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A note from the bookstore:
Once again this year, the St. Olaf community is sponsoring our annual Grad Fest event. This event is a "one-stop-shop" for all graduating seniors. We realize that the last year of college is a busy time for students, and Grad Fest provides a convenient way for seniors to access representatives from each campus office that is involved in the graduation process. Members of the following offices will be present at the event: Office of the Dean of the College, Financial Aid, Alumni and Parent Relations, Office of the Registrar, St. Olaf Bookstore, and Annual Giving.
Grad Fest will take place on Thursday, April 16 in the Sun and Gold Ballrooms of Buntrock Commons. The first session will run from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and the second session will run from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. In addition to all of the official college business at Grad Fest, food and beverages will be provided and students will be able to play Grad Fest Bingo and to register for prize drawings.
The St. Olaf Bookstore is once again working exclusively with Jostens as our provider of caps and gowns, graduation announcements, and class rings. Students will pay their cap and gown rental fee ($25.00, cash or check only) and pick up their cap and gown that day (if a student is unable to pick up his/her cap and gown at Grad Fest, the fee increases to $30). Graduates will be responsible for the care of their caps and gowns until they are returned to the bookstore after the commencement ceremony.
Personalized announcements can be ordered from Jostens at Grad Fest or you may order directly through Jostens online or by calling 800.854.7464. Generic announcements and thank you notes will be available in the bookstore on a first come, first served basis. To order these items, you may also call the bookstore at 888.232.6523.
Diploma frames are available through the bookstore as well. To see the complete selection of graduation frames and other items, visit the St. Olaf Bookstore online and click on the graduation links.
Congratulations on the accomplishments of your soon-to-be graduate! We hope that we can assist you in making the celebration of your student's undergraduate years memorable. If you have any questions regarding graduation items, please call the bookstore at 888.232.6523. You may also send an email to Julie Larson, our graduation coordinator, at larsonju@stolaf.edu
Once again, thank you for allowing us to assist you with this important celebration!
David Schlosser
Director, St. Olaf Bookstore
