Norwegian Speaker of the House: Student Session On Campus

submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu

STUDENT SESSION:

On Friday, March 10, 2023, Augsburg University, through the work of Norway Hub, will have the honor of hosting the Norwegian Speaker of the House (Stortinget), Mr. Masud Gharahkhani and his delegation of 2-3 people on campus.

The STUDENT SESSION will take place on March 10, 2023 from 1:50 – 3:00 pm in OGC 201.

Any students or classes are welcome to attend.

Mr. Gharahkhani was appointed this position in 2021, and has dedicated his life to politics in Norway. He came to Norway as a refugee from Iran at the age of 5, and started his political career in 2009. Mr. Gharahkhani is interested in and passionate about immigration, interfaith and inclusion, and of course politics.

His main goal for this trip is to meet with the larger Norwegian American community in the midwest, hear about the work of Augsburg University as well as meet with our students, staff and faculty.

Please confirm your participation by emailing Bettine Hoff Hermanson at hermansb@augsburg.edu by March 1, 2023.

Mr. Masud Gharahkhani’s BIO