German Advising Contact Information With Office Hours From Tuesday, July 8 - Wednesday, July 16

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)

Her office hours this week are:

Tuesday, July 8: 10-3 p.m.,

Thursday, July 10: 9-4 p.m.,

Monday, July 14: 10-3:30 p.m.,

Tuesday, July 15: 10-3:30 p.m.,

Wednesday, July 16: 10-3:30 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:

I am available via email appointment only.

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: germanmentors@umich.edu.

University of Michigan School of Information - Paid Studies: Thursday, July 10 (Application Deadline)

The University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI) frequently runs paid studies. UMSI is currently expanding its participant pool. For a chance to participate, you can sign up to the ORSEE recruitment system at https://orsee.si.umich.edu/public/participant_create.php.

By doing so, you will be added to the contact list to participate in future paid studies.

Please see the following slides for detailed information about the UMSI Behavioral Lab:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hTPplcqCSoSVoZ6BvZ18BfgUGoXiw1dh/view?usp=drive_link

How it works:
* Sign up as a new participant in the ORSEE recruitment system at https://orsee.si.umich.edu/public/participant_create.php.
* When a new study is posted, you will be emailed with information about that study.
* If you would like to participate in a particular study, you can sign up via the link provided in the email.

If you are interested in participating, you can find more information at: http://orsee.si.umich.edu.

"Deutschtisch": Friday, July 11, 12 p.m, Michigan League Courtyard Garden

Mary Gell and Silvia Grzeskowiak will offer "Deutschtisch" to students of German 232 (Summer 2025) and to all interested German speakers on campus. "Deutschtisch" will take place on Fridays from 12-12:45 p.m. in the Michigan League Courtyard Garden. 

In case of rain, the meeting will convene in Maizies.

Job Posting - Research Officer for the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) in New York: Friday, July 11 (Application Deadline)

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), located in New York City, is looking for a Research Officer.

This is a temporary position until the end of 2025, ideally full-time (40 hours/week) but part-time (at least 20 hours/week) may be possible. This is a hybrid position with some work from home possible.

As the German national agency for international cooperation in higher education, DAAD serves to promote international academic relations especially through funding the exchange of students and faculty between Germany and other countries. Supporting over 55,000 individuals a year with competitive grants, DAAD is the largest such organization in the world.

Responsibilities:
* Independent research of topics relevant to higher education policy in the US, Canada and Germany
* Close monitoring of news and reports from the fields of higher education and science
* Independent preparation of texts in German and English
* Consultation with students, scholarship holders and university staff
* Ongoing communication and coordination with New York-based colleagues and DAAD headquarters in Germany

Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred
* Fluency in German and English, native German speaker preferred
* In-depth knowledge of science and research landscape in the US and Germany
* Very good writing skills, experience with independent research, text production and social media
* Journalistic experience a plus
* Excellent organization skills with great attention to detail
* Work permit for the United States (the DAAD cannot sponsor a visa)

Salary: $8,612/month if full time

Please send resume and cover letter via email to Ms. Solveig Berkman (berkman@daad.de) with the subject “DAAD Research Officer."

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Anticipated starting date: ASAP

Website: https://www.daad.org/en/2025/06/26/job-opportunity-daad-research-officer/

Fall 2025 Internship for Halle Foundation/American-German Institute in Washington, DC: Friday, July 11 (Application Deadline)

The American-German Institute is now accepting applications for the Halle Foundation/AGI internship program. The Halle Foundation/AGI Internship Program offers paid internships to undergraduate and graduate students and provides a professional and educational experience in a not-for-profit think-tank that works to build a stronger German-American partnership. The next deadline to apply for the fall 2025 semester is Friday, July 11.

Halle Foundation/AGI internships aim to:
* Introduce interns to all aspects (administrative, programming, development, research) of an American nonprofit public policy institute.
* Provide opportunities for interns to carry out their own research projects and publish work on the Institute’s website.
* Involve interns in ongoing AGI projects and events within the three program areas: Geoeconomics, Foreign & Security Policy, and Society, Culture & Politics.
* Provide opportunities for participation in similar events in Washington, DC, organized by other policy institutions or think tanks.
* Connect interns to an expanding network of transatlantic experts and practitioners.

Primary responsibilities of this position include (but are not limited to):
* Research issues on transatlantic relations and, under the mentorship of a senior staff member, write an article for the AGI website.
* Conduct research for fellows and staff on a variety of topics within the three program areas.
* Assist with the Institute’s social media presence and marketing strategy, including drafting social media posts, brainstorming outreach ideas, and posting to the AGI website.
* Identify potential partnerships between the Institute and private firms and grant-giving organizations.
* Assist in logistical and programmatic support for upcoming meetings, events, and the Institute’s annual gala, at which it presents the Global Leadership Award.

Qualifications:
* Undergraduate or graduate students interested in transatlantic relations and Europe/Germany. (Applicants should have completed the equivalent of four semesters of college coursework by the time they begin an internship.)
* Strong writing and research skills
* Strong organizational skills, communication skills, and attention to detail
* Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office suite, social media, online research)
* German language skills preferred but not required

AGI and The Halle Foundation especially encourage applications from students at Georgia colleges and universities as well as students with ties to the state of Georgia.

Qualified foreign nationals who apply must be eligible to intern at a U.S. organization. Interns are expected to secure their own housing in Washington, DC.

Successful applicants are expected to intern at AGI for the full semester (at least three months). Interns will receive a cost-of-living stipend ($1850/month).

Visit the website to learn more about qualifications and the application process. Please contact AGI Program Associate Mr. Jack Fornasiero at jfornasiero@aicgs.org with any questions.

