German Advising Contact Information With Office Hours From Tuesday, October 6 - Wednesday, October 14

You can reach the German advisors through a general email: germanadvising@umich.edu

We have two advisors for German undergraduates:

* Mary Rodena-Krasan (MLB 3128; mkrasan@umich.edu)

Mary's office hours this week are:

Tuesday, October 6: 3:30-5 p.m.,

Thursday, October 8: 10-11:30, 4-5 p.m.,

Tuesday, October 13: 10-12, 2-5 p.m.,

and by appointment

Mary's Link for Office Hours: https://umich.zoom.us/j/92765512004

* Karl-Georg Federhofer (MLB 3422; kallimz@umich.edu)

My office hours this week are:

Tuesday, October 6: 1-2, 4-5 p.m.,
Wednesday, October 7: 12-5 p.m.,
Thursday, October 8: 10-11, 1-5 p.m.,
Friday, October 9: 10-12, 12:30-5 p.m.,

Monday, October 12: 12:30-5 p.m.,
Tuesday, October 13: 1-5 p.m.,
Wednesday, October 14: 12-5 p.m.,

and by appointment

My Zoom Link for Office Hours: https://umich.zoom.us/j/909147087

It is best to schedule appointments, which you have to do by 4 p.m. on the previous day. You can schedule appointments with us here: https://myadvising.lsa.umich.edu/appointments/offices/GERM

If you would like to get in contact with a peer mentor in our Department, please write to: germanpeermentors@umich.edu.

CGIS Study Abroad Fair: Tuesday, October 6, 12-4 p.m., Michigan Union, Rogel Ballroom

Curious about studying abroad as an undergraduate at the University of Michigan? Come explore everything the Center for Global and Intercultural Study has to offer and find the best program for you!

CGIS is part of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA), but all University of Michigan undergraduates are welcome to apply to its programs.

No matter who you are, where you come from, or what you are studying, a study abroad experience is available to you during your time at Michigan.

Get your questions answered! Come chat with:
* CGIS Program Advisors
* Recent U-M study abroad students
* Financial Aid and the LSA Scholarships Office
* Newnan Academic Advisors
* Other on-campus offices

Several study abroad offices from around campus will also be present.

With over 120 CGIS programs in 40+ countries ranging from a few weeks to an academic year, there are many options to choose from.

If you want to learn more about how to satisfy your major/minor requirements abroad, how to afford study abroad, how to travel with other University of Michigan students on a faculty-led trip, or want to know what to expect, be sure to add this event to your calendar and drop by.

Website: https://lsa.umich.edu/german/news-events/all-events.detail.html/147309-21900718.html

German Conversation Opportunities "Schokoladenstunde": Tuesday, October 6, 2-3 p.m., MLB 3110, and "German Convo on the Go": Wednesday, October 7, 4-5 p.m., Bell Tower, and "Kreativwerkstatt": Monday, October 12, 1:30-2:30 p.m., MLB 3117

We have three weekly and informal conversation opportunities for all students who want to speak German:

"Schokoladenstunde" convenes on Tuesdays from 2-3 p.m. in the German Department Lounge (MLB 3110.) There will be some German chocolate to snack on. Silvia Grzeskowiak (sgrzesko@umich.edu) will bring games, and the hour will be spent chatting and playing games in German (e.g. Tabu.)

"German Convo on the Go" meets on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. sharp at Burton Tower for a 1-hour walk and talk with Mary Gell (magell@umich.edu). The walk will happen rain or shine.

"Kreativwerkstatt:" Chat in German and express yourself creatively. Crafting, coloring, painting, drawing, knitting, sewing, crochet, embroidery, origami? At the weekly German “Kreativwerkstatt,” which takes place on Mondays from 1:30-2:30 p.m., MLB 3117, you will combine speaking German (any level welcome, beginners included!!) and creatively expressing yourself. You are encouraged to bring your own materials or (ongoing) projects, but we will also provide some materials and prompts each week. If you have questions about "Kreativwerkstatt" please contact Laura Okkema (lokkema@umich.edu) or Iris Zapf-Garcia (iriszaga@umich.edu.)

Max Kade Open House: Wednesday, October 7, 5-6 p.m., North Quad 2450

Max Kade Haus is a Michigan Learning Community (MLC) located in North Quad and the only language-learning community on campus, where students live together to practice German, build friendships, and experience language and culture beyond the classroom. Max Kade residents enjoy a variety of weekly German-speaking events and go on a subsidized spring-break study trip to a German-speaking country. To learn more about the program and the application process, please attend the Max Kade Open House on Wednesday, October 7, 5-6 p.m., North Quad 2450. You will meet current residents, learn about living in the house, and will have a chance to tour the residential Max Kade space in North Quad. For more information, email maxkade@umich.edu.

