Homecoming and Family Weekend 2017 Schedule of Events October 6 8

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3 Homecoming and Family Weekend 2017 Schedule of Events October 6 8 THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND Art Exhibitions Flaten Art Museum and Groot Gallery Center for Art and Dance Friday 10 a.m. 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. 5 p.m., Sunday noon 5 p.m. Ken Gonzales-Day: Shadowlands September 1 October 29, 2017 This exhibition is a survey of the artist s career and considers the historical construction of race in America. Gonzales-Day combines scholarly research and a photo-journalistic sensibility with rich aesthetics to create jarringly haunting portraits of historical trauma present in both the people and the land of the United States. Object Study: Fall 2017 September 8 December 20, 2017 Object Study (CAD 205) is a hybrid gallery-classroom a place where students can have close and repeated encounters with artworks from Flaten Art Museum s collection to deepen their understanding of the subjects covered in classes across the curriculum. Theater Production Haugen Theater Kelsey Theater Building Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. Be Here Now by Carson Kreitzer, directed by Professor Karen Peterson Wilson 77 A modern day take on Anton Chekhov s Three Sisters. This is part of our New Plays on Campus collaboration with the Playwrights Center in Minneapolis. For tickets, please call the box office at Oles in Northfield Downtown Northfield Friday and Saturday Many restaurants and eating establishments will be offering specials in celebration of Homecoming and Family Weekend. Pick up a flyer at the registration table in Buntrock Commons Crossroads. 1

4 Friday, October 6 7 9:45 a.m. Breakfast Buntrock Commons Stav Hall Pay at the door ($7.10 plus tax for adults, children ages 5 11 half price; students can use Ole cards). 8 a.m. 6 p.m. Registration Buntrock Commons Crossroads 8 a.m. 3 p.m. Open classes Many faculty open their classrooms for visiting families and alumni. Get a list at the registration table in Buntrock Commons Crossroads. 10:10 a.m. Chapel Service of Morning Prayer UPDATE: Holland Hall, 3rd Floor Lounge Celebrating the Renewal and Renovation of Holland Hall: Join us for a celebration of Holland Hall following the year-and-a-half long remodeling project transforming one of St. Olaf College s oldest and most iconic academic buildings into its newest high-tech learning space. 10:30 a.m. 2 p.m. Lunch Buntrock Commons Stav Hall Pay at the door ($11 plus tax for adults, children ages 5 11 half price; students can use Ole cards). 2 4 p.m. Archives Open House Celebrating Holland Hall The Shaw-Olson Center for College History Rølvaag Memorial Library Visit the archives display featuring artifacts and stories of Holland Hall, presented by St. Olaf s associate archivist, Jeff Sauve. 4 5 p.m. Dance Department First Glimpse Center for Art and Dance Wagner Bundgaard Studio 1 See a preview of this year s upcoming dances in an informal showing. 4:30 7:30 p.m. Dinner Buntrock Commons Stav Hall Pay at the door ($11 plus tax for adults, children ages 5 11 half price; students can use Ole cards) p.m. Young Alumni Event in the Twin Cities Stella s Fish Cafe Minneapolis Alumni from the Classes of 2007 through 2017 are invited to Stella s to kick off Homecoming and Family Weekend. RSVP online for the chance to win a St. Olaf sweatshirt! There will be appetizers and a cash bar. 2

5 8 p.m. Ghosts of St. Olaf Tour Begins on the steps of the Theater Building (Rain site: Tomson Hall 280 Alumni Auditorium) Vice President for Student Life Greg Kneser will lead a campus tour of haunted venues on the Hill, ending behind Thorson Hall with a bonfire, hot chocolate, and the tale of the Red Hat Boy p.m. Bonfire Behind Thorson Hall (Rain site: Buntrock Commons Crossroads) Gather for a bonfire, hot chocolate, and s mores. All alumni, family members, students, and community members are welcome to attend. 3

