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Vol. 123 No. 8 February 24, 2012 Established May 17, 1889 • Formerly Western Viking and Nordisk Tidende $1.50 per copy Norway.com News Find more at www.norway.com Proceeding with caution News At press time, North Sea oil Norges Bank of Brent quality was sold for governor urges USD 121.20 per barrel on Asian markets, up USD 1.52. government to The reason is the tense situ- spend less oil ation in and around Iran, ex- perts say. This is the highest money price for crude in nine months, NRK reports. On Feb. 19, Iran announced that it was stop- St a f f Co m p i l a t i o n ping all export of oil to France Norwegian American Weekly and the U.K. This follows an earlier EU announcement that it would halt all import of oil In his annual address on Feb. from Iran effective July 1. 16, Central Bank governor Øystein (blog.norway.com/category/ Olsen argued that politicians in the news) future should use less oil money in the upcoming state budget. Research To expect that the Pension A new ultrasound device, in- Fund can earn four percent a year vented by medical researchers is unrealistic, says Olsen. Now he at the Norwegian University calls for changing the guidelines to of Science and Technology three percent. (NTNU), is small enough to fit in a doctor’s pocket has al- Photo: Ståle Andersen / Norges Bank See > caution, page 6 Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg sits with Norges Bank governor Øystein Olsen and Finance Minister Sigbjørn Johnsen. ready helped save lives, and is being used at several hospitals across the country. Because of its size and user ability, it Education for life Learning from others makes it easier for doctors to perform ultrasound checks of Education Issue showcases Norwegian Norwegian patients that come in for ex- cardiologists from amination. Normally, an ul- language and cultural learning for all trasound examination takes a Stavanger visit Texas lot more time because patients Medical Center have to be transported to the equipment, not the other way around. No r w e g i a n Co n s u l a t e Ge n e r a l (blog.norway.com/category/ Houston, Texas research) A group of cardiologists, in- cluding two trauma specialists What’s inside? from Stavanger University Hos- pital, were warmly welcomed by News 2-3 Photo: Norway.org Business 4 Dr. Stein Tore Nilsen (left) with Dr. See > partners, page 6 Research & Education 5 Richard E. Wainerdi. Opinion 6-7 Education Section 8-18 “Best competition ever” Obituaries & Religion 19 Arts & Style 20 Snowboarding In Your Neighborhood 21 Photo courtesy of Concordia Language Villages Championships For 50 years, students learn and share about Norwegian language and culture at Norwegian Heritage 22 Skogfjorden in Bemidji, Minn. end on high note Scholarships 23 Welcome to the second annual jorden in Bemidji, Minn., to Uni- No r w a y Po s t Education Issue! In this issue, you versity of Minnesota undergradu- $1 = NOK 5.6746 will find a wide variety of articles ate students sharing their reasons updated 2/20/2012 The World Snowboarding that celebrates Norwegian language to study in Norway, the educational Championships Oslo 2012 ended In comparison and cultural learning opportunities ties between Norway and the U.S. 1/20/2012 5.9317 on Sunday with glorious weather on both sides of the Atlantic. have never been stronger. for the final events. 8/20/2011 5.4651 With great stories like the 50th The fun starts on page 8! 2/20/2011 5.6655 anniversary celebration of Skogf- See > best, page 20 2 • February 24, 2012 norwegian american weekly Nyheter fra Norge Nyheter advarer mot “Kina-bunad” fare for takras Private barnehager går med store over- skudd – Det er komisk og trist på 20. februar gikk det flere En ny rapport viser at private barnehager i 2010 tok ut mellom 600 og 700 millioner samme tid. Handler du billig- takras i Oslo sentrum. Politiet kroner i profitt. I rapporten, som er utar- bunader fra Kina i dag er jo advarer både fotgjengere beidet av Telemarksforskning for Kunns- alt likt, sier fylkeskultursjef og gårdeiere kapsdepartementet, kommer det fram at private barnehager i 2010 kan ha hentet ut en profitt på mellom 600 og 700 mil- NRK lioner kroner, skriver Dagsavisen. Disse AfteNposteN barnehagene mottok i perioden flere mil- Stadig flere bestiller bunad fra pro- Foto: Josephine Grinde Larsen liarder kroner i offentlig støtte. Rapporten dusenter som helt eller delvis får sydd bu- Bunader på Almankås i Bø, Telemark En politipatrulje passerte akkurat da is- kommer samtidig som Kunnskapsdeparte- nadene i utlandet til det norske produsenter bestille bunader som er produsert i Kina. bitene kom rasende ned fra taket i en bygård mentet har hatt forslaget om nye regler mener er en spottpris. Flere norske aktører Hun er redd for at den norske bunadstradis- i Ebbells gate i Oslo sentrum. Politifolkene for bruk av tilskudd og foreldrebetaling advarer mot billig-bunadene og kritiserer jonen vil dø ut. sørget for å sperre av fortauet, da det er fare ute på høring. Stridsspørsmålet er her om kvaliteten på dem. Andre frykter at norsk – Det er trasig. Vi prøver så godt vi kan for flere ras på stedet. private barnehager som mottar offentlig tradisjon og kunnskap forsvinner. å holde på tradisjonene, men det er en ut- – Det er flere isflak der oppe som venter tilskudd, skal kunne ta ut utbytte når de – Ønsker du å velge noe du blir varig fordring å lage det så rimelig som mulig. Vi på å komme ned, sier Abdita Alemayhu, som går med overskudd. Kristin Halvorsen og fornøyd med, bør du velge den lokale og re- kjenner oss maktesløse når de stiller med de driver forretning akkurat der isbitene smalt Kunnskapsdepartementet mener de bør få gionale tradisjonen og kunnskapen du finner prisene de gjør, sier Haugen. i bakken. ta ut overskuddet, mens sentrale deler av hos våre egne produsenter, sier fylkeskul- Hos Almankås koster en Telemarksbu- Operasjonssentralen i Oslo politidistrikt fagbevegelsen mener de ikke bør få gjøre tursjef i Telemark, Geir Berge Nordtveit. nad rundt 42.000 kroner med jakke og sk- fikk mandag flere meldinger om slike ras. dette. Det er fortsatt tre måneder til 17. mai og jorte. Hos konkurrenten, Norske bunader i «Vær oppmerksomme i forhold til is- (NTB) konfirmasjonssesongen, men nettopp i disse Oslo, kan man få en Telemarksbunad for 26- ras. Vi har fått flere meldinger om isras fra dager kan hun se om bunadene blir ferdig i 30.000 norske kroner. Det inkluderer skjorte, tak i Oslo sentrum. Gårdeier er ansvarlig for Norwegian-fly evakuert på Gardermoen tide. veske, belte og forkle. Da broderes bunaden rydding. Se opp» lød Twitter-meldingen fra En melding om brann i en motor førte til – Mange bestiller i disse dager og det i Kina, mens den monteres og tilpasses av operasjonsleder. evakuering av et fly 19. februar. Rett før er full innspurt fram mot mai. Vi rekker nok skreddere i Norge. Produsenten leverer om De fleste gikk mandag kveld inn i far- avgang fikk passasjerene om bord -i Nor å bli ferdig til konfirmasjonene, men det er lag 2000 bunader i året, og merker en økende eområdet uten å se opp. wegian-flyet beskjed over høyttaleran- mange tråder som skal snøres sammen og etterspørsel. – Folk må være observante, og gårdei- legget om å evakuere. – Strømmen gikk det skal holde hardt om folk bestiller nå, sier Fylkeskultursjef i Telemark, Geir Berge erne må passe på, sier operasjonsleder Sven- plutselig, og kom så på igjen. Det kom en Tove Karin Haugen, avdelingsleder i systua Nordtveit mener Telemark er Norges ledende Martin Ege til Aftenposten.no. melding om at det var brann i halen, og vi til Almankås i Bø i Telemark, Norges største bunadfylke, og er stolt av fylkets lange bu- Mange steder har gårdeierne i det min- fikk beskjed om å evakuere, sier passasjer leverandør av Telemarksbunaden. nadtradisjoner. ste sørget for å gjøre fotgjengerne oppmerk- Ole Ivar Steinsland (31) til VG Nett. Ifølge For det tar tid å produsere en fullverdig – Det som bestilles fra utlandet er ikke somme, da skilt og flagg med «fare, takras» Steinsland var brann og politi raskt på ste- bunad. Ved systua i Bø sitter 10 damer da- ekte vare, sier Berge Nordtveit. er på plass. det, og evakueringen foregikk uten prob- glig rundt et bord og syr iherdig for å få fer- lemer. – Det var noen som ble litt stresset, dig bestillingene før sesongen er i gang for English Synopsis: English Synopsis: men de fleste gikk rolig ut av, sier han. 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Ap har ikke de endelige tallene før om et par uker, men allerede ved utgan- gen av september meldte landsstyret at det var registrert 10.000 nye medlem- mer av rundt 60.000 totalt. AUF hadde på samme tidspunkt fått ca. 3.000 nye medlemmer, et tall som nok vil være større ved årsskiftet. Høyre fikk 5.000 nye betalende medlemmer i 2011 og slo sin interne mål- setting med ett år. Venstre fikk i underkant av 1.000 nye medlemmer. Norwegian american weekly Online: blog.norway.com/category/news February 24, 2012 • 3 News Derailment puts high-speed trains on hold This week on Norway.com Norwegian vacationers injured in blast Train testing A number of persons, incuding ten Norwegian holidaymakers were injured in postponed until a blast at a hotel swimming pool in Phuket, Thailand on Feb. 18. The 10 were sent to cause of accident is hospital, and eight of them were admitted, says Kjetil Elsebutangen, press spokesman determined at the Norwegian Department of Foreign Affairs. He does not have information of any life threatening injuries. Phuket Gazette VG writes that the explosion at the resort was caused by an improper mix of chlorine and The FLIRT (Fast Light Innovative Re- cleanser in a tank at the swimming pool. gional Train) trains were on schedule to (NRK) make their public debut at the end of Febru- ary, but now NSB’s million-dollar project is Norway paying victims of swine flu vaccine on hold. Photos: Accident Investigation Board Norway The new trains were manufactured in During a test of the new FLIRT (Fast Light Innovative Regional Train) trains in Norway, one derailed Norwegian authorities have so far received Switzerland and are specially designed for off the test track at Holmestrand in Vestfold. Five people were injured. 93 compensation requests from people the Norwegian winter conditions. who claim to have suffered serious side “When a test run does not go right, we effects from the swine flu vaccine widely fore crashing into the snow. On board were We are committed to ensuring that the new stop until we see what caused the accident,” administered amid a global outbreak of the three NSB employees and two employees of trains will be safe. We look forward to the said Earl Myhre, Head of Communications virus in 2009. Among the claimants are an external company. day we launch new trains, but it should be at NSB. six adults and 30 children who say they All five were hospitalized and one is se- because we are confident that everything is On Feb. 15, one of the test trains de- developed narcolepsy after receiving the riously injured. safe and well,” said Myhre. Pandemrix vaccine, VG reports. railed on the test track at Holmestrand in “Are you afraid that the new train launch NSB had not come any closer to finding (The Local) Vestfold. The train apparently derailed and on Feb. 29 will be postponed?” asked a VG the cause of the accident at press time. scraped against the stone wall of a mountain, reporter. Norwegian police find reindeer in car completely ruining the side of the train, be- “Feb. 29 is not an important date for us. See > Derailed, page 6 Santa may use a sleigh but a driver in the far north of Norway found a more inventive way to transport his reindeer: he packed three in What’s in a Norwegian name? On the lookout the back seat of his Subaru Forester and two in the trunk and drove off. None of the Emma and Emil most Skiers and vacationers animals were wearing seatbelts. Surprised warned all over Norway by the fuss, the man behind the wheel of the popular baby names SUV said he had received clearance from for avalanche danger the Norwegian Food Safety Authority to in Norway for 2011 transport five of his reindeer from Karasjok to Børselv, a journey of some 100 kilometers. St a f f Co m p i l a t i o n While that claim has not yet been verified, St a t i s t i c s No r w a y Norwegian American Weekly Frank Ove Eidem, an inspector for the Norwegian Public Roads Administration, As Norwegians head to the mountains gave the impression of a man who by now Last year’s most popular names for for vinterferie (winter break), avalanche had seen it all. “There are no limits to what people will get up to in traffic. I’ve stopped girls and boys showed only minor changes warnings have been issued for most of the being surprised,” he said. in the use of names, with Emma claiming country for the coming week, and the risk (VG / News Core) the top spot for the third year in a row. Emil factor has been increased from between two knocked Lucas / Lukas off the top spot for and three to four, on a scale of five. Opening of Royal Journeys exhibition the boys in 2011 after many years of increas- The Norwegian Geotechnical Institute Their Majesties The King and Queen, Their ing popularity. Nora and Sara took second (NGI) is warning skiers to take precaution, Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and and third place respectively for the girls, and particularly on or near steep slopes, follow- Crown Princess, Princess Märtha Louise Mathias retained third place for the boys. ing milder weather with more snow. and Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner were all in The trend of using girls’ names ending The warnings were strongest in the attendance at the opening of the exhibition with “a” or “ah” appears to have peaked. For western mountains of southern Norway and entitled “Royal Journeys 1905 – 2005” the fifth year in a row, about fifty-two per in the mountains along the coast of Nord- in Oslo on Feb. 15. The exhibition at the cent of girls were given such names. Boys land. With so many people in the mountains National Museum of Art, Architecture and continue to follow the international trend this week, experts were warning skiers to Design is the Norwegian Government’s gift with names from the Bible. stay on prepared ski trails and slopes, avoid to King Harald and Queen Sonja in honour Photo: Nancy Bundt/www.visitnorway.com steep areas and be careful after fresh snow- of their 75th birthdays in 2012. Emma and Emil most popular names for girls and (Kongehuset) See > names, page 7 boys in Norway in 2011. fall, a rise in temperature and strong winds. Enjoy Norway all year long. Keep up with Norway and the Norwegian-American community with the only Norwegian newspaper in North America! $ Subscribe – it’s easy! one year subscription: 59 Call us toll-free at $79 in Canada and $179 in Norway and all other countries (800) 305-0217 to start a new subscription

