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the plan. He granted it. Bjørhovde became one of the first Norwegian exchange students to study journalism at an American university as part of her country’s program Lånekassen, or Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund, which allocates loans and grants for college students in Norway. “That opened totally new horizons,” she said. “Norwegian students are very fortunate to have this possibility.” A look inside the Aftenposten offices. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) So, her yearlong agenda expanded to

college brings in experts in the field, including Talleraas from PRIO. And sometimes it means the faculty members are the experts. Restad, for example, is regarded as an authority in American exceptionalism and foreign affairs, and often is called upon for national television interviews ― in Norway and the U.S. ― to discuss politics and policy. Another professor, Henrik Syse, is a member of the Norwegian Nobel Committee. “He’s one of the few who actually decides who gets the peace prize,” Dale

with half the kids. (Video by Rustin Dwyer, PLU) She had students in her classrooms from each country exchange letters. “I wanted them to understand where I was going and what I was doing,” she said of her American students. “I wanted to use it as a teaching tool.” Sam and Allison credit Windhoek “100 percent” for finding each other. Their wedding rings were handcrafted by a Namibian jeweler, and their home is adorned with souvenirs from their time there — reminders of the time everything changed

footage: “The last shot of the film where (Jameson’s) on his bike and looks back and smiles,” Petersen said, “we got three takes of that.” The film also received attention from industry leaders in marble production. The marbles used in the film were donated by MegaFun USA, a North American toy manufacturer that’s home to Mega Marbles. The prized diamond marble featured in the short was created specifically for the film. “We are so thankful for that,” Petersen said. “That would’ve been another huge

primary groups that comprise the local Norwegian community — PLU at the center — already were deep in discussions about how to honor their heritage. “Tom wanted to have a peace prize that would be considered a gift to the city of Tacoma from the Norwegian-American community here,” said Janet Ruud ’70, president of the organization. And what a gift it has been. Laureates’ passion projects have included anti-nuclear advocacy, reconciliation, racial and social equity, treating underserved patients around

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