Website: https://lsa.umich.edu/german/undergraduate-students/max-kade-german-residence.html

Max Kade Events - "Deutschtisch": Wednesday, October 7, 6-7 p.m., North Quad Dining Hall and "Kaffeestunde": Friday, October 9, 5-6 p.m., North Quad 2450 (Edward Said Lounge)

"Deutschtisch" is a weekly event in the North Quad Dining Hall for Max Kade residents and visitors from outside the Max Kade German Residence to speak German during a meal. Visitors should look for a table with German/Swiss/Austrian flags and a group of students speaking German.

"Kaffeestunde" is a weekly opportunity to mingle and unwind. It is a place to connect with other Max Kade residents, chat informally in German, and participate in activities prepared by facilitators. German students at all levels are welcome at the Max Kade events. If you have any questions, please contact Viola Tietje or Vera Irwin.

German Club - 'Stammtisch': Wednesday, October 7, 6-7 p.m., Mason Hall 3353

The German Club will meet for 'Stammtisch' on Wednesday, October 7, 6-7 p.m., Mason Hall 3353.

Their plan is to create 'Schultüten'.

If you have any questions, please contact the German Club Eboard (Germaneboard@umich.edu).

Maize & Brew Oktoberfest: Saturday, October 10, 3-7 p.m., The Compound - 1323 Cambridge Road

Maize & Brew is bringing Oktoberfest to Ross for an afternoon of catered German food, German brews + NA options, a live DJ, games, and plenty of lederhosen.

* Catered German food
* Come hungry. German favorites are catered for the afternoon.
* German brews and non-alcoholic drinks
* They will have a selection of German brews on deck, plus non-alcoholic options for anyone skipping the beer.
* A live DJ, games, and the questionable dance moves already promised in the Partiful.
* Come early — the first 30 guests through the door get a beer stein.

* Show up in a dirndl or lederhosen and your ticket is 50% off.

* Tickets: Maize & Brew Members: $15
* Non-Members: $25 in advance | $30 at the door
* Yes, waiting at the door will literally cost you $5.

* Register on MaizePages:
https://maizepages.umich.edu/event/12742724

* RSVP on Partiful:
https://partiful.com/e/6qYxKIOH5LVMVPmQSrNo

Website: https://events.umich.edu/event/152007

Accelerated Master’s Degree at the University of Michigan - Program in Transcultural Studies - Information Session: Monday, October 12, 1-3 p.m., Remote

Earn your MA in one additional year!

Join us to learn more about Transcultural Studies, an interdisciplinary accelerated master's degree program designed to enable current undergraduate students in LSA to earn their MA degree with one additional year of study beyond their bachelor’s degree.

The fall application cycle is open to current LSA juniors and seniors.
Fall term applications are due November 1, 2026.

Do you anticipate pursuing a PhD or a career involving international travel, cross-cultural partnerships, or collaborative work in a diverse workplace? The University of Michigan's accelerated MA program in Transcultural Studies can help you develop the historical, theoretical, and practical knowledge you need to navigate forward-looking graduate education and career pathways in an increasingly cosmopolitan and interconnected world. Transcultural Studies uses approaches from across the Humanities and Social Sciences to foster a critical and historically informed understanding of human communication and interaction across perceived boundaries of culture, nationality, race, and religious identity.

This interdisciplinary program is intended to provide both advanced training and a capstone experience for current LSA undergraduates who anticipate pursuing a PhD or working in business or non-profit contexts where intercultural competency and a critical framework for thinking systematically about connections, comparisons, and translations among human communities will be desirable skills.

Website: https://lsa.umich.edu/transcultural/news-events/all-events.detail.html/150827-21910252.html

Max Kade Resident Advisor Position 2027-2028: Tuesday, October 13 (Application Deadline)

University Housing is currently accepting applications for Resident Advisor positions for the 2027-28 academic year, including a position with the Max Kade German Language Learning Community. If you speak German and are interested in leading a vibrant community of 30 residents who share an interest in learning German and practicing it in everyday life, please consider applying. General Housing application information is available here. A description of the Max Kade Haus Resident Advisor position is available under this link.

Global Engagement U.S. Passport Grant: Monday, October 14 (Application Deadline)

Undergraduate and graduate passport applicants can apply to receive financial and administrative support to obtain their U.S. passport. Priority is given to first-gen, Pell Grant-eligible students, and first-time passport applicants if demand exceeds funding. Recipients must attend Passport Day on December 4, 2026.

Website: https://mcompass.umich.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=12280

Internships in Germany - Information Session: Tuesday, October 27, 5-6 p.m., MLB 2011

Come join us for a student presentation on their successful DAAD-RISE application experience, as well as general information on internships ranging from the Humanities to the Sciences through programs via IES, AYF, SAGE CORPS, CBYX, and RWTH Aachen!

