German Advising Contact Information With Office Hours From Tuesday, April 8 - Wednesday, April 16

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 8: 2-4:30 p.m.,

Wednesday, April 9: 2-4 p.m.,

Friday, April 11: 10-4 p.m.,

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

Wednesday, April 16: 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 8: 9-1 p.m., 

Wednesday, April 9: 1-3, 4-5 p.m.,

Monday, April 14: 1-5 p.m.,

Tuesday, April 15: 9-1 p.m.,

Wednesday, April 16: 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.)

German Conversation Opportunities: "German Convo on the Go" (Tuesday, April 8, 4-5 p.m., Burton Tower), "Schokoladenstunde" (Wednesday, April 9, 3-4 p.m., MLB 3110), and "Kreativwerkstatt" (Friday, April 11, 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 8, 6-7 p.m., Michigan League Underground

The German Club will have its next "Stammtisch" on Tuesday, April 8, 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).

Humanities IRL - Exploring the Humanities Beyond the Classroom: Wednesday, April 9, 5:30-7 p.m., Institute for the Humanities, 202 S. Thayer

Humanities IRL is a panel discussion exploring the humanities beyond the classroom, highlighting real-world applications and career paths. Join the Public Humanities Interns as we challenge the idea that the humanities is purely just an academic discipline and showcase the hands-on, dynamic potential of the humanities as a practice!

Join panelists Jason Young (Institute for the Humanities Director), Amanda Krugliak (Arts Curator), Michael Hickock (History Lecturer and former FBI Special Agent), and Gina Balibrera (LSA Magazine Writer & novelist) as they explore their lives in the humanities.

Discussion Topics:
* How can the humanities be taken from the classroom and turned into hands-on practice?
* How can undergraduate students engage with humanities research both during their studies and in their future careers?
* How can academic experiences shape successful and fulfilling careers in the humanities?

Snacks will be served!

Please register to attend at https://myumi.ch/3RkMp.

Website: https://events.umich.edu/event/134399

Max Kade Events - "Deutschtisch:" Wednesday, April 9, 6-7 p.m., North Quad Dining Hall; and "Kaffeestunde:" Friday, April 11, 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 11, 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.)

Max Kade House 2025-2026: Space for a Female Applicant: Friday, April 11 (Application Deadline)

Max Kade House (the German language-learning community in North Quad) has one remaining spot in a female triple room for the next academic year! At the Max Kade House, you can immerse yourself in German daily and find a supportive close-knit community of 30 students passionate about improving their German language skills. As a program participant, you can enjoy practicing German in everyday conversations, participating in cultural events, outings, and even a subsidized trip to a German-speaking country.

Learn more about program requirements and apply here. If you have any questions, email maxkade@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.)

'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

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.