Upcoming events (check back soon for more information)
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"Anishnaabe Music: More Than Pow-wow" A musical event with Lyz Jaakola - Tuesday, February 25, 4:00pm
Join us at the Play Circle Theater for an informance by folk-musician-in-residence Lyz Jaakola with a reception to follow.
The event is free and open to the public and will also be livestreamed.
Co-sponsored by the Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures and the Sustaining Scandinavian Folk Arts in the Upper Midwest project.
In-person lecture by Tom Loftus, Former United States Ambassador to Norway - Tuesday, March 4, 2:30 - 3:45 pm
More information to come!
"Facts and Fictions about the Vikings" A Zoom lecture with Professor Kirsten Wolf - Saturday, March 8, at 11:00 am
Given the fascination with the Vikings and the inordinate attention they have received not only by scholars but also amateur enthusiasts, it is not surprising that over the centuries, some unfortunate misconceptions about the Vikings have arisen. Despite efforts by scholars to make corrections and set things straight, some of these misconceptions continue to be perpetuated, especially in popular culture, such as movies and computer games — presumable because they help what makes a good story about the Vikings an even better story. In this lecture, attempts are made to address these misconceptions. Most people probably know that the Vikings did not wear horned helmets and did not drink out of skull cups. Some people may also know that not all Scandinavians were Vikings and that many Scandinavians worked as, for example, peaceful farmers and traders without ever setting foot on a ship and engaging in raid. Other readers may be surprised to learn no only that some of the Vikings were Christian but also that some of the Vikings ended up serving in the interest of the rulers of the regions in which they pillaged.
This event is online, free, and open to the public.
In-person lecture with Professor Susan Brantly - Saturday, May 3
More information to come!
Reading Disability in Old Norse Literature with Dr. Natalie Van Deusen (University of Alberta) - Thursday, October 9
Reading Disability in Old Norse Literature
Dr. Natalie Van Deusen (University of Alberta)
Thursday, October 9, 2025
4:00pm–5:00pm
1418 Van Hise
Co-sponsored by the Center for European Studies and Medieval Studies.