6 Saturday, October 7 7 a.m. 6 p.m. Registration Buntrock Commons Crossroads 7 9:45 a.m. Breakfast Buntrock Commons Stav Hall Pay at the door ($7.10 plus tax for adults, children ages 5 11 half price; students can use Ole cards). 7:15 a.m. Homecoming 5K Run Check-in North side of Skoglund Fieldhouse (rain or shine, but canceled in case of severe weather) T-shirts will be available to pre-registered runners only during the pre-race check-in. Same-day registrants (including current students) may participate for $5 (but you will not receive a T-shirt). 8 a.m. Homecoming 5K Run Starts at Skoglund Fieldhouse (rain or shine, but canceled in case of severe weather) Check in prior to the run to sign your waiver. 4

7 8 a.m. 2 p.m. Photo Scavenger Hunt Play the Homecoming photo scavenger hunt and you ll be entered into a drawing for a gift card to the St. Olaf Bookstore. Four winning entries will be drawn at 4 p.m. on Saturday. To enter, send an with your four pictures, your name, and or phone number to PhotoHunt@stolaf.edu. By submitting photos you are giving St. Olaf permission to use the photos for social media purposes. To play, take a picture of yourself and your friends in four of the six situations below: 1. Built in 1877, this original building once housed the school s classrooms, library, housing for students and faculty, and a dining room. 2. Stand by the 1874 sign at the base of the Hill on St. Olaf Avenue. 3. Built in 2003, this memorial is tuned to the key of D, the key of Beautiful Savior. 4. Named after Ole E. Rølvaag, you ll find books, journals, videos, online resources, and special collections. 5. Find the cornerstone of Boe Memorial Chapel. The blue-green soapstone is a gift from Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, Norway and is engraved with the year 1953, the seal of the cathedral, and the seal of St. Olaf College. 6. The Theater building is home to two theater spaces: Kelsey Theater and Haugen Theater, a 110-seat flexible space. Find the Haugen Theater entrance. 8 a.m. 2 p.m. Holland Hall Open House and Tour Enjoy a self-led tour of the newly remodeled spaces of Holland Hall. With natural light throughout the building, students and faculty will enjoy the new offices, classrooms, and gathering areas. Come check out all of the new features and designs of this historic building a.m. Town Hall Gathering with President David R. Anderson 74 Tomson Hall 280 (Alumni Auditorium) All visiting alumni, family members, and campus guests are invited to an interactive presentation by President Anderson, who will provide his perspective on higher education in America today and St. Olaf College s place within that landscape. Refreshments provided :30 a.m. Learning Seminar: The Piper Center for Vocation and Career Regents Hall 150 Parents and students are invited to hear directly from the director of the Piper Center and from current Oles who have leveraged the Piper Center s resources. Learn more about the current job market for graduates of four-year institutions and about the support that the Piper Center provides to students: vocational discernment, career coaching, student-alumni networking, career exploration trips, on-campus recruiting, internships, entrepreneurial programs, and much more. 5

8 9 11 a.m. The 7th Annual Legacy Homecoming Event Buntrock Commons Viking Theater A special event for high school students whose parent(s), sibling(s), or relative(s) attend or attended St. Olaf. 9 a.m. Check-in and refreshments 9:15 a.m. Welcome by Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Chris George 94 Legacy: Not a Reason to Come, Not a Reason to Stay Away! 9:30 a.m. STO Talk: Professor of Russian Marc Robinson 10 a.m. Legacy student panel discussion with Q & A 10:30 a.m. Optional campus tours. Even if you think you know the place, take a fresh look with a current student tour guide. Tours end at the luncheon on Buntrock Commons Plaza. 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Ole Gear Sale Buntrock Commons St. Olaf Bookstore Get into the spirit with our clothing sale outside the Bookstore. 10:30 11:30 a.m. Panel Discussion on Inclusion and Diversity Tomson Hall 280 Alumni Auditorium You are invited to join Bruce King, assistant to the president and chief diversity officer, along with other members of the college community for an informative conversation on how St. Olaf strives to meet the needs of an inclusive and diverse campus environment. This will be a great time to engage in this important conversation. 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Alumni Author Signing Buntrock Commons St. Olaf Bookstore Meet Nan Rucker Johnson 79, writing as M.M. Holaday, Marilyn Kuehl '59, and Jonathan Wiese a.m. 5 p.m. Um! Yah! Yah! Photo Wall Outside Boe Memorial Chapel, near the Festival Lunch (Rain site: Buntrock Commons Crossroads) Bring your family and friends to take a photo at the Um! Yah! Yah! photo wall. 11 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Festival Lunch UPDATE: Buntrock Commons Stav Hall Pre-registration requested Adults $15, children (ages 5 11) $8; students may use Ole Cards 6