Website: https://americangerman.institute/job/internships/

Summer Sings: Mozart's 'Requiem': Monday, July 14, 7 p.m., Stamps Auditorium, Walgreen Drama Center

The UMS Choral Union invites you to take part in the return of Summer Sings. Just come as you are to this no-audition, no-performance evening of memorable music-making!

As many as 250 singers from southeastern Michigan, northern Ohio, and Canada have joined each session in singing through great choral repertoire with some of the nation’s most respected choral conductors and outstanding soloists. You will rehearse portions of the score during the first half, break for refreshments, and then re-convene to sing through the entire work.

Summer Sings costs $5.00 paid at the door (cash only). Please arrive early at 6:30 p.m. for registration.

Website: https://ums.org/performance/summer-sings-2025-mozart-requiem/

German Park Picnic: Saturday, July 26, 4-9 p.m., 5549 Pontiac Trail

The German Park Recreation Club hosts three picnics the last Saturday in June, July, and August. Admission gate opens 4-9 p.m.; the park closes at 11 p.m.

* Live Music
* Authentic German Food and Beer
* Live German Dance Performances

The German Park welcomes everyone to come enjoy traditional hospitality.

* Cash only Event
* $10 entry
* Tickets for food/drinks after entry

Website: https://sites.google.com/view/germanpark-annarbor/home

German Bundestag Internship Program 2026: Thursday, July 31 (Application Deadline)

The International Parliamentary Scholarship of the German Bundestag brings together democratically engaged people from around the world—fostering the spirit of international cooperation in a sui generis program where the lingua franca is German!

In the five-month program (March 1 - July 31, 2026) in Berlin, participants complete a three-month internship in the office of a Member of the Bundestag as part of a broader program of university courses, cultural events, and special enrichment opportunities.

Unique in the world as a large-scale international educational program run by a national parliament, IPS symbolizes Germany's distinctive commitment to transparency, multilateralism, and democratic internationalism. Through the cooperation of its international participants, IPS promotes democratic values and tolerance in a pluralistic society; deepens understanding for cultural diversity; and promotes peaceful coexistence in the world.

IPS also strengthens Germany's bilateral relations with the participating countries—including through the engagement of eight Americans currently partaking in IPS 2025 in Berlin!

Open to U.S. citizen college graduates under 30 with strong (B2+) German skills and an interest in international politics, IPS offers an immersive experience of the German federal parliament.

Website: https://www.bundestag.de/ips_global

Fulbright U.S. Student Program 2026 - 2027: Sunday, August 24 (Campus Deadline)

The application for the 2026 - 2027 Fulbright U.S. Student Program is now open!

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers research, study, and teaching opportunities in over 140 countries to recent graduates and graduate students.

Enrolled students are required to apply through the University of Michigan. Recent alumni (those who last attended no more than 3 years ago) may also apply through the University of Michigan. By submitting your application before the campus deadline, you will have the valuable opportunity to participate in campus interviews and receive personalized feedback on your application package.

If you still have questions after reviewing the Fulbright Canvas Page, feel free to make an appointment with an advisor or utilize the drop-in advising hours.


Website: https://myadvising.lsa.umich.edu/appointments/offices/IIFG

Study Abroad in Germany - Winter 2026 in Tübingen: Monday, September 15 (Application Deadline)

The Tübingen program, which is organized through the Center for Global and Intercultural Studies (CGIS), takes place in the Winter term, and it is intended for students who have completed at least German 221/231 by the end of the Fall 2025 term. The German Department strongly recommends that you precede your stay in Tübingen by attending one or two four-week sessions at the Goethe Institut.

This Goethe Institut segment is not part of the CGIS program itself. Please talk with Mary or me about the Goethe segment (see Mary's and my contact information at the bottom of this email).

The CGIS portion in Tübingen will start early in March with a mandatory 'Kompaktkurs' (6 credits) or a 'Startkurs' (3 credits). While you will be enrolled for the Winter 2026 term at the University of Michigan, you will then take classes during the 'Sommersemester' at the Universität Tübingen (mid April - late July). You will earn 15-18 credits for Winter 2026: the courses that you take in Tübingen can be language courses for international students or regular university courses.

Various university courses outside the English Department are taught in English. Tübingen credits can be used to satisfy degree requirements for a German major or minor. For more information about the Tübingen program and to apply, use this link.

Study Abroad in Germany - Social Sciences and Humanities in Berlin (Winter 2026): Monday, September 15 (Application Deadline)

This program is designed for students without a German language background who are looking for an in-depth look at the culture and context of the metropolis of Berlin. German majors should consider the University of Michigan programs in Freiburg and Tübingen.

Previously known as Metropolitan & Urban Studies, this English-taught program uses Berlin as a case study to examine issues relevant to major cities today. Through comparative and interdisciplinary courses, you will study topics such as cultural identity, popular culture, and urban development to better understand the modern city and its culture.

Berlin will be your classroom. Imagine touring Berlin's neighborhoods and exploring the city's architecture as you learn about urban development and sustainable mobility, or attending and then discussing a local theatre performance as part of your pop culture class. Wherever possible, the courses take advantage of the city's many historical, artistic, and cultural sites.

Eligibility:
* Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing
* Good academic standing
* Minimum 2.75 overall GPA
* No previous German language study is required

Academics:
Students must take 13-16 credit hours per semester. One German language course (4 credits) is required for beginning and intermediate students. All other courses are taught in English and worth 3 credits unless otherwise stated. Two week-long field trips will be included in the program, as well as day excursions that complement your learning in the classroom and contribute to a general knowledge of German culture and society.

Please see program website (IES) for details.

For more information about the Social Sciences and Humanities in Berlin program and the application material, go to: https://mcompass.umich.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=11723