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What does society receive in return for carry out research and identify outcomes play a role in outcomes and value creation. from static and toward more dynamic analy- investing in research and innovation? This wherever and whenever they may occur. Analysis indicates that returns on re- ses. was the topic of a major conference on re- “We already have lots of data, generated search investment are generally positive, and In addition, the focus is in transition search and innovation policy recently hosted by electronic tracking via the Internet. New that the benefits to society are greater than from investment components and results by the Research Council of Norway. ways of structuring and analyzing these data the profits for private investors. to links and effects – making bibliometrics Among the featured speakers was Dr. are making us more efficient and ensuring Professor Robert Tijssen of Leiden more relevant as a tool for funders and other Julia Lane, Program Director of the Science higher quality than with manual reporting.” University discussed advances in the field decision-makers. of Science and Innovation Policy at the U.S. Bronwyn Hall, professor at both Maas- of bibliometrics. National and international Professor Tijssen also spoke about so- National Science Foundation. tricht University and the University of Cali- cooperation patterns are gaining importance, cial media (such as CiteULike, total-Impact, “We must be able to tell taxpayers and fornia, Berkeley, is well known as a nestor in and quantitative and qualitative data are in- the authorities why it benefits society to in- studies on financial impacts of R&D invest- creasingly being combined; the trend is away See > pays, page 6 vest in research,” was her premise. It is a ments. She spoke about various methodolo- demanding task involving many factors and gies and the challenges they pose when try- long time frames. ing to establish causal relationships between Explore Scandinavian Traditions at Vesterheim! “The key to creating better systems of research investment and returns. measurement lies in cooperating across na- “Returns are measured in more than tional borders, institutions and research com- just monetary terms, and the amount of time Have fun bringing the skills, patterns, colors munities,” she asserted. needed before one can observe the returns of and traditions of centuries past into your life now. Lane founded the STAR METRICS pro- an investment varies,” said Professor Hall. From sculpting Nordic designs to brewing beer, gramme (Science and Technology for Amer- “What’s more, research results as elements Vesterheim offers an abundance of class options— ica’s Reinvestment: Measuring the Effects in a knowledge base can lose their value over painting, knifemaking, woodworking, fiber arts, and food. of Research on Innovation, Competitiveness time. It is very difficult to determine how and Science), a partnership between U.S. au- great this depreciation is and how quickly it Be inspired by our collections thorities and research institutions designed occurs.” and highly trained instructors. to document the outcomes of research and The impact of innovation is also dif- View the 2012 schedule at vesterheim.org. development (R&D) investment in society. ficult to gauge since it reaches beyond the Research results often show up in plac- individual companies involved. Innovations es other than where the original investment may benefit consumers, for example, by way took place. To track the effects, Dr. Lane es- of improved products and lower prices. Also, Preserving a heritage. Connecting us all. tablished a system to follow the people who there are other elements besides research that Decorah, Iowa • 563-382-9681 • vesterheim.org Come to NorWay – Stay For a year

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Each student is important and makes lifelong friends • Most schools have school trips within Norway and around the world • Most students at the Norwegian Folk High Schools are between 18 and 25 years old • Some American and Canadian universities and colleges give credits for a year at a Norwegian Folk High School Read more about the 78 Norwegian Folk High Schools: www.folkehogskole.no 6 • February 24, 2012 norwegian american weekly opinion < Pays An opinion column about current issues in Norway From page 5 Join the conversation! blogs and Twitter) as potential suppliers of indicators of social impacts. The pilot sur- On the EDGE veys of the Higher Education Funding Coun- cil for England that identify social impacts in On teaching a less common language a variety of areas are another good example By Valerie Borey, Norwegian language educator at Concordia Language Villages of the methods being developed. The sur- veys consist of universities submitting docu- mentation of the social impacts of specific It is Spring 2011. Minneapolis Mayor dozen Norwegian exchange students (actu- Yucatec Maya, Polish, and Tagalog teach- research activities. R.T. Rybak is visiting the third graders at a ally stuffed animals) from their Oslo flight. ers. “Are you a heritage language?” we “Is it feasible to combine individual Spanish Dual Immersion School. He reads Because there aren’t a lot of pre-packaged ask each other, and then set to comparing studies with bibliometric ‘facts’?” asked a picture book on hopes and dreams for teaching materials available out there, es- notes. What if there’s no established writ- Professor Tijssen, reminding the audience the future, and then asks the third graders, pecially for our young language learners, ten language tradition? What if all the na- that behind every bibliometric “fact” is a his- “What are your hopes and dreams? What it’s up to me to pay attention to what works tive speakers are dying out? It gives me tory that must be considered when assessing do you want to be?” Kids raise their hands in the classroom and go from there. perspective on the work I do, and maybe the significance of indicators and the value excitedly, “I want to be a veterinarian!” “A Teaching Norwegian is not just about sharing my own experiences can help an- of a research activity. police officer!” He turns to eight year-old teaching the language. It’s about teaching other less commonly taught language to Olava, “And what about you?” She consid- the culture as well, and about building or survive. I hope so. ers the question, then answers, “I want to reinforcing connections between students These kinds of hopes and dreams seed < partners be a Norwegian teacher.” Eight-year-old and what it is that interests them about the future of language diversity. Charle- From page 1 Olava, you see, already knows something learning Norwegian. I tell people I am a magne once said, “To have another lan- that only a small segment of the population Norwegian teacher, but I am also a match- guage is to possess a second soul.” What the Royal Norwegian Consulate to Houston knows: teaching Norwegian is one of the maker, a genealogist, an archaeologist, a better dream than to help people gain pur- during the last week of January. The initial more satisfying kinds of work out there. historian, a musicologist, a head-hunter, chase on theirs? group, consisting of Dr. Stein Tore Nilsen, Olava knows this because she’s my and a theatre enthusiast. I get to work with Dr. Svein Skeie, Dr. Vernon Bonarjee, Dr. kid and she’s there for a lot of the behind- autotelic learners who care about learning Valerie Borey has a Alf-Inge Larsen and Dr. Cord Manhenke, the- scenes action. Over her lifetime, I’ve Norwegian. They’re intensely curious and B.A. in Cultural An- were joined by Dr. Stephen Sollied and Dr. taught Norwegian to all ages, from three- self-motivated, relentlessly pursuing some thropology and an M.A. Eldar Søreide for the latter part of their visit. year-olds to 90-somethings. Teaching a interest or another. My colleagues are the in the Social Sciences. Following many years of successful collabo- less commonly taught language has its same. If it weren’t for the internet, most of She works with all-ag- ration with M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, challenges, but also some very distinct re- us would have hallways lined with stacks es Norwegian immer- the delegation was in Houston to meet high- wards. of Dagbladet and VG, not to mention the sion programming at ranking hospital leaders, key researchers, and Yesterday, for instance, we spent an menus we’ve stolen from Norwegian res- Concordia Language medical staff at the Texas Medical Center. hour at the grocery store looking for foods taurants. Villages, from Barnehage (Pre-K and el- With intent to forge partnerships and that Roald Amundsen might have eaten on At language education conferences, ementary levels), to youth and family pro- learn about the different institutions, the his expedition to the South Pole. Tomorrow, the Spanish, French, and German teachers grams at Skogfjorden. She has also taught doctors had a full schedule during their four- I’ll be at the airport, filming a scene for my dominate the room. I invariably find my- Norwegian at Mindekirken and through day visit. On Jan. 31, they met President and Pre-K class, in which I pretend to pick up a self at the side, mixed in with the Dakota, Community Education in Minneapolis. CEO of the Texas Medical Center (TMC), The opinions expressed by opinion writers featured in “On the Edge” are not necessarily those of Norwegian American Weekly, and our publication of those views is Dr. Richard Wainerdi, who briefed them not an endorsement of them. Comments, suggestions and complaints about the opinions expressed by the paper’s editorials should be directed to the editor. about the history and ambitions of TMC. To- day, TMC is the largest medical center in the world, home of more than 50 different medi- < Derailed < Caution From page 3 From page 1 The government budget for 2012 has a cal institutions. During this first day, a num- total expense side of NOK 1,006 billion. ber of well renowned doctors met with the The Governor is the Chairman of the Olsen is concerned that the Norwegian group, most notably Dr. Willerson, President “We do not dare to speculate on rea- Government Pension Fund, and Norges Pension Fund Global (often called the Oil and Medical director of Texas Heart Institute sons around this. The Accident Investigation Bank is in practice the Ministry of Finance’s Fund) will be drastically depleted during the (THI), and Dr. Cooley, the heart surgeon fa- Board has begun their investigation, and we top adviser in many matters concerning the next 20 years if it is used with the assump- mous for performing the first implantation of hope that they find the answer,” said Myhre. Pension Fund. Since 1998, the Government tion that returns will be four percent a year. a totally artificial heart. “We have good procedures for taking Pension Fund achieved an average real re- The interest rate on bonds is now so low In addition to THI, three other institu- care of the employees in the best possible turn of 2.5 percent. that it is “unrealistic” to achieve a real return tions at the TMC were part of the visitors’ way. Those who have been involved in the Since the guidelines for the use of oil of 4 percent a year. program. They discussed educational issues incident will talk with our emergency re- money was introduced in 2001, it has been Olsen warns against taking risky bets to at Baylor College of Medicine, and cardiol- sponse team after they have been in the hos- assumed that the annual real return on the increase the likelihood of higher returns. ogy and trauma issues at Memorial Hermann pital. All other employees will receive infor- fund's holdings of stocks and bonds would “Increased boldness in investment could Hospital and Ben Taub General Hospital. Dr mation about what has happened.” be four percent in the long term. offset the low interest rates, but also increas- Kenneth Mattox, Chief of Staff & Chief of The first FLIRT train was scheduled to In a comment, Prime Minister Jens Stol- es the risk of large losses. That is hardly a Surgery at Ben Taub, introduced them to this be put into traffic Feb. 29. But before that tenberg argued against the Bank Governor’s road we want to go down,” he said. public hospital, as well as sitting in on a pre- can happen, NSB must obtain an operating suggestion, saying that to change the budget- At the time of press, the Government sentation given by Dr. Sollid, the Norwegian permit from the State Railway Inspectorate. ary rule woud create uncertainty and unpre- Pension Fund Global is worth more than trauma specialist, on his experiences during In 2009, NSB railways bought 50 train dictability. NOK 3,400 billion. last year’s July 22 attacks in Norway. The sets from Switzerland’s Stadler Rail AG. The “It was a good speech, but we have no One percent of the oil fund is worth Norwegian doctors left Houston filled with first 10 sets were delivered in 2011, and the plans to change the budgetary rule. It has NOK 34 billion. In the budget context, it is new knowledge and insight, as well as ideas trains were scheduled to start rolling out later served the Norwegian economy well through an enormous amount, and more than the total to add future partnerships to their present this month. many years, giving us the lowest unemploy- costs of transport in the 2012 budget. collaboration with Dr. Anderson. ment in Europe,” Stoltenberg said to NRK.

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I Christy Olsen Field [email protected] hails the risgrøt in your Feb. 3, 2012 issue. hope the design can be improved, permit- Copy Editor and Subscriptions Manager Her enthusiasm over this traditional Norwe- Sincerely, gian dinner is very appropriate and I am hap- Steinar Opstad Kelsey Larson [email protected] py to learn that she does not try to combine Sarpsborg, Norway Assistant Layout Editor this meal with meatballs and lutefisk, which Harry Svenkerud [email protected] I have been offered in some Norwegian- Advertising American gatherings over the years. I could (206) 441-3044 [email protected] Dear Steinar, only add one tradition from my wife (she Contributing Editors comes from Sunnmøre at the Norwegian Thank you for your letter! In the cold Bjarne Anthonsen Bonsall, Calif. west coast). They often serve thin slices of winter months, tucking into a bowl of risgrøt Melinda Bargreen Everett, Wash. hung beef (from sheep), spekekjøtt and flat- makes for a cozy dinner. We haven’t heard Carla Danziger McLean, Va. brød (thin wafer crisp bread) with the risgrøt of the Sunnmøre variations, so we will cer- Gary G. Erickson Sunburg, Minn. Photo courtesy of Ed Gunderson Rasmus Falck Oslo, Norway and drink saft og vann (fruit juice and water) tainly try that next time we make it. A velomobile is an all-weather alternative to Marit Fosse Geneva, Switzerland with the meal. We appreciate you sharing your Norwe- Judith Gabriel Vinje Burbank, Calif. biking that is growing in popularity. Shelby Gilje seattle, Wash. As Ms. Larson, I highly recommend ris- gian insight into this wonderful dish! Line Grundstad Hanke seattle, Wash. grøt and I am sure the recipe given below Heidi Håvan Grosch Sparbu, Norway Victoria Hofmo Brooklyn, N.Y. her article will work well, but I am told that Best, ted and built for use wherever the homeless Leslee Lane Hoyum Rockford, Minn. there are several (maybe hundreds) varia- Editor could use it. 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Photos from left: Kate H. Hindersland, BC Children’s Hospital and Liv Sørbø Left: Globalskolen student Caroline Hetzberg Hindersland lives in Singapore with her parents and brother. Center: Mattias Sebastian Hoegler of Vancouver, B.C., started first grade with Globalskolen this year. Right: Second grade teacher Liv Sørbø and Ingebjørg Mikaelsen Lyster took part in May 17th celebration in Shanghai, China, last year.

