📰Scene Feature | Exploring Global Textiles: Cultural Footprints at PLU

In April, SCC hosted Cultural Footprints, a three-day celebration of weaving and textile traditions from around the world. The event was made possible by the Helen Marvik Gorenson Fund and in partnership with PLU’s Wang Center for Global Education. “Cultural engagement, through traditions, arts, and…

🇸🇪 What is Fika?

What is it? It’s a uniquely Swedish tradition of stopping everything you’re doing to have a cup of coffee and spend time with your friends. Sweet treats are also mandatory. Fika is: both a noun and a verb! “Hey, do you wanna come fika?”  or …

🇮🇸 Björk: A symbol of Iceland’s magic

Have you heard of Björk (pronounced pjÅ“rÌ¥k, or byedk)? She is Iceland’s most famous voice, and instantly recognizable, even if you’ve never knowingly listened. She cuts through the noise, asking to be heard. Her career has taken many shapes and taken her many places, but…