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.
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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…
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 Selects Anders Uhrskov Scholarship for Spring 2017
This upcoming spring, recipient of the Anders Uhrskov Scholarship, Abby Radnitzer of Denison University will be studying at DIS Copenhagen in the Global Economics Program. The Anders Uhrskov Leadership Scholarship is awarded to one student each…
DIS Faculty Member Shares Insight as Historical Consultant in New Film
DIS hosted a film screening of Germans & Jews and panel session as a part of this semester’s Academic Seminar Night series. Germans & Jews focuses on the theme of Jewish life in Germany following World…
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,…
Prominent Danish Politician Mogens Lykketoft Speaks at Academic Seminar Night
Mogens Lykketoft, former Foreign Minister, Speaker of the Danish Parliament, and most recently, President of the 70th General Assembly of the United Nations, shared his insights on the U.S. presidential election at a recent Academic Seminar Night.
The Present Situation and the Future: State of the European Union Panel
DIS recently hosted Leif Beck Fallesen (Columnist, Former editor of Børsen, Danish Financial Times), Nadja Schou Lauridsen (Think Tank Europa), Kristian Weise (CEVEA) David Trads (Journalist, writer, columnist) to share their views on where the EU stands and how it should move forward on burning issues such as Brexit, the refugee crisis, and high levels of unemployment. The central questions of the panel asked: What is the aim of the EU? What are the strengths, the weaknesses, and how should it evolve from here?
DIS Honors the Passing of Jacob Buksti
DIS has lost one of our most dedicated faculty this week—a great loss to our community. Jacob Buksti passed away due to complications of a heart attack on September 27th. His last act in life was…
DIS Students Introduce Diversity and Identity Weekend to Grundtvigs Højskole
This past spring semester, DIS students living at Grundtvigs Højskole organized and ran Diversity and Identity Weekend, a weekend event that focused on diversity and multiculturalism. The Weekend was about sharing stories about life events and meaningful…
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 Copenhagen Participates in ECCO Walkathon
This year, DIS rallied a team of students and staff together to join the ECCO Walkathon held in early September. The Walkathon raised money for the Danish Heart Foundation and SOS Children’s Villages; for every participant,…
DIS Copenhagen Fall 2016 Semester in Session
DIS Copenhagen welcomed Fall 2016 Semester students on Saturday, August 20, and Arrival Week commenced the semester with workshops that oriented students to their new surroundings. Highlights of the week included the DIScover Copenhagen activity to…
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…
