German Advising Contact Information With Office Hours From Tuesday, October 7 - Wednesday, October 15

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, October 7: 10-12, 4-5:30 p.m.,

Thursday, October 9: 4-5:30 p.m.,

Friday, October 10: 10-3 p.m.,

Wednesday, October 15: 10-12, 3:30-5 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 7: 1-5 p.m.,

Wednesday, October 8: 12-3 p.m.,

Thursday, October 9: 9-12, 4-5 p.m.,

Friday, October 10: 12:30-5 p.m.,

Monday, October 13: 12-3 p.m. (only via Zoom),

Tuesday, October 14: 1-5 p.m. (only via Zoom),

Wednesday, October 15: 12-3 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 - "Kreativwerkstatt:" Tuesday, October 7, 1-2 p.m., MLB 3030, and "Schokoladenstunde:" Tuesday, October 7, 2-3 p.m., MLB 3110, and "German Convo on the Go:" Monday, October 20, 2-3 p.m., Burton Tower

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

"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 Tuesdays from 1-2 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.)

"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 Mondays at 2 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. Because of Fall Break, the next "German Convo on the Go" will take place on Monday, October 20.

Vampyr - Der Traum des Allan Gray (Director: Carl Theodor Dreyer): Tuesday, October 7, 7:30 p.m., Michigan Theater

A drifter obsessed with the supernatural stumbles upon an inn where a severely ill adolescent girl is slowly becoming a vampire.

The film is in German with English subtitles

Website: https://marquee-arts.org/event-page/?showingId=962364&eventId=962363

Max Kade Open House: Wednesday, October, 8, 5-6 p.m., NQ 2185

Max Kade Haus is a Michigan Learning Community (MLC) located in North Quad and the only language-learning community on campus, where students live together to practice German, build friendships, and experience language and culture beyond the classroom.

Max Kade residents enjoy a variety of weekly German-speaking events and go on a subsidized spring-break study trip to a German-speaking country (for 2026/27, the destination is Hamburg). To learn more about the program and the application process, please attend the Max Kade Open House on Wednesday, October 8, 5-6 p.m., 2185 North Quad.

You will meet current residents, learn about living in the house and will have a chance to tour the residential Max Kade space in North Quad. For more information, email maxkade@umich.edu.

Website: https://lsa.umich.edu/german/undergraduate-students/max-kade-german-residence.html

Max Kade Events - "Deutschtisch:" Wednesday, October 8, 6-7 p.m., North Quad Dining Hall, and "Kaffeestunde:" Friday, October 10, 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 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 Club - "Stammtisch": Wednesday, October 8, 7-8 p.m., Mason Hall 3353

The German Club will hold its next "Stammtisch" on Wednesday, October 8, 7-8 p.m., Mason Hall 3353.

You will have the opportunity to speak German with other students here from the University of Michigan.

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

CGIS Study Abroad Fair: Thursday, October 9, 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/134969

Academic Year in Freiburg 2026-2027 - Information Session: Thursday, October 9, 6 p.m., MLB Lecture Room 2

Join us on Thursday, October 9, 6 p.m., MLB Lecture Room 2, for an information session about the Academic Year in Freiburg.

One former participant will tell you about their experience abroad.

If this time is inconvenient for you, please let Mary or me know, and we will find a time that fits your schedule.

Cabaret - Thursday, October 9: 7:30 p.m., and Friday, October 10: 8 p.m., and Saturday, October 11, 8 p.m., and Sunday, October 12: 2 p.m., Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre

In a Berlin nightclub in 1929, with the Emcee’s bawdy songs as commentary, a young American writer is immediately taken with English nightclub singer Sally Bowles. Featuring the classic musical numbers “Willkommen,” “Don’t Tell Mama,” “Maybe This Time,” and “Cabaret.”
Content Advisory: This musical is for mature audiences. Recommended for ages 16+.

Book by Joe Masteroff; music by John Kander; lyrics by Fred Ebb

Directed by André Garner; music direction by Catherine A. Walker; répétiteur Linda Goodrich

Website: https://events.umich.edu/?q=Cabaret

Internship Posting - Requirements Engineer Internship with Bosch in Plymouth, MI: Friday, October 10 (Application Deadline)

The Vehicle Motion Product Division develops innovative solutions for active driving safety including highly automated driving. Areas include: Antilock Braking Systems(ABS), Traction Control Systems(TCS), Electronic Stability Control(ESC), Sensors (wheel-speed, steering-angle, and yaw-rate); Electronics for occupant and pedestrian safety (airbag control and crash sensors). As a leading supplier in the automotive industry, Robert Bosch LLC has made its Farmington Hills and Plymouth Michigan facilities the headquarters for its North American automotive businesses. These facilities house more than 1,700 associates who are dedicated to improving relationships with our customers and furthering Bosch's technologies

In this internship, you will work alongside requirements engineers and feature owners.

