and Alumni Reunion Weekend
In 2009, a circle of eight oak trees will be planted on the University of Washington campus to celebrate the one-hundred year anniversary of the Department of Scandinavian Studies, and fifteen years of Baltic Studies at the UW. The eight trees, symbolizing the eight countries studied in the Scandinavian Department, will be planted around the oldest footpath on campus, between Parrington Hall and William H. Gates Hall.
You can support the Nordic-Baltic Centennial Oak Grove with your donation.
This event is part of a year-long celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Department, which also includes:
Alumni Weekend - Sept. 25-26, 2009
Friday Sept. 25:- Reunion Reception
(Meet former classmates)
- Faculty Presentations
- Graduate Student Presentations
- Oak Tree Planting
- Gala Dinner

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