Conversations Lecture Series

Conversations programs provide opportunities for Oles to reconnect with other alumni and parents on a monthly
basis, hear a presentation from St. Olaf faculty or staff, and engage in thoughtful dialogue.

Speakers are scheduled for the following dates:

  • MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
    Science Conversation: A New Model for Learning Science and Ethics
    Doug Schuurman, Professor of Religion
  • MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2011
    CircaVista: An Entrepreneurial Success Story
    Steve Milne '11, Kai Hansen '11, Joe Erickson '11, and Gabe Rysdahl '11
  • MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2011
    Good Computing: Tracking the Life Stories of Ethical Exemplars in Computing
    Charles Huff, Professor of Psychology
  • MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2011
    Christmas With Oles: St. Olaf Christmas Traditions with Musical Entertainment
    Jeff Sauve, Associate Archivist, Shaw-Olson Center for College History

    *special invitation to follow

  • MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2012
    St. Olaf Women in Sports Today
    Ruth Bjorlie Neuger '80, Women's Head Softball Coach, Assistant Soccer Coach
  • MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012
    Millennial Oles: Consternation and Hope
    Rosalyn Eaton-Neeb '87, Associate Dean of Students
  • MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012
    Sustainability: The New Tomson Hall
    Pete Sandberg, Assistant Vice President for Facilities
  • MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2012
    The Challenges of St. Olaf Music Tours
    B.J. Johnson, Manager of Music Organizations

8:30 - 10 a.m.  Breakfast and Speaker
All Conversations events will be held at:
Richfield VFW Post #5555, Private Meeting Room
6715 Lake Shore Drive (67th and Lyndale Avenue South), Richfield, MN 55423

Conversation starts at 8:30 a.m. with a welcome and breakfast. Order off the menu and pay cash at the event. At 9:15 a.m. the speaker will give a brief presentation followed by a question-and-answer session. The event ends at 10:30 a.m. You are welcome to attend all or part of this event.

       » Register now for the next scheduled program!


Conversations Planning Committee: James Anderson '51, Gerald Bloedow '54, Linda Aasen Bjerke '63, Phil Edwardson '59, Joan Andersen Hagman '51,
John Hagman '49, Ed Hatlem '49, Paul Hauge '54, Jim Lee '58, Mickey Matzke Monsen '49, John Meslow '60, Bud Nelson '49, Lois Jacobson Nelson '49,
Paul Roe '51, Donna Vibber Roe '52, Anne Kline Romstad '62, John Sylwester '61, and Wayne Tellekson '56.