…and develop ideas for future teaching. Application How Do I Apply? Eligibility Our Commitment Your Commitment Applicants must be established folk art instructors who have taught for Vesterheim in the…
Member Spotlight: Jim and Kathleen Almelien
…fish?!” Jim and Kathleen’s careers kept them plenty busy throughout the years. Jim worked for a utility company for 38 years and then as a utility company consultant for 10…
Decorah Middle School Art Class Visits Vesterheim
…of Communications and Marketing when dealing with local businesses, and businesses in general. “The Community Art course I am piloting at Decorah Middle School is essentially intended to connect students…
Norwegian Parliament Members
The Norwegian Parliament’s Standing Committee on Local Government and Public Administration toured Vesterheim on September 14. We enjoyed their visit and were so glad to show them around campus. The…
Vesterheim Remembers Dr. Nordby
Eugene J. Nordby, M.D., distinguished orthopedic surgeon and prominent leader of the Norwegian-American community, died on January 18, 2024, at his home in Madison, Wisconsin. He was 105 years old….
Vesterheim Commons Is Open
Vesterheim Commons is open daily from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. with no admission charge. Stop by to see this stunning new facility. There is often a special exhibit open in the…
John McGivern’s Main Streets Features Decorah
…and historic locations. The crew also filmed at the Decorah Community School District High School Garden and at Luther College’s DNA Lab. During each episode, six-time Emmy award-winning actor, comedian,…
Things to do in Decorah and Winneshiek County
…throughout the county Many venues for lots of live music Be sure to come for Nordic Fest, celebrating all of the wonderful community spirit of Decorah and its Scandinavian heritage,…
“Commercials” by Luther College Norwegian Language Students
…Luther College Commercial Norwegian Commercial Norwegian at Luther College! Norwegian Commercial Final – Norwegian 102 Luther College And this one includes Vesterheim’s Development Office student intern! Life Without Norwegian commerical…
Vesterheim Begins Work on Heritage Park
…on Vesterheim’s YouTube channel. The primary contractor for the project is 2nd Nature Landscaping, Bloomington, Minnesota, which has over 30 years of experience ranging from parks and commercial projects to…