Hidden in Plain Sight: Julie Ann’s Quest for Rosemaling Treasures
Julie Ann Hebert (Western Rosemaling Association) brings her traveling Rosemaling collection to the Scandinavian Cultural Center, Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at PLU. (PLU Photo / Sarah-lynn Bennett) Where does an adventurer go to find treasure? While Robert Louis Stevenson’s readers might look to a swashbuckling…
🇫🇴🇦🇽 The Forgotten Scandinavian Islands: Faroe and Åland
As a kid, I used to stare at the world map and try and find places I had never thought about. What were all the little islands? What were their names? In particular, there was a little wedge-shaped piece of land in between Scotland, Iceland,…
📰From the Vault: Origins of the Center
October 1987, Vol 10, No 1: Regents Approve Construction of Scandinavian Center Pacific Lutheran University’s Board of Regents has approved the hiring of an architect to design a 6700 square foot Scandinavian Center, to be located on the ground level of the University Center. At…
📰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 pjœr̥k, 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…
📰From the Vault: Origins of the Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection
August 1981, Vol 4 No. 1: Immigrant Libraries – About to disappear? Crumbling paperbacks, laden with dust, line the wall of the outdoor shed. Olaf Sivertsen, alert and lively at 97, reminisces as the books are taken from the shelves, one by one, and placed…