German Advising Contact Information With Office Hours From Tuesday, September 10 - Tuesday, September 17

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, September 10: 2-5 p.m.

Thursday, September 12: 2-5 p.m.,

Friday, September 13: 10-1, 2-4:30 p.m.,

Tuesday, September 17: 2-5 p.m.,

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 10: 8-10, 1-2:30 p.m.,

Wednesday, September 11: 1-2, 3-5, 8-10 p.m.,

Thursday, September 12: 8-11, 1-5, 8-10 p.m.,
Friday, September 13: 8-11:30, 3-5 p.m.,
Monday, September 16: 1-5, 8-10 p.m.,
Tuesday, September 17: 8-10, 1-2:30 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

German Conversation Opportunities: "Schokoladenstunde" (Tuesday, September 10, 2-3 p.m., MLB 3110), "German Convo on the Go" (Wednesday, September 11, 10-11 a.m., Burton Tower), and "Kreativwerkstatt" (Thursday, September 12, 3-4 p.m., MLB 3308)

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

"Schokoladenstunde" will convene on Tuesdays at 2 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" will meet on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. sharp at Burton Tower for a 1-hour walk and talk with Mary Gell (magell@umich.edu). This event happens '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 Thursdays at 3 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.)

Max Kade Events - "Deutschtisch" (Wednesday, September 11, 6-7 p.m., North Quad Dining Hall) and "Kaffeestunde" (Friday, September 13, 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. The "Kaffeestunde" is open to the wider German-speaking community at the University of Michigan.

German students at all levels (101 and up) are welcome at all Max Kade events.

If you have any questions, please ask Viola Tietja (vtietje@umich.edu).

Study Abroad in Germany - Winter 2025 in Tübingen: Sunday, 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 2024 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 2025 term at the University of Michigan, you will then take classes during "Sommersemester" at the Universität Tübingen (mid April - late July). You will earn 15-18 credits for Winter 2025: 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, go to: https://mcompass.umich.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=10248

Study Abroad in Germany - Social Sciences and Humanities in Berlin (Winter 2025): Sunday, September 15 (Application Deadline)

This 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.

Eligibility:
* Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing
* Good academic standing
* Minimum 3.0 overall GPA
* No previous German language study is required

Academics:
Students must take 12-15 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/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10946

German Club - "Stammtisch": Tuesday, September 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Michigan League Underground

The German Club will hold the first of its weekly "Stammtisch" meetings on Tuesday, September 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m.! This event will be held in the basement of the Michigan League.

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

Study Abroad Information Session - German Programs: Friday, September 20 3:30 p.m., MLB 2011

Come join us to learn more about the Academic Year in Freiburg (AYF), the Winter term in Tübingen, and two spring/summer programs that are not affiliated with CGIS: the Goethe Institut Language Program in Germany and the German Language School at Middlebury College, VT.

Melanie S. Tanielian (University of Michigan), "The Ethics of Blessed Entertainment: The Visual and Affective Fundraising Strategies of German Humanitarianism on Behalf of Ottoman Armenians (1890-1930)": Thursday, September 26, 4 p.m., Tisch Hall 1014

“Should it be so that we simply get no more money if we do not set the mental engines of both the religious and sensation in motion, should it really be so? What an alarming, fatal pair of crutches, which is here so inseparable, religion and sensation!"

In two sentences, Paul Schütz, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Lepsius Deutsche Orient Mission in Berlin, summarizes and questions the primary humanitarian fundraising strategies of German humanitarians on behalf of Ottoman Armenians starting in the 1890s, namely the exploitation of the public’s religious sensibilities and a common taste for sensationalist stories and images. Examining the textual and visual fundraising material, the talk highlights the link between religious obligations and popular tastes and habits, illustrating how German humanitarians navigated state politics, public opinion, and the desires of a pietist counter-public to mobilize empathy and aid for Ottoman Armenians. The talk explores the intersection of media, performance, and humanitarianism by emphasizing the importance of visual and affective strategies in humanitarian work, the ethical considerations involved, and the historical evolution of these practices.

Melanie Tanielian is an Associate Professor in the History Department at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Her monograph The Charity of War: Famine, Humanitarian Aid and World War I in the Middle East explores the political implications of provisioning in ameliorating wartime famine on the Ottoman home front. A historian of war and society, Tanielian’s research interests include the social and cultural history of WWI in the Middle East and the history of modern humanitarianism. She is currently working on a new book, Fantasies of Humanitarianism/Humanitarian Fantasies: Germany and the Eastern Mediterranean, 1896-1933 under contract with Cambridge University Press.

This event is presented by the Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies. It is made possible in part by a generous contribution from Kenneth and Frances Aftel Eisenberg.

Website: https://events.umich.edu/event/122456

Immanuel Kant Essay Competition: Thursday, October 3 (Application Deadline)

The Goethe-Insitut is hosting a contest in which students can dive into Kant's profound ideas and explore how his ideas resonate in today's world. "Sapere Aude - Dare to Know through Reason", the motto linked to Kant and the Age of Enlightenment, urges us to break free from ignorance and have the courage to think for ourselves. In a world that is becoming more complex by the day, filled with challenges and difficult moral decisions, Kant's message about looking inward and thinking critically is more relevant and important than ever.

Participants may write on a variety of topics in either German or English and will have a chance to win language course scholarships (in Germany and online) and an invitation to the German Embassy in Washington, D.C.

Website: https://www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/spr/unt/ffd/ppd/dss/kec.html

CGIS Study Abroad Fair: Tuesday, October 8, 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://events.umich.edu/event/119402

National Humanities Leadership Council 2024-2025: Friday, October 11 (Application Deadline)

The application period for the National Humanities Leadership Council 2024-25 is now open. As institutional sponsors of the Center, undergraduate students are eligible to apply for a place on the Council, which offers professional development and mentorship opportunities.

Council members take part in a unique series of discussion sessions with thought leaders which explore the importance of humanistic perspectives in contemporary society. Selected students will have the opportunity to pursue specific individual or collective humanities projects and will network with professionals who represent a range of fields including academia, nonprofit work, the arts, science communication, museum studies and curation, and activism and advocacy.

Applicants are not required to have declared concentrations or majors in humanities fields. The Council is open to any undergraduate students from NHC-sponsoring institutions with an interest in the humanities. Applications will be accepted through Friday, October 11.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Jacqueline Kellish, NHC Director of Public Engagement, at jkellish@nationalhumanitiescenter.org.

Application Website: https://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/national-humanities-leadership-council/application/

German Chancellor Fellowship: Tuesday, October 15 (Application Deadline)

Are you a graduate with initial leadership experience? Do you come from Brazil, the People’s Republic of China, India, South Africa, or the USA? Would you like to implement a self-chosen project that supports your career development, is societally relevant and has a lasting public impact? Are you interested in actively participating in an international network of dedicated leaders? Then come to Germany with a German Chancellor Fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation to take the next step of your career.

The fellowship program is under the patronage of the Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. Up to 50 German Chancellor Fellowships are awarded.

The German Chancellor Fellowship offers you an opportunity to take the next career step in Germany – irrespective of your field of work.

In order to apply, develop your own project idea and find the host of your choice to mentor you. Once your host has confirmed, you can apply for a fellowship.

The scholarship includes:
* A monthly fellowship of €2,200, €2,500 or €2,700, depending on your qualifications
* A lump sum for the fellow's travel expenses if the costs are not borne by a third party
* An intensive language course before you begin your fellowship and funding for German courses during your fellowship,
* Individual support during your stay in Germany
* Additional financial support, e.g. for accompanying family members, for travel expenses, for full private health insurance or for an additional German language course
* Extensive alumni sponsorship, particularly to help you sustain contact with collaborative partners in Germany during your entire professional career

Send an application, if you:
* Are a university graduate with an international bias from Brazil, China, India, South Africa, or the USA and have already acquired initial leadership experience
* Completed your first degree less than 12 years ago
* Would like to spend a year working on a project you have developed yourself with a host of your choice in Germany
* Can demonstrate that your project will be of social significance and that you have the potential to build future bridges between Germany and your own country
* Work in a sector such as politics, economics, the media, administration, and culture

Website: https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/apply/sponsorship-programmes/german-chancellor-fellowship

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) 2025/2026: Friday, 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 German graduates in April 2024 won this fellowship for 2024/2025.

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/programs/abroad/congress-bundestag-youth-exchange-young-professionals/

Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia Roundtable - Europe's Polarized Landscape: Discussion on European Elections: Monday, November 11, 5:30-7 p.m., Weiser Hall, Room 1010

University of Michigan faculty will discuss the results of elections in France, Italy, Germany, UK, and their implications.

