Join us for family fun and learn some Norwegian language and culture along the way! Through hands-on activities, fun crafts, light-hearted games, and short videos, you and your family will learn and practice your new Norwegian skills. A kit will be delivered right to your home containing supplies for these language activities, a helpful reference […]
Learn to knit a mug cozy in the round using two colors of yarn! Made to slide on your favorite cup, hot or cold. Knit in stranded colorwork or make simple alternating stripes using double pointed knitting needles. This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Kate Running has been knitting for over 20 years […]
Exploring the traditions of Telemark and Hallingdal rosemaling, this class will cover painting, history, and culture. The early Norwegian rosemalers were influenced by the work of the Guild artists’ painting. They observed the work of these trained artists in public buildings, particularly churches, where the ancient acanthus motif was painted with Baroque and Rococo influence. […]
Dr. Maren Johnson, Luther College’s Associate Professor of Nordic Studies and Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies Director, facilitates a monthly bokprat, discussing Scandinavian authors and Scandinavian life. Join us in September for a discussion of I Talk About It All the Time by Camara Lundestad Joof. In this biting, lyrical memoir, Camara Lundestad Joof, born in Bodø to […]
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The Music Department faculty will perform a recital in the Center for Faith and Life. The recital will begin at 4:00 p.m. Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel
The first two days of the class will be spent making kolrosing tools. The instructor will make a variety of tools for stippling and shading, and students will learn to make these tools and design their own. Students will also be making a kolrosing knife or knives. The next three days will be filled with […]
Celebrating the rich diversity of contemporary writing, Luther College is hosting the eighth biennial Luther College Writers Festival Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19-20, 2025. The weekend includes keynote addresses, featured writers, readings, panels on craft, translation, and publishing, a book sale and more. The 2025 Luther College Writers Festival is the eighth incarnation of an […]
Join Vesterheim for an evening of song commemorating the 200th anniversary of organized Norwegian migration to North America! Soprano Laura Loge and pianist Steven Luksan will share a recital blending classical music, historically popular music (some very silly), and nostalgic chestnuts their grandparents used to sing. With repertoire ranging from the well-known to nearly-forgotten gems […]
Luther College Staff Collaborative Pianist Camille Balleza will perform a piano recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 2 p.m. Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel
Luther College faculty member Deborah Gover will perform a recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel
Luther College Jazz Orchestra and Luther College Concert Band will perform a concert in the Center for Faith and Life. Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel view the full Family Weekend schedule
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You might have heard people talk about “pjaal, pjål, skjøve, skavl, holskavl, skavkniv, skavjarn, såtjern, or bokskjeis.” The name of this very old tool in Norway is an ongoing discussion. Lucky for us, “pjaal” has been a name that stuck in the U.S. The pjaal has recently gained popularity with timber builders for restoration work […]
Are you working to advance sustainability and inclusivity on a higher education campus? Join us to explore how we can take action together while we learn from incredible keynote speakers, presentations, interactive workshops, art installations, and more. UMACS welcomes everyone who wants to create a culture of sustainability and inclusivity within higher education and broader […]
Calling bakers young and old! Join cookbook author Daytona Danielsen for a fun family bake-along inspired by fairy tales. With magical recipes that are sure to delight bakers of all ages, this will be a class that is fun for the whole family. Daytona’s cookbook Disney Frozen: The Official Cookbook: A Culinary Journey through Arendelle is available […]
Luther College faculty member Xiao Hu will perform a recital at 4:00 p.m. in the Noble Recital Hall. Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel
The official inauguration ceremony of Luther College’s 12th President, Dr. Brad Chamberlain, will take place as part of an expanded chapel service at the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall. An outdoor reception will be held on Bentdahl Commons following the chapel service. Both events are free and open to the public.
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