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This is Norwegian education for the abroad for at least six months, be enrolled year, and emphasizes reading and writing vian Centre weekly, but it is too far for us to 21st century. Globalskolen is an innovative, in a local or international school, and a Nor- Norwegian. Globalskolen’s innovative ap- drive every week. This way we can work it online-based education program for Norwe- wegian personal number. Globalskolen is a proach and engaging mix of students, par- around our schedule, even if things changes gian students who live all over the world. supplementary program, not to replace pri- ents and teachers is a winning combination: in our schedule, we don't have to miss out.” This supplementary program offers classes in mary lessons. The goal is two-fold: For Nor- Since the school’s founding in 1998, enroll- The flexibility of Globalskolen has been Norwegian, social studies, religion and eth- wegian students whose family lives abroad, ment has grown from 15 to more than 1,400 a great fit for Mattias, who spends a lot of ics for children in first through 10th grades. Globalskolen allows them to stay connected students. time in the hospital due to a serious heart de- Globalskolen is a free service for students to Norwegian culture and transition easily Maria Keala Wichers started kindergar- fect from birth. With its web-based format, and their families. back to the Norwegian system. ten in Oldsmar, Fla., this fall, and her parents Mattias can do his Norwegian homework Globalskolen is open to kids whose par- The online format allows for flexibil- decided to add Globalskolen to her academic when it fits into his schedule, and it’s some- ents work abroad, are missionaries or one ity – students and teachers do not have to be experience. Maria’s mother Elin first heard thing he really enjoys. parent married “a local” in a foreign coun- online at the same time, but the curriculum about the program through another Norwe- “Being a part of Globalskolen has try. Eligible students must have a residence follows a fixed structure through the school gian mother in Florida at last year’s 17th of brought Norwegian back into our house, and May celebration through the Sons of Nor- the boys are now more used to it and accept way. Globalskolen has helped Maria connect it. We still talk mostly English at home, but a “We are going to pick Potatoes” to her Norwegian background. recent trip to Norway over Christmas showed Norway and the Holocaust, the Untold Story “My daughter Maria was born in Nor- that Mattias was capable of saying simple way. Her grandparents do not speak English sentences and talking to both his cousins and and I would really like her to communicate his grandparents, and he understood most of The author, Irene Levin Berman, with them and other Norwegian friends’ what was being said. And considering this would like to thank all her friends kids. It is really easy to adapt to American is just our first year at Globalskolen, Iex- and historians from the Norwegian- society and forget about focusing on Norwe- pect this will just get better and better,” said American community who have ex- gian customs. Talking about Norway through Hege. pressed their interest by contacting Globalskolen helps me make time to teach Globalskolen is rewarding and fun for her, in addition to buying the book. Maria about her Norwegian background,” students and their parents, but also for the 2012 marks the commemoration of said Wichers. teachers, who are passionate about their the 70th year of the Norwegian Jews One of Maria’s classmates, Mattias work. and the Holocaust. The author is Sebastian Hoegler, lives in Vancouver, Bente Rui, who teaches first grade, en- available in person for book events B.C., with his parents Hege and Darren and joys working with her students. “Every week at organizations or groups around younger brother, Marcus. Mattias’ back- I receive great submissions from eager six- the country where she will continue ground epitomizes today’s globalized world: year-olds with sweet words about how they to tell this important story. Mattias' parents met in Australia. His mother enjoy doing the work. The parents confirm grew up in Oslo, Norway, with a Norwegian this with gratitude and compliments on the For more information, contact her mom and a Dutch dad, and his father grew educational program we have developed, and at [email protected], or call up in Vancouver, B.C., with an Austrian dad with stories about children who look forward the NAW at (800) 305-0217 and a Canadian mom. to doing their schoolwork... By the end of the “My favorite part about Globalskolen school year, most of the kids have learned to Purchase the book through Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com or is that it is so accessible, and that we can read and write at a level that equals that of by contacting Irene directly. choose our own time to do it,” says Mattias’s regular first graders in Norwegian primary mother, Hege. “We have other friends who schools.” www.norwayandtheholocaust.com attend Norwegian lessons at the Scandina- See > Globalskolen, page 22 norwegian american weekly February 24, 2012 • 9 Education issue Friendship and fun Test taking, grade giving Skogfjorden celebrates 50 years of learning Heidi Håvan Grosch talks about taking exams in Norway, and the grades that follow

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A month or so ago I took a university- move to Norway and discover there were no level exam in Norway for the first time, grades at all. That was the thing that moti- and it was much different than what I re- vated him, not the learning process itself.” called doing years before when I attended an A German colleague in Norway adds, “I American university. Everything was coded think it would be better if students received so no names were used. We had to sign in grades from the first grade, if for no other with an ID and could not go to the bathroom reason than to give parents a better idea of without a chaperone, even though we were how their child is doing.” The Norwegian in a classroom full of adults. This was a four- system does do nationwide testing / assess- hour, handwritten (in triplicate) essay-based ment a couple of times during grunnskole exam. We were all foreigners but were not (grades 1 – 8) and during 10th grade, so allowed to use a dictionary. “These are the there is some graded accountability during policies of the school,” we were told. “No the early learning years. These marks do not, exceptions.” however, remain on the students’ permanent Test taking and grade giving are a bit record. It is the Utdanningsdirektoret (the Photo courtesy of Concordia Language Villages different in Norway. Children don’t begin Norwegian Directorate for Education and For 50 years, Skogfjorden has brought together people with a love for Norway. receiving grades until ungdomskole (junior Training/http://www.udir.no/Stottemeny/ high, grade 8). This is problematic for some English) that creates, administers and as- Ke l s e y La r s o n because suddenly they are faced with a dif- sesses these tests. Copy Editor ferent type of competition and motivation As I understand it, the Norwegian sys- that they have not had to face before. Those tem is designed so students can concentrate For 50 summers now, Skogfjorden Nor- techniques to teach language. Norwegian who have experienced other school systems, on learning in their early years without the wegian Language Village has allowed kids to was taught for the first time in 1963. These often notice the difference. “I have a son who pressure of grades. A friend from the Ukraine escape the modern world and enjoy nature, early sessions were held in rented spaces, but came to Norway from Russia when he was now living in the area agrees with the Nor- friends and learning. Located on Turtle Riv- in 1969, Skogfjorden was the first Village to almost eight years old,” reflects a colleague wegian approach to education. “We are so er Lake, in a peaceful forest setting north of have its own permanent, architecturally au- of mine. “In Russia, he studied Chinese, different and some children need to have a Bemidji, Minn., Skogfjorden has faithfully thentic site constructed. English and Russian, and was very busy with time for understanding what they want to carried out its unique mission of Norwegian As part of the 50th anniversary festivi- homework, etc. Grades were given on work do in life. Education is expensive, and some language and cultural education in an im- ties, some of the earliest participants will they did in class, but there was no final ‘end Tests, page 19 mersion setting. join current staff and villagers for a weekend of year, overall’ grade. He was shocked to See > “I was first a villager in 1984. My sister of fun June 22 – 24. “I am most excited to had gone to Waldsee the previous year and meet the Skogfjorden Pioneers – villagers I had a friend headed to Skogfjorden. So I and staff from the 1960s. These are the folks ORWEGIAN MERICAN chose Norsk!” says Sarah “Hannah” Han- who laid the groundwork for our beautiful N A sen, who has been involved at Skogfjorden place for learning Norwegian by a lake in the GENEALOGICAL CENTER &NAESETH LIBRARY in many capacities since her first year as a woods,” says Hansen. 415 West Main Street · Madison, WI 53703 Villager, and today sits on the 50th Anniver- Skogfjorden offers unique language ed- sary Committee. “Skogfjorden inspires me in ucation through immersion techniques. Once Phone (608) 255-2224 · Fax (608) 255-6842 many ways – most importantly in having the a Villager steps into Skogfjorden territory, he Email: [email protected] opportunity to learn from kids. I love hearing enters a different world, where the language, Website: nagcnl.org their ideas about Norway in the world, about food and even the money is unfamiliar. Ev- responsible global citizenship, and about be- eryone chooses a Norwegian name, and often Open Monday - Friday from 10:00 to 5:00 ing just plain silly... på norsk!” these names become more important than a Please call in advance to make an appointment. Skogfjorden is part of Concordia Lan- Villager may bargain for. Many Skogfjorden ______guage Villages, an initiative that began in the counselors and Villagers even have alternate 1960s to help kids learn language. Gerhard Facebook profiles for their Skogfjorden iden- Haukebo, Ph.D., a Concordia College fac- tities, or else include their Skogfjorden name Before you travel to Norway – ulty member, suggested the college initiate as their first or middle name. “More people an experimental program using immersion know me socially as Hannah (than as Sarah) We can help you identify the accurate farm names these days. Skogfjorden just sticks with a and locations that will enhance your travel. person,” says Hansen. Visit NAGC in Madison and use our valuable research materials, Different activities – singing, games, crafts and even meal times – help with the or send your enquiry to our researchers learning of the language. One of these ac- for their assistance. tivities, called Allsang, in which even the least confident singers raise their voices in Take an NAGC class on beginning Norwegian-American fun Norwegian songs, has been a constant genealogy – for assistance in getting started. throughout the years. As part of the anniver- If your research is complete, sary weekend, an activity called “Allsang take our class on writing your family history. through the ages” will be held. Says Hansen, “I am looking forward to singing the songs Visit the NAGC website for a research request form that have been constant and learning some and details on class schedules. new songs from the Skogfjorden Pioneers!” Besides the unique way in which lan- guage is taught at Skogfjorden, the Village is set apart by the attitudes of its partici- Helping Norwegian Americans with a stellar collection pants. Adults and counselors work hard to of books, microfilms, documents, and a dedicated staff. make sure kids feel safe and accepted at Skogfjorden. This has created an incredible We now offer more assistance online than ever before! environment of fun and friendship at the Available exclusively to NAGC & NL members, the Language Village, to the point where many Online Database Subscription Service is a new way to Villagers see Skogfjorden as a second home, research your ancestors. Visit our website for details. Photo courtesy of Concordia Language Villages See > skogfjorden, page 22 10 • February 24, 2012 norwegian american weekly Education issue Lifelong language learning Ed Egerdahl teaches Norwegian language classes with fun and relevance at the Scandinavian Language Institute in Seattle, Wash.

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Ed Egerdahl is the founder of the Scan- He soon was teaching six classes a dinavian Language Institute, a non-profit week, and quit his day job to form the Scan- organization dedicated to vitalizing the rich dinavian Language Institute in 1981, a non- Scandinavian heritage of the Pacific North- profit organization that offered daytime and west through language and cultural experi- evening language classes in Norwegian, ence. The Scandinavian Language Institute Swedish, Danish and Icelandic. celebrated 30 years of language instruction Egerdahl's approach to learning lan- in 2011. guage was different, and his students re- Egerdahl’s Norwegian roots are deep, sponded well to that. though he wasn't exposed to the language “In the very old days, you had to go to until his late teens. His father emigrated as Norway to learn Norwegian. A generation a young child with his parents and four sib- later you could get together with an immi- lings from Hamarøy in northern Norway to grant native speaker and learn from them,” Seattle, Wash. As the youngest child, his fa- said Egerdahl. “I didn’t have the native ther was the only one who had not yet start- ‘credentials’ but I could hang my hat on the ed school, and Norwegian was no longer fact that I myself had studied and learned the used in the home. Egerdahl did not grow up Norwegian language. I was the next genera- around the language, but he spent two sum- tion.” mers as a teenager immersed in the language Egerdahl increased his offerings to 14 and culture in Hamarøy. classes per week in four locations based on Egerdahl has shown an affinity for lan- a quarter system. All together, he has taught guage at an early age, as well as music. He more than 12,000 individual class sessions. was recognized for his abilities in Latin in “I'm the Cal Ripken, Jr. of Norwegian Photo courtesy of the Scandinavian Language Institute high school, and went to pursue a degree in class!” Egerdahl laughed. “I am a career-long learner of the Norwegian language, and in the classroom, I feel more like the host math at the University of Washington in Se- Egerdahl has developed his own text than the teacher,” says Ed Egerdahl, founder of the Scandinavian Language Institute. The Institute attle, Wash. material for the courses, putting emphasis on celebrated 30 years of language instruction in 2011. While Egerdahl was in college, the Nor- cultural concepts and pronunciation. Four wegian program at Ballard High School in levels allow students to pick their comfort Seattle, was bursting at the seams. He was level, from beginner and “Know-A-Little,” recommended to take over one class so the to intermediate and advanced conversation main teacher could have a planning period, level. He often draws inspiration from Nor- and Egerdahl secured the necessary go- wegian news, emails and Facebook messag- ahead from the Seattle School District. He es from relatives, or other uses of Norwegian was just 20 years old. that goes beyond any textbook. His experience at Ballard High School “Norwegians are more than the language changed his life trajectory: Egerdahl real- they speak,” said Egerdahl. “When learn- ized he really enjoyed teaching, and changed ing a language, people need to also learn his major from math to Norwegian. He pe- about history, regional differences, current titioned the College of Education to earn events… it needs to be culturally pertinent a teaching certification, but he was turned and entertaining at the same time.” down. When the department chair heard this, Perhaps Egerdahl’s approach to lan- he went to the College of Education and got guage is what makes him successful in his them to accept Egerdahl into the program. calling. “Language is a funny combination of “I am a career-long learner of the Nor- DiD You Know... “The Sons of Norway music and math,” said Egerdahl. “You need wegian language, and in the classroom, I Foundation awards a musical ear and the structure of math.” feel more like the host than the teacher.” • The Sons of Norway Foundation’s scholarships and grants Egerdahl's classes grew in popularity by To learn more about the Scandinavian Humanitarian Fund helped 39 Sons of to promote heritage word of mouth. He was asked to teach Nor- Language Institute, visit www.sliseattle. wegian through Seattle Pacific University's com, call (425) 771-5203 or email info@ Norway members recover from natural disasters and culture of Norway, extension program, starting with one class. sliseattle.com. through Helping Hands to Member Grants in 2011? and provide assistance to our members, • Donations to our scholarship funds allow lodges and their 200 camperships and 25 young members to pursue communities.” Leif Eie Scholarship their college educational dreams annually? Supporting students of business and professions that develop and strengthen relations between Norway and To learn more, visit the United States www.sonsofnorway.com/foundation Amount: $1,500 Application deadline: April 30, 2012 Requirements: Live in the greater Seattle area and evidence of academic excellence and community service Greater Seattle Chapter 7301 5th Ave NE, Ste A Sons of Norway Foundation Seattle, WA 98115 1455 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408 For more information and application materials, email Phone: (206) 441-9298 Toll Free: 1-800-945-8851 Tel: 612-827-3611 [email protected] or visit www.naccseattle.org Email: [email protected] Web: www.naccseattle.org norwegian american weekly February 24, 2012 • 11 Education Issue A whole new way to connect Dr. Melissa Gjellstad shares her thoughts about UND’s online Norwegian course