9 All guests and students are invited for lunch on the campus green, where the college s food service provider Bon Appétit will serve a local harvest feast featuring ingredients from southern Minnesota. Pre-registration for this meal is requested, though not required, as on-site tickets will be available for purchase. During lunch, enjoy a game of BINGO from your table, vying for St. Olaf-themed prizes. Get your school spirit enhanced with St. Olaf-themed face paint from 11 a.m. until the football game starts at 1 p.m., at which time they will relocate to Manitou Field. Hosted by the Student Activities Committee. Menu Vietnamese roasted chicken thigh Sambal carrot salad grilled andouille with smoked onions Cajun potato salad Spicy Italian beef with Giardiniera pasta salad Chipotle black bean burgers with heirloom salsa and Baja slaw House made chips with smoked sea salt Fruit Jonny Pops frozen treats Beverages 7

10 11:30 a.m. Ole Club Picnic Manitou Field (east end) Join athletic alumni, current student athletes, coaches, and Ole Club donors to connect and reminisce. Noon 2 p.m. Alumni Spirit Tent Manitou Field Stop at the Alumni spirit tent for a free decal featuring the new St. Olaf College logo. Check out the new logo inspired T-shirts and sweatshirts for sale! Purchase a cheer kit to show your Ole spirit at today s athletic events. 8

11 Athletic Events 1 p.m. Football Game vs. Hamline University Manitou Field 1 p.m. Men s Soccer vs. Macalester College Rolf Mellby Field 3:30 p.m. Women s Soccer vs. Macalester College Rolf Mellby Field 9

12 3:30 4:30 p.m. Student Government Association Reunion Buntrock Commons Student Activities Office 107 SGA executive team and senate alumni are invited to gather outside the Office of Student Activities for snacks and refreshments, to meet and mingle with past and current SGA members, and to check out the recent office remodel. 4 p.m. St. Olaf Natural Lands Tour Meet at the Art Barn (Canceled in case of severe weather.) Walk the trails with Natural Lands Curator Kathy Shea and student naturalists. Learn about the abundant variety of flora and fauna in this protected area and how St. Olaf faculty and students use the land. 4:15 6 p.m. GLOW! Campfire Social Fire pit behind Thorson Hall (Forest Inn in case of rain) St. Olaf GLOW! (Gay, Lesbian, Or Whatever!) and the members of the Intersectionality House invite all gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and allied alumni and family members to join us around the warm light of a campfire for s mores, hot chocolate, and conversation, and learn about St. Olaf s LGBTQ+ community from current students on the Hill. 4:30 5:30 p.m. Parents Reception Buntrock Commons Black and Gold Ballrooms Parents and family members are invited to a reception to meet others from your geographic area and from your student s residence hall. 4:30 7:30 p.m. Dinner Buntrock Commons Stav Dining Hall Pay at the door ($11 plus tax for adults, children ages 5 11 half price; students can use Ole cards). 7:30 p.m. St. Olaf Band Concert Skoglund Center Auditorium Open to all. No tickets required. 10

