Norwegian House (Norskhuset)
The
Norwegian House (Swanson House) is one of several Honor Houses
at St. Olaf
College. It is a two-story home with two bedrooms on
the first floor and three on the second floor, providing space
for five students. This fall, there are five
students living in the house, one Norwegian and four Americans.
The students living in the Norwegian House have two main goals: 1) to create a Norwegian environment in the house by speaking Norwegian on a regular basis and incorporating Norwegian culture into their daily routine, and 2) to organize a variety of co-curricular activities for St. Olaf students as well as larger public events for the entire Northfield community. The Norwegian House co-sponsors many of its activities with the on-campus Norwegian Club. See the photo galleries below:
Photos: 2007-08
(Welcome Party 2007 / Conversation Table 2007 / Julegudstjeneste 2007 / 17th of May 2008)
Photos: 2005-06
(Welcome
Party 2005 / Conversation
Table 2005 / Julegudstjeneste
2005 /
Scandinavian
Retreat 2005 / 17th
of May Breakfast 2006 / Welcome
Party 2006 /
Norwegian
House 2006)
Students in the Norwegian House
The
Norwegian Resident Assistant for the 2008-09 academic year is
Christin from Stavanger, Norway. In addition,
there are four American students in the house for Spring 2009: Nate (President), Amanda, Kristina, and Eric. During Fall 2009, the residents in the house were Co-Presidents Raffi and Hannah, Eric, and Chenoa.
The students in the house lead Norwegian Conversation Tables, Homework Help Sessions, the Film Series, and other events.
Students who would like information about living in the Norwegian House in 2009-2010 can contact the Faculty Advisor, Nancy Aarsvold. The application deadline is March 13, 2009 (Norwegian RA Application / American Student Application).
| Resident Assistant: Christin | '09, Physics and Math, Stavanger, Norway (Full Year) |
| President: Nate | '09, Biology, Northfield, MN (Spring Semester) |
| Resident: Amanda | '10, Psychology, Andover, MN (Spring Semester) |
| Resident: Kristina | '09, Ellicott City, MD (Spring Semester) |
| Resident: Eric | '10, Theater, Grinnell, IA (Full Year) |
| Co-President (Fall): Raffi | '09, Political Science and Nordic Studies, Brookline, MA (Fall) |
| Co-President (Fall): Hannah | '10, Theater, Sioux Falls, SD (Fall Semester) |
| Resident (Fall): Chenoa | '10, Art and Norwegian, Santa Rosa, CA (Fall Semester) |
Weekly Norwegian House Events: Spring Semester, 2009
Norwegian Conversation Table, 6-7 pm, Mondays, Black Ballroom,
Buntrock Commons
Norwegian Homework Help, 3-4 pm, Sundays, World Language Center, Library
Norwegian Homework Help, 7-9 pm, Wednesdays,
World Language Center, Library
Other Norwegian House Events: Spring Semester, 2009
Waffles, Films, & Games in the Norwegian House
Sun., March 1, 7-9 p.m., Norwegian House (Swanson House)
Contact Person:
Waffle Baking for International Night
Sat., March 14, 9-12 noon, Norwegian House (Swanson House)
Contact Person: Christin Strandli
Norwegian Film Series: "Switch"
Tues., April 7, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Old Main 15
Contact Person:
Norwegian Film Series: "Charlie og sjokoladefabrikken"
Thurs., April 23, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Old Main 15
Contact Person:
Norwegian Department Picnic
Sun., April 26, 4:00-6:00 p.m., Norwegian House (Swanson House)
Contact Person:
Norwegian Film Series: "Uro"
Mon., May 4, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Old Main 15
Contact Person:
Seventeenth of May Set-Up
Sat., May 16, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Kings' Room
Contact Person: Nancy Aarsvold
Seventeenth of May Breakfast
Sat., May 16, 7:00-9:00 a.m., Kings' Room
Contact Person: Nancy Aarsvold
Other Norwegian House Events: Fall Semester, 2008
Norwegian Department Ice Cream Social
Sunday, Sept. 14, 3-5 p.m., Norwegian House
Contact Person: All
Norwegian Film Series: "Elling"
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Old Main 15
Contact Person: Hannah
Norwegian Film Series: "Blodsbånd"
Wed., Oct. 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Old Main 15
Contact Person: Christin
Dinner for Norwegian Majors, Nordic Studies Concentrators, and Faculty
Sun., Oct. 26, 4-6 p.m., Norwegian House
Contact Person: Marte Hult
Presentation: Study in Norway
Mon., Nov. 3, 7-8 p.m., Black Ballroom
Contact Person: Christin
Norwegian Film Series: TBA
Thursday, Nov. 20, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Old Main 15
Contact Person: Christin
Norwegian Christmas Chapel Service
Tues., Dec. 9, 11:10-11:30, Boe Chapel
Contact Person: Nancy Aarsvold
Norwegian Film Series: "Himmelfall"
Tues, Dec. 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Viking Theater
Contact Person: Christin
Norwegian Department Christmas Party
Wed., Dec. 10, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Norwegian House
Contact Person: Christin