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The University of North Dakota work is submitted via an online course launched the inaugural semester of an on- management system during the 16-week se- line first year Norwegian course in January mester (12 weeks for summer sessions). We 2011. The two semester series of NORW 101 intentionally focus students’ daily work in and 102 has been offered in various constel- all skill areas, a course charted by the study lations during spring, summer, and autumn guide included in each chapter to help stu- semesters since the launch, and the courses dents work through the materials indepen- have attracted a diverse students from the dently. Students use Skype or other course local campus and tri-state region as well as management communication tools to speak learners from across the U.S. and Canada. with the instructor and with one another as On average, 60 percent of those enrolled are they build a community of learners across distance students. Our online student popu- traditional classroom boundaries. lation has included high school students, We use the book series “Sett i gang” Photo: Jackie Lorentz / University of North Dakota traditional and non-traditional college stu- by Nancy Aarsvold and Kari Lie, which is Dr. Melissa Gjellstad, Assistant Professor of Languages in Norwegian at the University of North Da- dents, professionals, and retired individuals geared to North American learners. The kota, launched an online Norwegian course, the first of its kind in NorthAmerica. that stem geographically from a radius that pedagogy of this series is very focused on sweeps from North Dakota to Washington, helping students communicate in all ways in Oregon, California, Arizona, Texas, Louisi- the target language, and there is a great deal ognition for our online education. The first who choose to study abroad in Norway. The ana, North Carolina, Massachusetts, Maine, of information about Norwegian culture, ev- ever “Top Online Education Program” rank- community of language learners is keen to and Vermont, as well as Ontario, Manitoba, eryday life, history, art, and travel included ings by U.S. News and World Report placed interact with degree-seeking students from Alberta and British Columbia. in the lessons. The textbook, homework, UND as third in nation for student services Norway who have come to Grand Forks via Our philosophy for developing begin- and assessments coalesce to build students’ and technology for online bachelor’s de- our partnerships with the American College ning Norwegian online has been to give dis- translingual and transcultural competence, grees. of Norway and UND’s Norwegian (AVI- tance students the quality language training goals of foreign language acquisition identi- Growth of the UND Norwegian pro- NOR) ICAO Air Traffic Control Training we provide our students at UND by creating fied by the Modern Language Association in gram is also visible on campus with increas- Program, to highlight just two of the col- the best possible interaction in all language 2007 as the nexus of linguistic and cultural ing enrollments across the board in language, laborations between UND and educational skills (reading, listening, speaking, and writ- knowledge. literature, and culture courses, numbers of institutions in Norway today. Norwegian majors and minors, and students ing) in an asynchronous setting. All course UND has recently received national rec- See > connect, page 12

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< Connect From page 11 Melissa Gjellstad is an Assistant Profes- sor in the Department of Modern & Classi- One tragic July day In sum, relevance of Norway as a 21st cal Languages & Literatures at the Univer- century global partner continue to thrive in sity of North Dakota. Gjellstad, who earned our classrooms and beyond the UND cam- a Ph.D. from the University of Washington, University of Oslo’s pus as we continue to cultivate Norwegian teaches Norwegian language, literature, and International Summer and American initiatives, built on the rich culture courses at UND. She researches con- Norwegian-American heritage of these ties temporary Nordic literature and has pub- School director Einar in the Red River Valley. lished on authors Anne Oterholm, Linn Ull- mann, Kyrre Andreassen and Tore Renberg. Vannebo remembers July 22

Share your Scandinavian Ga r y G. Er i c k s o n culture and Sunburg, Minn. heritage with generations to come! • Scandinavian In July 2011, life was good in Nor- Children’s books way. Social tranquility abounded. Foreign • Sissel CDs countries were sending their youth, their • Dala Horse cookie cutters student thinkers and future national leaders • Paper flag to the University of Oslo (UiO) for a sum- Uniquely Nordic garlands mer semester of education. They entered • And much more! Photo: Gary G. Erickson Scandinavian Gifts & Imports that blending stream of Scandinavian, social Einar Vannebo, director of the Oslo International egalitarian thought. This was to be an edu- Summer School, shared his thoughts and experi- cational opportunity that would allow them ences of the July 22 bombing and shootings in Find us online: www.uniquelynordic.com to acquire, to bring back home fundamental Oslo at an ISS gathering in Northfield, Minn. guidelines for developing peace, social har- mony and equality. Proud to bring you the But as 600 of these young, student think- and speaking with his fists squeezed shut Norwegian American Weekly ers ended a week of classes at the UiO’s In- with emotion, Vannebo continued: “But, ternational Summer School [ISS], something you know, the way it worked out, no one went horribly wrong. Oslo sentrum was [from ISS] was directly affected, and the per- bombed; 69 young people were shot point- petrator was Norwegian. The challenge was blank and killed at a youth camp on the is- to... for one thing, this was so unexpected land of Utøya. Students on loan to the UiO for Norwegians, but also for a lot of our stu- were there with their health and welfare en- dents. I mean, [students] look at Norway as trusted to the university. Parents around the a sort of haven of peace and quiet, and ask world suddenly feared for the lives of their ‘How could this happen here?’ Especially children. Their focus fell on faraway Oslo. this liquidation out on the island! Quite a Terrorism had become reality in the city cen- few students said to me, ‘we come from soci- tral. eties where bombings [occur] all of the time. Einar Vannebo is the Director of the It’s alarming, but it’s not a surprise.’ But, UiO’s ISS. He is ultimately one of the re- this liquidation! Where the perpetrator actu- sponsible caretakers for these visiting stu- ally kills people face-to-face? [We needed] dent thinkers. During a recent visit to the ISS to come to terms with that.” branch office at St. Olaf College, Northfield, Afterwards, an epiphany formed for Minn., Vannebo was interviewed, and asked Vannebo. He became aware of an uncom- to describe his thoughts and concerns of that fortable situational similarity: “. . . the fact at California Lutheran time as the events of July took place. that our students were also in a sort of [fam- University offers an array of learning opportunties! Vannebo readily began a recounting of ily]; many young people gathered together that day. The horrible news began to reach just like this political youth camp where the him, he said. killings happened. So, you know, [we rec-  “My most immediate concern was, of ognized we needed] to just give people, to is a retired educator who lives part of course, for the safety of the students. The make them know that you are safe here, that the year in Norway, and she participates in the many learning fact was that we had 600 students, and one or you are taken care of, that we are concerned opportunities offered by the scandinavian american cul- more of them could have been at the wrong about your safety. And, also, to help students place at the wrong time,” Vannebo stated. reflect on what had happened.” tural & Historical Foundation (SACHF)—such as this range “And, is anybody directly affected by this?” “We had a meeting on the Wednesday of activities at the : he needed to know. “That was the most im- after the atrocities,” Vannebo related, “where mediate concern, and also a great challenge. we invited the director of the Peace Research  Weekly brown-bag Lunch gatherings with presentations It was the end of the week; they were spread Institute in Oslo to talk about this attack, and  Weekly norwegian and swedish language classes out. You didn’t know exactly how to estab- terrorism in general, with ample time for  lish contact with each of them, so that was questions and comments from students. But, Gatherings for book discussion, lace making, rosemaling most immediate.” he said, even yet now you know, we made a point of continuing  Genealogy assistance twice a month evincing frustration. business as usual. In time, society made a “My second greatest concern,” Vannebo point that, okay, there is a time for mourning, One of 30 museums in Ventura County, the  continued, “was also related to the safety of there is a time for reflection, but, it’s still im- features art, artifacts and a large library. the students, because I feared that if it had portant to carry on and not let this madman’s been an attack from outside, say, from an Is- action, which was meant to disrupt, put a Other activities in support of SACHF’s lifelong learning in- lamist group or something, I would be con- different attitude on the agenda. That would clude nordic spirit symposium in February scandina- cerned for the safety of the students because be so disruptive. [We knew we needed] to we have such a concentration of people from just prove that we carry on, we walk ahead, vian Festival in April and Lecture series in the Fall. all over the world. [The students] might easi- and we are shaken in our minds and our feel- ly have become hate-objects. I mean, objects ings... but this is not going to destroy what  for revenge, from extreme groups in Norwe- we believe in.” gian society, if this had been an attack from The UiO’s ISS is currently accepting ap- 60 W. olsen road, thousand oaks, ca 91360 the outside,” he explained. plications from students world-wide for the Within hours, the intense, one-man ISS’ 66th annual summer semester. For more crime wave was over, and the killer was in information, visit www.summerschool.iss. For more information, log on www.scandinaviancenter.org custody. Reflecting on that past knowledge, no or call (800) 639-0058. [email protected] 805-241-0391 or 241-1051 norwegian american weekly February 24, 2012 • 13 Education Issue 10 summers of learning and fun! Norgesskolen celebrates Norwegian language and culture for kids from all over the world

Photos courtesy of Norgesskolen Left: Smiling girls at Aker Brygge, one of Oslo’s tourist attractions. Center: Celebrating the Norwegian Constitution Day is always a joyous affair among the students at Norgesskolen. Right: A happy lot on their trip to the Old Fortress Town in Fredrikstad.

Ann e C. Wa n g b e r g Nordmanns-Forbundet

Since the beginning in 2003, 620 chil- Anne C. Wanberg: What is the em- much more efficient time management. The every year, like celebrating the 17th of May, dren between the ages of 9 and 18 have at- phasis at the school? combination of time spent in the classroom the traditional Norwegian Christmas celebra- tended Norgesskolen. This year, Nordmanns- Lisbeth Bø Håverstad: To communicate and in after-school activities creates a fun tion and the camping trip! These are popular Forbundet / Norwegians Worldwide’s school knowledge about Norway, both regarding and educational experience, which the stu- activities, which according to the students, celebrates 10 years! language and culture. As far as we know, dents say they like. Good organization is the would be a “disaster” if we did away with Lisbeth Bø Håverstad has been the di- there is no program quite like it offered to key to the school’s leaders being in control, them. This is because many students do not rector of the school since day one. She is Norwegians living abroad. so that the students feel safe at all times, in celebrate the 17th of May where they live, personally proud of the increasing number addition to having fun. Since many of the and the Norwegian Christmas celebration is of students, especially the number returning ACW: What is the biggest difference students return year after year, we have a quite different than what they are used to. At year after year. She gives us insight for the between the school today and when you different theme each time, which provides Norgesskolen, this celebration is “authentic,” three-week stay at Norgesskolen gives the started 10 years ago? variation in the teaching and their experience students in experience and knowledge. LBH: The biggest difference is probably at the school. But some activities we repeat See > Norgesskolen, page 18 Globalskolen - free online education for Norwegian children age 6 to 15 living abroad!



 
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Ke l s e y La r s o n Copy Editor

Scandinavian College of New York is a unique, and relatively new, educational insti- tution that offers classes in both New York City and Taiba, Brazil. “Although you are far from home, you have a Norwegian student life and support around you. You meet more new people and get to know other cultures,” said Anna-Maria Feodoroff (19), a Norwegian student who studied with the program in 2011. The pro- gram focuses on helping Norwegian students experience both North and South America. Students can choose between the Brazil and New York campuses, or they can choose to study in both countries. While the New York group attends classes held in rented spaces at Colombia and experiences life in a big city, the Brazil group lives at a resort and studies near a small fishing town. “The fact that we had the opportunity to experience two completely different worlds in only one semester is an important reason that I chose to study with the Scandinavian College of New York,” said Feodoroff. SCNY was founded by Tone Lind Jør- gensen and Eivind Harum in 2010. Jørgens- Photos courtesy of the Scandinavian College of New York en holds a Master of Art from Universal of The Scandinavian College of New York invites Norwegian students to experience both North and South America with classes in New York City and Brazil. California, Los Angeles. She has worked extensively with cultural projects in Norway, plans all the excursions in New York. Washington and West Point, in addition to life,” Jørgensen explained. The program also such as the opening of the Royal Palace and Jørgensen and Harum started and oper- taking classes in English to help get around. sets them up for pursuing a bachelor’s de- the Nobel Peace Center, both in Oslo, for ated a similar college program in New York In Brazil, they visit a banana plantation and gree when they get home to Norway through the general public. She is also known for her for another Norwegian company for three participate in local events. “We believe the connections to various universities. “Several work as a reporter for Norwegian public TV. years. But after the owner decided to move, excursions included in the fee sets us apart of our students have continued their studies Harum has had a long career as an ac- they decided to start their own company in from other providers of this kind of program. in New York, and hopefully one day we will tor and dancer. Among other roles, he had June 2010 under the name of Scandinavian The students know how to shop and party see some of them attending Columbia also,” the lead in “A Chorus Line” on Broadway College A.S. They brand their exchange pro- themselves, but we feel that the lasting im- she added. for several years. He was also the principal gram under the name Scandinavian College pression is much richer by taking them on “I’ve learned a lot about myself and oth- dancer for leading modern dance groups. He of New York as a tribute to the city where it excursions they might not come up with on ers. In addition, I have grown a lot during the all started. They have been responsible for a their own. We take them to the Amazons, course of this semester. I have become more total of 600 Norwegian students in the city. Hamptons and Washington, to theatres, mu- independent and learned to make my own Students have the option to study law, seums, galleries and sports events. And the choices,” said Feodoroff about the program. travel, marketing, economics, dance or pho- semester is an adventure they never will for- The Scandinavian College of New York tography. “The subjects are very relevant to get,” said Jørgensen. may be young, but they are already looking both Taiba and New York as travel destina- The students are mostly fresh high- to expand. “We are currently looking for tions. These subjects can also be used in later school graduates from Norway, around an American partnering college for a new studies and the lecturers have been really su- 19 years old. The program is good for this program, that will be a cultural exchange perb!” said Feodoroff. demographic, as it provides the travel and program that will require a J-visa,” said Jør- Photo courtesy of SCNY The curriculum is very excursion-based. experiences many of these students crave. gensen. Tone Lind Jørgensen (left) and Eivind Harum Students are able to attend cultural and sport- “They see this as an opportunity to have a For more information about SCNY, visit founded the Scandinavian College of New York. ing events, see many landmarks, shop, tour guided and safe introduction to their student www.scny.no. Discover Norway with Vesterheim Folk-Art Study Tour to Gudbrandsdal Rosemaling, Woodworking, Knifemaking July 30 - August 13, 2012 Tour Leader: Darlene Fossum-Martin Class Instructors: Morten Håkonsen, Tove Ness, and Eivind and Tonje Falk

Norwegian-American Museum Check vesterheim.org for information. To register contact Michelle Whitehill at 563-382-9681 or [email protected]. norwegian american weekly February 24, 2012 • 15 Education Issue An experience for life in Norway The American College of Norway marks 20 years of excellence and partnership

