May Fête
It's a month long party! Celebrate alumnae, rediscover the University and reconnect with other Katies. Share your love of St. Kate's with your family and renew connections with friends with on-campus events throughout the month! Make May Fête the month you visit our beautiful campus in full bloom.
May Fête Events
Wednesday, May 2
6-8 p.m.
Senior Juried Art Exhibition student and alumnae reception
Catherine G. Murphy Art Gallery
Free, RSVP required
Wednesday, May 2-Saturday, May 5
Theater Department Presents: On-Air: A Return to Radio
Frey Theater
$10/person, free with ACTC ID
Thursday, May 3
6:30-7:30 p.m.
"A Walk Down Memory Lane"
Whitby Fourth Floor (check-in near elevators on 1st floor)
Share stories of living in Whitby Hall as we say goodbye to Whitby Hall as a Residence Hall. Tour the floor to see pictures and memories of past and current residents- as well as newly painted murals by current residents. Appetizers and beverages will be served.
Bring copies of pictures and stories to share of your memories of living in Whitby. If you are unable to attend, please email Abbie Rivard at gvrivard@stkate.edu with pictures or stories you want to share.
Free, RSVP encouraged
Friday, May 4
6-8 p.m.
Ariston Exhibition
2nd Floor Gallery, Visual Arts Building
Literary reading will begin at 7 p.m. Light refreshments provided.
Free, RSVP encouraged
Saturday, May 5
6:30 p.m.
Poetry Reading: Blue Orange by Robert Grunst, professor of English
Catherine G. Murphy Art Gallery, lecture hall
Hear poetry from Robert Grunst's newest book, Blue Orange, followed by a book signing and reception.
Free, RSVP encouraged
Saturday, May 5
7:30 p.m
5-year Reunion Cinco de Mayo Bash
President's Dining Room, Coeur de Catherine
$20/person (pre-registered), $25/person at the door
Sunday, May 6
*NOTICE: We will be running, rain or shine!*
8:00 a.m. runners/8:30 a.m. walkers
Dew Drop Dash 5K, hosted by the class of 2007
Meet just past the Outdoor Tennis Courts
$20 early bird, $25 day of race
See the Top 30 Results
10:30 a.m.
Sunday Mass, Our Lady of Victory Chapel
12 p.m.
DupliKate and TripliKate Brunch
2nd and 3rd Floor Atrium, Coeur de Catherine
DupliKates and TripliKates are our honored guests. All are welcome to share in this pre-Mother's day event.
$30/person (includes concert)
1:30 p.m.
"Chopin and Liszt in Paris" Piano performance and commentary by San Francisco based alumna
Bea Van Demark Isaak '59. Reception will follow.
Recital Hall
$15/person
RSVP required »
More information»
Monday, May 7
8-9:30 p.m.
String Chamber Orchestra Concert
Our Lady of Victory Chapel
Free, RSVP required
Tuesday, May 8
8-9:30 p.m.
Collage Concert
Jeanne de Arc Auditorium
Free, RSVP required
Friday, May 11
5 p.m.
Dew Drop Bop Carnival
St. Paul Campus Grounds
All Games/Attractions Free, RSVP required. Bring money for fair food and treats!
Saturday, May 12
7 p.m.
KatWalk Fashion Show
O'Shaughnessy Auditorium
Alumnae Cost: $12, purchase at the O'Shaughnessy
Sunday, May 13
1-6 p.m.
Annual Mother's Day Iron Pour
Art Building Parking Lot
For more information, contact 651.690.8626, or tringler@stkate.edu
Monday, May 14
6-9 p.m.
Alumnae Annual Meeting and Alumnae Awards
Rauenhorst Ballroom
Free, RSVP required
Wednesday, May 16
7-9 p.m.
Domestic Violence: It is in Your Neighborhood with Laura Goodman MAOL ‘11
409, Derham Hall
Cost: $25, RSVP required »
Thursday, May 17
7-9 p.m
Playing with Poetry with Susan Budig '85
361, Coeur de Catherine
Cost: $25, please bring notepaper and pencils, RSVP required »
Tuesday, May 22
7-9 p.m.
ReInvesting in Your Female Friendships with Christy Eichers '91
361, Coeur de Catherine
Cost: $25, RSVP required »
Wednesday, May 23
7–9 p.m.
Beyond Crossword Puzzles for Your Aging Brain with Leah Hanson and Ann Brombach ’88
128, Library
Cost: $25, RSVP required »
RSVP Options
RSVPs are needed for all events, including free events. Please RSVP for events 48 hours prior to event start time.
Send your check along with registration form to:
St. Catherine University
Alumnae Relations, F-33
2004 Randolph Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
For more information, contact Alumnae Relations at 651.690.6666, alumnae@stkate.edu.