by Luanga | Mar 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Are you planning to research at NAHA in June? Make sure to plan in advance! The NAHA archives will be closed during the conference (June 18-22, 2025). Research appointments are available on weekdays before and after those dates, but are very limited. To schedule an...
by dorer | Mar 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Coming! Thanks to Inger-Maren Slagsvold at the Anno Norsk utvandrermuseums who has taken these two images and blended them together as a way for us to reflect on how migration from 200 years ago connects to migration today. Photo credit: Ukrainian photographer...
by Luanga | Mar 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Crossings and Connections June 18–22, 2025 • St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota Join us in celebrating 200 years of Norwegian migration to North America by sponsoring the “Crossings and Connections” Conference. Align your...
by Amy Boxrud | Mar 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Here’s your chance to learn more about the fascinating history of southeastern Minnesota before our conference begins. On Wednesday, June 18th, conference goers can choose from two specially curated tours: Historic Norwegian American Churches Join us on a fascinating...
by Amy Boxrud | Feb 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
We’re thrilled to announce that Hisham Zaman, acclaimed Norwegian director, screenwriter, and producer of Kurdish descent, will be delivering a keynote presentation at the upcoming “Crossings and Connections” conference. Drawing from his own life...
by dorer | Feb 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Curious who will be among the speakers at the conference? Confirmed speakers to date: Do you have any corrections or updates? Feel free to email cc2025 at stolaf.edu! Rakel Ystebø Alegre Norwegian School of Leadership and Theology Annette Atkins Saint John’s...
by dorer | Feb 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
At the Crossings and Connections Conference, we look forward to showcasing: There will be two keynote addresses, one on Thursday and one on Saturday. There will be a total of nine plenary sessions that are geared toward the public and provide foundational...
by dorer | Feb 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
Conference Transportation The St. Olaf campus is located in Northfield, Minnesota, approx. 45 minutes south of the MSP airport. There is no public transportation between MSP airport and Northfield. To make the conference easily accessible and affordable, we have...
by dorer | Feb 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
The excitement is building for this summer’s Crossings and Connections Conference. We are inspired by the tremendous number of proposals—and now confirmed speakers—headed our way. To date we have a total of 71 confirmed speakers: 37 from Norway, 33 from the...
by Amy Boxrud | Nov 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
We know that many of you will soon be making travel plans for our bicentennial conference! With that in mind, we wanted to flesh out some information on conference lodging options. We’ve arranged two lodging options for conference attendees: budget-friendly on-campus...