St e i n a r Op s t a d Sarpsborg, Norway

This year marks 20 years since the first understand that I can overcome challenges, 24 students – 12 from the U.S. and 12 from it allowed me to grow in my career by nev- Norway – completed one year of their bach- er being afraid of taking chances and look elor studies at the American College of Nor- for new possibilities. ACN offered a safe way (ACN) in Moss, Norway. More than environment to learn about the U.S.,” says 1,300 Norwegians and a good number of former ACN and UND student Ingerid Hal- U.S. students have since studied at the col- vorsen Mohn from Halden, Norway. She is lege. Everything at the college is designed now Vice President of Sales and Marketing according to U.S. standards, but living and at the Swedish company Sagaform USA in working in Norway gives an additional value Minneapolis, Minn. to the studies. “I have never been shy, but moving to Americans and dual Norwegian / Amer- the U.S. in 1996 was a huge adjustment,” Photos: Fotografene.no ican citizens make up about 10 percent of continues Ingerid. “I quickly realized that Above: Students from all over the world come to study at the American College of Norway. the student body. They attend ACN to study UND is a great place to be a student. Profes- abroad and experience a different culture, be sors are not easy on you because you are a closer to Norwegian friends and family, and foreign student, but rather they will give you tence, Aavestad replied: “The American Col- is a perfect start for them to earn credits and experience of living in Norway. all the extra help you need.” lege of Norway makes it possible for Ameri- meet with American students from our U.S. Americans study at ACN for one semes- Jen Fisk Aas- can students to experience another country partner universities. Intimate environment, ter or an entire year; some begin their under- vestad from Grand and language in a safe and ‘familiar’ envi- (a completely renovated campus area last graduate education at ACN, however many Forks, N.D., has a dif- ronment (UND professors teach some of the year!), qualified and dedicated faculty and have already started their college education ferent evaluation. She classes) without having prior knowledge to staff assuring individual attention to our stu- in the U.S. ACN has worked hard to make is now married and the Norwegian language.” dents, are our main assets.” sure that all of the course credits transfer live in Norway. Siri Blindheim, back to the U.S. system, which is often not “By attending a professional coach What do you feel is the most impor- the case with study abroad programs. ACN ACN through UND, living in Moss but tant challenge for the college in the years also offers a special four-week summer pro- I was able to ‘spread working in Oslo, is to come? gram each year which focuses on peace stud- my wings,’ experi- the chairperson at the “We sure would prefer to have more ies, human rights and communication. Jen Fisk Aavestad ence another culture Board for the Ameri- American students attending our College American students come from all parts and language without can College of Nor- for a semester or two, to assure at truly in- of the U.S., but primarily from the Midwest. having the added pressure of having to know way, reelected in the tercultural exchange. Also we hope to en- ACN has a special appeal within the Norwe- the Norwegian language in order to attend position. sure the position as the number one choice for students wanting to have an international gian-American community and students are classes. Learning a second language while Siri Blindheim often attracted because of their Norwegian in the country it is spoken is a large benefit, How would you academic experience in Norway. The chang- heritage. They leave Norway with a special I had the opportunity to try it every day, al- as chairperson at ing economic situation is an issue both for fondness for the country, the people and the though it was a relief to be able to fall back American College of Norway describe the us and our students. It´s when the economy college. on my English when I needed it in and out position for the college today? is tough that you really can profit on higher One of the early of class. “ “We are optimistic for the time being, education. We prepare students to succeed students was Ingerid “By learning a second language, I am thanks to our unique and solid position in personally, socially and academically in a Halvorsen. able to apply the language learning process Norway. The number of young Norwegians global environment.” “My time at UND to how I teach English, my student’s second wanting to head for further studies in the and American College language, to my elementary students. It is U.S. is growing, and the American College See > American, page 18 of Norway in Moss, more helpful to my students to realize that I Norway (ACN) pre- make mistakes in Norwegian and that is the pared me for my pro- only way we learn, it is better to try than not fessional life by giv- to try at all.” Join Scandinavian Park, Inc. NFP ing me the courage to When asked to sum up ACN in one sen- VASA PARK, 35W217 IL Route 31, South Elgin, IL 60177 Ingerid Halvorsen 7 miles South of I-90 Northwest Tollway & 5 Miles North of IL Rt. 64 North Ave. Research Norwegian-American history March 3: Annual Spring Dinner Dance & Fundraiser at the Des Plaines Elks Club with our traditional print-based archive located in May 5: Manhattan and digitized records on our website Valborg Clean-Up Day at Vasa Park with Volunteer Lunch June 23: Scandinavian Midsommar Celebration & NEW Viking Family Campout at Vasa Park August 11: Steak Fry with Crayfish Sampling at Vasa Park September 9: 33rd Annual Scandinavian Day Festival at Vasa Park October 6: Annual Fish Boil & Harvest Festival at Vasa Park October 27: Annual Scandinavian Park Membership Meeting and Complimentary Breakfast Be sure to visit the NIA exhibit “Norwegian Maritime Life in the New York Area” November 3: End of Year Clean-Up Day at Vasa Park with at the Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center in Brooklyn Volunteer Lunch

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Preserving the living history of Norwegian immigrants in the New York area 2012Websites: EVENt www.vasaparkil.comCALENDAr and www.scandinaviandayil.com 16 • February 24, 2012 norwegian american weekly education issue Nordic Initiative Come learn in America! University of North Dakota Grand Forks, N.D. Norwegian-American Chuck Enge connects Norwegian students to American universities Celebrating 15 years of partnership 1997 – 2012

Top destination for Norwegian students American College of Norway Nation’s first online Norwegian language program Medical School Exchange Business School Exchange Entrepreneur Exchange Largest Bygdebok Collection Air Traffic Control training for Avinor Host more than 110 Norwegian dignitaries

Raised $1.3 million to date Photo courtesy of Chuck Enge Coach Chuck Enge has visited Norway 10 times to encourage Norwegian students to study in the U.S., Our common heritage and culture binds us together. and his network of Norwegian educational contacts spans both sides of the Atlantic. From left: Ann Charlotte Lindblom (Educational Exchange Coordinator at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo), Sara Ullero Our intellectual, cultural, and economic future will be better with exchanges. (U.S.-Norway Fulbright Foundation in Oslo), Coach Chuck Enge and Tove Lain-Knudsen (Norway Paid for by Bruce Gjovig, Chair of the Nordic Iniatitive America Association in Oslo). Email: [email protected]

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Chuck Enge, a long-time high school Coach Enge’s careful in-person evaluation English teacher and tennis coach, has found of both athletic skills and academic prowess, a way to combine his love of Norway and he prepares an extensive list of universities his innate ability to connect with high school from which the individual may select. Enge’s kids: helping Norwegian students coming to reputation among college coaches is built on the U.S. for college. his impressive record of connecting student Coach Enge has proud Norwegian- athletes with the right coaches and programs American roots as the grandson of a Nor- – from tennis players to swimmers. wegian immigrant and a graduate of Luther “I've never sent someone to a college College in Decorah, Iowa. In 1989 Chuck who cannot be a starter,” said Coach Enge. and his wife applied for and were awarded Once a Norwegian student is committed a Fulbright scholarship to teach in a high to going to the U.S. for college, Chuck sits school in Norway. They were assigned to down with them to examine their personal Proud to bring you the Lillesand, a small town in southern Norway. views and academic strengths. He avoids the Norwegian American Weekly As Coach reflects on that year: “We thought usual college search technique of selecting we had died and gone to Valhalla!” In their three or four schools, applying, visiting and Sons of Norway Building, B-20 one year in Lillesand, the Enge's made life- making a decision. Instead, he identifies 20 – Norway Art 1455 W. Lake Street time friendships and fell head over heels in 25 colleges and universities that fits the stu- (612) 339-7829 Minneapolis, MN 55408 love with Norway! dent, and then directs them to narrow down www.norwayartonline.com • email: [email protected] In his teaching and coaching career in the list by process of elimination. By appointment please the Chicago area, Enge has mentored hun- Coach Enge does not believe in putting dreds of high school students in their college pressure on students to make a life's career search. With over 3,500 colleges and univer- decision or to declare the major to match. sities in the U.S., it can be hard to find the Instead, he emphasizes following life expe- UNG SYMFONI from Bergen, Norway right fit, especially from halfway across the riences. “I tell the kids, ‘Don't worry about Western Washington tour, March and April 2012 world in Norway. Enge, who has visited over what you'll do. You will figure out something 750 colleges and universities in the U.S., has 10 years or so down the road as to what you Conductor: Kjell Seim – Violin soloist: Eldbjørg Hemsing Free admission – Donations accepted the experience with higher education and the are meant to do with your life.” unusal ability to get high school students to It's a winning formula that Enge has March 30, 12 p.m.: Concert at the Wexliem April 3, 7:30 p.m.: Concert at Grieg Hall, listen to him. developed years ago for helping Norwegian Lummi Community Building, Bellingham Poulsbo In 2004, Enge met with the Norwegian student athletes studying in the U.S. After March 30, 7:30 p.m.: Concert at Ferndale April 4, 7:30 p.m.: Concert at Kentwood National Tennis Federation. After they de- making 10 visits to Norway in the last 7 High School, Ferndale High School, Kent cided that he could help guide Norwegian years, he is continually working on expand- athletes to find the appropriate academic and ing his network in the Norwegian-American April 2, 7:30 p.m.: Concert at Western April 5, 7:30 p.m.: Concert at Roosevelt athletic “niche” in U.S. schools, they wanted education and athletic circles. Each winter Wash. University, Bellingham High School with RHS students, Seattle him onboard. Additionally, in following vis- he spends many hours evaluating universites its he was invited by the American Embassy and preparing for his next trip to encourage April 3, 12 p.m.: Concert at Pacific Lutheran April 6, 7 p.m.: Concert at Shoreline University, Tacoma Conference Center, Shoreline in Oslo to give presentations to Norwegian Norwegians to consider the collegiate expe- students and their parents. He has made sev- rience in America. eral appearances at college fairs in Norway. “This is the way I can pay it forward to His formula is simple: a two-hour Pow- Norway. My experience living over there erPoint presentation for Norwegian students has changed my whole life,” said Enge. “It is and parents. In his presentation, he covers very important for all young adults live out some of the basics required in the U.S., such of their own country. As a result, they learn as the ACT, SAT, and TOEFL tests, as well about the world and they learn about them- Questions? Contact Joanne at [email protected] or (360) 384-1394 as the collegiate “Eligibility Center.” After selves.” norwegian american weekly February 24, 2012 • 17 Education Issue Norway is worth every penny Students at University of Minnesota share their study abroad experiences from Norway

Photos courtesy of Megan Trench and Jade Sandstedt Left: University of Minnesota senior Megan Trench standing in front of Operahuset, or Oslo Opera House. Trench spent a semester at the University of Oslo through a HECUA Scandinavian Urban Studies Term. Right: University of Minnesota senior Jade Sandstedt in front of the T-banestasjon for Holmenkollbakken, the famed ski jump hill located in Oslo. Sandstedt studied for a year at the University of Oslo.

