DIS Donates to Bullenhuser Damm School
After hearing of the school’s financial challenges, DIS donated to the Bullenhuser Damm School to help cover costs for a memorial in honor of the children killed at the school.
News from DIS
DIS Faculty Member Takes Class Outside the Classroom, and to Another Country
During the Spring 2016 semester, DIS faculty member Jesper Petersen used his time away from the classroom in the most efficient way possible – by taking his students with him to Iran.
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.
Spring Semester Student Excels in Personal and Academic Awards at DIS
Spring 2016 student Chau, Bryn Mawr College, won two awards at DIS: one for her exhibit in the DIS Student Art Space and the second, the Academic Excellence Award for the Gender & Sexuality Studies program.
DIS Selects Anders Uhrskov Scholarship Recipient for Summer
Olivia Gusmano, Temple University, will study child development and the Danish education system during her two sessions at DIS this summer.
Spring 2016 End of Semester Showcase
As the end of this spring’s semester drew to a close, DIS students presented their projects from across core and elective courses in a collaborative space. The End of Semester Showcase included student work such as…
DIS Participates in The Forum on Education Abroad’s 12th Annual Conference
Nine DIS staff attended The Forum on Education Abroad’s annual conference for professionals in the industry to discuss Standards of Good Practice for the field of education abroad.
Renowned Journalist Nagieb Khaja Speaks at DIS Seminar Night
As part of the Seminar Night series, DIS hosted journalist Nagieb Khaja, who spoke to students about his experiences covering the wars in Afghanistan and Syria and as one of the few journalists who has gained access to jihadi groups Al-Qaeda and the Taliban.
European Humanities Practicum Pitches Creative Concepts to Local Organizations
At the start of the semester, students in the City of Culture: Humanities Practicum met with members of the National Museum, Huset-KBH, and Distortion to hear challenges within each organization and create creative solutions that incorporate culture and entrepreneurship.
Masculinities in Scandinavia Course Discusses Male Culture in the U.S. and Europe
Distinguished Professor of Sociology at Stony Brook University in New York and founder of the Center for the Study of Men and Masculinities, Michael Kimmel, spoke to the Masculinities in Scandinavia course to discuss cross-cultural perspectives of masculinity.
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.
DIS Hosts Refugee Action Panel Event
For the second Seminar Night of the semester, DIS organized a Refugee Action Panel Event to hear from DIS faculty and professionals involved in the refugee community in Denmark.
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.
Current Health & Safety Notifications: DIS Responds to Attacks in Brussels
We understand the need for information and clarification from DIS following the recent events in Brussels. We have an active Emergency Response Group and are continuing to monitor this ongoing situation. For information on how DIS is…
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.
New Children’s Room Successfully Established at DIS Copenhagen
DIS recently introduced a Children’s Room, created to provide a childcare solution for faculty and staff when Danish schools are closed, and for current DIS Copenhagen students to volunteer and gain further insight into Danish pedagogy.
Anders Uhrskov Scholarship Recipients Embody Local Leaders
Two students received Anders Uhrskov Scholarships this spring. Reid Manheim, Middlebury College, and Kim Stagg, University of Rochester, each received the scholarship for their commitment to leadership and passion to pursue their academic interests abroad.
Rhetoric of Gaming Course Deconstructs the Anatomy of a Game
The DIS Copenhagen Rhetoric of Gaming course offers the opportunity for students to critically study the gaming industry, and through a semester-long project, create a game of their own.
Spring Students Awarded Gilman Scholarship
This semester, ten DIS students received the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship for their semester abroad.
