Department of Scandinavian Studies

Stay engaged amidst social distancing guidelines with a virtual Henry Art Gallery event, visit the Seattle Deconstructed Art Fair, and more from your home.

David Gire, an assistant professor of psychology, Lauren Poyer, assistant teaching professor in Scandinavian studies explain the Kraken.

Lauren Poyer, assistant teaching professor in Scandinavian studies, explains the mythology of the Kraken.

Andrew Nestingen, professor of Scandinavian studies at the UW, writes about the assassination of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme. 

During this time of uncertainty and isolation, find solace in digital opportunities to connect, share, and engage.

The scholarship program is the largest U.S. international exchange opportunity for students to pursue graduate study, advanced research and teaching worldwide.

This week at the UW, one can virtually tune in to events surrounding Earth Day, art history, and Scandanavian studies.

Scandanavian studies lecturers Colin Gioia Connors and Kristian Næsby host a new podcast, "Crossing North," about Baltic and Nordic society and culture.

Guntis Šmidchens, professor of Scandinavian studies, has received a decoration from Lithuania for the "active promotion of Lithuanian language, history, and culture."

This week at UW, see art ranging in topics from Valentine's Day to jazz, both on and off-campus.

Andrew Nestingen received Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland.

This week in the arts, attend a Chamber Dance Company concert, view photographs from the Henry’s collections, reflect on the race of contemporary ballet, and more.

The 2019-2020 Scandinavian 30 Series will be kicked off with a lecture by Marianne Stecher about Hans Christian Andersen at the Nordic Museum. 

Guntis Šmidchens, head of the Baltic Studies program, reflects upon his personal experience of this moment.

Andrew Nestingen, chair of the Department of Scandinavian Studies, weighs in on how Nordic culture has influenced Seattle culture.