Recent DIS Faculty Accomplishments
DIS faculty are influential in their professions and often recognized for their work. Read more to see what a few faculty have recently accomplished.
News: DIS Stockholm Semester
DIS Stockholm Campus Featured in Architects Sweden’s Industry Report 2018
A double-page spread photograph features the interior design of DIS Stockholm’s campus in Architects Sweden’s Industry Report 2018.
DIS Faculty Member Publishes Book on Urban Green Spaces
Our local expert on all things gardening, DIS Faculty, Toby Musgrave, has published a new book Green Escapes: The Guide to Secret Urban Gardens. The book explores over 260 green spaces – parks, courtyards, terraces, and…
DIS Refugee Program Launches with Great Success
This year marked the first DIS Refugee Program, an initiative to help highly skilled refugees integrate into the Danish labor market.
Faculty in the Field: Art & Visual Culture Faculty Helle Pagter Showcases Her New Documentary
DIS Faculty Helle Pagter screens her documentary, “Travels to the Dance Within (Dansen i os),” at Copenhagen’s Ballet Festival 2018.
Spring Students Honored with Academic Excellence Awards
DIS faculty members select students who exemplify engaged learners to receive the Academic Excellence award for their program. Last spring, DIS Faculty selected students that demonstrated motivation and intelligence in their courses, fostered collaborative learning environments,…
Academic Seminar Features Neurologist Karl Sallin
DIS welcomed Pediatric Neurologist Karl Sallin to speak at one of the Academic Seminars hosted in the spring semester.
Highlight: End of Semester Showcase
At the End of the Semester Showcase, students presented their final research projects, photo exhibitions, videos, and art installations to host families, friends and classmates, DIS staff and faculty.
Continued Collaboration: Spring 2018 International Educators Workshop
This spring, DIS hosted the biannual International Educators Workshop (IEW) at DIS Stockholm, welcoming a wonderful group of education abroad professionals, advisors, and faculty from 16 partner institutions.
One Year Later: Remembering Leah and Linsey
DIS staff held a remembrance ceremony with Pomona University and Stonehill College students to remember Leah and Linsey.
DIS Introduces New Program Director & Assistant Program Director
Andreas Brøgger is the new Program Director and Anna Söderquist is the new Assistant Program Director for the newly formed European Humanities department, consisting of the Art & Visual Culture, History, Literature, and Philosophy Programs, and the Danish and Swedish Language and Culture courses.
Fall 2017 Students Honored with Academic Excellence Awards
DIS faculty members selected students who exemplify engaged learners to receive the Academic Excellence award for their program.
New Research Opportunities Announced
We are proud to offer expanded opportunities for undergraduate research at DIS Stockholm and DIS Copenhagen.
Fall 2017 International Educators Workshop: An Inspiring and Collaborative Week at DIS
This fall, DIS hosted its biannual International Educators Workshop (IEW) in Copenhagen with nearly 50 study abroad professionals, faculty, and advisors from over 35 of our partner institutions.
DIS Stockholm Opens New Studentboende Housing
This fall, DIS Stockholm opened a new housing opportunity for semester students, which focuses on student engagement with locals and other international students.
Spring Students Honored with Academic Excellence Awards
DIS faculty members select students who exemplify engaged learners to receive the Academic Excellence award for their program.
Recipients Chosen for DIS Merit-Based Scholarships
DIS has selected recipients for the Jacob Buksti Memorial and the Anders Uhrskov Leadership scholarships.
Dr. Margery Ganz Honored for her Contribution to Study Abroad
DIS recognized Dr. Margery Ganz at the Forum Conference on Education Abroad for her dedication to international education and fostering the long-standing partnership between Spelman College and DIS. Spelman College is a global leader in the…
Highlights: DIS International Educators Workshop (IEW) Held in Stockholm
DIS hosted the inaugural International Educators Workshop (IEW) at DIS Stockholm a few weeks ago with over 30 study abroad professionals, faculty, and advisors! The participants experienced a mini-semester in a week—they attended classes and field studies, participated…
DIS Educators Workshop Brings Together 25 Staff and Faculty in Minnesota
The DIS North American office in Minnesota recently hosted the DIS Educators Workshop (DEW) for 25 staff and faculty members from DIS Stockholm and DIS Copenhagen. Faculty and staff had the opportunity to attend seminars that…
