Events Archive
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! =)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
What: Three 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 mccons@u.washington.edu 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