German Advising Contact Information With Office Hours From Tuesday, September 8 - Wednesday, September 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)

Mary's office hours this week are:

Tuesday, September 8: 10-5 p.m.,

Thursday, September 10: 10-5 p.m.,

Tuesday, September 15: 10-5 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, September 8: 1-5 p.m.,
Wednesday, September 9: 12-5 p.m.,
Thursday, September 10: 10-12, 4-5 p.m.,
Friday, September 11: 10-12:30, 1-5 p.m.,

Monday, September 14: 12-5 p.m.,
Tuesday, September 15: 1-5 p.m.,
Wednesday, September 16: 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.

German Conversation Opportunities "Schokoladenstunde": Tuesday, September 8, 2-3 p.m., and "German Convo on the Go": Wednesday, September 9, 4-5 p.m., Bell Tower, and "Kreativwerkstatt": Monday, September 14, 1:30-2:30 p.m., MLB 3308

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., 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.)

Winter 2027 Term in Tübingen - Information Session: Tuesday, September 8, 5-7 p.m., MLB Auditorium 3

If you are interested in the Winter 2027 term in Tübingen, you are invited to come to an information session on Tuesday, September 8, 5-7 p.m., MLB Auditorium 3.

Two students who participated in the program in Winter 2026 will give insights about their experience abroad, and we will also address scholarship options.

Website: https://lsa.umich.edu/german/news-events/all-events.detail.html/151251-21911229.html

German Club - Mass Meeting and Board Game Night: Wednesday, September 9, 6 p.m., MLB 2011

The University of Michigan German Club will be hosting its mass meeting and a Board Game Night on Wednesday, September 9, 6-7 p.m. The meeting will be held at MLB 2011.

You are welcome to attend to learn about opportunities to get involved with German language and culture on campus outside of the classroom. Some activities include a weekly "Stammtisch" and German holiday festivities. All skill levels are welcome!

The German Club E-Board hopes to see you there.

If you have any questions, please send them to Kyle (kirschk@umich.edu).

Confessions of a Nazi Spy (Director: Anatole Litvak, 1939): Thursday, September 10, 7 p.m., Michigan Theater

In the wake of a trial that convicted four Nazi agents of spying against the U.S., Warner Bros. became the first Hollywood studio to fire a salvo at Hitler’s Germany. Months before World War II erupted it released this thriller based on revelations that emerged from the trial and other real-life sources.

The story is a brisk connect-the-dots tale that ties German-American Bund operatives (Francis Lederer, George Sanders and Paul Lukas among others) to Berlin. Chief among those connecting the dots: FBI Agent Edward Renard (Edward G. Robinson).

The drama wasn’t limited to the screen. Production personnel received threats and violence erupted at some screenings. Directed with hard-hitting verve by Anatole Litvak, Confessions of a Nazi Spy struck a nerve in its era. It remains a milestone of filmmaking commitment today.

Sponsored by University of Michigan Germanic Languages and Literatures.

Website: https://marquee-arts.org/event-page/?showingId=1033388&eventId=1033386

Study Abroad in Germany - Winter 2027 in Tübingen: Tuesday, 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 2026 term. The German Department strongly recommends that you precede your stay in Tübingen by attending one or two three-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.

The CGIS portion in Tübingen will start early in March with a mandatory 'Startkurs' (up to 6 credits). While you will be enrolled for the Winter 2027 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 2027: 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: https://mcompass.umich.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=10248

Study Abroad in Germany - Social Sciences and Humanities in Berlin (Winter 2027): Tuesday, September 15 (Application Deadline)

This English-taught IES 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.

The 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.

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

Go Blue, Go Abroad Workshop & Scholarship: Monday, September 28 (Application Deadline)

First-year (including transfer) students who have not yet been accepted to a study abroad program can apply to participate in a series of workshops (October 29, November 5, November 12, 2026). Attendance to all sessions and completion of assignments makes them eligible for a $1,000 scholarship toward a future University of Michigan study abroad program. Applications are due September 28, 2026, via M-Compass.

Website: https://mcompass.umich.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=12360

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

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

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

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

Practical Research Experience Program at Technische Universität München: Sunday, November 15 (Application Deadline)

The Practical Research Experience Program (TUM PREP) invites students to spend 8-weeks participating in research at the Technische Universität München over the summer. Participating students gain valuable insights into the research work at Germany’s top-ranked technical university and enhance their technical and methodological qualifications.

Together with TUM scientists, TUM PREP students work in small research teams on previously defined research projects. Through individual support, buddies and a variety of TUM PREP events, the participants will be well integrated at TUM as well as in Munich and the surrounding area. The language of the TUM PREP program is English, and German language skills are not required for participation.

For more information and to apply, please go to: https://www.international.tum.de/en/global/prep/