Events Archive

 

Holiday Bazaar and Swedish Pancakes!   
    
When: Sunday, November 7th, 2010. (11am)
    Where: Swedish Cultural Center
    What: After an adventurous drive to the SCC, we ate some delicious pancakes and checked out the holiday bazaar.

Swedish Movie Night!   
    
When: Friday, October 15th, 2010. (6:30pm)
    Where: Karli's house
    What: We watched Man som hatar kvinnor, drank flädder saft, ate yummy pizza and halloween candy. 

Fika/Swedish Language Cafe! [Today's theme: Swedish dirty words & cursing]     
     
When: February 25, 2010. Fika: 4-5, Language Cafe: 5-6.
     Where: Cafe Koinonia (4100 Roosevelt Way NE) near Condon Hall / Terry Hall. 
     What: Fika: a social gathering of Scandinavian culture/language enthusiasts (no language requirement). Language Cafe: a place for Swedish students can practice their Swedish or brush up their skills. 

Fika/Swedish Language Cafe!      
     
When: February 18, 2010. Fika: 4-5, Language Cafe: 5-6.
     Where: Cafe Koinonia (4100 Roosevelt Way NE) near Condon Hall / Terry Hall. 
     What: Fika: a social gathering of Scandinavian culture/language enthusiasts (no language requirement). Language Cafe: a place for Swedish students can practice their Swedish or brush up their skills.

Fika/Swedish Language Cafe! (Special Swedish pastry sampling at 4pm!!!)
     
When: February 4, 2010. Fika: 4-5, Language Cafe: 5-6.
     Where: Raitt Hall Room 314
     What: Fika: a social gathering of Scandinavian culture/language enthusiasts (no language requirement). Language Cafe: a place for Swedish students can practice their Swedish or brush up their skills.

Swedish Movie Night!   
    
When: Friday, January 29th, 2010. (5-8pm)
    Where: Sarah's apartment
    What: We haven't decided on the movie yet, but we'll have a selection of good Swedish films to choose from and we also plan to provide some food/snacks and drinks. Hope to see you there! =)

Fika/Swedish Language Cafe!      
     
When: January 27, 2010. Fika: 4-5, Language Cafe: 5-6.
     Where: Cafe Koinonia (4100 Roosevelt Way NE) near Condon Hall / Terry Hall. 
     What: Fika: a social gathering of Scandinavian culture/language enthusiasts (no language requirement). Language Cafe: a place for Swedish students can practice their Swedish or brush up their skills.

Diversity Fair!
   When: Tuesday: January 19, 2010. 7:30-9:00pm
   Where: Terry Hall (1101 NE Campus Parkway)
   What: The Swedish Club will be represented at the Diversity Fair in Terry Hall.   
   Who: Anyone who would like to learn about how to become a member of the Swedish Club or current members who just miss us too much.  There will be free food!!!
        
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Study Abroad Fika
   When: Thursday: January 14, 2010. 4-6pm.
   Where: Raitt Hall, Room 314
   What: Fika! (coffee and snacks provided, but you can bring goodies if you like)
   Who: Anyone who would like to know more about studying abroad in Sweden, anyone who has already been abroad and would like to share their experiences, or anyone else generally interested in Sweden.

61st Annual Lucia Celebration!
    When: Sunday, Deecmber 13th (3-5pm)  Performers: please come at 2pm!
    Where: Swedish Cultural Center (1920 Dexter Ave. N)
    What: Come and experience one of Sweden's most celebrated holidays!  Dance & music performances, food, and fun! What more could you ask for?
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Swedish Music Exchange (& possibly a movie):     
     
When: Sunday, November 22, 2009. 7-10pm
      Where: 5238 11th Ave NE
      What: Come get and share your Swedish music with your new & old Scandinavian-minded buddies! Oh, and eat free pizza, drink free soda, maybe watch a movie and more! Bring your laptops, USBs, external harddrives, Swedish movies, etc and be ready to have an amazing time!

Lucia Rehearsal      
       When: November 19th, 2009. 5:30pm-6:30pm     
      Where: Cafe Koinonia (4100 Roosevelt Way NE) near Condon Hall / Terry Hall. 
      What: A social gathering of Scandinavian culture/language enthusiasts and a place for Swedish students to practice their Swedish or brush up their skills. Native Swedes warmly welcome! =)


Swedish Language Cafe!
      
      
When: November 19th, 2009. 4pm-5pm     
      Where: Cafe Koinonia (4100 Roosevelt Way NE) near Condon Hall / Terry Hall. 
      What: Fika: a social gathering of Scandinavian culture/language enthusiasts and a place for Swedish students can practice their Swedish or brush up their skills. Native Swedes warmly welcome! =)

Swedish TV Viewing Social!    
     
When: October 30th, 2009. 7:30pm --> into the night.
      Where: "The Bookend" 5238 11th Ave NE (Tall skinny green house).    
      What: We will be watching episodes of 'Hipp Hipp,' which are comparable to the American 'Saturday Night Live' show, but better!  There will be free pizza, pop, cookies, candy, and more!!  Funded by the Swedish Department at the University of Washington.

Fika/Swedish Language Cafe!      
     
When: October 22nd, 2009. Fika: 4-5, Language Cafe: 5-6.
      Where: Cafe Koinonia (4100 Roosevelt Way NE) near Condon Hall / Terry Hall. 
      What: Fika: a social gathering of Scandinavian culture/language enthusiasts (no language requirement). Language Cafe: a place for Swedish students can practice their Swedish or brush up their skills.

Fika/Swedish Language Cafe!      
     