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14 Sunday, October 8 8 a.m. noon Registration Buntrock Commons Crossroads 8:30 10:15 a.m. Sunday Continental Breakfast Buntrock Commons Stav Hall Pay at the door ($7.10 plus tax for adults, children ages 5 11 half price; students can use Ole cards). 10:30 a.m. Service of Holy Communion Boe Memorial Chapel Music by the St. Olaf Handbell Choir and the Chamber Singers. 11 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Brunch Buntrock Commons, Stav Dining Hall Tickets are required and are available at the registration table ($12.00 plus tax for adults, children ages 5 11 half price; students can use Ole cards). 1 p.m. Men s Soccer vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Rolf Mellby Field 3:30 p.m. Family Weekend Concert Skoglund Center Auditorium This concert will feature the Manitou Singers, Norseman Band, Philharmonia, and Viking Chorus. Open to all. No tickets required. 12

15 General Information and Hours Registration Friday: 8 a.m. 6 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. 6 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. noon Information Desk Hours Have general questions? Stop by the Information Desk in the Buntrock Commons Crossroads. Friday Sat.: 8 a.m. 2 a.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. 2 a.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. midnight Rølvaag Library Friday: 7:45 a.m. 9 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. 9 p.m. Sunday: Noon 2 a.m. Music Library Friday: 7:45 a.m. 8 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. 6 p.m. Sunday: Noon 11 p.m. St. Olaf Bookstore Full Store Friday: 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Convenience Store Friday: 5 8 p.m. Saturday: 4 8 p.m. Sunday: 2 4 p.m. Skoglund Athletic Center and Tostrud Center Skoglund Athletic Center and Tostrud Center are open during Homecoming and Family Weekend. The fitness room, pool, indoor track, and racquetball court are open during the hours listed below. The outdoor tennis courts next to Skoglund Center are open all weekend, as well as the trails around campus. The climbing wall (must be at least 18 years old) will also be available, subject to the rules and regulations of the wall. Friday Skoglund/Tostrud: Pool: Climbing wall: Saturday Skoglund/Tostrud: 5K Run/Walk: Climbing wall: Sunday Skoglund/Tostrud: Pool: Climbing wall: 6:30 a.m. 8:45 p.m. Noon 2 p.m. 4 8 p.m. 9 a.m. 8:45 p.m. 8 a.m. 1 5 p.m. Noon 10:30 p.m. 2 4:30 p.m. 4 9 p.m. 13

16 General Information and Hours The Cage The Cage, located on the second floor of Buntrock Commons, offers short-order meals, snacks, beverages, and baked goods. Friday: Saturday: Sunday: 7:30 a.m. 8 p.m. 9 a.m. 8 p.m. 9 a.m. 10 p.m. Stav Dining Hall Stav Dining Hall offers students and guests all-you-can-eat dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Join us for the widest variety of food on campus with several entrée choices, a full salad bar, and deli buffet. Dessert and beverage selection included. Guests may pay at the door; current students may use Ole cards for all meals. Friday Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Saturday Breakfast: Dinner: 7 9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 2 p.m. 4:30 7:30 p.m. 7 9:45 a.m. 4:30 7:30 p.m. Sunday Breakfast (Continental): 8:30 10:15 a.m. Brunch: 11 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Dinner: 4:30 7:30 p.m. Rain/Severe Weather Plan Most events happening during Homecoming and Family Weekend will happen rain or shine. However, a few outdoor events may be moved to an indoor location or canceled in the case of severe weather (lightning, high winds, tornado watch or warning, etc.). Check the TV screens in Buntrock Commons for updates. Wireless Internet Simply connect your device to the St. Olaf Guest network. If you work at a participating eduroam institution, your device should automatically connect to the St. Olaf eduroam wireless network. Lost and Found Visit the Buntrock Commons information desk. Public Safety Call to reach Public Safety. Pause Kitchen The Lion s Pause is a student-run nightclub located on the first floor of Buntrock Commons. Students operate the Pause Kitchen, which offers a full menu of treats including pizza and shakes, for low prices. Friday: Saturday: Sunday: 10:30 a.m. 12 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 2 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 2 a.m. 14

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