German Advising Contact Information With Office Hours From Tuesday, October 13 - Wednesday, October 21

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 13: 10-11:30, 3-4:30 p.m.,

Thursday, October 15: 10-1, 2-5 p.m.,

Tuesday, October 20: 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, October 13: 1-5 p.m.,
Wednesday, October 14: 12-5 p.m.,
Thursday, October 15: 10-5 p.m.,
Friday, October 16: 10-1:30, 3-5 p.m.,

Monday, October 19: 12:30-5 p.m. (only.via Zoom),
Tuesday, October 20: 1-5 p.m. (only via Zoom),
Wednesday, October 21: 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, October 13, 2-3 p.m., MLB 3110, and "German Convo on the Go": Wednesday, October 14, 4-5 p.m., Bell Tower, and "Kreativwerkstatt": Monday, October 26, 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.)

Because of Fall Break, "Kreativwerkstatt" will resume on Monday, October 26.

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.

Max Kade Events - "Deutschtisch": Wednesday, October 14, 6-7 p.m., North Quad Dining Hall and "Kaffeestunde": Friday, October 16, 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.

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

'Transit' (Director: Christian Petzold, 2018): Thursday, October 15, 7 p.m., Michigan Theater

In Christian Petzold’s brilliant and haunting modern-day adaptation of Anna Seghers’s 1942 novel, Transit Visa, Georg, a German refugee (Franz Rogowski, Happy End), flees to Marseille assuming the identity of a recently deceased writer whose papers he is carrying. There he delves into the delicate and complex culture of the refugee community, becoming enmeshed in the lives of a young mother and son and falling for a mysterious woman named Marie (Paula Beer, Frantz).

Presented in German and French with English subtitles.

Website: https://marquee-arts.org/event-page/?showingId=1039788&eventId=1039786

Study Abroad & German Language Programs: Wednesday, October 21 5-6 p.m., Remote

Join this virtual info session and learn about the Academic Year in Freiburg, Winter term in Tübingen, Goethe Institut language courses (Spring/Summer), and the German School at Middlebury College (Summer).

Zoom Link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/909147087

Website: https://events.umich.edu/event/153494

'A Hidden Life' (Director: Terrence Malick; 2019): Thursday, October 22, 7 p.m., Michigan Theater

Based on real events, from visionary writer-director Terrence Malick, A Hidden Life is the story of an unsung hero, Franz Jägerstätter, who refused to fight for the Nazis in World War II. When the Austrian peasant farmer is faced with the threat of execution for treason, it is his unwavering faith and his love for his wife Fani and children that keeps his spirit alive.

Presented in English and German with English subtitles.

Website: https://marquee-arts.org/event-page/?showingId=1041221&eventId=1040509

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!

Internships in Germany/Austria - Student Presentations: Tuesday, October 27, 7-8 p.m., MLB 2011

Four students who pursued internships this past summer will inform you about their experience. Here are the profiles of the internship organizations and the students' backgrounds:

* IES Abroad in Vienna (Environmental Engineering, German minor)
* DAAD RISE in Bochum (Chemistry, German, Linguistics minor, Computer Science minor)
* European Energy Exchange in Leipzig (LSA Undeclared)
* Germany Trade & Invest in New York (International Studies, German)

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

Accelerated Master’s Degree at the University of Michigan - Program in Transcultural Studies: Sunday, November 1 (Application Deadline)

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.

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

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 give each participant a considerable fellowship. 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