Help us celebrate the unique friendship between Norway and the United States. In conjunction with Norway’s 2005 Centennial Anniversary, St. Olaf College and the Norwegian American Historical Association (NAHA) will host a symposium that explores the past, present and future relationship of these two countries. Norwegian and American speakers will examine the attitudes and policies of each culture toward society and community, business and industry, and science and technology.

The symposium begins with a gala event on Friday, Sept. 23, at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. On Saturday, Sept. 24, the conference will convene at St. Olaf with a keynote address by the director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute, Geir Lundestad. The symposium concludes with music, a banquet and remarks by distinguished guests.