200 Years of Norway in North America - Alumni Event
Save the Date! More Information Coming Soon
On May 15, we will bring together alumni and friends from the Norwegian Sister Colleges in partnership with the Norway-America Association (NORAM). This commemoration will honor the courage, resilience, and enduring ties that continue to connect us across continents. His Majesty the King has been formally invited to the event.
In 1825, fifty-two Norwegian pioneers set sail on the Restauration, embarking on a journey that led to hundreds of thousands more—over a third of Norway’s population—seeking new lives across the Atlantic. Today, nearly 5 million North Americans proudly claim Norwegian ancestry, a legacy that has shaped both regions.
These early immigrants were also instrumental in founding the Norwegian Sister Colleges (listed below). Their values continue to influence our universities, where Norwegian culture remains a part of campus life.
- Augsburg University
- Augustana University
- Concordia College
- Luther College
- Pacific Lutheran University
- St. Olaf College
Join us for a memorable evening of reflection, reconnection, and cultural celebration as we commemorate this historic milestone together. More details about this event will follow in the new year. For now, mark your calendar for May 15! This event is one of several, large and small, across North America and Norway.
PLU's Norwegian Heritage Festival
March 15, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Scandinavian Cultural Center – Anderson University Center
Hosted by PLU’s Scandinavian Cultural Center, the festival celebrates Norwegian culture through artisans, vendors, performances, and authentic food. Please join us! This event is free and no tickets are required.
Cultural Footprints Festival
The Scandinavian Cultural Center together with PLU and in conjunction with the Wang Center is hosting a cultural celebration featuring the weaving and textiles of several diverse cultures. The goal is to bring together PLU faculty and students, the SCC and its members, and the surrounding community for the purpose of understanding the importance of connections between family, generations, and countries through textiles and to understand all that the SCC has to offer.
Date: Saturday, April 12th, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM