German Advising Contact Information With Office Hours From Tuesday, April 15 - Wednesday, April 23

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, April 15: 2-3, 4-4:30 p.m.,
Wednesday, April 16: 2-4 p.m.,

Thursday, April 17: 2-4:30 p.m.,
Friday, April 18: 10-12, 1:30-4 p.m.,
Tuesday, April 22: 2-4:30 p.m.,
Wednesday, April 23: 2-4 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, April 15: 9-10, 11-2:30 p.m.,
Wednesday, April 16: 1-5 p.m.,

Thursday, April 17: 9-12, 2-5 p.m.,

Friday, April 18: 9-11:30, 1-1:30, 3-5 p.m.,
Monday, April 21: 2-3 p.m.,
Tuesday, April 22: 9-12, 2-5 p.m.,
Wednesday, April 23: 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.

You can meet the peer mentors on Fridays, 3-4 p.m., Language Resource Center. If you have any questions, please contact Matthew (matzhang@umich.edu.)

Identities Abroad: Tuesday, April 15, 3-4 p.m., MLB 3117

This information session will give a brief comparative overview of life in Germany from the perspective of varied identities.

If you have any questions, please contact Mary Rodena-Krasan (mkrasan@umich.edu.)

German Conversation Opportunities: "German Convo on the Go" (Tuesday, April 15, 4-5 p.m., Burton Tower), "Schokoladenstunde" (Wednesday, April 16, 3-4 p.m., MLB 3110), and "Kreativwerkstatt" (Friday, April 18, 1-2 p.m., MLB 3030)

We have three weekly and informal conversation opportunities for all students who want to speak German:

"German Convo on the Go" meets on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. sharp at Burton Tower for a 1-hour walk and talk with Mary Gell (magell@umich.edu). The event will take place rain or shine, snow or wind.

"Schokoladenstunde" convenes on Wednesdays at 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.)

"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 Fridays at 1 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.) Please note the new location. It is the Seminar Room in the Slavic Department.

German Club - "Stammtisch": Tuesday, April 15, 6-7 p.m., Michigan League Underground

The German Club will have its next "Stammtisch" on Tuesday, April 15, 6-7 p.m.! "Stammtisch" will be held in the basement of the Michigan League.

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

Max Kade Events - "Deutschtisch:" Wednesday, April 16, 6-7 p.m., North Quad Dining Hall; and "Kaffeestunde:" Friday, April 18, 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 of Max Kade Haus to speak German during a meal. Visitors should look for a table with German/Swiss/Austrian flags and a bunch of students speaking German.

Max Kade "Kaffeestunde" is a weekly opportunity to mingle and unwind "auf Deutsch". 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 (101 and up) are welcome at all Max Kade events.

If you have any questions, please ask Viola Tietje (vtietje@umich.edu) and Vera Irwin (veremeev@umich.edu.)

German Peer Tutoring/Conversation Session: Friday, April 18, 3-4 p.m., North Quad, Language Resource Center

Peer Mentor tutoring/conversation sessions take place on a weekly schedule until the end of the term in the Language Resource Center.

This is also an occasion for you to learn from peer mentors about German classes.

If you have any questions, please ask Matthew (matzhang@umich.edu.)

'Schriftlich' - German Undergraduate Publication - E-Board Membership: Friday, April 18 (Application 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 joining the 'Schriftlich' e-board, please apply here. The deadline is Friday, April 18, 11:59 p.m.

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

German Peer Mentors 2025-2026: Saturday, April 19 (Application Deadline)

German majors or minors who have attained junior/senior standing by August 2025 and who are interested in sharing their experience with German Studies to help their fellow undergraduates should apply.

Here is the application link.

The application deadline is Saturday, April 19.

If you have any questions, please ask Mary Rodena-Krasan (mkrasan@umich.edu) or me.

International Internship Scholarships Through the College of Engineering: Thursday, 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.

These are for internships that are not for academic credit.

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 that are not for academic credit.

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

DAAD German Studies Research Grant: Thursday, May 1 (Application Deadline)

This specialized DAAD program offers German Studies Research Grants to highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students who are nominated by the professor supervising their research project. The grant may be used for short-term research (one to two months) in Germany. The program is designed to encourage research and promote the study of cultural, political, historical, economic and social aspects of modern and contemporary German affairs from an inter- and multidisciplinary perspective.

Eligibility:
* Undergraduates with at least junior (third-year) standing pursuing a German Studies track or minor may be nominated for the grant by the professor supervising their research project.
* Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the US and Canada who are enrolled full-time at the US or Canadian college or university that nominates them, or, in the case of international students, must be enrolled in a degree program at a US or Canadian college or university and living in the US or Canada for a minimum of six months by the time of the application deadline.

Terms of Award:
* Research support ranging in value from $2,000 to $3,000 is available to individual scholarship recipients and is intended to offset living and travel costs during the active research phase. Support cannot be provided for stays in Germany in the context of study abroad programs.

Website: https://www.daad.org/en/find-funding/graduate-opportunities/research-grants/german-studies-research-grants/

Public Humanities Internship Program 2025-2026: Sunday, May 18 (Application Deadline)

The Institute for the Humanities at the University of Michigan is a center for innovative, collaborative study in the humanities and arts. It provides fellowships for Michigan faculty, graduate students, visiting scholars, and visiting artists. It offers a wide array of public events, including workshops, lectures, panel discussions, art exhibitions, exhibition tours, and artist events.

Located in the South Thayer Building (across from MLB), the Institute for the Humanities is a unique unit in the College of LSA. The Institute for the Humanities is not an academic department like "History" or "Philosophy," but rather an institute focused on programming and events. Its mission is to support humanities scholarship at the University of Michigan, to help others better understand our world through engagement with the humanities, and to communicate to our campus and beyond the value of the humanities.

About the Public Humanities Internship:
The Public Humanities Internship is a paid internship program that provides 8 selected undergraduate students at the University of Michigan with the unique opportunity to participate in the life of the Institute for the Humanities.Interns interact with each other as well as faculty fellows, graduate student fellows, staff, visiting scholars and artists, and other members of our community to explore humanities topics and ideas. They then turn those conversations into humanities-related programs and events geared toward undergraduate students. Interns work 7 hours/week and are paid $18/hour.

Past Intern-Organized Projects:
* Humanities at Michigan newsletter
* Humanities and Medicine event with U-M alumnus Dusting Cummings (2006 BA in French and biology; 2012 MPH and MD)
* Humanities Career Panel featuring alumni at Google, U-M, the DIA, Union for Reform Judaism, and more
* Expressive Arts & Social Change event featuring U-M faculty
* Humanities Trivia Night. What is the official language of Algeria? Where is the Van Gogh Museum located?
* Collaging the Future hands-on workshop inspired by the art of Rashaad Newsome

Benefits of a Public Humanities Internship:
* Real-World Application of Humanities Skills – Discover how humanities knowledge and critical thinking apply to professional and community settings beyond the classroom.
* Collaborative Experience – Work closely with a team of fellow interns to design and execute meaningful humanities-related projects.
* Leadership Development – Take ownership of at least one project or event, building confidence in decision-making, problem-solving, and project management.
* Event Planning & Execution – Gain hands-on experience in organizing, coordinating, and hosting events, from initial concept to successful implementation.
* Marketing & Outreach Skills – Learn how to develop and implement effective promotional strategies for events, including social media engagement, digital marketing, and audience outreach.

Commitment & Availability:
* This internship is a valuable, interesting, and fun learning experience. It is also a job that requires a professional commitment to the program and your peer interns. As such, interns are expected to prioritize the internship over other extracurricular activities and employment.
* Must be available Wednesday evenings from 6-8 p.m. for weekly group dinner meetings.
* Able to commit 7 hours per week (2 hours for the group meeting + 5 hours in person at the Institute for the Humanities).
* Interns attend and participate in intern-organized events and programs.
* Interns attend and assist at two Institute for the Humanities events per semester (separate from intern-organized events).
* Willingness to take the lead on at least one project/event during the internship.

Eligibility & Academic Requirements:
* Must be a rising junior or senior at the University of Michigan during 2025-26.
* Must be in residence for the entire academic year (September 2025 – April 2026) (students studying abroad during this period are ineligible).
* Open to students from all majors, but a strong interest in the humanities is required.

Skills & Qualifications:
* Strong interest in the humanities and in exploring their relevance beyond the classroom.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Creativity and enthusiasm for developing engaging humanities-related events and programs.
* Strong organizational and event-planning skills (prior experience is a plus but not required).
* Reliability and professionalism in meeting commitments and deadlines.
* Interest in marketing and event promotion, including social media, newsletters, and outreach strategies
* Recommendation from a previous employer or internship supervisor (e.g., restaurant manager, campus job supervisor, etc.).

Intern Perks:
* Weekly dinner at the Wednesday evening group meetings
* Get paid to attend humanities events
* 24/7 access to interns' shared office
* Networking opportunities with faculty & graduate student fellows, visiting artists and scholars, and more.

To apply, submit the following by May 18:
* Application Form
* Attach your resume and cover letter as one PDF to the application form.
* The application form includes questions about your recommender. The Institute will send them instructions.

Important Dates:
* Applications are due May 18.
* Semi-finalists will be notified by June 13.
* Semi-finalist Zoom interviews will take place June 18 - July 2.
* Finalists will be notified and offer letters will be sent by July 16.

Website: https://lsa.umich.edu/humanities/undergrad-students/public-humanities-internship-program.html

Heidelberg University Study Abroad Scholarship: Sunday, June 8 (Application Deadline)

Heidelberg University Association is excited to announce that stipends are available to qualified students from a United States university planning to study at Heidelberg University.

HAUS Scholarships are funded by generous donations from alumni and members of Heidelberg Alumni U.S. (HAUS).

The HAUS Study Scholarship:
The scholarship award is $7,000 for master’s program students or $4,500 for bachelor’s program students for the 2025-26 academic year.

The University of Heidelberg is looking for candidates with a strong academic background who can also fulfill the role of ambassador for HAUS upon their return from their study abroad experience.

Website: https://www.hua.uni-heidelberg.de/en/scholarships/haus-study-scholarship

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.