http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/71f1155c-0f71-4f7b-be83-297629e29d6chttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Innovative-Norwegian-Study-Creates-Headlines-at-GAP2013-in-Houston/At GAP2013, the preliminary results of a new implementation study by Stavanger University Hospital were presented by Dr. Kirsten Lode. Titled “I am not the same,” the study centers on using expressive writing as a therapeutic method for women diagnosed with breast cancer.Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:05:32 GMT51ccfaf5-d662-4406-8685-dd5dd23d0d4fhttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Norwegian-Crown-Prince-Haakon-and-Crown-Princess-Mette-Marit-to-visit-Houston-during-this-years-OTC/Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit will visit Houston in May to celebrate 40 years of Norwegian participation at the annual Offshore Technology Conference.Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:39:32 GMT7dda0f57-3ac1-4c3b-b365-cc33dae52dc9http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Emerging-Norwegian-Leaders-visit-Houston-Texas-as-participants-in-the-International-Visitor-Leadership-Program-IVLP/Dr. Lene Berge Holm and Dr. Kaja Beate Nyquist participated in the IVLP, a U.S. State Department exchange program that has taken them across the United States, visiting hospitals and other medical institutions in North Carolina, Iowa, and Texas.Mon, 06 May 2013 15:42:59 GMT2fc84a50-96b7-4333-9ab9-0f838fe65de8http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Presentations-at-Norway-House-on-Ocean-Science-and-the-Arctic/The second Lunch’n Learn event, on March 20, 2013, at Norway House featured presentations by Dr. Gary H. Isaksen of ExxonMobil, and Dr. Jostein Mykletun, Norway’s Consul General in Houston. The speakers focused on the Artic, and especially the outlook that ExxonMobil and Norway have on the region and its further development.Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:30:18 GMT24e1bf8a-9d17-4c80-98ad-b94203fbc32chttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Norway-makes-a-great-showing-at-South-by-South-West/South by Southwest (SXSW) is a set of film, interactive, and music festivals and conferences that take place every Spring in Austin, Texas. This year there were 11 Norwegian contributions to the music side of the festival, which is the largest of its kind in the world.Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:19:57 GMT49f8dcf1-6ed9-4693-931a-c616b53d7027http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Reports-from-the-Transatlantic-Science-Week-2012-Conference-Houston-Nov-12-16/We are pleased to publish the Report from the Transatlantic Science Week 2012, and the closely connected NorTex Report.Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:17:28 GMT1018f043-effb-49f2-9e70-df02f0277ae3http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Information-Meeting/Information meeting regarding the Daughters of Norway Lodge Organization Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:39:58 GMT88b0052f-f1af-4fea-a2ac-0e6a3600669ahttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Learn-About-Norwegian-Business-Opportunities-and-Best-Practices-at-the-Texas-EU-Summit/The 2nd Annual Texas-EU Summit will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Austin on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. This year, Norway will join 10 other European countries in addressing the Summit’s featured topic: “Trade, Investment and Innovation.”Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:24:40 GMT6fa93b8f-8ee4-4f93-af0c-458559913900http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Another-successful-Norwegian-Finance-Day-at-the-Federal-Reserve-Bank-in-Houston/The third annual Norwegian Finance Day was held at the Federal Reserve Bank in Houston on February 27. Featuring nine prominent speakers, the Conference gave the audience a comprehensive description of the availability of financing from Norwegian institutions to companies based in both Norway and the United States.Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:17:00 GMTe5dcdfd8-787a-42d8-9a94-eec802cdccdfhttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/The-Re-Launching-of-Snorre/The Norwegian Society of Texas officially re-launched its Houston chapter with a Norwegian Smørbrød Reception in the Residence of the Consul General in the beginning of March. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:48:58 GMT79d35b36-f242-49c6-8461-404d1dae6d3ehttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Axess-and-ABS-Consulting-hold-seminar-at-Norway-House-1/Axess and ABS Consulting collaborated in holding a joint seminar focusing on “Integrity Management of Aging Floating Assets” at Norway House on February 20. The seminar attracted close to 30 professionals, and offered a unique perspective on how to extend the life span of marine equipment used in the offshore industry. The participants were greeted by Consul General Jostein Mykletun.Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:50:35 GMTc8255718-9473-418a-9f81-ff490e25d92chttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Delegation-from-Stavanger-Builds-on-Sister-City-Partnership-with-Houston/Led by Mayor Christine Sagen Helgø, a large delegation from the Stavanger region recently took the journey across the Atlantic in order to nurture the close ties between the city of Houston and the Stavanger region, and to explore new potential areas for collaboration between the two sister cities.Tue, 05 Mar 2013 23:40:57 GMT11f5c705-7e5d-49d8-a757-88a9018ce28chttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Jotun-Takes-Aim-at-the-North-American-Paint-Market/The Norwegian company Jotun recently opened a new factory in Belle Chasse, La. Their upgraded facilities will allow the company to produce at least three times the current volume, bring quality to a new level, and provide better safety for the company’s employees.Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:57:13 GMTb8a45d4d-1db7-4c03-8618-45388a23afb7http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Lunchn-Learn-at-Norway-House/The first in a new monthly series of “Lunch’n Learn” events was hosted at Norway House on February 19. The main theme of the luncheon was the past, present and future Norwegian related business activities in Florida.Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:43:52 GMTf779488a-4d2f-41d3-aecc-6e2353dee773http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Norwegian-Finance-Committee-Visits-Houston-and-Austin/The Norwegian Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs visited Houston and Austin from January 28th to February 1st in an effort to strengthen ties between the State of Texas and Norway, and to learn from the finance related politics in the State.Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:20:00 GMTf8593421-976b-4560-b6f1-ee9a794692d4http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Global-Research-Funding-at-the-University-of-North-Texas/The Consul General attended the first ever Global Research Funding Forum hosted at the University of North Texas, on February 4. At a conference aimed at strengthening international research collaboration, Norway received special praise for its active commitment to increase the flow of knowledge across borders.Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:36:00 GMT7b0d43db-cc52-401d-bd8b-ab296f171237http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Save-the-date-Third-Houston-Shipping-Conference-October-17-2013/After two successful shipping and offshore conferences, the Royal Norwegian Consulate, along with the Korean and Brazilian Consulates, now announce the Third Houston Shipping and Offshore Conference on October 16th 2013.Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:02:30 GMT015517a3-e11a-4482-9a6e-123244a2755fhttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Norwegian-Trond-Saverud-conducted-the-Galveston-Symphony-Orchestra/Norwegian Trond Sæverud conducted the Galveston Symphony Orchestra in concert at the historic Grand Opera House. Serving as the Orchestra’s guest conductor for the first time, Sæverud left a great impression on the Galveston audience. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:57:58 GMTc6aacf64-b6b9-4014-b2bd-d907d98dff7bhttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Announcing-The-Ibsen-Scholarships-2013-/The Ibsen Scholarships are awarded innovative projects in the field of drama and performing arts and projects that act as incentives for critical discourse in regards to existential and society-related subject matters concerning Henrik Ibsen.Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:07:39 GMTe34ab223-b2d5-4650-98e5-0b9bdfbbc5c6http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Concert-held-for-Norwegian-community-in-Katy-Texas/In Katy, two visiting Norwegian musicians, Daniel Herskedal and Marius Neset, put on a magical performance in front of a large Norwegian audience.Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:56:37 GMT3aed2bd0-cae0-4573-8ea0-9a4cfb461550http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Save-the-date-for-the-3rd-Norwegian-Finance-Day-in-Houston-February-27-2013/The Royal Norwegian Consulate invites you to the 3rd Norwegian Finance Day in Houston, February 27, 2013. The theme will be: "Look to Norway: Cutting Edge Technology - Attractive Long Term Financing". Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:36:26 GMT7e001501-966e-4759-9a9c-d70ea1d66c14http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Lunchn-Learn-/Starting Tuesday February 19, the Norwegian Consulate General, in cooperation with NACC, Innovation Norway, and INTSOK, will stage a monthly Norway House “Lunch’n Learn” Series.Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:56:23 GMT9d846a94-eb11-4203-b8fa-84bc6c33b0b6http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Galveston-Symphony-Orchestra-concerts-to-be-conducted-by-Norwegian-Trond-Saverud/Norwegian violinist and conductor Trond Sæverud will conduct the next two concerts with the Galveston Symphony in the Old Galveston Opera House. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 23:03:27 GMTfd27ad1a-3bd0-418b-a50d-c0620a68090bhttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Consul-General-Jostein-Mykletun-opened-the-Second-Arctic-Technology-Conference-in-Houston/On Monday, December 3rd, the Second Arctic Technology Conference opened at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. Consul General Jostein Mykletun was invited as the opening speaker at the conference, and his speech on Norway’s High North Policy was very well received.Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:02:29 GMT346b035b-cfd3-4991-ba53-66d7d37dd3a9http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/2012-Plano-Christmas-Parade/The Norwegian Society of Texas’s float “The Ormen Lange” was honored as the best overall float in Plano, Texas Holiday Parade 2012.Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:50:10 GMT340f290e-631f-4eae-9154-e0585f120575http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Norwegian-Country-Christmas-in-Clifton---The-Norwegian-Capital-of-Texas/The annual Clifton Norwegian Country Christmas was successfully held the first weekend of December, 2012 and gathered over 1000 participants, including a group of Norwegian Expats from Houston and many children. For the occasion, many of the Norwegian visitors had dressed up in their traditional Norwegian folk costumes, “bunads”.Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:23:29 GMTdd506528-9983-43df-a876-fe9e727bbaa9http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Transatlantic-Science-Week-2012-Successfully-promoting-US-Norwegian-partnership-and-collaboration/This year the Transatlantic Science Week was hosted for the first time in Houston, lasting an entire week from Monday Nov. 12, to Friday Nov. 16, where over 600 participants convened on how best to further collaboration between Norway and the US in research, technology, innovation and higher education.Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:45:59 GMTf1475cbb-844e-4c4d-b855-526d8eff87d2http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Transatlantic-Science-Week-2012-Vellykket-mote-pa-tvers-av-Atlanteren/Årets Transatlantic Science Week gikk nylig av stabelen her i Houston fra mandag, november 12. til fredag november 16.Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:52:28 GMT49c52742-5a75-4a8d-be58-c897e9e40461http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/The-Norway-Seminar-in-Houston/The Consul General recently hosted NORTANA’s annual Norway Seminar, a weekend dedicated to discovering Norwegian culture, politics and business.Fri, 19 Oct 2012 22:54:16 GMT38360e8c-e7c4-4009-a419-f540a66ffec4http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Success-for-the-Second-Houston-Shipping-Conference/Attracting over 230 participants, including higher executive directors, governmental officials, and people from the maritime and offshore industry, the Second Shipping Conference sails in as a successful follow-up for the Inaugural Houston Shipping Conference.Tue, 09 Oct 2012 18:11:26 GMT5a842038-a2cf-4c68-a23c-f83dc59d851ahttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/The-Norwegian-Consulate-General-encourages-you-to-experience-Vesterheim/The Norwegian Consulate General encourages you to experience Vesterheim - a world class museum and a cultural center nestled in beautiful Northeast Iowa.Thu, 18 Oct 2012 23:08:40 GMT964983b6-b77b-4eea-a294-55856f5b8119http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/En-musikalsk-opplevelse-til-staende-applaus-i-Clifton/Etter en musikalsk aften i regi av Cleng Peerson instituttet med den Norske pianisten Knut Erik Jensen, manglet det ikke på lovord fra de oppmøtte i Bosque Arts Center i Clifton, Texas. Seansen ble avsluttet med stående applaus til pianisten.Tue, 02 Oct 2012 23:26:04 GMT82aeb127-ebb9-48ae-8c9a-a29d7e420782http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/The-Consul-General-hosts-the-World-Affairs-Council-Houston/Last week the World Affairs Council (WAC) invited their members to a Norwegian reception in the Official residence of the Consul General.Tue, 02 Oct 2012 23:13:56 GMTf34260e7-4133-4629-8c42-aad16f36a3c7http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Skandinavisk-Design-til-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Houston/Museum of Fine Arts i Houston (MFAH) åpnet nylig en ustilling med Skandinavisk design, som inneholder glass, keramikk, metallarbeid og lamper fra 1920 til 1970-tallet. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 23:50:13 GMT42e00ec4-7d62-4276-bd24-4dd5581639efhttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Refreshing-Reminder-Transatlantic-Science-Week-2012-Houston-Nov-12-16-/The Organizers of Transatlantic Science week are pleased to announce that the preparations for TSW12 are progressing well. The two principal Conference topics are Energy and Health/Medicine.Wed, 12 Sep 2012 21:26:00 GMT72aa6f22-6a35-4f7d-9864-77282e348225http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Clifton-Delegasjon-til-Tysvar/Representanter fra Clifton, Texas, var nylig i Norge for å besøke Tysvær og det norske vestlandet. Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:16:14 GMTeb795375-420b-42ef-a427-24977788d9bbhttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/General-Consul-Jostein-Mykletun-to-speak-at-the-Arctic-Technology-Conference-2012/The Arctic Technology Conference is hosted by OTC (Oil and Technology Conference) and will be held December 3 – 5 in George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston. Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:32:17 GMTdc40f970-3e52-451e-908c-3aef6b888123http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Transatlantic-Science-Week-2012-is-open-for-registration/The annual Transatlantic Science Week will be held in Houston November 12-16, with Rice University and MD Anderson Cancer Center as main venues. The TSW12 website is now published, and registration has begun. Thu, 05 Jul 2012 20:20:51 GMT1d45c423-b872-498b-9968-3e6e62fff45ehttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Applications-for-Globalskolen-are-now-open/“Globalskolen” is a free educational offer for Norwegian students living abroad. Aimed at primary school students, they offer educational programs in Norwegian, Religion, Faith & Ethics, and Social Studies.Tue, 07 Aug 2012 17:16:43 GMTb5d7f13d-3d9d-4c3b-b941-f53bd79b22b7http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Transatlantic-Science-Week-2012-at-a-Glance/The Organizers of Transatlantic Science Week are pleased to announce a new short format overview of the event. This overview provides a factual listing of the conference, highlighting topics and partners involved. The overview is available here This year’s conference on November 12-16 will be the 11th annual Transatlantic Science Week and the first one yet to be held in Houston. The main venues...Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:01:42 GMTdc725a07-9373-40e4-a421-9f1ec4261252http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/The-Round-Top-Theatre-Forum-to-explore-Ibsen-and-Scandinavian-Literature/The 15th annual Theatre Forum will be hosted in Round Top, Texas, on November 2 – 4.Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:37:40 GMT7e479205-c6bb-4611-a688-5d57977aff08http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Orkanvarsel-New-Orleans-Louisiana/Stormen Isaac har kurs mot New Orleanse, og regnes med å oppgraderes til Orkan i nærmeste fremtid.Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:17:13 GMT5cfbcc1d-087a-4af8-b668-35c435cf4022http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Visit-to-University-of-St-Thomas-Houston/The General Consul Jostein Mykletun was recently invited to visit the University of St. ThomasThu, 26 Jul 2012 17:10:26 GMTe49d9348-0916-42b8-a6d4-cd09d026a8ddhttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/The-Prime-Ministers-Speech-on-Massacre-Anniversary/"Let us promise each other today that we will honor the dead by celebrating life," said the Prime Minister of Norway, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg, in his speech to the people one year after the extremist attacks on Norway. Following is the text of the speech translated into English. Mon, 23 Jul 2012 20:58:58 GMTb0a430f9-f4f8-455f-9c4f-b7891840f49dhttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/The-Norwegian-Minister-of-Petroleum-and-Energy/The Royal Norwegian Consulate General was happy to host Norway’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Ola Borten Moe, and his delegation during their visit to Texas June 3-7. During his stay, the Minister met with Texas Governor Rick Perry, the Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade, Texas Railroad Commission, and several of the major oil and gas companies in Houston. The Minister visited the Eagle Ford Formation, and spoke at the Houston Petroleum Club. Unconventional energies, including shale oil, and U.S. energy independence were among the key topics for the visit to the Texas.Fri, 29 Jun 2012 22:00:10 GMT55511b1a-dcbd-4bf8-a51c-b974d6ece44chttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/The-Consulate-is-closed-on-Wednesday-August-8th/The Royal Norwegian Consulate General is closed on Wednesday, August 8th. It will open again with normal working hours on Friday, August 9th.Tue, 07 Aug 2012 17:44:37 GMT193f46c6-6c9c-4e7b-bf08-d7cdf5b66271http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/The-Annual-MD-Anderson-GAP-Conference-was-held-in-Oslo/ For the first time, the Houston based MD Anderson Cancer Center held its annual GAP Conference outside USA. The Norwegian Cancer Consortium was proud to be the first foreign host, arranging the GAP Conference in May 2012 in Oslo, Norway. From 2012 and onwards, the annual GAP Conference will be held by a Sister Institution in even years, and by MD Anderson Cancer Center in USA at odd years.Tue, 26 Jun 2012 22:13:03 GMTbae7a6e2-b3f9-4e4e-a540-7fe8a4e99823http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Norway-in-the-spotlight-for-the-monthly-Coffee-with-the-Consuls/On May 30, the Royal Norwegian Consulate General, INTSOK and Innovation Norway represented Norway in the monthly “Coffee with the Consuls” event. This breakfast event, organized by Greater Houston Partnership (GHP) and sponsored by Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas (PKF), attracted more than 80 participants. They enjoyed a classic Norwegian breakfast as well as presentations and a panel discussion about doing business with Norway.Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:59:04 GMT370ef354-426a-4269-a371-2ad2eb2f8366http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Norwegian-middle-school-student-in-Houston-wins-the-St-Marks-cup/It was a proud moment for Haavard Skaar, aged 14, when he received the St. Mark’s Cup for the school year 2011/2012. This prestigious award is given annually to the eighth grader who best represents the spirit of the Middle School.Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:11:06 GMT2b41f67f-7c2c-4f8a-8ae3-32ffd8083dbahttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/The-annual-OTC-marks-new-records-for-Norwegian-participation/During the first week of May, approximately 2.500 Norwegians flew to Houston for the annual Offshore Technology Conference (OTC). This marks record numbers for Norwegian participation, measured both in conference visitor and exhibitor attendance.Mon, 14 May 2012 18:47:50 GMT3d2b2d86-f6e8-4856-9b48-10b0bc85d43ehttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Oslo-31-August/On Friday, June 8th "Oslo, August 31st" is openingat the Sundance Cinemas in Houston. The acclaimed second feature from Norway’s Joachim Trier (Reprise) was an official selection at Cannes, Toronto, AFI, Sundance and New Directors/New Films.Fri, 25 May 2012 18:57:35 GMT653a27da-ca36-4723-bb77-c5c3d6e749a6http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/The-Future-of-Oil--Gas--Norways-Perspective/On June 4, the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Ola Borten Moe speaks in Houston.Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:36:18 GMTae273cfc-99a5-4e95-89e2-ebf602caa34dhttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Transatlantic-Science-Week-2012-to-be-held-in-Houston/The annual Transatlantic Science Week will be held in Houston November 12-16, with Rice University and MD Anderson Cancer Center as main venues. The TSW12 website is now published, and pre-registration has begun.Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:12:43 GMT6226e992-0ca7-4710-8452-b340cdda8dabhttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Constitution-Day-Celebration-at-the-Consul-Generals-Residence/On May 17 – Norway’s Constitution Day – Consul General Jostein Mykletun and his spouse Sonia welcomed more than 130 people to their home to celebrate the signing of the Norwegian Constitution 198 years ago.Fri, 25 May 2012 18:42:06 GMT4fb45605-aac8-4cb2-9d35-4326f8a865a0http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Norwegian-Constitutional-Day-Celebration/On Sunday May 13, 750 happy Norwegians gathered at the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pasadena to celebrate Constitution Day.Wed, 16 May 2012 22:09:46 GMT7cc9257d-b0f5-4510-bae5-e78afb71711dhttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Jazz-Concert-at-the-Norwegian-Seamens-Church-in-New-Orleans/The Norwegian Seamen’s Church in New Orleans is not called the “Jazz Church” for nothing, and invited young and old for a Friday night jazz concert on May 4. The headliner was the Norwegian band Magnolia and the New Orleans-based American singer Topsy Chapman. Around 60 enthusiastic listeners, aged from 3 to 93, saw the band play an inspired set with several New Orleans Jazz and Norwegian Folk songs. Thu, 10 May 2012 20:56:55 GMTe64096bc-1847-487e-86f7-433ad12a0de1http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/DNB-Breakfast-at-Norway-House-during-OTC/During a hectic OTC schedule, more than 80 businessmen found their way to Norway House for the DNB breakfast on Tuesday May 1. This breakfast, initiated by DNBs office in Houston, featured three speakers from DNB, as well as a presentation by National Oil Wells’ Daniel Molinaro.Mon, 14 May 2012 16:43:49 GMTf24db426-c192-4bb2-881c-c17208a36fd0http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Finance-Breakfasts-in-Dallas-and-Houston/Eksportfinans Norway visited Norway House, Houston.Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:30:09 GMTfb470312-6aaa-44a5-ac5c-72e7c8809628http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Things-are-happening-in-Clifton/As you enter Clifton, a huge Viking helmet-shaped sign welcomes you to “the Norwegian Capital of Texas”. In this vibrant community of approx. 3700 inhabitants, where half is of Norwegian decent, the plans for a Cleng Peerson Institute (CPI) are underway.Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:54:51 GMT4fbfff03-15a1-4bf6-832b-5237fe597334http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Announcing-The-Ibsen-Scholarships-2012/The Ibsen Scholarships award innovative projects in the field of drama and performing arts and projects that act as incentives for critical discourse in regards to existential and society-related subject matters concerning Henrik Ibsen and his plays.Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:49:58 GMT1105bb54-1f5d-4827-9162-8ea75fce9490http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/INTSOKs-US-Norway-Technology-Partnership-Conference/On March 26 to 29, 65 companies from the American and Norwegian oil & gas industry gathered in Houston, Texas, to share and discuss technological expertise and business opportunities. INTSOK functioned as the facilitator.Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:44:00 GMTfe073abd-a666-4e03-8ccd-e2eec8a7aa6dhttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Sister-City-Sunday-at-the-Norwegian-Seamens-Church-in-Texas/The Norwegian delegation from the Houston-Galveston Stavanger Sister City Society visited the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pasadena, TX. Music, barbecue, and sports were on the activity-plan.Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:42:07 GMTdb182846-bc9d-422f-91db-2e859a352b93http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/South-by-Southwest--Norwegian-presence-triggers-enthusiasm/The annual Music, Film and Interactive festival South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, finished this weekend, with 8 Norwegian bands and artists performing several shows. The Norwegian event at Cedar Street Courtyard attracted a large crowd, with artists and spectators enjoying the music, the weather and the BBQ provided. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:15:41 GMT3155e71f-db17-4886-861a-5177777043dbhttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/The-Cleng-Peerson-Institute-/Cleng Peerson, born in Tysvær, Norway, and known as the father of Norwegian emigration, led 17 Norwegian immigrants to Clifton, Texas, in 1854 to a better future. His legacy of discovery and leadership inspires Norwegians and Americans today. Having lived in Clifton until his death in 1865, he was buried at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in the Norse community outside Clifton. King Olav V of Norway came to Bosque County in 1982 to honor the memory of Cleng Peerson and his service to Norway. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:30:09 GMT183bb591-8893-4945-b986-e73a1eee5d84http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Deputy-Minister-Rikke-Lind-visits-Houston/The Royal Norwegian Consulate General was happy to welcome Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Rikke Lind, to Houston during her stay from Sunday March 4, to Tuesday March 6. Her Ministry delegation included Director General Ida Skard and Senior Advisor Magnus Bjerke. During her three-day visit, The Deputy Minister chaired a round-table industry conference at Norway House, visited central Norwegian companies and American key industry institutions situated in Houston, and gave a speech at a breakfast-event co-organized by the Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce, Innovation Norway and the Royal Norwegian Consulate General.Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:08:08 GMT31f4fa88-be9f-4f48-b692-96dded1a3d63http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/BI-Alumni-Gathering-at-Norway-House/On Thursday March 1, Norway House became a networking arena for former students of the Norwegian Business SchoolTue, 13 Mar 2012 15:41:13 GMTda43e9d6-363c-4c49-9dea-307ffa17a039http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Stavanger-Days-in-Texas-2012/The Mayor of Stavanger, Christine Sagen Helgø, more than 60 enthusiastic youths, and several Sister City Program leaders will visit Houston and Galveston March 21-28. The visit is a part of the Sister City Program between Stavanger and Houston/Galveston.Tue, 20 Mar 2012 21:26:22 GMTf78622ca-278c-455e-a4a9-e2bca7894c2dhttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/The-4th-Annual-Critical-Commodities-Conference/The Critical Commodities Conference 2012 in New Orleans, dates and registration.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:47:12 GMT5d10574a-255c-4298-8992-703dc374ba51http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Nordic-Chambers-Gather-in-Houston1/The Chambers of Commerce of Denmark, Sweden and Norway met at Norway House on January 19 for a joint breakfast session.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:56:37 GMT963354c7-dc7d-463f-96ed-bc47e0bd71c6http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Norwegian-Minister-of-Foreign-Affairs-Jonas-Gahr-Store-visits-Houston/Global Health, the Artctic/The High North, and American-Norwegian business and technology relations were among the key topics Minister Støre discussed during his visit to Houston January 5-6. This was the Minister’s first visit to the energy and medical capital of the world and his first visit abroad in 2012.Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:17:14 GMT518ee9f4-c81c-4137-9870-9fa786fcbf77http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/If-the-Hat-Fits/When visiting Houston last week, Norway’s Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre soon discovered that being without a hat in The Lone Star State is no joke.Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:52:49 GMT451f5ef3-e45f-434e-b353-1059a884b885http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Norway-Texas/Op-ed in Stavanger Aftenblad and Bergens Tidende (Norway), 5 January 2012 by Norway's Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr StøreWed, 11 Jan 2012 16:25:50 GMTe089e001-b6db-4611-b844-598d88239728http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Listen-to-Norways-Minister-of-Foreign-Affairs-Interview-with-Houstons-National-Public-Radio/Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jonas Gahr Støre, was interviewed by the kuhf Houston Radio Station during his visit to Houston January 5-6, 2012. The Interview took place following a speech on the Arctic Dimension of Norway’s Foreign Policy at the Petroleum Club of Houston with a crowd of 350. To listen to the interview with the Minister click here. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:02:24 GMT1e3807fb-3d37-46cb-9189-02e9f33b62cbhttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Norway-Cup--the-worlds-largest-soccer-tournament/The Royal Norwegian Consulate General in Houston would like to invite you and your soccer team to be a part of the wonderful experience that is Norway Cup in 2012. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:58:32 GMT1475ca55-7e3d-4ff8-98b7-5be56672a2e6http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Houston-Venue-for-Trans-Atlantic-Cooperation-and-Knowledge-Exchange-in-CCS-and-EOR/Climate change is the main driving force behind Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) research, and CCS technology is an important means to fight the complex challenge of growing global energy demand and a need to reduce CO2 emissions. The British, Norwegian and Canadian Consulates General in the energy state of Texas hosted a CCS Workshop in Houston on December 5th, 2011. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:32:56 GMT83519f72-f944-4347-a25e-2def85c813d5http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Christmas-Celebration-in-the-Norwegian-Capital-of-Texas/Lutefisk, bunads and Norwegian flags all plays a central part in the annual Norwegian Christmas Market in Clifton, Texas. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:47:22 GMT1a8ba262-f6d2-4a24-8c65-3cefc041a499http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Clean-Gulf-2011-in-San-Antonio/Working towards a safer and cleaner Gulf is the main objective as companies involved with off-shore activities met in San Antonio for the 21st annual Clean Gulf Training Event & Exhibition. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:04:47 GMT9dd2773c-3b07-4ca0-9255-fabcf950d76ahttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Globalskolen---free-education-where-you-are-/Globalskolen is a free online educational offer in Norwegian, social science and religion & ethics for pupils in primary school living abroad. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:03:56 GMTba2154a6-a4f9-42e8-b02e-7c39e6734966http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Norskskolens-tilbud-til-grunnskoleelever-i-utlandet--/For alle norske barn som bor i utlandet i en kortere eller lengre periode, og som ønsker og forbedre eller opprettholde norskkunnskapene, har norskskolen et nettbasert undervisningstilbud.Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:29:35 GMT9f10a600-caa2-4945-8cb1-b87067caaf5chttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Jingle-Bells-and-Norwegian-Christmas-Spirit-at-the-Seamens-Church-in-Houston-/2000 visitors stopped by the Annual Norwegian Christmas Bazaar held at the Norwegian Seamen’s Church November 11th through November 13th. Both children and grownups experienced the spirit of Norwegian Christmas, despite 20 degrees Celsius and no signs of snow in the near future. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:01:58 GMTfe3f6d45-2838-4b31-b882-3213dd06c53ehttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Grand-opening-of-HKH-Kronprinsesse-Mette-Marits-Kirke-by-the-Bishop-of-Bjorgvin-in-Miami/The Bishop of Bjørgvin, Halvor Nordhaug, visited Texas on his way to Miami for the opening of the new Seamen’s Church in Florida, H.K.H Kronprinsesse Mette-Marits Kirke. The Church will function as a social, cultural and spiritual meeting place, “a home away from home,” for Scandinavians living in South Florida. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:45:11 GMTe383225b-0c4d-4917-8154-51891d53abe8http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Bolstering-educational-ties-between-Oslo-and-Austin/University of Oslo President, Ole-Petter Ottersen visited the University of Texas at Austin recently with the intent of boosting academic collaboration between the two flagship institutions.Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:32:12 GMT2569d113-5404-4f0d-8af4-b63136a6ac0ehttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Election-Day-in-Houston/Roadside signs by the dozens, all decorated in red, white and blue, are not to be mistaken; November 8th is Election Day in Houston. But only a few Houstonians will actually take part in the election, even though it could possibly give the city a new Mayor and a new City Council.Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:32:06 GMT02f1bbd3-6901-49e4-b1e1-bc7a6b90af21http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Norwegian-Foreign-Affairs-and-Defence-a-hot-topic-in-Houston/The Norwegian Consulate General in Houston hosted a visit by the Norwegian Parliament’s standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence from October 30th till November 1st, 2011. The Committee made its first ever visit to Houston, illustrating the growing importance of Houston and Texas to Norwegian foreign affairs. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:06:12 GMTeea779e9-2a08-4ee8-ba5b-9d59fa69b4d7http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Demographics-Houston-Today-is-the-America-of-Tomorrow/As Houston prepares itself for the one million people expected to move to the city in the next 20 years, its demographic face is changing. According to Mr. Klineberg of the Kinder Institution at Rice University, Houston of today is the mirror image of America tomorrow.Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:18:50 GMT30d104bc-7148-4c6f-a35f-694b38088fb2http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/The-Consul-General-invited-to-speak-at-Auburn-University/Consul General Jostein Mykletun’s visit to Auburn University in Alabama included giving a speech on Norwegian society and Norway’s foreign policy. After the lecture, Dr. Mykletun sat down with both MRI researches and the University President to discuss further collaboration. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:07:44 GMTcb5ca791-74df-4798-a417-9ada903b020ehttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Norwegian-Minister-of-Research-and-Higher-Education-visits-Texas/The Norwegian Minister of Research and Higher Education, Mrs. Tora Aasland visited Texas this week, simultaneously as her Ministry launched a new strategy for increased educational collaboration between Norway and North America. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:12:23 GMTd6b72b78-8ddc-42f9-9777-4b39c5bf9ba2http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Association-of-Norwegian-Students-Abroad-Organize-Fall-Seminar-at-Norway-House/The Association of Norwegian Students Abroad traveled to Houston for their 2011 Fall Seminar. On the program was also a Career Day with representatives from several large companies with extensive presence in Houston, and a dinner reception with the Norwegian Minister for Research and Higher Education, Ms. Tora Aasland.Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:47:02 GMT4b7830a1-802e-4703-a58b-5f75ec678634http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Look-to-Norway-Cutting-Edge-Technology---Attractive-Long-Term-Financing/The Norwegian Finance Day was successfully organized in Houston last month, showcasing the immense potential and resources that lie in the Norwegian financial sector Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:29:23 GMT944f08af-cb38-423c-8c7f-e24ad583cf10http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Save-the-date/The Inaugural Houston Shipping Conference: “Navigating Through a Changing World” Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:20:05 GMT4d5490fa-e0e4-41cb-8af2-4de5db297a5chttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Norwegian-Consulate-General-co-hosts-Inaugural-Shipping-Conference-in-Houston/175 participants attended the Inaugural Shipping Conference in Houston on October 13th. The Conference was co-hosted by the Norwegian and Korean Consulates General in Houston, together with the Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce, NACC, Houston.Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:40:12 GMT47027592-592b-467c-b036-217743bb731ahttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Norwegian-Consulate-General-Attends-Leiv-Erikson-Day-in-Dallas/The Norwegian Society of Texas, Viking Chapter, celebrated Leiv Erikson Day on Friday 7th of October, 2011. The event was hosted by Gunnar Engen in Dallas, where Norwegians and Americans of Norwegian heritage came together in the memory of the Viking Leiv Erikson. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:56:55 GMTd3669ba7-3c95-4ad8-9aa1-d0c5c2f48ff3http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Headed-to-the-White-House-New-Exhibition-at-College-Station-focus-on-US-presidential-elections-/With the 2012 presidential elections getting ever closer, George Bush Presidential Library and Museum gets its visitors into election mode with a brand new exhibition looking at the history of US presidential electionsWed, 05 Oct 2011 21:25:47 GMTc6b4599e-aff4-410c-8cf7-cbe035d95dd1http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Exchange-programs-and-internships-in-Norway-1/There are several opportunities for American students and/or young professionals who are interested in an internship or an exchange semester in Norway. Read more if you want to get inspired. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:59:07 GMTd37f7de2-70ca-4441-9dc5-8d51c648e4c9http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Statoil-and-University-of-Texas-Austin-Agree-on-5-Million-Research-Program/Norwegian energy giant Statoil penned a $5 million research agreement with the University of Texas Austin last week, this making the company’s largest ever research contribution outside Norway official. The agreement showcase Statoil’s commitment and ambition across the North American continent. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:07:12 GMT11be9153-ed57-4433-943b-c78105dc6346http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Norwegians-new-to-Houston-are-welcome-to-Norway-House-Thursday-29th-of-October-/The Norwegian Seamen’s Church invites all Norwegians new to Houston to Norway House this Thursday at 6:00 pm. In cooperation with Innovation Norway and the Royal Norwegian Consulate General the Seamen’s Church hopes to introduce Norwegians new to Houston to each other and to the city of Houston. This is a great opportunity to learn more about your new home town and what it has to offer. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:18:35 GMTff4edea7-e792-4e21-ac12-8ded374997d6http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/The-Rise-and-Fall-of-the-US-Space-Program/About fifty years ago the American National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) decided to locate its Manned Aircraft Center in Houston, Texas. The Center was later renamed the Johnson Space Center after the Texan President Lyndon Baines Johnson, and has been the center for coordination and surveillance of all US manned space operations since Genimi 4 in 1965. Many successful adventures began here, the most extraordinary of them all resulted in the moon landing on July 20th 1969. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:18:30 GMTf277b922-41e1-4b32-abb4-e50b15364c81http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Welcome-to-Houston-at-Norway-House-September-29th-at-6-pm/Are you new to Houston? Get valuable information about your new hometown, hints and tips from experienced Norwegian-Houstonians, and learn what Houston has to offer you.Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:33:27 GMT509bd433-e852-4b90-bf73-429b7d1b088fhttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Welcome-to-Houston---Help--Info-/Living in a big city like Houston can sometimes be a challenge. This is why the City of Houston has a non-emergency online city service directory and service request site. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 20:00:09 GMT312c4d70-e7c0-4a0d-9f52-116a5cad4403http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/The-Consulate-General-is-Closed-for-Passport-Applicants-September-19th-/Due to maintenance work on the Consulate General's internet lines, we will not be able to prosess any passport applications on Monday September 19th . We deeply apologize for any inconvenience this might cause. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:07:43 GMT