St. Barth Excursion May 3-6, 2020
Author: Kimberly La Palm
St. Croix Excursion Schedule May 4 – 6, 2020
MONDAY May 4, 2020
9:30AM Christiansted Walking Tour lead by CHANT (Danish speaker available if needed)
Meet at Scale House Christiansted National Park (walking distance from Hotel Caravelle and Company House)
Duration 2.5 hours
FREE TIME
5:30 PM – 7:00PM
Welcome cocktail party at Company House Hotel sponsored by the Virgin Islands Department of Tourism
TUESDAY May 5, 2020
9:30AM Frederiksted Historic Walking Tour lead by CHANT (Danish speaker available if needed)
Meet at Custom House in Frederiksted
*Transportation – Public Taxi available at cost of $2 p/person each way alternative private taxi pickup can be arranged at cost of $15 /person round trip
WEDNESDAY May 6, 2020
10AM – Explore the Archives @ Whim Museum – hosted by Landmark Society
*Transportation – Public Taxi available at cost of $2 p/person each way alternative private taxi pickup can be arranged at cost of $15 /person round trip
St. Croix Excursion May 3-6, 2020
Explore St. Croix
Filled with living history, magnificent landscapes and a culture which has survived hundreds of years, St. Croix is unique in the heritage and nature tourism market. St. Croix possesses a unique range and depth of authentic cultural traditions, historic resources, and beautiful natural attractions. CHANT will link you to our rich traditions.
Find the excursion schedule here.
To register, write to sass2020@scandinavianstudy.org no later than February 15. Please book your flights and accommodation individually!
Activities
Frederiksted Historical Walking Tour – $30 p/person
Of all three historic towns in the Virgin Islands, the history of Frederiksted is arguably the most remarkable, with everything from slave rebellion to tsunami to warrior queens to conflagration. CHANT offers a walking tour that shares the history of the town while showcasing the magnificent waterfront, historic Fort Frederik, Victorian townhouses and historic churches and vernacular buildings in the historically Free Black community.
Christiansted Historical Walking Tour – $30 p/person
CHANT guided tour of the significant historic buildings in the town of Christiansted, once the capital of the Danish West Indies. The tour features the Christiansted National Historic Site – a park in the US National Park System. The walking tour will highlight the grand neoclassic buildings of the town, the prominent Government Buildings and townhouses near the waterfront and Fort Christansvaern. The tour will also highlight the Market Squares and buildings where free blacks lived and practiced their trades.
Air Transportation Options
Visit Cape Air’s website to book
Visit Seaborne’s website to book
Visit Bohlke’s website for charter details
Lodging Options
Caravelle Hotel & Casino
Bright, spacious and modernly decorated in warm neutrals with a pop of color, our Harbor View rooms are equipped with a luxurious king bed or two queen beds, a dresser, and a full bathroom. The view from the room looks out over the boardwalk, featuring partial town view and partial water view.
Equipped with a luxurious king size bed or two queen size beds, a dresser, and a full bathroom, Caravelle’s Ocean View Rooms are decorated with a unique Caribbean accents and sleek white wooden furniture and feature a breathtaking view of the Caribbean Sea directly overlooking Christiansted Harbor
Company House Hotel
Air-conditioned guest rooms featuring one lavish king bed or queen bed and classic Caribbean white-washed furniture. Company House Hotel’s classic rooms are fresh, light and tropical located on 2nd and 4th floors of the hotel. Some of these rooms are in the most historic part of the building.
Featuring modern air-conditioned guest rooms with plush beds and updated natural wood furniture that overlook the tropical landscaped courtyard and relaxing swimming pool.
The Buccaneer Hotel
Single or double occupancy
Tax and energy surcharge additional 26.5% on room rate only
Single or double occupancy
Tax and energy surcharge additional 26.5% on room rate only
Assistant Professor in Swedish Literature at Ghent University, Belgium
The Department of Literary Studies offers a fulltime tenure position (resulting in a permanent appointment after five years, if successful) in the field of Swedish Literature, to start on 1 September 2020. Deadline for application: 18 February 2020.
The assistant professor will perform research in Swedish literature, teach courses in Swedish literature and supervise BA papers and MA dissertations as well as take part in the internal and external service provision of the Department of Literary Studies. Approximately half of the work load consists of research activities; teaching and academic services constitute the other half.
Candidates should hold a PhD-degree in literary studies (or equivalent), have conducted academic research in the field of Swedish Literature and have at least two years of postdoctoral experience on 1 September 2020.
Further details and information on how to apply can be found here and in the attached pdf. For information regarding this vacancy, you can contact me: Mara Santi (tel. +32(0)9 264 40 43 or e-mailMara.Santi@UGent.be), or the coordinator of the Swedish section: Daan Vandenhaute (tel. +32(0)9 264 36 42 or e-mail Daan.Vandenhaute@UGent.be).
American-Scandinavian Foundation seeking Executive Assistant
Executive Assistant
Full Time, Permanent
The American-Scandinavian Foundation seeks an Executive Assistant with excellent communication skills to provide support for the President and Board Secretary on administrative matters and on fundraising efforts, and to assist with cultural programs and special events. Strong communications skills and attention to detail a must. The ideal candidate will have previous experience with a cultural institution and strong computer skills. Knowledge of the Nordic countries and cultures a plus, as well as familiarity with Salesforce and Adobe Creative Suite.
Please email cover letter and resume including salary requirements, as one PDF file, to hr@amscan.org and use “NYFA: Executive Assistant” as the subject line.
Univ. of Wisconsin: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN SCANDINAVIAN STUDIES
The University of Wisconsin is seeking candidates for a position as Assistant Professor of Scandinavian Studies. Full details can be found at: https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/503153/assistant-professor-in-scandinavian-studies
Now Accepting Applications for the Baldwin and the Haugen!
SASS is now accepting applications for the 2020 Birgit Baldwin Fellowship and the 2020 Einar and Eva Lund Haugen Scholarship. Visit https://scandinavianstudy.org/awards-fellowships/baldwin-fellowship/ and https://scandinavianstudy.org/awards-fellowships/haugen-scholarship/ for details!