DAAD Scholarship for Master's Studies in Germany (Fall 2027): Friday, October 30 (Application Deadline)

DAAD’s Study Scholarship provides a monthly living allowance to exceptional students pursuing graduate studies in Germany. The DAAD is currently accepting applications for students from all academic disciplines planning to start Master’s studies in Germany in October 2027.

Website: https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?origin=32&status=3&subjectGrps=&daad=1&q=&page=1&detail=50026200#prozess

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) 2027/2028: Sunday, November 1 (Application Deadline)

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) is a fellowship funded by the German Bundestag and U.S. Department of State, that annually provides 75 American and 75 German young professionals, between the ages of 18-24, the opportunity to spend one year in each other’s countries, studying, interning, and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program. One of our University of Michigan 2026 graduates is a recipient of this fellowship for 2026-2027.

The program consists of three phases:
* Two months of intensive German language training
* One semester of classes in one’s academic or career field at a university, technical or professional school
* Three-month internships in one’s career field

CBYX is open to candidates in all career fields who are interested in a year of academic, professional, and cultural exchange.

Benefits:
* Round-trip international airfare
* Language school costs for two months of intensive German language study
* Tuition costs for four months of study
* Housing costs for host family, apartment, or dormitory during the pre-internship phases
* Monthly stipend to cover basic costs of living
* Program-related travel within Germany
* Health insurance in Germany

Note: program funding during the internship depends on earnings.

Website: https://culturalvistas.org/our-programs/internships-fellowships/congress-bundestag-youth-exchange-for-young-professionals-cbyx

Mozart's "Requiem": Friday, November 13, 7:30 p.m., Hill Auditorium

While Mozart is not primarily known for sacred music, his final composition — the "Requiem Mass" — stands among his most sublime achievements.

Left unfinished at his death at age 35 and immortalized in the film Amadeus, the work was commissioned anonymously by a mysterious benefactor and was ultimately completed by Mozart’s student, Franz Xaver Süssmayr, from his sketches. As Mozart’s health declined, he is said to have believed he was composing the "Requiem" not for another, but for himself, a notion that deepens the work’s haunting resonance. Blending fear and hope with extraordinary emotional depth, the Requiem has captivated listeners for centuries.

This performance marks the UMS Choral Union’s first return to the piece in 80 years, in collaboration with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra and its music director, Earl Lee. The program opens with Johannes Brahms’s rarely performed Alto Rhapsody, a striking work for alto, male chorus, and orchestra.

Website: https://ums.org/performance/mozart-requiem/

Academic Year in Freiburg 2027-2028: Tuesday, December 1 (Early Application Deadline)

The best way to get to know Germany really well is to live there for an extended time.

By studying in Freiburg for a year, you can practically earn all credits required for a German major and may possibly get distribution credits and credits towards a second major; and you will live in one of the most attractive and desired places in Germany. This program is open to all University of Michigan undergraduate students.

Eligibility:
* Minimum 3.0 GPA
* Good academic standing
* Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing by Fall 2027
* Completion of German 232 or equivalent prior to September 2027

Tuition for this year-long program is covered by a program fee (currently $7,950/term), and students receive University of Michigan in-residence credit for the courses they take during the Academic Year in Freiburg. Students will not pay University of Michigan tuition during the year abroad. Additional costs include travel, room, and board. The latter two are considerably cheaper than housing in Ann Arbor is. You will live in a single in a student dorm in Freiburg.

Students remain eligible for financial aid. In addition, the German Department will reduce the program fee for all applicants by up to $1,000 this year. Further funding opportunities are available from the department as well; to inquire, please contact germandept@umich.edu.

For more information, see the AYF website at https://www.ayf.uni-freiburg.de/

You can find out more on Instagram.

Here is the link to the application website from CGIS (Center for Global and Intercultural Study): https://mcompass.umich.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=10247

Humanities and Social Sciences in Berlin: Monday, March 1 (Application Deadline)

This English-taught IES program examines issues relevant to major cities today, such as architecture, cultural identity, gender and sexual politics, multiculturalism, popular culture, and urban studies. Wherever possible, courses take advantage of the city’s many historical, artistic, and cultural sites. A 4-credit German language course is required for beginning and intermediate students. On-site staff help the students integrate into life in Berlin. Learning is enhanced by an extended course-related trip to Vienna or Warsaw and various day trips to German cities. During free time, tour neighborhoods and visit museums to gain a better understanding of Germany’s complex history and culture.

This is not a competitive program. Students who meet the eligibility requirements are likely to be admitted.

Important Notes:
This program is primarily designed for students without a German Language background who would like to study abroad in Germany. German Majors or Minors should focus their program search on the Academic Year in Freiburg or the Winter Term in Tübingen programs. For questions, please reach out to your CGIS Advisor.

The March 1 deadline is for the entire academic year 2027-2028 and for the Fall 2027 program.

Website: https://mcompass.umich.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=11723