German Advising Contact Information With Office Hours From Tuesday, February 17 - Wednesday, February 25

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, February 17: 10-12 p.m.,

Thursday, February 19: 11-4:30 p.m.,

Friday, February 20: 10-1 p.m.,

Tuesday, February 24: 10-4:30 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:

Tuesday, February 17: 9-12, 1-5 p.m.,

Wednesday, February 18: 2-5 p.m.,

Thursday, February 19: 9-12, 1-4 p.m.,

Friday, February 20: 9-11:30, 3-5 p.m.,

Monday, February 23: 1-3 p.m.,

Tuesday, February 24: 9-12, 1-5 p.m.,

Wednesday, February 25: 1-5 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: germanmentors@umich.edu.

German Conversation Opportunities - 'Schokoladenstunde': Tuesday, February 17, 10-11 a.m., MLB 3110; and Kreativwerkstatt: Friday, February 20, 12-1 p.m.,MLB 3117

We have two weekly and informal conversation opportunities:

Schokoladenstunde convenes in the German Department Lounge (MLB 3110) every Tuesday, 10-11 a.m. There will be some German chocolate to snack on. Mary Gell will bring games (e.g. Tabu), and the hour will be spent playing games and chatting in German.

Kreativwerkstatt: Chat in German and express yourself creatively. Crafting, coloring, painting, drawing, knitting, sewing, crochet, embroidery, origami? At the weekly Kreativwerkstatt, which takes place every Friday, 12-1 p.m., you will combine speaking (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 any questions about Kreativwerkstatt please contact Laura Okkema.

Transcultural Studies - Accelerated Master's Degree Program - Information Sessions: Tuesday, February 17, 4 p.m., and Wednesday, February 18, 4 p.m., Remote

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.

Why Apply?
* Earn a University of Michigan Master’s Degree on top of your BA with just one additional year of study following your senior year
* Begin taking graduate courses as a senior from any of the eleven participating departments to fulfill program requirements
* Complete a thesis or other significant capstone project of your own design based on your major, your research interests, and your future career plans
* Incorporate internships and other experiential learning opportunities into a UM graduate degree program
* Be eligible for Rackham research grants and conference travel funding

Website: https://lsa.umich.edu/transcultural

You can register for the information sessions here.

Max Kade Events - 'Deutschtisch': Wednesday, February 18, 6-7 p.m., North Quad Dining Hall, and 'Kaffeestunde': Friday, February 20, 5-6 p.m., North Quad 2450

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 ask Viola Tietje or Vera Irwin.

Nora Krug - "Belonging: Artist as Witness": Thursday, February 19, 4-6 p.m., Rackham Amphitheatre

Are you a past, present, or future student of German 221 or 231? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet the acclaimed graphic memoirist Nora Krug, the author of Belonging, who is coming to our campus on February 19! Her powerful exploration of German history and identity is a major part of our German 221/231 courses, and meeting Nora Krug in person can offer you a unique chance to deepen your understanding of her work. Whether you’ve read Belonging, are reading it this semester, or want to get a head start for a future course, attending Nora Krug's talk could be the perfect way to connect classroom learning with real-world perspectives.

Website: https://lsa.umich.edu/german/news-events/all-events.detail.html/144836-21896001.html

Internship Posting - Summer Internship at the German Historical Institute Warsaw: Friday, February 20 (Application Deadline)

The International Institute offers an unpaid internship at the German Historical Institute in Warsaw between May 18 and June 26.

English language skills are essentially sufficient, but it were helpful if the student had German and/or Polish language skills.

If you are interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Gitta Kohler (bkohlerk@umich.edu)

Here is a broad description of the internship:
The German Historical Institute in Warsaw offers interested parties the opportunity to complete internships in their respective fields of work. This opportunity is available both in the academic field and in the Institute's library. Internships in the academic field are aimed at students in higher semesters whose studies focus on German-Polish relations and Polish or East Central European history and culture. Students of library science and library studies with a focus on academic libraries can apply for an internship in the library.

Interns in the academic field will be assigned to one of the institute's five research areas, where they will perform various tasks (e.g., compiling bibliographies, conducting Internet research, editing and translating academic texts, making copies and scans, working with microfilm readers) for 4–5 hours during the institute's opening hours. A dedicated computer workstation is available for this purpose. In addition, interns will gain insight into other areas of the institute's work (library, administration, secretarial work, reception, event management) and have the opportunity to devote part of their internship to furthering their own professional development or working on their own research topic. The prerequisite for the latter is that the work assigned during the internship is completed properly and on time. Interns are invited to discuss their research interests and any planned theses with staff members and to participate in events organized by the institute (colloquia, lectures, etc.). Any absences from the institute during opening hours must be agreed in advance with the internship supervisor and reported to the office.

You can learn more about the position and about funding opportunities here:
https://www.dhi.waw.pl/en/the-institute/scholarships-internships/

'Triumph of the Heart': Thursday, February 26, 7 p.m., Michigan Theater

In the harrowing confines of Auschwitz's starvation cell, Catholic priest St. Maximilian Kolbe volunteers to die in place of another prisoner, joining nine others condemned by the Nazis. As despair and fear grip the group, the pressures of starvation, internal ideological division, mount. But throughout, Kolbe's appeal to their shared humanity and Polish identity forges a brotherhood that culminates in a poignant act of sacrifice that echoes beyond the cell, illuminating hope in one of history's darkest moments.

