DIS Memorial in Honor of the Passing of Two Students
On May 9th, 2017, DIS gathered as a community to commemorate two DIS students who passed away last weekend.
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Students Involved in Tragic Accident
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DIS Alumni Brian Vargo Wins Big in NEW ARCHH Competition
DIS Alumnus Brain Vargo, together with his team at Vargo Neilsen Palle, have won the NEW AARCH Competition for Denmark’s first purpose-built Architecture school! They will now lead the design team of the Aarhus School of Architecture and the neighboring area.
DIS Selects Anders Uhrskov Scholarship for Summer 2017
Recipient of the Summer 2017 Anders Uhrskov Scholarship, Laurence Diao of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will study Corporate Social Responsibility and Emerging Markets during Session 1 and 2. The Anders Uhrskov Leadership Scholarship is…
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…
Update on Current Situation in Stockholm: All Students Safely in Copenhagen
DIS is aware of the developing situation in Stockholm, where it has been reported that a truck crashed into a central department store. All DIS Stockholm students are safely in Copenhagen. We will continue to monitor…
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…
Current Students Gain Insight to Landing a Job Overseas
DIS Copenhagen hosted International Career Night, bringing together a panel of speakers with international work experience to engage with current DIS students.
DIS Hosts the Consequences of Anti-Globalization on Trade, Welfare, People, and Politics Panel
On February 10th, DIS, in conjunction with the International Business and Politics department at Copenhagen Business School hosted several experts in global politics to share their views with students about the ongoing implications of anti-globalization around the world.
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.
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.
Fall Students Honored with Academic Excellence Awards
At the end of the Fall 2016 semester, students in each academic program were awarded for their academic achievements, as well as the positive contributions and enthusiasm they brought to their courses.
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.
Faculty Member Leads with Progressive Photo Project
DIS faculty member Lærke Posselt has spent the last few years on a photography project titled “Bending Gender.”
DIS Students Conclude Semester with Concert at The Royal Danish Academy of Music
Each semester, DIS Copenhagen students have the chance to enroll in courses at The Royal Danish Academy of Music (RDAM). Just a 15-minute walk from DIS, RDAM is the oldest music academy in Denmark. Students can…
Summer Architecture & Design Alumni Exhibit Work in the U.S.
Students recently shared their work from DIS Copenhagen Summer Session 4: Architecture & Design at the Pratt Institute in New York and the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Latest Academic Seminar Night Centers on Climate Change
Students spent an evening with Dr. Katherine Richardson, environmental scientist and climate change activist, at a recent Academic Seminar Night. As the former Chairman of the Danish Commission on Climate Chance Policy, Dr. Richardson is passionate…
