Submitted by Debbie Sue Olson on October 1, 2012 - 9:24 am Professor Emeritus David Olson, former head of the UW/UBergen Exchange Committee died at his home on Orcas Island on September 15. He was 71. A proud Norwegian-American and a highly respected political scientist, Olson was a friend and supporter of the Department of Scandinavian Studies. UW Today posted this article to remember David Olson. News Topic Announcements Community Impact Related Fields Political Science Related Departments Political Science