Responsibilities:
* Help with the import of customer requirements
* Help with the analysis and linking of the requirements
* Collaborate with SW engineers and function owner
* Collaborate with test engineers to link appropriate test cases

Minimum Qualifications:
* Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering (Electronics, Electrical, Automotive, or Computer Science)
* Minimum GPA of 3.0
* Interest in software validation of automotive industry relevant products
* Understanding of software V&V methodologies, tools, and processes
* Knowledge of embedded software (C, C++, MATLAB, etc)

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in requirements engineering
* Experience with Agile development practices and project management tools
* Junior class standing

Website: https://jobs.bosch.com/en/job/REF268771K-requirements-engineer-intern

Accelerated Master’s Degree at the University of Michigan - Program in Transcultural Studies : Wednesday, October 15 (Application Deadline)

Earn your MA in one additional year!

The fall application cycle is open to current LSA juniors and seniors.

Fall term applications are due October 15, 2025.

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/german/news-events/all-events.detail.html/138961-21884371.html

Little, Big, and Far (Director: Jem Cohen, 2024): Friday, October 17, 7 p.m., and Saturday, October 18, 7 p.m., and Sunday, October 19, 2 p.m., Detroit Film Theatre

Visionary director Jem Cohen (Museum Hours) brings the same elegance and intellectual curiosity to his stargazing new feature. The film’s principal subject is Karl, an Austrian astronomer who, after turning 70, begins to re-evaluate both his work and his personal life. He travels to a mountaintop on a Greek island in search of the darkest possible sky against which to view the cosmos in its full grandeur.

Yet the true focus of Little, Big, and Far—whose title refers to the three concepts Karl and his physicist wife believe lie at the core of their work—is a profound reckoning with scientific truth at a moment of humanity’s existential crisis.

In German and English with English subtitles.

Website: https://dia.org/events/little-big-and-far

The (Virtual) Germany Grad Fair: Friday, October 24, 4-5:30 p.m., Remote

Thinking about graduate school abroad? Looking for high-quality, affordable degree programs taught in English at top-ranked institutions that can boost your career? Then mark your calendar for the (virtual) Germany Grad Fair 2025 — your gateway to earning a master's or Ph.D. in Germany!

The virtual Germany Grad Fair connects North American students and professionals with representatives from German universities and funding agencies. Whether you are just beginning to explore international graduate programs or are already preparing your applications, this event is designed to guide and inspire your journey to a graduate program in Germany.

With hundreds of respected universities located in the heart of Europe to choose from, it’s no wonder that Germany consistently ranks as one of the most popular countries in the world for students. Germany offers world-class graduate education, often tuition-free and with a large selection of English-degrees and modules. Many universities also offer great job prospects or internships in Germany - but studying in Germany also supports your career upon return. So if you’re a graduate student, young professional, or career service advisor eager to unlock international graduate opportunities, the virtual Germany Grad Fair is for you!

* Meet university representatives: Learn about master's, doctoral, and fast-track programs in all fields of study and choose your program from a wide range of graduate opportunities at German universities and universities of applied sciences.
* Discover funding opportunities: Hear from the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) and other funding organizations about scholarships and financial support.
* Receive practical guidance and contacts: Get help from experts with every step of the process, from applications and visas to life in Germany, housing and student jobs.

This event is free with RSVP: A reminder and the Zoom-Link to the meeting will be shared one week before the event.

Website: https://www.uas7.org/en/blog/virtual-germany-grad-fair-2025

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) 2026/2027: Saturday, 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. It annually provides 65 American and 65 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 2025 graduates won this fellowship for 2025-2026.

The CBYX program for Americans consists of three phases:
* Intensive Language Training: Two months of intensive German language training
* Study Phase: One semester of classes in one’s academic or career field at a university, technical, or professional school
* Internship Phase: Three- to five-month internship in one’s career field

CBYX is open to candidates in all career fields, and applicants from a broad range of backgrounds are selected for the program each year. CBYX is sponsored in the U.S. by the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, under the authority of the Fulbright-Hays Act of 1961, as amended. Cultural Vistas has administered CBYX for Young Professionals for 40 years.

Cultural Vistas partners with the U.S. Department of State on the CBYX program. The program is currently reviewed to ensure compliance with recent executive orders and other guidance.

Website: https://culturalvistas.org/our-programs/internships-fellowships/congress-bundestag-youth-exchange-for-young-professionals-cbyx

German Film Series - Die bleierne Zeit (Director: Margarethe von Trotta, 1981): Monday, November 3 6:30 p.m., North Quad 2435

A fictionalized account of the true lives of Christiana and Gudrun Ensslin (Juliane and Marianne in the film). These sisters both fight for women's rights by very different means: Julianne advocates via journalism, while Marianna joins a violent revolutionary group and is jailed for her actions.

Pizza will be served at 6 p.m., and the film screening will start at 6:30 p.m.

Website: https://events.umich.edu/event/139738