Johnny Pops sponsored by the St. Olaf Fund.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>8 p.m.-midnight | Saturday Night Entertainment<\/b><\/p>\n<p>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\u2019mores by the fire. Bars will be serving local tap beer, a specialty drink, and NA beverages. <b>Drink tokens will be available for purchase at the Ole Shop.<\/b><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-6a13a052bcd73-header-1\" aria-controls=\"accordion-6a13a052bcd73-content-1\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFor those who are scholars and knowledge seekers\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-6a13a052bcd73-header-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-6a13a052bcd73-content-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>8:30-10:30 a.m. and 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Guided Then and Now Campus Tours \u2014 Old Main<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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. and 4 p.m. Canceled in case of severe weather.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>9-10:30 a.m. | Stained Glass Tour and Visio Divina with the St. John\u2019s Bible Heritage Edition \u2013 Boe Chapel<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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\u2019s Bible Heritage Edition with St. Olaf College Pastor Matt Marohl and Lutheran Center Associate Director Peter Schattauer \u201908.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>9-10:30 a.m. and 2:30-4 p.m.| St. Olaf Faculty and Staff Lightning Talks \u2013 Viking Theater, Buntrock Commons<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2:30-4:30 p.m. | Campus Centers Open Houses \u2013 Campus Green<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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\u2019s five innovative on-campus centers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Piper Center for Vocation and Career<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b>Lutheran Center<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Smith Center for Global Engagement<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Taylor Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Buntrock Institute for Freedom and Community<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>2:30-4:30 p.m. | Kierkegaard Library \u2013 Steensland Hall<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 S\u00f8ren 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\u2019s ongoing goal of recreating his personal library.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>4-5 p.m. | Author Signing: Helen Hardt &#8217;86 \u2013 Bookstore<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t miss your chance to connect with #1 NYT, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestseller Helen Hardt \u201886 (Helen Betcher McConnell). Helen will be signing copies of <em>My Heart Still Beats<\/em>, available for purchase at her table. Come say hello and celebrate her latest success!<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-6a13a052bcd73-header-2\" aria-controls=\"accordion-6a13a052bcd73-content-2\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"2\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFor those who are social butterflies\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-6a13a052bcd73-header-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-6a13a052bcd73-content-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"2\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>10:30-11:30 a.m. | Donuts and All-Class Rally \u2014 Boe Plaza<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy a tasty snack before the All-Alumni Celebration! Don\u2019t miss trivia and a rousing all-reunion rendition of Um! Yah! Yah! accompanied by a live brass band from Lakeville North High School. Conducted by Matt Wanken \u201905.<\/p>\n<p><b>11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | All-Alumni Celebration \u2014 Boe Chapel<\/b><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><b>2:30-6 p.m. | Fun on the Campus Green<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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\u2019 Ole will be serving Johnny Pops sponsored by the St. Olaf Fund.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>8-10:30 p.m. | Dueling Pianos \u2014 Campus Green stage<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grab a beverage and sing along to all of your favorites during this high-energy show led by Charlie Ollmann \u201976!<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>8 p.m.-Midnight | Saturday Night Entertainment \u2014 Campus Green<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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\u2019mores by the fire. Bars will be serving local tap beer, a specialty drink, and NA beverages. <strong>Drink tokens will be available for purchase at the Ole Shop.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-6a13a052bcd73-header-3\" aria-controls=\"accordion-6a13a052bcd73-content-3\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"3\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFor those who love nostalgia\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-6a13a052bcd73-header-3\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-6a13a052bcd73-content-3\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"3\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>8:30-10:30 a.m. | St. Olaf Archives and NAHA Pop-Up Exhibits \u2014 Buntrock Commons<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grab a friend and learn more about St. Olaf\u2019s history and current programming. Visit the St. Olaf Archives and Norwegian American Historical Association (NAHA) pop-up exhibits in Buntrock Commons. The St. Olaf Archives exhibit will feature items curated for the 1976 50th class reunion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>8:30-10:30 a.m. and 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Guided Then and Now Campus Tours \u2014 Old Main<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Noon-5 p.m. | Rolvaag Library Open \u2014 Rolvaag Memorial Library<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relive your favorite study sessions and explore the \u201cstacks\u201d once again! The library is open for alumni to rediscover their favorite quiet corners and see our updated collaborative spaces.