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University of Minnesota senior Megan year and less intense than standard second- spending a year in Oslo, as he began learn- subjects are not offered in the U.S., making Trench spent a semester at the University of ary or university courses, as they have no ing the language as a child. Besides language the journey to Oslo crucial to his develop- Oslo through a HECUA Scandinavian Ur- tests or degrees, Anderson said. courses, Sandstedt studied runology, which ment as a scholar. His future plans include ban Studies Term. Freshman Erik Anderson He chose an international folk high is the study of runic inscriptions; Old Norse completing a master’s degree at the Univer- of Hudson, Wis., attended Agder Folkehøg- school for non-Norwegians. The school, palaeography, the study of Old Norse hand- sity of Iceland (Reykjavík) and to pursue a skole, a folk school in Søgne. And through which had about 100 students, was located writing and medieval manuscript culture, the University of Minnesota’s Learning in Søgne, which is about 16 kilometers west among other subjects. He said many of these See > study abroad, page 19 Abroad Center, senior Jade Sandstedt stud- of Kristiansand. ied for a year at the University of Oslo. “It was intimidating at first, because A variety of educational programs are when we got there, everything was in Nor- available to students interested in Norway, wegian, and everyone was speaking Norwe- from short term, less-structured programs, to gian,” Anderson said. “But luckily, for some year-long, rigorous university courses. important stuff, they would say things in NORDIC DELICACIES Trench, of Shoreview, Minn., said her English. But our main focus was to learn the “A TASTE OF NORWAY IN THE HEART OF BROOKLYN!” interest in Norway stemmed from her heri- language, so we really were immersed in it. tage. Her grandfather was “100 percent Nor- Everyone was willing to help out with it.” 6909 ird Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 wegian,” so she decided to take Norwegian Sandstedt, who grew up in Rothsay Phone: (718) 748-1874 • Fax: (718) 833-7519 classes upon transferring to the University and Evansville, Minn., is also of Norwe- of Minnesota and having a new language re- gian heritage and spoke Norwegian before www.nordicdeli.com quirement to fulfill. “While I was in Norwegian class, [some- one from] the HECUA program came to our class and told us about it,” Trench said of her Come to Norway, study abroad program. “I knew immediately that I wanted to go to Norway and that would Meet the World! be the best way to go.” Through HECUA, students address edu- cation and social justice issues. According to its website, the Scandinavian Urban Studies Term allows students to analyze the Norwe- gian welfare state’s development through topics like globalization theories, nation- building and national identity, governance and political party systems, European inte- gration, racial thinking, histories of racial- ization, international aid politics, sexuality, and environmentalism. “I learned a lot,” said Trench, a Psychol- ogy major. “It wasn’t just classroom learn- ing. We got to listen to speakers who are actually from Norway and just hearing from them, instead of just reading about them, was really cool.” Anderson took a different educational August 3, 2012 June 23 – route, attending a Norwegian folk school, which is a “gap year” that allows students to continue their interests or to try some- thing new instead of immediately beginning Phone: (800) 639-0058 • Email: [email protected] university. There are 77 folk high schools Visit us online: www.summerschool.uio.no throughout Norway, and programs are one 18 • February 24, 2012 norwegian american weekly Education issue < Norgesskolen From page 13 ACW: Do the students get a guaran- A frontier education even though it is in the middle of July. tee for the quality of the teaching? The biggest challenge of developing LBH: Yes, by signing up! Nordmanns- High standards on the North Dakota prairie Norgesskolen has been two things: Forbundet/Norwegians Worldwide promises • Getting the information about the that the teaching and the experience as a school so that all children / youth whole will be of the highest quality possible. with a connection to Norway have The teaching is based on the curriculum of the opportunity to experience Nor- the Knowledge Promotion reform of 2006. gesskolen. The students are guaranteed teaching ad- • Norwegian prices are high, and un- justed to their level through an introductory fortunately, many parents do not test on the first day of school. Our experience have the opportunity to send their is that the students have a positive learning children to Norgesskolen because curve during the three weeks of school. of the costs. ACW: What is the vision for Nor- ACW: Why is a school like Norgessko- gesskolen, seen from your point of view? len important? There are international LBH: My vision is that as many chil- schools in Norway, why can’t the children dren as possible will get the opportunity to go there? attend the school so that the students feel se- LBH: What is unique about Norgessko- cure about their Norwegian identity, learn as len is the combination of learning and the much as possible about Norwegian language communication of language and culture and and culture, and create wonderful friendships the social aspect. The children and youths and memories that last a lifetime. We also Photo courtesy of Larrie Wanberg who attend the school have a connection to have ambitions to develop a similar program A pioneer one-room school from Northwood, N.D., where English was the language inside, but from Norway in different ways, but live in differ- for other age groups. the front steps to home and in the community, the first language was Norwegian. Today Northwood has ent countries and cultures, and then meet in the largest number of Norwegian ancestry per capita in the U.S. Norway and spend three intensive weeks to- For more information, visit www.nor- gether at Norgesskolen. It generates a unique gesskolen.no or www.facebook.com/Nor- gesskolen. Contact Lisbeth Bø Håverstad at La r r i e Wa n b e r g atmosphere which creates special bonds Grand Forks, N.D. among the students. To quote one of our for- [email protected] or by phone + 47 23 mer students: It is so fantastic to be here with 35 71 70. Registration deadline is May 15, my Norgesskolen-family! 2012. Norwegian immigrants that settled Da- community colleges, five tribal colleges and kota Territory in clusters built first a home three church-related private colleges. In the NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK & STUFFED TOY! – often a sod house – then collectively a log 125 years of schooling across North Dakota, church that doubled for education until they the directions of education has spiraled up- Three Little Eagles and How They Grew: could construct a one-room schoolhouse. wards to encompass almost countless learn- © Jacob’s Story The one-room schoolhouse, which dot- ing pathways to outreach to all ages, in all 8.5”x11” – Paperback – 43 pages – Many pictures of the Decorah Eagles! ted the prairies of North Dakota as immigrant places, at all times. Book: $12.95 – Stuffed Eagle 8” Toy: $12.95 – Both in Set: $25 + S&H families homesteaded westward, seeded the The frontier curriculum was the 3-Rs Park Press MinneaPolis & norway art® growth of education in Dakota Territory in – “Reading, Riting and Rithmetic” – and the early 1880s. The last one closed in 2005 today the 3-Rs seem akin to Relationships Amazon.com or call (612) 339-7829 or (612) 871-2236 with one student attending. Shirley Hage- – Relevance – Results, with “relevance” the Email: [email protected] • www.eaglechildrensbook.com ness, the pioneer teacher who taught this last key word at the core of a “web” of learning. student, said, “Country schools offered a nat- Schools with a special “relevance” include ural learning environment. Unlike teachers church schools, trade, tribal, military, board- today who teach one grade or specialize in ing, academies and a host of others. one subject area, we needed to handle eight Dr. Wayne Sanstead, long-time North grades with sometimes 20 – 25 students in Dakota State Superintendent, commented, one room. “Our schools used to be de-centralized un- “I attended a one-room school in grades der County Superintendents. Today school 1 – 6,” she continued. “I raised eight children districts are governed by local school boards and my farm home life was about the same with academic standards set by the State. as being at school, only we had more rooms North Dakota schools have consistently at home and bedrooms upstairs.” ranked near the top in student achievement When the last one-room schoolhouse in any comparison with other states.” closed, Shirley bought the building and In Drayton, each local school board moved it to her home farm 150 miles away. member has an iPad2 to keep pace and in- The roots of higher education developed teract with what the students are learning in on the frontier as well. The University of sophisticated computer labs at the school. In North Dakota was founded in 1883, six years one remote Tribal school at Twin Buttes on before the Territory became a State. Every the Ft Berthold Indian Reservation, every year, enrollment at University of North Da- one of the 37 students has a touch screen kota increases, this year at a record 14,194 iPad 2, where a local Native language pro- students. North Dakota has 11 universities, seven See > Frontier, page 22 Take an international masters learn – educate – share – preserve degree in International Studies Stiftet 1908 or Peace and Confl ict Studies

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bh_master_eng.indd 1 25.03.11 13.45 norwegian american weekly February 24, 2012 • 19 Obituaries & Religion Just a minute In Loving Memory Encouraging columns by the late Pastor Per W. Larsen, written for Norway Times and now shared with the readers of the Norwegian American Weekly Do you have a loved one or friend who has recently passed? Contact us at (206) 784-4617 or [email protected] to place an obituary. Christopher J.W. Aaro Start over again March 25, 1917 – January 23, 2012 A male choir was singing at the We have a lasting relationship from morning service in a church (true story). our Savior to come, to start over again. Christopher J.W. Aaro was born on to Norway visiting family and friends, Ha- Everything went fine except the last num- Countless times I have had to do just March 25, 1917 in Bergen, Norway and died waii, Mexico, Alaska and Caribbean Cruises ber, on which they, for some reason, lost that! Remember Simon Peter the denier? Jan. 23, 2012 in Seattle, Wash., just short of were highlights. Christopher was a lifetime their bearings. The conductor stopped the Or Thomas the doubter? Or David with his 95th birthday. He was preceded in death member of the Sons of Norway – Leif Eriks- choir, turned to the congregation and said, his gross sins against God and man? They by his wife of 67 years, Liv and brother, Ed- en Lodge, and member and contributor to the “Sorry, something went wrong. Would all started over again – believing in God’s win, of Norway. He is survived by their three Bergen Sister City Organization, the Nordic you please permit us to start over again?” forgiveness and grace. The church is not children Marianne, husband Mike, Vemund, Heritage Museum and Nordlandslaget. He Then the pastor said, “By all means, my an institution for saints, but a hospital wife Carol and Chris Jr., wife Barbara; six sang with the Norwegian Male Chorus for friends. If there is one place that we can for sinners. We tend to forget that. But grandchildren Kirsten (Matt), Trevor (Ni- over 20 years. start over again, it must be church.” honesty and a real confrontation with our cole), Lise (Dave), Jennifer (Steve) and Dan- After the loss of his beloved wife Liv, That’s the message of the gospel of wrongdoings is urgent. My friend, you ielle (Bryan). Great-grandchildren include he enjoyed spending time at “Kaffestua” Christ. If you stumble and fall, if the day may not master your life as a believer Vemund, Jakob, Aiden, Mylie and Owen. with his children. Dad lived a long and rich has brought you defeat and humiliation, as you should, but remember, there is no He and the family immigrated to the life and we will greatly miss his wonderful you can start over again! limitation on the number of times you can U.S. in 1953 settling in Seattle. Upon gain- stories of early days in Norway. He kept us start over again! ing U.S. citizenship he began an illustrious on our toes with his sharp wit and interest in “If we confess our sins, He is faith- career at the U.S. Weather Bureau. His Nor- current events. Per his wishes there will be ful and just, and will forgive our sins and “Let us approach the throne of grace wegian accent delighted those listening to no service. Remembrances can be made to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 with confidence, so that we may receive his broadcast of the marine weather report on the charity of your choice. John 1:9) mercy and find grace to help us in our KVI radio. He and Liv loved traveling. Trips time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16)

< American “People learn their values through the < study abroad From page 15 gian or Icelandic, the [native speakers] are people around them in their own culture. From page 17 so excited,” Sandstedt said. “There is all this Experiencing another culture can reinforce And then to the variation among the dialects, and I think this those values or present them from a different doctoral degree in Old Norse philology. President of the Amer- is very exciting. The Norwegians have their perspective, enabling the student to perhaps He emphasized how much his language ican College of Nor- own identities within Norway, which is tied re-think some principles. The results can dif- skills improved while studying in Norway, way, Krista Lauritzen. to the dialects they speak.... But they all sup- fer from student to student. Overwhelming- and how much Norwegians appreciated this port each other’s dialects. They think they ly, our American students have reported that effort. For example, he said he was once at You have been are all just as valuable.” they have gained a much broader perspective a bank and did not know how to say, in Nor- leader of the college Each of the students expressed gratitude on the world and feel more informed about wegian, that he wanted to deposit money. since the first day. for the opportunity to study in Norway, say- international issues. In addition, while expe- Though he didn’t initially know the correct How was it to leave ing the costs and paperwork were worth it. riencing a new culture, they see their own phrase, Sandstedt said the bank employee your home state “I believe it is worth every penny,” Krista Lauritzen culture from a different angle.” told him how nice it was that he was trying. Minnesota and start Trench said. “It changed my life. It got me to “Norwegian is one of the most interest- working in Norway ing languages you can study because when see a whole other culture.” Do you feel American students fit well Full Service Agency With Experienced with such huge responsibility? you learn a smaller language like Norwe- “It was exciting. Moving to Norway into the regular daily life in Norway? Norwegian Speaking Consultants! was a dream come true, but it reminded me “Absolutely. Because ACN offers their Full Service Agency WithOur Experienced daily specials Norwegian and regularly Speaking updated Consultants! information will help you make wise travel of Minnesota in many ways so I wasn’t too curriculum in English and the schedule and Our daily specials and regularly updated informationdecisions will inhelp ayou make constantly wise travel changing decisions in world! a constantly changing world! academic calendar follow the American sys- homesick. 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Perhaps Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church that was the school I was in, but I get the need to think 100 times before saying YES, feeling that teachers (as is true in many coun- Den Norske Lutherske Minnekirke it’s mine.” She appreciated the anonymity tries) have their hands tied by administration The Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church offers the best venue in Chicago for Norwegians, we had during our University level exam and/or the rules about what they can and Scandinavians to gather and celebrate Norwegian traditions. We welcome you to our warm because the grades were given solely on the can’t do. Many are frustrated that there are and friendly family of members. Please visit us soon! All services are at 11 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Pastor: Sigurd Grindheim. work, anonymously, and not on the personal- not enough hours in the day to do everything ity of the writer. they want to do for their students, but they One thing that puzzles me is the grades continue on anyway. I have met all kinds of March 2012 that are used. In ungdomskole (junior high) teachers in my education journey thus far in Mar. 3 Cooking Class! 10 a.m. RSVP to Karena at and videregående skole (high school) num- Norway and it is those that teach with pas- (847) 301-3606 bers are used (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 – 6 being best). sion, a love of learning and a deep respect for At the university level, letters are used in- their students that give me hope. Mar. 4 Norwegian Service / Communion stead (A, B, C, D, E, F – A being the best). I As I read more on the Utdanningskirek- Mar. 11 have heard tell that letters are used in higher toret website you many hear more from me Norwegian Service level education to make it easier to under- about education in Norway, and as for the test Mar. 18 Norwegian liturgy / English sermon stand grades and academic standing on a taking? I have a new exam experience await- global scale. That makes sense, but why not ing me in June, a 72-hour take-home essay Mar. 24 Cooking Class! 10 a.m. RSVP to Karena at use that system from the beginning? question... another learning experience! (847) 301-3606 When I first taught at the high school Heidi Håvan Grosch is an American liv- level in Norway, I was also told that I could ing in Steinkjer, Norway. Her column “Røn- Mar. 26 English Service not “dock points” for students if they didn’t ningen Ramblings” is a biweekly feature in 2614 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 • (773) 252-7335 • www.minnekirken.org turn in their work; I was only allowed to as- the Norwegian American Weekly. 20 • February 24, 2012 Online: blog.norway.com/category/culture norwegian american weekly Arts & Style Driven by the love of art Calendar of Events Visit to Galleri Sand in the West Village in New York What’s going on in your neighborhood?