Website: https://marquee-arts.org/event-page/?showingId=990642&eventId=990640

International Internships with Sage Corps: Sunday, March 1 (Application Deadline)

Sage Corps sends college students to work with startups. Work full-time alongside CEOs, CMOs, and CTOs to build real solutions to real problems. They provide opportunities for specializations including, but not limited to, business strategy, data analytics, graphic design, marketing, software development, and UI/UX design.

Career fields will vary by internship site. Please follow this link for a list of internship career fields by location.

Michigan students may apply to any of the following locations:
* Amsterdam
* Barcelona
* Berlin
* Lisbon
* Madrid
* Paris
* Sydney

Website: https://mcompass.umich.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=12286

Gilman-DAAD Germany Scholarship: Thursday, March 5 (Application Deadline)

The Gilman-DAAD Germany Scholarship Program provides 40 additional scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students per year who are recipients of Federal Pell Grants to study and/or intern for academic credit in Germany through the Gilman Program. This deadline is for in-person programs or internships that begin between May 1, 2026 and April 30, 2027.

Website: https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/

International Internship Scholarship: Saturday, March 7 (Application Deadline)

A great internship can help make lasting connections and propel your post-graduation job search. Along with earning your LSA degree, you will have gained valuable skills and experience that may put you ahead of other job candidates.

Thanks to generous donations from University of Michigan alumni and supporters, LSA Internship Scholarships can help make these life-changing opportunities a reality for students, regardless of background or financial resources. All internship scholarships are donor-funded and based on financial need. If you're planning to spend your LSA internship abroad read on for more information and how to apply.

The LSA International Internship Scholarship will be awarded in partnership with the Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS) International Internship Programs.

Internships not sourced through one of the CGIS International Internship programs, including those posted on LSA Engage, are not eligible for this funding opportunity. This includes the DAAD RISE or privately arranged internships.

If you are participating in a CGIS Study Abroad program that includes an internship component, please visit the LSA Study Abroad Scholarship page to apply.

If your internship is based in the United States, please view the LSA Internship Scholarship (U.S.-based) page for more information.

An LSA Scholarship supports LSA students who participate in a Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS) International Internship program. All of the internship scholarships are donor funded and based on financial need. Scholarship funds can help cover the cost of attendance and travel based on program budgets.

LSA International Internship Scholarship awards vary in amount depending on the cost of a student's internship experience, and a student's demonstrated level of financial need.

Award amounts average $6,000. Loan offers are not guaranteed to be replaced with a scholarship. LSA Scholarships cannot award funds beyond what a student's aid package allows. We work closely with CGIS staff and the Study Abroad team at the Office of Financial Aid to determine program costs and factor any other financial aid.

Website: https://lsa.umich.edu/scholarships/current-students/scholarships21.html

German Film Series - 'Woyzeck': Monday, March 9, 6 p.m., North Quad 2435

Based on the drama fragment by Georg Büchner, this film adaptation follows Franz Woyzeck (Klaus Kinski), an aimless, low-ranking soldier attempting to find his footing while stationed in mid-nineteenth century provincial Germany.

Website: https://lsa.umich.edu/german/news-events/all-events.detail.html/143360-21892950.html

Canon Translation Journal: Monday, March 9 (Submission Deadline)

Canon Translation Journal is an undergraduate student-led journal under the University of Michigan's Comparative Literature Department. It is a great opportunity for undergraduate students to publish pieces and a welcoming platform for readers who wish to engage more with works from different parts of the world. The editors welcome all types of submissions, from your favorite non-English scifi to your grandparents' secret recipe! Canon Translation Journal aims to explore the deep and nuanced nature of the field of translation, and you can be part of it! Visit this website for more information and submit today!

Karajan-Akademie of the Berlin Philharmoniker: Friday, March 13, 7:30 p.m., Rackham Auditorium

The Karajan-Akademie of the Berliner Philharmoniker offers some of the world’s most gifted young musicians the opportunity to perfect their skills while studying, rehearsing, and regularly performing with the orchestra. Founded in 1972 by conductor Herbert von Karajan, the Akademie serves as the training ground for the next generation of musicians in the Berliner Philharmoniker and other orchestras around the world.

This concert, part of a weeklong residency that will include campus engagement and learning activities, will feature Akademie scholars alongside two Karajan-Akademie mentors who are principal members of the Berliner Philharmoniker in an evening of mixed chamber music repertoire.

Program update (November 2025): Christophe Hórak, principal second violin of the Berliner Philharmoniker, will be taking the place of Noah Bendix-Balgley, who is unable to participate due to family circumstances.