When: October 15th, 2009. Fika: 4-5, Language Cafe: 5-6.
      Where: Cafe Koinonia (4100 Roosevelt Way NE) near Condon Hall / Terry Hall. 
      What: Fika: a social gathering of Scandinavian culture/language enthusiasts (no language requirement). Language Cafe: a place for Swedish students can practice their Swedish or brush up their skills.

Swedish Movie Night!!     
     
When: October 9th, 2009. 7pm-10pm.
      Where: CSE Room 403. (Computer Science & Engineering building) room confirmed.
      What: We will be watching "Noll Tolerans" (1999). Bring food & drinks for yourself/everyone.
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First Fika/Swedish Language Cafe!      
     
When: October 8th, 2009. Fika: 4-5, Language Cafe: 5-6.
      Where: Cafe Koinonia (4100 Roosevelt Way NE) near Condon Hall / Terry Hall. 
      What: Fika: a social gathering of Scandinavian culture/language enthusiasts (no language requirement). Language Cafe: a place for Swedish students can practice their Swedish or brush up their skills.
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Scandinavian Department Centennial Celebration      
     
When: September 25th-26th
      Where: Kane Hall: Walker Ames Room, UW Campius: Lawn between Parrington and Gates Hall, Fairmont Olympic Hotel: Spanish Ballroom
      What: Alumni Reception, Ceremonial Tree Planting, Live music, Dancing, Community exhibits and booths, and sample refreshments from local Scandinavian bakeries and businesses, Centennial Gala.  See here for more details and exact times.
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60th Anniversary UW Lucia Concert
     
When: Friday, December 5th (2:30pm)
      Where: HUB 108
      
What: Södra Vätterbygdens Folkhögskola and UW Swedish Club will perform a traditional Swedish procession and concert celebrating Saint Lucia's day.  This event is free and open to the public.  Coffee and refreshments will be served following the concert.  (More Information)


Swedish Pancake Breakfast
      
When: Sunday, November 2nd.  (8:00am - 1:30pm)
      Where: Swedish Cultural Center (1920 Dexter Avenue North)
      
What: Swedish Pancake Breakfast including: pancakes with lingon or strawberries, ham, milk, coffee, orange juice, and seconds.


Scandinavian Holiday Bazaar
     
When: Sat/Sun Oct 31/Nov 1.  9am-5pm.
      Where: Swedish Cultural Center (1920 Dexter Avenue North)

      
WhatThree floors of Scandinavian gifts, antiques, baked goods!


Swedish Meatball Dinner & Movie Night!

When: Thursday, October 16th, 6pm
Where: Radford Court: 6301 65th Avenue NE Apt #1322
 (building 13)
What: We're having an informal Swedish meatball dinner and movie night at Sarah's apartment to kick off the quarter!  Everyone, new and old is welcome!  We'll be watching Zozo, a fantastic Swedish film about a boy who immigrates from Lebanon to Sweden.  Don't worry if you're new to Swedish, we'll have English subtitles on!  E-mail Sarah at [email protected] if you have any questions!


Officers & Returning Members Meeting        
       When: Thursday, October 9th, 4-5pm
      Where: Burke Museum Cafe
      
      
What: Event planning, etc.


Midsommarfest!!!
     
When: Saturday, June 15th.  Swedish Pancakes starting at 9:00AM
      Where: Vasa Park (map)

      
What: Come celebrate Midsommar at Vasa Park with the Seattle Scandinavians!


Last Fika of the year!        
     
When: Thursday, June 5th, 5:30pm
      Where: Cafe Koinonia - 4100 Roosevelt Way NE (map)

      What: Language practice, coffee, snacks, music, event planning, etc.


IKEA Trip      
     
When: Saturday, May 31st, 11:00am ~ 3:00pm
      Where: IKEA - 601 SW 41st Street, Renton, WA 98057 (map)
      What: Looking for some new furniture for your apartment/house?  Ran out of Swedish 
     
köttbullar?  Come join us on our IKEA adventure! 


Fika!        
     
When: Thursday, May 29th, 5:30pm
      Where: Cafe Koinonia - 4100 Roosevelt Way NE (map)

      What: Homework help, language practice, coffee, snacks, music, event planning, etc.


Fika!        
     
When: Thursday, May 22nd, 5:30pm
      Where: Cafe Koinonia - 4100 Roosevelt Way NE (Map)
      What: Language practice, coffee, snacks, music, event planning, etc.


Fika!        
     
When: Thursday, May 15th, 5:30pm
      Where: Cafe Koinonia - 4100 Roosevelt Way NE (Map)
      What: Language practice, coffee, snacks, music, event planning, picture taking...
          come if you would like to be included in the picture that will be featured on the
          Scandinavian Department's front page!


Fika! (RSVP Here!!!)
       When: Monday, May 5th, 4pm-5:30pm
        Where: Cafe Koinonia - 4100 Roosevelt Way NE (Map)


King Carl XVI Gustafs Birthday/ Kubb Tournament / Valborgsmässoafton
(sorry, no bonfire!)

When: April 30th, 3:30pm-5:00pm
Where: HUB Lawn

Thanks to all of you that participated in our first Kubb Tournament!  Congratulations to Ethan, MVP of the game, who took home the fabulous trophy!  Special thanks to Mark Säfström and Sarah Hammarlund for providing kubb sets!  We plan on having more kubb tournaments in the future, so don’t be too upset if you missed it this time around! 


First Fika!
       When: Monday, April 28th, 4pm-5:30pm
        Where: Sureshot Cafe (just N of 45th and the Ave)


Swedish Club Meeting (Logistics)
       When: Weesday, April 16 - 3:30pm
      Where: Burke Museum Cafe