California of Scandinavian theater, art, and music. All Valhall Lodge Centennial Gala details are available at www.ibsenfest.org, March 17 or by calling (800) 657-7025 or emailing San Diego, Calif. [email protected]. Save the date! Sons of Norway Valhall Lodge #6-025 is celebrating its 100th an- New York niversary with a special gala. Registration May 17th Fundraiser and no-host bar begins at 6 p.m., dinner and March 4 celebration at 7 p.m. including dancing. Brooklyn, N.Y. Black tie optional, and bunads encouraged. Save the date! The Norwegian-American Reservations due by Monday, March 5. For May 17th Parade Committee is proud to more information, call Patricia Becker at present the first annual Parade Fundraiser! (619) 583-1076. For reservations, please Join us March 4 at the Salty Dog Bar and call Tam Stautland at (619) 299-9237. Grill, located 7509 3rd Avenue in Brook- lyn, from 2 to 6 p.m. For just $20 per per- Colorado son, the event includes a light buffet and Barneløpet 2012 dessert, along with raffles, door prizes, a 50 Photo: Facebook March 3 / 50 pot and more fun and games! Come Galleri Sand has three locations: New York City’s West Village, Oslo, Norway and Old town Fredrik- Grand Mesa, Colo. and support us, and bring your friends and stad, Norway. Visit www.gallerisand.com for more information. Save the date! Sons of Norway District 6 family! For information, visit www.may- is proudly inviting all youth cross-country 17paradeny.com or call (718) 748-1874. Th o r A. La r s e n skiers to attend this family event in Colo- Fishkill, N.Y. rado. Join us March 3 in Grand Mesa to Pennsylvania participate in this great event! Call (970) Restauration Lodge Scholarship Dinner 412-0433 or email [email protected]. March 9 Galleri Sand, owned by Aune and Veb- beings in space. In one sense they remind Wallingford, Pa. jørn Sand, stands on a very charming and me of religious artwork of the Renaissance Illinois Sons of Norway Restauration Lodge an- quiet street in New York City’s West Village. period. These floating humans are rendered Annual Dinner Dance and Fundraiser nounces their scholarship fundraiser! The After purchasing the building a few years very realistically especially considering the March 3 Fish and Meatball Dinner will once again ago, the brothers totally retrofitted the four- various directions they are floating in. The Des Plaines, Ill. be prepared by George Beck and William story building with galleries and art studios. portraits, and at least one of the paintings of Scandinavian Park Inc. NFP will present Taylor at the Wallingford Presbyterian The public gallery is accessed from 4th Street “floating humans,” could be tied to Vebjørn’s their 9th annual dinner dance and fund- Church in Wallingford, Pa., on March 9. and currently displays Vebjørn’s works en- theme of “Becoming a Man.” The mother is raiser for Vasa Park in South Elgin, Ill. Join The lodge meeting for this night will start titled, “Scenes from the Second World War.” a crucial element of becoming a man. Also, us at the Des Plaines Elk Club (495 Lee St. at 6:30 p.m. with dinner to be served at 7 In early December, Aune provided me, my strong male role models are crucial in be- in Des Plaines) on March 3 at 6:30 p.m. p.m. Cost: $15 per person. Reservations wife and our four NYC friends with a very coming a man and certainly Helge Ingstad for social hour, followed by dinner at 7:30. will be due no later than March 5. Checks informative tour of their private galleries. matches those criteria. The theme will be “Harvesting Scandina- to be made out to Restauration Lodge As you enter the high-ceiling neat walls Then there are the dramatic, landscapes vian Traditions” and donation is $45 per 3-555. Mail your reservations to: William of the private multi-story gallery, one is im- of the polar region with its stark, blue and person with dance music provided by the A. Taylor, 826 Bob White Lane, Secane, mediately very visually impressed with the white images conveying cold and isolation PA 19018. Dave Kyrk Trio. There will be a cash draw- vast array of Vebjørn’s works, flooded with then to be complimented by more abstract ing and raffle table with prizes donated by excellent ceiling lighting as well as daylight landscape images of bright and warm colors Scandinavian organizations. For reserva- Washington from large windows at each end of each floor reflecting on the theme “fire and ice.” tions and information, call (630) 852-0598 Sons of Norway Heritage Day galley. Before discussing the art, it is wor- In addition to two models of Vebjørn’s or send reservations with check payable to March 24 thy to mention the beautiful floors, utilizing designed Da Vinci bridges, we were shown Scandinavian Park, Inc. NFP to Jack Gran- Seattle, Wash. din, 7011 Sierra Court, Darien, IL 60561. Sons of Norway Leif Erikson Lodge #2-1 marble in one case, and in another, utilizing other aspects of Vebjørn’s creativity with ex- Visit www.vasaparkil.com. proudly presents their annual Heritage Day! wood from a 16th century Chinese Jishu amples of very fine ceramics with Antarctica The day starts off with the Leif-to-Leif Fun temple. Several interesting staircases took us themes as well as fine glasses. Maine Run / Walk, which starts at Leif Erikson to subsequent levels and to the roof studio My friends and I were amazed of the Longfellow Choral Festival Lodge and goes to the Leif Erikson statue where Aune’s wife, Marianne Aulie, prefers range, imagination and quality of all Veb- March 3 – 5 at Shilshole Bay, and back again. Cost is to work on her art. The roof also houses the jørn’s masterpieces. This type of feelings South Portland, Maine $10 for adults and $5 for kids., and regis- model of the Da Vinci Bridge that Vebjørn about Vebjørn Sand’s work is certainly also On March 3, 4 and 5, the Longfellow Cho- tration begins at 8 a.m. At 10 a.m., Taste designed and resided in England for a period felt by the Norwegians. To explore that point rus of Portland, Maine, will present “Ole of Norway in the lodge features Norwegian of time. The view from this rooftop is an in- a bit further, I had contact with Mette Mads- Bull, Longfellow & Elgar: Scenes from the food, crafts, music, demos, genealogy and spiration to each of the three artists. en in Stavanger who runs an art gallery there Saga of King Olaf.” Seven programs, in- more. Free admission! When you first look around the multi- and sells prints of Vebjørn’s works. What cluding Edward Elgar’s cantata King Olaf floor gallery you note a large array of gener- she “found most appealing about Vebjørn based on Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s Wisconsin ally large canvases exhibiting an exceptional was his ability to dream big and then find a epic poem “The Saga of King Olaf” will be Beginning Genealogy Seminar range in subject matter, imagination and way to make his dreams reality.” She also presented by Arve Tellefsen and Henning April 21 style. There were a number of fine portraits said that “she finds him easy to talk with, Kraggerud, two of Norway’s top violin- Hudson, Wis. including one of Helge Ingstad when he was seems to be driven by the love of art rather ists. You don’t want to miss this wonder- The Tronderlag of America is sponsor- 100 years old and one of his mother hold- than the fame or fortune.” ful event! For details, go to http://www. ing a “Beginning Genealogy” seminar on ing her grandchild. The portraits were very As New Yorkers we are thrilled that the longfellowchorus.com/2012_Longfellow_ April 21, 1 – 4 p.m. at the Hudson Hourse realistic reflecting strength, character and Sand brothers decided to establish a home Choral_Festival.html. Questions? Contact Grand Hotel, 1616 Crest View Drive, Hud- with his mother, love and warmth. The por- in New York City, perhaps the “center of Charles Kaufman at (207) 232-8920, direc- son, WI. The seminar will be conducted traits do resemble the Rembrandt’s style if art in the world.” The works seen here are [email protected]. by the Tronderlag genealogist. The cost a bit more impressionistic. Another series of certainly New York museum quality in skill of the seminar is $15 and includes a one Minnesota year membership in the Tronderlag. The paintings that caught our attention were these and imagination. We will be back to see Veb- 15th Annual Ibsen Festival seminar is for anyone interested in learn- very large works of floating naked human jørn’s next show. April 13 – 15 ing about Norwegia genealogy, not for just Lanesboro, Minn. Tronders. Advanced registration can be < best Committed to annually producing the completed by sending an email to secre- the various competitions at Holmenkollen From page 1 works of Henrik Ibsen, we celebrate the [email protected]. The fee will be col- Vinterpark, did not do too well either. Nor- Father of Modern Drama with a weekend lected at the door. way’s Aleksander Østreng, placed fifth in “The best competiton ever!” said the the men’s Final, and Kjersti Østgaard Buaas head of the German national team, David ended in sixth place in the women’s final. Send your event to [email protected] or call (206) 784-4617 Selbach. Selbach said this despite the fact Winner of the men’s final was U.S.’s to be added to the Norway.com online calendar and the Weekly! that none from his team reached the finals. Chas Guldemond, while Canadian Spencer Event listings are free, but space is limited. Please contact us at least one month prior to event. Norway, with many top profiles in O’Brien won the women’s Slopestyle final. norwegian american weekly Online: blog.norway.com/category/norway-in-the-us February 24, 2012 • 21 In your neighborhood Learning together A man of the people Special collaboration yields great genealogy results Charles Kaufmann of the Longfellow Chorus shares the legacy of violinist Ole Bull

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Charles Kaufmann, President and Ar- tistic Director of The Longfellow Chorus in Portland, Maine, was the guest speaker at Maine Nordmenn’s meeting on Feb. 2. He began with a bassoon solo of “Sæterjentens Søndag” followed by a preview of the up- coming Longfellow Choral Festival “Ole Photos courtesy ofJeanne Wright Bull, Longfellow and Elgar” on March 3 – Sue Kontney and John Arneson consulting the card catalog at the Naeseth Library in Madison, Wis. 5, featuring two of Norway’s top violinists, Arve Tellefsen and Henning Kraggerud. Photo: Don Johnson Je a nn e Wr i g h t Ole Bull (1810 – 1880) was a violin- Charles Kaufmann performed a bassoon solo of Norwegian American Genealogy Center ist and composer, the fundamental mover “Sæterjentens Søndag.” and Naeseth Library in Madison, Wis. of Romantic Nationalism in Norway. He was influenced by country tunes he learned about in time with his music. Women in the On Jan. 14, the Norwegian American covered the key to getting around a stubborn from a Hardanger fiddle player in Norway audience were sometimes so overcome with Genealogy Center and Naeseth Library in “road block” in advanced research. After the and turned them into folksongs that he car- emotion they had to be carried out of the the- Madison, Wis., collaborated with Stough- workshop, one participant commented: “You ried with him wherever he went. His focus ater. During his travels to the U.S., he met ton’s Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge #5-314 all possess a wealth of knowledge and back- on country folk tunes influenced composer such dignitaries as Ralph Waldo Emerson on a special pilot project. ground experience, which makes this Center Edvard Greig. and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Working with Mandt Lodge President such a valuable national resource.” Bull founded the National Theater in In 1852, Ole Bull bought land in Penn- Darlene Arneson, the NAGC and NL hosted Mandt Lodge President Arneson helped Bergen and appointed playwright Henrik sylvania and founded the Ole Bull colony, a special Saturday workshop, designed to NAGC and NL design this workshop as a Ibsen director. He was known as “King of Oleana. He gave land to poor Norwegians, provide research assistance to members of model – to inspire other groups, including the World’s Violin,” and was Norway’s first but like many of his ventures, the colony the Mandt Lodge at all levels of their genea- Sons of Norway lodges, bygdelag members, international star. He was so popular that soon failed. During his lifetime, Bull ac- logical research. The workshop also offered and others to consider arranging a Saturday people named their children after him. He quired and lost several fortunes. He has been the opportunity for participants to count their or mid-week reserved seminar day at the Nae- was a great self promoter and called himself described as a man with a warm heart and a work toward the achievement of the Sons of seth Library. The individual participant cost the “Master of Melody.” Bull played for the complete lack of good business sense. Norway cultural badges. of the workshop included an annual mem- Kings of Norway and Sweden and Queen Bull died in peace Aug. 17, 1880, at his The all-day seminar was limited to 15 bership in NAGC and NL, as well as wire- Isabella of Spain. Ole Bull was at home any- beloved villa on Lysøen. As he lay dying, his persons and included a tour of the Naeseth less connection and lunch. For participants where. When he was 66 years old, he played wife, Sara, played Mozart’s “Requiem” on Library and its impressive collections. There who were already members of the Center, “Sæterjentens Søndag” on top of the Great the organ. He contributed much to Norway were also instructions on naming patterns, discounts on purchases and services were of- Pyramid of Giza. and Norwegians, and they honored him with farm names, language and terms, church re- fered. President Arneson has already started Ole Bull was known for his sweetness of perhaps the most elaborate funeral proces- cord organization and other topics. Each of to reach out to other lodges and membership expression, and as he played, his hair danced sion in Norway’s history. the participants also enjoyed individual ses- groups in the Sons of Norway Fifth District, sions with expert researchers Blaine Hed- writing: “Our lodge just had a fantastic day an Immigration Associatio orwegi n presen berg or Jerry Paulson, along with assistance last Saturday, and developed a prototype for he N ts from Carol Culbertson – three genealogists other lodges to follow…with this valuable T who have been connected to the Center for resource right here, it would be a shame for many years and share a depth of research ex- your members that have an interest in this The 57th Annual perience. type of research not to get the chance to visit Participants were delighted to have the the Norwegian American Genealogical Cen- chance to visit the Naeseth Library on a Sat- ter and its Naeseth Library.” urday when it is usually closed. The work- For more information on the special all- of Greater New York Contest shop offered research assistance at all levels, day workshops at NAGC and NL, contact ranging from beginners to advanced research- Diane Maurer at the Naeseth Library: phone Saturday, March 31 at 2 p.m. ers. Some received instruction on how to get (608) 255-2224 or email dmaurer@nagcnl. MissThe Norwegian Christian HomeNorway & Health Center started on family history, while others dis- org. 1250 67th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. r Arthur Nilsen Banquet Hall r Miss Norway of Greater NY Inquiries: www.niahistory.org/missnorway.htm Jennifer Egeberg or call Arlene at (718) 748-1874 for application

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March 10 2nd Saturday Kaffestua. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Donation: $4 2nd Saturday Happy Hour. $5 for 2 drinks and supper. 5 p.m. March 14 Membership meeting with corned beef and cabbage dinner in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. 5:30 p.m. $10/person. March 24 Taste of Norway Heritage Day! Leif-to-Leif Fun Run at 9 a.m., Heritage Day activities at 10 a.m. Free admission! Every Wednesday Exercise class at 10 a.m. Cost: $3 Kaffestua Questions? Need membership Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., and Friday Left photo: Blaine Hedberg, Naeseth Chair for Research and Publication, and Judy Mathison working info? Call 206-783-1274 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. $4 donation except holidays or weather. in the Naeseth Library. Right photo: Carol Culbertson, former Director and current Consultant for Genealogical Research, assisting Roger and Nancy Odalen. Leif erikson HaLL, 2245 n.W. 57tH st., seattLe, Wa 98107 22 • February 24, 2012 Online: blog.norway.com/category/norwegian-americans norwegian american weekly Norwegian heritage < skogfjorden Norwegian Language Corner From page 9 something exciting to learn or do that keeps me coming back and makes me want to share The boys from Vangen: and their Skogfjorden friends as family. the excitement with others,” says Katherine “Not only has Skogfjorden given me “Ingeborg” Spencer, who was a Villager for the opportunity to meet new people from a year and a counselor for two. around the world and learn a new language The 50th Anniversary Committee wants Written by Leif Halse and unique skills, it has also rewarded me to see as many faces at Skogfjorden this with the qualities of a teacher, a leader, and summer as possible, old and new: “Bli med! Vangsgutane, a classic series in Norway from 1941 to present, was used as curriculum material in a friend. Skogfjorden has become my home As Paul Dovre told us at International Day Norwegian schools, as the series had easy-to-read text with pictures. Deb Nelson Gourley of Astri and there is nothing that I am more proud of in 1993, we are all villagers! Not only do we My Astri Publishing brings the copyrighted bilingual Norwegian/English serialization of “The Boys have programs for kids 7 – 17 in the sum- From Vangen: Vangsgutane” to the readers of the Norwegian American Weekly to practice their than to say that I am a member of the family mer in Bemidji, we have adult programs, Norwegian reading skills, as well as enjoy a Norwegian classic! created at Skogfjorden,” says Jillian “Oliv- ia” Flom, who was a Villager at Skogfjorden family programs, pre-K programs! Send a for 10 years and a counselor for two. kid or send yourself! You can also support “Skogfjorden is constant, but it's also Skogfjorden financially by making a tax- constantly new. I can count on the welcom- deductible contribution to support scholar- ing traditions and sense of home when I'm ships and new building projects. Vi sees på there, and at the same time, there's always Skogfjorden!”

