German Advising Contact Information With Office Hours From Tuesday, March 10 - Wednesday, March 18

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, March 10: 10-12:30, 2:30-4:30 p.m.,

Thursday, March 12: 10-12:30, 2:30-4:30 p.m.,

Friday, March 13: 10-3:30 p.m.,

Tuesday, March 17: 10-12:30, 2:30-4:30 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, March 10: 9-12, 1-5 p.m.,

Wednesday, March 11: 1-5 p.m.,

Thursday, March 12: 9-12, 1-5 p.m.,

Friday, March 13: 10-11:30, 3-5 p.m.,

Monday, March 16: 1- p.m.,

Tuesday, March 17: 9-12, 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, March 10, 10-11 a.m., MLB 3110; and Kreativwerkstatt: Friday, March 13, 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.

Pavel Brunssen, "The Making of 'Jew Clubs': Performing Jewishness and Antisemitism in European Football and Fan Cultures": Tuesday, March 10, 12-1:30 p.m., MLB 3308

In this talk, Brunssen explores why non-Jewish football fans adopt Jewish-associated identities and symbols, examining how clubs such as FC Bayern Munich, Ajax Amsterdam, Austria Vienna, and Tottenham Hotspur came to be labeled “Jew Clubs.” Drawing on fan practices, media narratives, and club histories, the talk highlights how football cultures serve as unexpected spaces for negotiating memory, identity, and historical trauma in Europe.

Max Kade Events - 'Deutschtisch': Wednesday, March 11, 6-7 p.m., North Quad Dining Hall, and 'Kaffeestunde': Friday, March 13, 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.

German Club - 'Stammtisch': Wednesday, March 11, 6-7 p.m., Mason Hall 3302

The German Club will hold its next Stammtisch on Wednesday, March 11, 6-7 p.m. Mason Hall 3302.

The E-board will be presenting about their study-abroad and internship experiences in Germany.  

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

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/

Transcultural Studies - Accelerated Master's Degree Program: Sunday, March 15 (Application Deadline)

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

2026 Major/Minor Expo: Wednesday, March 18, 11-3 p.m., Michigan Union, 2nd Floor

The Major/Minor Expo, held every March, is a great way to learn about academic opportunities at U-M! During this event, you can talk with advisors, faculty, and students in the 70+ majors and 100+ minors LSA has to offer, as well as many non-LSA academic programs. You can also gather information about opportunities for research on campus, internships, study abroad, professional development, and experiential learning.

Website: https://lsa.umich.edu/advising/news-events/events.detail.html/144912-21896136.html

2026 Language Olympics: Wednesday, March 18, 7-8 p.m., Michigan Union, Kuenzel Room

The German Club will participate in the 2026 Language Olympics event, where students from different language clubs will compete in a variety of short activities. Some of these activities focus on strengthening language skills, such as translation, while others are hands-on or puzzle-based mini-games.

Please fill out this interest form if you would like to attend.

Website: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVrDugHjrqS/

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

Mark & Myra Sorensen International Travel Scholarship: Wednesday, April 1 (Application Deadline)

The Mark and Myra Sorensen International Travel Scholarship is designed to support students who will participate in study, internship, volunteer, or research programs abroad.

Awards will be made in the amount of at least $750 to help cover expenses such as program fees, transportation, room and board, and/or local excursions made in connection with the project. Preference will be given to students who will be traveling abroad for the first time.

Website: https://internationalcenter.umich.edu/abroad/funding/sorensen-scholarship

'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).

International Internship Scholarship Through College of Engineering: Friday, May 1 (Application Deadline)

Want to explore new and diverse cultures while gaining valuable engineering experience? The College of Engineering (CoE) is excited to offer financial support in the form of scholarships to students participating in international internships.

Awards between $1,000-$3,000 will be made to CoE undergraduates pursuing international internships during the spring/summer term.

The scholarship is designed to benefit those who would otherwise face financial barriers to participation and is open to students pursuing in-person, paid or unpaid, international internships (for credit or not for credit).

Website: https://mcompass.umich.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=10413