Norsk på St. Olaf

05/24/2026

Getting ready to cheer for the class of 2026!

05/20/2026

2025-26 has been a whirlwind of an academic year, we haven't kept up keeping our facebook updated with all the amazing things students have been working on!

Today is the last day of final exams for students and we'd like to share a few student projects. They may be done, but we are grading and slowly shifting gears for our summer research.

05/19/2026

Another great duo for this year's International Summer School at UIO Smaby Peace Scholar Program!

St. Olaf College students Otelia Lighthill ‘27 and Jacob Rozell ‘27 have been named Smaby Peace Scholars and will participate in a series of educational experiences in Oslo, Norway.

04/10/2026

Visiting Assistant Professor of Norwegian Caitlin Sackrison is one of the experts on Norwegian immigration to the US featured in this article! (in Norwegian)

Hvor mange norsk-amerikanerne fins det, og hvor norske oppfatter de seg?

02/19/2026

A great opportunity for someone out there!

We are announcing the search for our next Executive Director to lead our organization into its next century.

This is an opportunity for a dynamic, strategic leader to advance our mission, strengthen partnerships, and build on our strong foundation of impact and growth. We are seeking someone who brings vision, collaborative leadership, and a passion for advancing our work.

If you or someone in your network may be a great fit, we encourage you to learn more and apply.

🔗 View the full position description and application details here: https://fa-ewur-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_3/job/2381/?utm_medium=jobshare&utm_source=External+Job+Share

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11/25/2025

We hope to see you on Monday, the first of December at 10.10 for our annual Norwegian Christmas Chapel service. All are welcome!

11/14/2025

In their proposed budget for 2026/27, the Labor Party has proposed shutting down a program that has helped us buy Norwegian books and films, as well as invite some really exciting guests from Norway. If you are a current or former Norwegian student, please consider signing this petition asking them to save the program! Be sure to comment that you learned Norwegian at a college in North America.

Redd Norgeskunnskap i utlandet/save the Scheme for Norwegian Studies Abroad

10/07/2025

If you weren't able to get a ticket for Wednesday's sammenkomst with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon at 10.10am, you can stream it here:

Streaming from St. Olaf College

09/30/2025

Join us in celebrating the Norwegian dept.'s 125 years and NAHA's 100 years with this commemorative lecture. The first 125 students to arrive will also get a commemorative gift. 🎁🎈🎉🎊

07/24/2025

Curious about Nordic politics? Consider attending this talk by Danish author and politician Pelle Dragsted in conjunction with the release of his book Nordic Socialism: The Path Toward a Democratic Economy (translated to English by William Banks). The event will be held at East Side Freedom Library in St. Paul on August 10th at 7pm.