<br \/>\nThe DiSCO (Digital Scholarship Center at Olaf) on the 4th floor of Rolvaag Library will feature a showcase of its 10-year history, tours, 3D-printed souvenirs, and crafts and activities for adults and children alike in our makerspace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>4-5 p.m. | Celebration of life: Professor Ted Vessey (1938 \u2013 2025) \u2013 Regents Hall of Mathematical sciences 6th floor<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please join us for a gathering to honor the life and legacy of Ted Vessey, retired Mathematics Department Professor and longtime Department Chairman. The Department of Mathematics will be hosting this joyful gathering, a time for alumni, colleagues, friends, and family to reconnect and share stories in celebration of his enduring impact on the department, the college, and the lives of so many generations of Oles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>10 p.m. | Ghost Files \u2014 Behind Thorson Hall<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join former St. Olaf administrator and Northfield resident Greg Kneser, keeper of the St. Olaf \u201cghost files\u201d for an evening of chilling tales. Hear legendary stories of the \u201cred cap boy\u201d haunting Thorson Hall, mysterious stereo disruptions, and other unexplained phenomena that have earned St. Olaf its reputation as one of the Midwest\u2019s most haunted campuses. Dare to delve into the folklore that has spooked Oles for generations! Meet behind Thorson.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"site-section site-panel__image_overlay panel panel-image_overlay site-section__bg--default\"\n\t\t\tdata-depth=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-js-panel=\"image-overlay\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"site-section__inner site-section__inner--no-padding\">\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t<div role=\"img\" aria-label=\"DSC00428\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/reunion\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC00428-1600x2400.jpg');\" loading=\"lazy\"  class=\"site-section__bg-img site-section__bg-img--m-stack\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t@media all and ( min-width: 960px ) {\n\t\t\t#site-panel__image-overlay-6a13a052bd653 {\n\t\t\t\theight: 500px;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t<\/style>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\n    \n\t<div id=\"site-panel__image-overlay-6a13a052bd653\" class=\"site-panel__img-overlay-wrap site-panel__img-overlay--no-ribbon horz-left vert-top\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"site-panel__img-overlay-content\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t-content t-content--light\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"site-section__title bold\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\ud83d\udc9b A Special Welcome for the Class of 1976\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\n<p>This is your golden moment and now it\u2019s time to come back and celebrate all that connects you to St. Olaf and each other. All the details for your reunion are found in our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/reunion\/2026-schedule-of-events\/\">schedule of events<\/a>.&nbsp;<strong>We can\u2019t wait to celebrate and welcome you home.<\/strong><br \/><br \/>This is more than a milestone\u2014it&#8217;s your time to reflect, reconnect, and be celebrated. You have a full weekend of meaningful moments, exclusive gatherings, and joyful reconnection ahead, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist site-section site-panel__accordion panel panel-accordion site-section__bg--normal\"\n\t\t\tdata-depth=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-js-panel=\"accordion\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist site-section__inner l-wrapper \">\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t<div class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist site-grid site-grid__wrapper\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist site-grid__col\">\n\t\t\t\n<figure class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist c-caption\">\n\n\t\n\n\t\n<\/figure>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist site-grid__col\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion site-panel__accordion-items\" data-depth=\"0\" data-name=\"accordions\" data-livetext role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\" data-js=\"accordion\">\n            <article  class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-6a13a052be09b-header-0\" aria-controls=\"accordion-6a13a052be09b-content-0\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t50th Reunion Welcome Reception\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-6a13a052be09b-header-0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-6a13a052be09b-content-0\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Thursday, May 28 | 5 &#8211; 7:30 p.m. | Black and Gold Ballrooms, Buntrock Commons<br \/>\nKickstart your 50th reunion weekend with this fun and casual welcome reception. Enjoy connecting with your classmates over heavy appetizers, wine, and beer. <strong>Pre-registration is required.<\/strong><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-6a13a052be09b-header-1\" aria-controls=\"accordion-6a13a052be09b-content-1\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLate night in Ytterboe\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-6a13a052be09b-header-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-6a13a052be09b-content-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Thursday, May 28 | 8 &#8211; 11:30 p.m. | Ytterboe Lounge<br \/>\nContinue the fun after dinner with late night snacks and conversation in the dorm. All are welcome!<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-6a13a052be09b-header-2\" aria-controls=\"accordion-6a13a052be09b-content-2\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"2\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tService of Remembrance and Gratitude \t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-6a13a052be09b-header-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-6a13a052be09b-content-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"2\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"collapse-replacement is-style-nordic-mist accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Friday, May 29 | 10 a.m. | Boe Chapel<br \/>\nAttend this special worship service to remember and honor your classmates. 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