Luther College community reflects on Nordic values during COVID-19 pandemic

During the month of May, Luther College asked its students and alumni to reflect on how Nordic values are being utilized during the pandemic.

Assistant professor and director of the Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies Maren Johnson said about the responses, "One alumnus witnesses the Nordic value of janteloven, the cultural code of humility and selflessness, in the hospital where he works. Several are discovering more fully the value of friluftsliv, or purposeful, immersive time outdoors, while being confined to the indoors has raised the importance of koselig or hygge which is embracing a 'cozy' way of life with a focus on contentment and well-being in one's living space."

To view more responses, go to www.luther.edu/center-nordic/coronavirus/.