Reunion

Check-in and On-site Registration | 2–8 p.m.

Located on the second floor of Coeur de Catherine. Session locations will be included in a schedule available to all at registration.

Celebration of classes of 1943, 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968 | 3:30 p.m.

Members of classes that have celebrated a 50-year reunion previously are invited to gather in Coeur de Catherine by individual classes for separate celebrations with classmates before joining the general Reunion group for Evening with the President.

Gathering Reception – Open to All | 4 p.m.

Kick off Reunion weekend with a summer evening reception. Enjoy drinks and appetizers with the St. Catherine University community.

Evening With St. Kate’s Program – Open to All | 5:30 p.m.

Learn about the St. Kate’s of today and how we continue to educate women to lead and influence. President ReBecca Koenig Roloff ’76 will share insight and experience on St. Catherine University’s ongoing work to meet the needs of the times, offering attendees plenty of information about programs for meaningful discussions later.

Friday Evening open for all:

Plan your own Friday evening on the town with friends following the Evening with St. Kate’s program.

Check-in and On-site Registration | 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Located on the second floor of Coeur de Catherine.

Women, Catholic, Liberal Arts – About Our Mission Today | 9 a.m.

Three individuals are in charge of one aspect each of the three prongs of the St. Catherine University mission. Women, Catholic, and Liberal Arts are each led by a University leader experienced in that area. Discover the program of each mission chair and the ways in which each puts forward important directions for the mission.

Chapel Restoration | 10 a.m.

Learn about the restoration of Our Lady of Victory Chapel, now underway. We will provide a brief overview, show “before and after” photos, and answer questions about the restoration concepts.

About Our Academic Programs Today — Meet the Deans | 10:30 a.m.

Learn about the directions of and programs within the School of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences; the School of Nursing; the Henrietta Schmoll School of Health Sciences; and the School of Business. Deans will present and time will be available for Q and A.

Class Parties | 11 a.m.

Reminisce and catch up with classmates over a festive brunch featuring mimosas, coffee, and an abundance of hot breakfast and lunch options.

Office Hours | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

This is an open time to meet individually with someone from the development team if you would like to ask a question or discuss a campaign gift.

50-Year Class Photo | 1 p.m.

Classmates from 1973 will gather for a photo to commemorate this 50-year milestone.

Student Panel | 1 p.m.

Hear about today’s St. Kate’s student experience from our students themselves! Current Katies will share what life is like inside the classroom and on campus.

25-Year Class Pinning and Photo | 1:30 p.m.

25-year alumni will receive the silver jubilee pin in a special ceremony with President Roloff.

Campus Tour With a Student | 1:30 p.m.

Revive your own campus memories on a tour led by a current student! Refresh your knowledge of University trivia and revisit your favorite corners of the beautiful St. Catherine campus.

Self-guided Tour of University Fine Art Collection | 1:30 p.m.

Enjoy a self-guided tour of art on campus. Visit highlights from the St. Catherine University Fine Art Collection with accompanying notes specially curated by Nicole Watson, director of The Catherine G. Murphy Gallery.

Developing Women Leaders in Science/Mendel Renovation | 2:30 p.m.

Learn from leaders in the St. Catherine University science departments about the philosophy of science education underlying the renovation planned for Mendel Hall. Transformation of the science spaces will benefit the teaching of all science students of today and the future.

Faculty spotlight - Endowed Chairs in Humanities, Sciences, English | 3 p.m.

Endowed professorships fund chairs for the humanities, sciences, and English. Enjoy listening to these professors some of the finest in their fields as they put forward their plans for the future.

Food and Friendship/cookies and tea | 3:30 p.m.

Enjoy light food and beverages as you visit with friends.

50-year Food and Friendship and Pinning | 3:30 p.m.

50-year alumni will receive the gold jubilee pin from President Roloff at this time.

Mass in Our Lady of Presentation Chapel at the Sisters of St. Joseph Provincial House | 4:30 p.m.

Join us for the liturgy and music that offer warm memories of days at St. Catherine University. This beautiful Mass includes the lighting of memorial candles in remembrance of Reunion-class alumni who have died. (Our Lady of Presentation Chapel is east of Mendel Hall, enter center doors.)