Joshua Cole is professor of History at the University of Michigan, where he’s been teaching since 2004. His research and teaching deal primarily with the social and cultural history of France in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and he’s published work on gender and the history of the population sciences, colonial violence, and the politics of memory in France, Algeria, and Germany.

Scott Greer is professor of Health Management and Policy, Global Public Health, and Political Science at the University of Michigan. He researches the ways in which political systems operate and shape health policy decisions. He has done extensive research on a variety of topics including COVID-19 policy response, health governance, strategic purchasing in health care, the politics of public health and disaster response, federalism, science policy, and European integration. He conducts research on the European Union, United Kingdom, and the United States in particular.

Johannes von Moltke is the Rudolf Arnheim Professor of Film, TV, and Media and German Studies at the University of Michigan. His published work addresses topics in German film and cultural studies, critical theory, and film theory, and it has been supported by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, the German Academic Exchange Service, the Berlin Program in Advanced German and European Studies, and the American Academy in Berlin, among others. A Past President of the German Studies Association, von Moltke currently serves as the Interim Director of the International Institute.

Giulia Riccò is assistant professor of Italian. Her book, New World Italians: The Invention of a Brazilian Identity, traces the discursive production of a modern, racialized Italian identity in São Paulo, Brazil. She is the co-editor of the 2020 Radical History Review issue dedicated to Fascism and Anti-Fascism since 1945. In 2021, Giulia received the Italian Scientists and Scholars of North America Foundation (ISSNAF) inaugural award for innovation in the study of Italian culture.


Website: https://events.umich.edu/event/123649

Hänsel und Gretel: Thursday-Saturday, November 14-16, 8 p.m., and Sunday, November 17, 2 p.m., Power Center for the Performing Arts

A charming fairy-tale opera with a folk-inspired score, Hänsel und Gretel – by German composer Engelbert Humperdinck, with a libretto by his sister, Adelheid Wette – has been loved by audiences of all ages since its first performance in 1893. In a familiar tale that softens some of the Brothers Grimm’s darker elements, Hänsel and Gretel are sent into the forest by their frustrated mother to hunt for strawberries and stay out of trouble.

Alas, trouble is inevitable when they come upon a mysterious gingerbread house with a frightening witch inside. The witch captures the children, threatening to fatten up Hänsel and use him to make gingerbread. The clever children must keep their wits about them to avoid a fiery fate.

* Composed by Engelbert Humperdinck; libretto by Adelheid Wette
* Based on the fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm
* Sung in German
* Conducted by Kirk Severtson
* Stage direction by Gregory Keller
* Performed with the University Symphony Orchestra

Discount of 10% off ticket price when you purchase 4 or more tickets.

Website: https://events.umich.edu/event/122608

Berliner Philharmoniker: Saturday, November 23, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, November 24, 4 p.m., Hill Auditorium

The Berliner Philharmoniker returns to Hill Auditorium the weekend before Thanksgiving for two concerts. In the first of two concerts, violinist and recent Avery Fisher Prize awardee Hilary Hahn makes her first Ann Arbor appearance in two decades, performing Korngold’s heart-tugging violin concerto. Also on the program: Rachmaninoff’s first orchestral masterpiece, Isle of the Dead, and Dvořák’s dramatic Symphony No. 7, which the London journal Athenaeum declared at its 1885 premiere “not only entirely worthy of his reputation, but one of the greatest works of its class produced in the present generation.”

Program (Saturday):
* Sergei Rachmaninoff Isle of the Dead, Op. 29
* Erich Korngold Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35
* Antonín Dvořák Symphony No. 7 in d minor, Op. 70

Website: https://events.umich.edu/event/121959

Listening to conductor Kirill Petrenko’s interpretation of Bruckner’s Symphony No. 5 with the Berliner Philharmoniker promises to be a truly special experience. As The New York Times said of their first American tour together, which was also presented by UMS at Hill Auditorium in 2022, “Even at the very top of the [orchestral] field, playing this spectacular — this virtuosic, colorful, confident, unified, and committed — is vanishingly rare.”

For this limited tour, the orchestra performs Bruckner’s monumental Symphony No. 5, which explores themes of struggle, redemption, and spiritual transcendence, with rich brass chorales in the final movement. Composed in 1876, just a few years before UMS’s very first concert, the work has never been performed on a UMS program — nor did the composer himself ever hear it performed.

Program (Sunday):
* Anton Bruckner Symphony No. 5 in B-flat Major

Website: https://events.umich.edu/event/121961