DIS Introduces New Scholarship for Semester Students
Our new, merit-based scholarship honors a beloved former DIS faculty member, Jacob Buksti, who passed away in 2016.
News: DIS Stockholm Semester
New Swedish Visa Permits Granted From Fall 2017
Stockholm students will be now able to study and live in Stockholm for the full, four-month semester.
Two Students Recognized for Academic Excellence in Fall 2016 Semester
At the conclusion of DIS Stockholm’s inaugural semester, two students were recognized with Academic Excellence Awards.
DIS Stance on Commitment to Diversity and Respect
The recent U.S. election as well as political shifts in Europe have created a more polarized political reality and debate. Tensions have heightened and opposing viewpoints and values are more sharply juxtaposed. In this landscape, what…
DIS Aims to Engage Alumni
This month, DIS hosted events at the North American Office and DIS Copenhagen, bringing together local alumni across professional fields to re-engage, network, and receive updates from their alma mater.
Stockholm Career Night Encourages Students to Plan for Future
Students heard from a panel of professionals from institutions in the greater Stockholm area on how to return to Sweden after graduation.
DIS Hosts Fall 2016 IEW with Day Trip to Stockholm
This fall, DIS hosted the International Educators Workshop (IEW) with over 50 study abroad professionals, faculty, and advisors. The participants experienced a mini-semester in a week, where many lived with Homestays, joined in on field studies,…
Two DIS Faculty Members Release New Publications This Month
A new book by DIS Stockholm faculty member Vendela Grundell, Flow and Friction: On the Tactical Potential of Interfacing with Glitch Art, will be published this month by Art and Theory Publishing in Sweden. Her book…
DIS Stockholm Fall 2016 Semester Kicks Off
DIS Stockholm’s inaugural semester has commenced, with students hailing from over 30 North American universities. Packed with workshops and introductions, Arrival Week oriented students to their new surroundings: DIS, Stockholm, and their housing. Students will be living…
DIS Honors Partnerships and Shares Program Updates at NAFSA Conference
This June, DIS attended the annual NAFSA conference in Denver, Colorado.
DIS Introduces New Online Learning Space
Canvas, the new learning management system, will create dynamic online learning opportunities for students outside of class and give students and faculty a platform to collaborate on course materials and assignments.
Meet Our New DIS Stockholm Academic Coordinator
Mark Peters will be the onsite Academic Coordinator at DIS Stockholm, where he will facilitate and support faculty and students throughout the semester.
DIS Hosts New Faculty Seminar in Stockholm
Last week, DIS hosted its New Faculty Seminar in Stockholm – an exciting step forward toward the inaugural Fall 2016 semester.
Facilities Manager Added to DIS Stockholm Team
DIS is excited to announce Mattias Tholen as the new Facilities Manager to work on-site at DIS Stockholm.
New DIS Video Answers ‘Why Stockholm?’
DIS published its latest video, Why Stockholm? to introduce why the city is an ideal location to study abroad.
Spring 2016 International Educators Workshop Celebrates University Relationships and DIS Stockholm
This March, DIS successfully held its biannual International Educators Workshop (IEW) in Copenhagen! University partners, faculty members, study abroad professionals, and student affairs and academic advisors visited DIS to experience the everyday lives of students.
DIS Introduces New Stockholm Housing & Student Affairs Manager
DIS Stockholm’s first semester is approaching and DIS is well underway with hiring talented and passionate staff and faculty.
Spring Students Awarded Gilman Scholarship
This semester, ten DIS students received the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship for their semester abroad.
DIS Launches Website for Swedish Hosts
Last week, DIS launched its new Swedish website, which reaches out to potential Homestay and Visiting Hosts in Stockholm.
DIS Successfully Hosts International Educators Workshop
DIS hosted its annual International Educators Workshop, where faculty and study abroad professionals from universities across the United States attended a week of classes, seminars, and field studies to experience a typical week as a DIS student.