Program:
- Ludwig van Beethoven Septet in E-Flat Major for Winds and Strings, Op. 20*
- Dmitri Shostakovich Prelude and Scherzo for String Octet, Op. 11
- Julia Wolfe Big Reeling** (new arrangement commissioned by U-M SMTD)
- Béla Bartók Divertimento for String Orchestra, Sz. 113**

* features the Berliner Philharmoniker’s Christophe Hórak (principal second violin) and Wenzel Fuchs (principal clarinet)

** features additional student musicians from the U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Website: https://ums.org/performance/berliner-philharmoniker-karajan-akademie/

German Department Scholarships for Academic Year in Freiburg 2026-2027: Wednesday, April 1 (Application Deadline)

All students accepted for study in the Academic Year in Freiburg program will receive up to $1,000 from the Department of Germanic Languages & Literatures (GLL) to be applied towards the program fee (non-refundable scholarship).

Additional scholarships through the Hubbs Scholarship fund up to $5,000 may be available, based on financial need and/or merit. One participating student will receive a Sturm Immersive Scholarship for the program fee, lodging expenses, and flat stipend to cover additional living expenses (a value of over $25,000). By completing one application, you'll be eligible for all available scholarships.

Here is the funding application link.

German Department Scholarships for Spring/Summer Language Courses at a Goethe Institut in Germany: Wednesday, April 1 (Application Deadline)

If you are taking spring/summer classes at a Goethe Institut in Germany, you can apply for a scholarship from the German Department. Scholarships amount up to $2,400 per session.

The application deadline for funding through the German Department is Wednesday, April 1. Here is the funding application link.

You will be informed later in April, how much funding you will get through the German Department; and you will then need to complete several items (uploading passport photo, GeoBlue health insurance, etc.) on MCompass.

All applications will only be reviewed after April 1, and the funding itself will be disbursed in either Spring or Summer.

German Department Scholarships for Summer Internships in German-Speaking Countries: Wednesday, April 1 (Application Deadline)

Awards for internships in Germany and German-speaking countries are distributed on a competitive level based on financial need, academic merit and (possible) compensation of the internship. You do not need to have a confirmed internship placement at the time of application but need to be accepted into an internship program. International students are eligible to apply. Departmental internships may amount up to $3,500.

The application deadline for funding through us is Wednesday, April 1. Here is the funding application link.

You will be informed later in April how much funding you will get through the German Department; and you will then have two weeks to complete all items (uploading passport photo, GeoBlue health insurance, etc.) on MCompass.

All applications will only be reviewed after April 1, and the funding itself will be disbursed in either Spring or Summer.

DAAD-RISE students are not eligible to receive funding through this scholarship.

German Department Scholarships for German Language School at Middlebury College (Summer 2026): Wednesday, April 1 (Application Deadline)

University of Michigan undergraduates who enroll in the 7-week German Language School at Middlebury College will receive up to a $4,000 scholarship. The Department of Germanic Languages & Literatures' Executive Committee will determine the award recipients. Award amounts are based on the student's GPA, answers to essay questions (one essay answer must be written in the German language), and financial need.

Here is the funding application link.

Heinz Prechter Scholarship for Internships in Germany: Wednesday, April 1 (Application Deadline)

The $2,500 Heinz Prechter Scholarship aims to support a Michigan student completing an internship in Germany to encourage learning about German business and culture.

College and university professors conducting study projects directed at introducing a group of students to Germany, its culture, language, business environment and network, are also encouraged to apply.

Sponsored by the German American Business Council of Michigan (GABC), the Scholarship is named after Heinz Prechter to honor the unparalleled contributions he made to the advancement of international relations between Germany and Michigan.

Application Requirements:
* Letter of Application: description of the applicant’s qualifications including academic background, relevant employment history, and a statement indicating why the applicant wants to in Germany
* Resume: include academic background, employment history, special interests, accomplishments and awards, and international travel
* Offer-of-Internship Letter: written in German or English, on the company’s letterhead and signed by an appropriate company official
* Letters of Recommendation: letters of recommendation from at least two faculty members who teach in the applicant’s fields of study.
* Course Transcripts: comprehensive academic transcripts of all semesters completed at institutions of higher education

Notes for Applicants:
* Applicants must complete a video/phone interview with the scholarship committee. Part of the interview will be conducted in German to assess the applicant’s basic conversational skills in the language.
* Scholarship recipients must agree to submit to the GABC a written report of their internships and (if schedule permits) to give an oral presentation on the internship at a GABC event.
* Submit completed application and supporting documentation by Wednesday, April 1.

Contact Anna Swartz at info@gabcmi.org for further details.

The committee will make rolling decisions. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, once they have received an actual internship offer.

Website: https://gabcmi.org/hps

'Schriftlich' - German Undergraduate Publication: Thursday, April 16 (Submission Deadline)

'Schriftlich' is a student-run bilingual journal exploring the interdisciplinary nature of the German language, culture, and influence through collections of student work on German-related topics. Journal submissions are open to all, not just German majors/minors, and can be submitted in German or English.

If you are interested in submitting a piece of writing, please do so here. The deadline is Thursday, April 16.

'Schriftlich' welcomes submissions on a rolling basis. If interested, apply now.

If you have any questions, please contact Daphne (dwelter@umich.edu).