The Scandinavian Programs page has been updated to include a link to the Scandinavian Studies Program at Minnesota State University–Mankato.

The application period for the Birgit Baldwin Memorial Fellowship 2012–13 has been extended, and the new deadline for receipt of materials is December 1. Graduate students interested in competing for funding for a year-long research project in any of the Nordic countries are encouraged to submit application materials by that date to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . See this page for the downloadable form and a description of requirements. If you have questions about procedures, please contact the Birgit Baldwin committee Chair Karin Sanders ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

The German and Scandinavian Department at the University of Oregon is seeking applicants for their open instructor pool for the 2011–2012 academic year. Positions are part time, temporary, limited duration, but with the possibility of renewal for up to three years depending on need, funding, and performance. Salary is dependent on education and experience. Applicants must have native or near-native fluency in German, Finnish, Danish, Swedish, or Norwegian; an M.A. or Ph.D., depending on the nature of the courses, and a record of excellence in teaching on the college level. The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.

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Listen to President Lavery's address delivered at the 2011 SASS conference held in Chicago. Download the MP3 here.