Norway in the U.S

Norwegian Industry in North America

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 22:25:57 GMT

The topic of this year’s Norway Seminar was Norwegian industry in North America, inspired by the location: Houston, Texas. Voices from the industry and the academic field were represented, questioning the growth and responsibilities Norway is faced with.

Michigan Man Awarded Order of Merit by King of Norway

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 20:13:17 GMT

The Honorable Dennis Flessland of Huntington Woods, Michigan, Norway’s honorary consul to Michigan, was selected to receive an extraordinary honor from His Majesty King Harald of Norway earlier this year.

New Student Chaplain at the Norwegian Seamen's Church

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 20:02:42 GMT

Elisa Stokka has been named the Seamen Church's new student chaplain, with responsibility for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Elisa is connected to the Seamen's Church in New York, and recently she made her first visit to Canada.

Norwegain Flora in Downtown DC

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 21:08:05 GMT

Pedestrians strolling along 19th Street south of Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C. might be surprised to catch a glimpse of native Norwegian plants, courtesy of a mural at popular lounge Science Club.

2012 Scholarships from Leif Erikson Lodge

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:39:26 GMT

Leif Erikson Lodge No. 1, Sons of Norway, Educational Foundation (formerly the Scholarship Committee) announces the following 2012 scholarships.

Want to study in the U.S.? Two scholarships announced for summer 2012

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:21:51 GMT

The Brittingham Viking Organization is announcing two scholarship opportunities for summer 2012: Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) Scholarship of USD 10 000 and The Apeland Viking Scholarship of USD 10 000. Application deadline: February 20, 2012.

Norwegian identity in an American context.

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:19:01 GMT

The terrorist attacks of July 22nd served as an important, but tragic backdrop for this year’s Norway Seminar. The annual seminar gathers those who teach Norwegian at American universities and colleges. The theme for this year’s seminar was “Norwegian identity and integration”.

Royal Visit 2011

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:14:40 GMT

Their Majesties King Harald V and Queen Sonja are in the United States October 13-22, 2011. In Minnesota and Iowa, the Royal Couple will meet with representatives from the state governments and visit Norwegian-American environs and institutions. In New York, the King and Queen will be among the Honorary guests at the American Scandinavian Foundation’s Centennial Ball. In addition, Their Majesties will visit Ground Zero and Norwegian-American environs, and they will attend several cultural events.

Stories, Journeys and Lessons of Norwegian Entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:21:33 GMT

Silicon Vikings in cooperation with the Norwegian Club and the Royal Norwegian Consulate General proudly present Stories, ourneys and Lessons of Norwegian Entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley on June 28th 4-6pm at SNR Denton in Palo Alto.

Norway Innovates in San Francisco

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:14:44 GMT

Innovation Norway is a government entity that assists Norwegian companies and businesses abroad and helps them identify local partners in their field.

Facts and Figures: Norway in the United States

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:08:14 GMT

Norwegian immigrants went to the United States primarily in the later half of the 19th century and the first few decades of the 20th century. There are more than five million Norwegian Americans according to the most recent U.S. census (2000), and most live in the Upper Midwest. There are more people of Norwegian ancestry in America than in Norway.

Minneapolis: a nexus for Norwegian-American cooperation

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:56:37 GMT

“Norway and the United States share so much and we need each other in so many ways,” said former Vice-President Walter Mondale at the 2009 Science Week in Minneapolis. The 81-year old, whose ancestors came from Mundal, Norway may now have even closer ties to Norway than ever. For the past year he has spearheaded Norway's connection to the Midwest as the Norwegian Honorary Consul General in Minneapolis.

Norwegian-American Organizations

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:21:50 GMT

Norway Caucus / Friends of Norway

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:39:49 GMT

The US-Norway Forum

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:40:13 GMT

Established in Chicago in 1997, the US-Norway forum aims to nurture a dialogue between the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Norwegian Foreign Missions in the U.S., Norwegian-American organizations and Educational Institutions.

Colleges in the U.S. offering Norwegian Studies

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:51:18 GMT