Center for Scandinavian Studies

Endowed by the Hugo A. Anderson Chair in Scandinavian Studies in 1982 and created in 1984, the Center for Scandinavian Studies (CSS) at North Park University has firmly established itself as a major focal point for Scandinavian academic and cultural interests in Chicago. As the name suggests, the CSS provides North Park University with a Scandinavian accent not evident at many other colleges or universities. The CSS sponsors visiting professors, lectures, language courses, concerts, and exhibits, bringing many talented and accomplished Scandinavians to the city of Chicago. Charles Peterson, Dean of University Faculty at North Park, also serves as the director for the Center.

Upcoming Events

Swedish Valborg Celebration and Concert

April 28, 6:00 pm

Please join the Center for Scandinavian Studies and the School of Music for Valborg: a spring celebration of food, games, singing, and dancing. The event will be held on the campus greenspace, weather permitting, and is $5 per person or $20 maximum per family. The cost of the event includes a hot dog and soft drink per person. At 8 pm we will head over to Anderson Chapel to hear the Vettern College Choir from Jönköping, Sweden. The concert is free, but a free-will offering will be collected if you wish to donate. You are welcome to pay at the door or contact Karin Andersson for more information. This event is co-sponsored by the Swedish American Museum, Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, and Swedish Women's Educational Association.

August Strindberg's To Damascus 

April 2012

North Park University Theatre will present a new adaptation of Strindberg’s classic play of grace and forgiveness. This performance is our contribution to the worldwide Year of Strindberg (2012) to honor the one-hundredth anniversary of the legendary Swedish playwright’s death.

Contact Karin Andersson for more information about the Center for Scandinavian Studies and our events.

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