< globalskolen «DETTE VAR PÅ HEKTA!» “THAT WAS A CLOSE SHAVE!” From page 8 gram, which is the platform for Globalsko- Sterk-Ola vasser ut i den strie strøm- Strong-Ola wades out into the swift cur- len’s teaching and learning. men. Han stør seg med tømmerhaken og rent. He steadies himself with his pike pole Fifth grade teacher Bjørn Teistung start- “I interact with them through their work. nærmer seg stedet der trauet kommer driv- and closes in on the spot the trough is drift- ed working with Globalskolen in 2006, and They get a new plan every Friday and hand ende. Steinar og Kåre står på land og tvi- ing toward. Steinar and Kåre stand on land he teaches students on six continents – in all, in their work within the following week. I holder i tauet. Ola greier å nå i trauet med and hold the rope with all their might. Ola 45 countries are represented in Teistung’s respond to their work by praising and giv- haken og drar det inn mot seg. Men i det manages to catch the trough with the hook, class. Teistung focuses on using several mul- ing advice for further effort…They can get samme mister han fotfestet, og det ser ut til pulling it toward him. But suddenly he loses timedia tools to produce interactive content, in touch with each other by sending mes- at strømmen skal ta han. his footing, and it looks as though the cur- especially videos. sages within the system, PedIT, or as e-mail. Nå ser de to på land at han går under i rent will take him. “Using personal videos makes the feel- They can also chat in a special “room” in our strømskavlene. De er ikke så sterke og tunge Now the two on land see that he is going ing of social presence in distance education, class. Some of them are eager to talk to me at de greier å holde fast i tauet, og de blir under the river rollers. They aren’t strong or kind of intimacy, and is an important tool,” and some are not. They can contact me as dratt nedover mot elva. Slipper de taket nå, heavy enough to hold onto the rope steadily, said Teistung. Teistung is a student himself they can each other, and in addition they can så er det nok ute både med Sterk-Ola og bar- and they are dragged down along the river. If – working on his master’s in distance learn- use Skype,” said Kalland. net. Steinar ser seg fort omkring og får øye they lose their grip now, it will be the end for ing at Athabasca University in Alberta. Kalland sees several benefits to Global- both Strong-Ola and the child. Steinar casts på ei lita bjørk framme på kanten. “During my time as a student at Atha- skolen: it helps students stay engaged in Nor- a quick glance around and sees a little birch Lynsnart kaster Steinar seg til side og basca, I can confirm we have done a lot of wegian culture by practicing the language, on the corner ahead. slår tauet fast om bjørkeleggen. Det står så good work, and we are in front in Distance and the program makes it easier for students In a flash, Steinar throws himself to the spent som en felestreng, og Sterk-Ola greier Education,” he added. to return to Norwegian school. side and ties the rope securely around the å komme seg på beina. Han kaver seg inn Toril Kalland, who teaches eighth grade, “Our slogan is: ‘Where you are.’ This birch trunk. It becomes taut as a fiddle string, mot land med god hjelp av tauet og tømmer- can be interpreted in many ways: Where you and Strong-Ola manages to get on his feet. has students who live in Kazakhstan, Mala- haken. Nede i elvesteinene reiser han seg og are geographically, where you are when it He wades in toward land with the help of the wi, New Zealand, the U.S. and India, just to er like god kar. Barnet holder han fast i arm- comes to learning level and where you are in rope and pike pole. He stands up on the river name a few. Most of her students live abroad kroken. «Dette var på hekta, det!» sier han. addition to your connection to Norway and rocks and is in as good shape as ever. He is due to their parents’ jobs, and many of them the Norwegian language. I think this sums Translated into English by Alexander Knud Huntrods holding the child in the crook of his arm. return to Norway to finish their schooling. Illustrated by Jens R. Nilssen “That was sure a close shave!” he remarks. Kalland taught for several years, and became up a lot: Wherever you are you can be a stu- involved with PedIT, an online learning pro- dent in our school,” added Kalland. 7.NAW.Holand.23Dec2011_Layout 1 12/23/11 4:54 PM Page 1 Vangsgutane bilingual book available for $19.95 with FREE shipping in the U.S.A. www.astrimyastri.com < Frontier From page 18 izens of the Midwest as well as the students and citizens of the five Nordic countries. History of the Norwegian Settlements: A translated and expanded version of gram is seeking to preserve the Mandan lan- “Developing a premier Nordic Studies the 1908 De Norske Settlementers Historie guage with instruction from elders. program makes strategic sense,” says Gjo- and the 1930 Den Siste Folkevandring Sagastubber fra Nybyggerlivet i Amerika In Grand Forks, Bruce Gjovig, founder vig. “North Dakota has the largest percent- By Hjalmar Rued Holand of the UND Center for Innovation in 1984, age of people – 30 percent – with Norwe- • WINNER of 2 National Awards chairs the Nordic Initiative, a collaborative gian heritage in the nation, is home to the • Immigrants in the Midwest 1830-1870 group that is hosted in the Center and coor- largest Icelandic settlement in America; and • 512 pgs, hardcover, 6”x9”, Smyth sewn • Includes 32 pages of colored maps dinates about 30 leaders in the community Minnesota has the largest number of Norwe- • = $39.95 with FREE shipping in the USA who manage programs related to Norway. gian and Swedish-Americans. The Midwest The 63-chapter non-fiction book lets readers Seated around a conference table in the is the heart of Scandinavian-America, thus a trace the trails of 3,800 indexed immigrants beautiful “Idea Lab” at periodic meetings strong UND program among these folks of through Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and the Dakotas as they explore new fron- are, to name a few, adjunct faculty connect- common history and heritage just makes em- tiers and tame the wilderness. ed with the American College of Norway in inent sense. To date we have raised about $1 Call — send a check— or order from website Moss, Norway, the Law School exchange million in cash, pledged and deferred gifts,” Made in America! program, the Medical School project with Gjovig reported. Melissa Gjellstad, assistant professor Astri My Astri Publishing www.astrimyastri.com Tromsø, the Aerospace Initiative, a collab- Deb Nelson Gourley Phone: 563-568-6229 orative group that is hosted in the Center and coordinator of UND’s Norwegian pro- 602 3rd Ave SW, Waukon, IA 52172 [email protected] and coordinates training contract with Nor- gram, described growing interests in lan- wegian flight crews, the Norwegian Student guage studies. “We had over 100 students Norway.com Royal Norwegian Consulates Association (largest number of Norwegian enrolled in language classes in our program Organization of the Week in North America students on one U.S. campus), and numer- in fall semester 2011. Our online courses in ous community organizations invested in introductory Norwegian language are near new york relationships with Norway. Nordic Initiative capacity. We find that language learners in TRØNDERLAG decided their goals were to develop extraor- our online classes perform as well if not bet- Connecting people with roots in the Consul General Sissel Breie dinary educational, intellectual, cultural, ter in some skills than those in traditional Trøndelag region of Norway Royal Norwegian Consulate General tourism, technology and trade exchanges classrooms, especially in the oral exam set- For more information, visit: 825 Third Avenue, 38th floor with the Norway and other Nordic countries ting.” In North Dakota, a world of learning Robert M. Fossum New York, NY 10022 and build an endowment to provide funding Phone: (715) 924-4111 Phone: (646) 430-7500 to develop strong programs at the University fills the open spaces on the prairies. Don’t Email: [email protected] Fax: (646) 430-7599 of North Dakota. Bringing together people be surprised if next summer a replica one- www.tronderlag.org E-mail: [email protected] with a common Nordic heritage and values room schoolhouse on the museum grounds will encourage and provide opportunities of a “Pioneer Village” comes alive digitally For the full list of organizations, For a listing of all consulates, to connect young learners anywhere with a visit noram.norway.com/organizations and economic benefit to the students and cit- visit noram.norway.com/organizations “Back-to-the-Future” learning innovation. norwegian american weekly February 24, 2012 • 23 scholarships Community-supported education A short list of scholarships offered in the Norwegian-American community

Grieg Lodge in Portland, Ore. arship available to high school seniors and / • Lund Fund Scholarship: For Ameri- are either a member of, or related to a mem- This lodge offers a minimum of three or graduate students seeking to pursue a ca- can students studying abroad. ber of the Daughters of Norway. Details fol- scholarships per year. These are $1,000 col- reer in fisheries management or research in • General Heritage and Culture low on other requirements. The number of lege scholarships that are merit based. Eli- the Pacific Northwest or Alaska, and also to Grants for community wide events awards varies with the funds, but at least one gibility is limited to students whose home students in fishery technical schools, such as such as heritage fairs, musical or award of $1,000 is offered each year, with address is in Multnomah, Clackamas or the Maritime Academy. theatrical presentations, books, etc. a second award in Convention years. Ap- Washington County in the State of Oregon Additional application forms may be • Local Lodge Partnership Grants for plication forms are also sent to Subordinate or Clark County in the State of Washington. obtained by written request to the Scholar- lodge sponsored cultural events, Lodge secretaries, who have them available Applicants do not need to have any affilia- ship Fund Manager, Norwegian Commercial books for lodge libraries, cultural for members during the spring months. tion with Grieg Lodge. However, preference Club, c/o Nina Svino Svasand, 18515 Ball- skills presenters, etc. Deadline: June 1, 2012 will be given to applicants with a connection inger Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155, • Helping Hands to Children Grants to Scandinavian heritage, culture and / or ac- (include a self-addressed, stamped enve- support Adopt A School program- Scandinavian American Heritage Society tivities. In addition to the scholarship appli- lope). ming and any children’s heritage SAHS presents its 24th Annual Midsum- cation, our web site has an application for the Deadline: April 2, 2012 activities. mer Celebration on June 23, 2012 at Vasa Bernhard & Johanna Fedde Grant which may • Helping Hands to Member Grants Park in Budd Lake, N.J., and is proud to of- be awarded to an individual or group work- Sons of Norway International support our members when natural fer one scholarship of $1,000 to a student of ing on a project or event that will benefit and Sons of Norway International offers disasters strike including flooding, Scandinavian / Nordic heritage who resides enrich the public in a cultural manner. over $75,000 in scholarships and grants ev- tornados, hurricanes and wild fires. in one of the Northeastern states. Deadline: March 1, 2012 ery year. Here are brief descriptions of their Please visit www.sonsofnorway.com/ To be eligible to apply for a scholarship six categories of scholarships and four cat- foundation to view the guidelines, deadline the student must furthermore demonstrate The Norwegian Children’s Home Associa- egories of grants: dates and applications for all of our grants Scandinavian/Nordic ancestry, be accepted to tion in Brooklyn, N.Y. • Oslo Summer School: For students and scholarships. a two or four year academic college program This organization offers scholarships to experience an eight-week study Deadline: Varies. For most, March 1. for fall of 2012 and meet special academic (grants) to kids with Norwegian heritage who abroad program at the University of criteria. The scholarship committee is asking are in college or entering college. Write or Oslo. Lakselaget the applicant to submit an essay explaining call the Norwegian Children's Home Asso- • King Olav V Norwegian-American The Lakselaget Scholarship and Op- why he/she is proud of his/her Scandinavian/ ciation for an application. P.O. Box 280104; Scholarship: For American students portunity Fund was established to celebrate, Nordic heritage. The scholarship application Brooklyn, NY 11228. (718) 238-4326 18 and older to study Norwegian encourage and advance the organization’s and complete requirements will be avail- Deadline: March 1, 2012 language or culture in the US or in motto, women who swim against the current. able at www.sahsnj.org or by contacting the Norway, and for Norwegian stu- Its goal is to promote the international con- Scholarship Chairman at gljung@micronav. The Norwegian National League of Chi- dents 18 or older to study American nections between Norway and Minnesota, com. cago in Chicago, Ill. culture in the U.S. and learn, teach and share knowledge that Deadline: May 12, 2012 The Norwegian National League of Chi- • Helen Tronvold Norwegian Folk will benefit women in their complex roles in cago is offering a scholarship in the amount High School Scholarship: For stu- today’s society. The American Scandinavian Foundation of $1,000 to a college-bound high school se- dents 18 or older to study for an en- Applicants for the Lakselaget Founda- ASF offers fellowships (up to $23,000) nior and additional cash prizes to deserving tire school year at one of Norway’s tion Opportunity or Work Study Fund should and grants (up to $5,000) to individuals to students in the first to 11th grades who are 70 folk high schools. be in a work situation where a short-term po- pursue research or study in one or more of Norwegian heritage residing in the Illinois • Astrid Cates/Myrtle Beinhauer: For sition in a similar job in Norway would be Scandinavian country for up to one year. Ap- counties of Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane, Ken- any post high school study at an ac- beneficial to their career. plicants must have a well-defined research dall, McHenry and Will. To qualify, older credited school. Deadline: March 1, 2012 or study project that makes a stay in Scandi- students must submit an original essay on a • Nancy Lorraine Jensen Memorial navia essential. Applicants must have com- Norwegian topic and the students in grades Scholarship: For sophomore, junior Daughters of Norway Grand Lodge pleted their undergraduate education by the one through four must submit an original and senior college women, 17-36, The Grand Lodge Daughters of Norway start of their project in Scandinavia. drawing depicting a Norwegian topic. studying specific areas of science offers scholarships to full-time college, uni- Deadline: Nov. 1, 2012 Applications and instructions are avail- and engineering. versity, technical or vocational students who able on their website at www.nnleague.org or contact Tom Maxson at (847) 297-1656 for information. Deadline: March 15, 2012. your children a NORWEGIAN Concordia Language Villages for Skogf- jorden, in Moorhead, Minn. GIVE summer of FUN and LEARNING! Concordia Language Villages announc- es the availability of scholarships for Skogf- jorden, the Norwegian Language Village, for 2012 summer sessions between June 11 and Norgesskolen July 8 – 27, 2012 July 21. Participants are typically between seven and 18 years old and scholarships are available for the one-, two- and four-week Join children 9-18 years old from around sessions. For more information, contact Con- the globe for a summer in Norway! cordia Language Villages at scholshp@cord. edu or visit the website at www.Concordia- Children receive 3 weeks of intensive LanguageVillages.org/scholarships. language training combined with fun Deadline: varies. March 2012 activities and outings in an idyllic campus setting at Råde, south of Oslo, Norway Norwegian Commercial Club in Seattle, Wash. Registration deadline: May 15, 2012 The Norwegian Commercial Club is of- Follow us on Facebook.com/Norgesskolen fering scholarships through its Scholarship Fund. There will be three awards totaling up to $14,000. The first is for a cash-only award sent to the educational institute of the award For more information: recipient. The second award includes the cash award and one round trip airline ticket www.norgesskolen.no to Oslo, Norway, for study in Scandinavia. [email protected] IcelandAir supports this ticket. In addition to Telephone: +47 23 35 71 70 the above, there is an NCC Fisheries Schol- PLU Spans the Globe Visit www.choose.plu.edu

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