German Studies Professor Irene Kacandes is interviewed by the German language South-Tirolian news (Italy) in advance of a lecture she'll give at the Summer School for young dramatists organized by former Max Kade professor Maxi Obexer.

Werner Kleinhardt, Emeritus Professor of German and Comparative Literature, passed away on July 21, 2022, after a long illness. Born in 1930...

German Studies department chair, Klaus Mladek, interviews Max Kade Distinguished Visiting Professor Ulrike Draesner. The conversation offers a glimpse into the author's thoughts on the world of writing.

German Studies Professor Gerd Gemunden recommends a title from his bookshelf: Abdulrazak Gurnah's Afterlives, 2020, a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that makes African voices heard.

Green City is a joint foreign study program between the Department of German Studies and the Thayer School of Engineering.

Jonah Hirsch '22 will pursue graduate study in Germany with a fellowship from the German Academic Exchange Service.

At noon on June 2, in the foyer of Baker-Berry Library, Profs. Irmela von der Lühe and Veronika Fuechtner introduced the current exhibit of Thomas Mann's antifascist activities. A reception followed.

The department's annual End-of-Year party celebrated the accomplishments of its graduating class, all enrolled students, and student TAs.

Our Distinguished Max Kade Professor Ulrike Draesner recommends a current title from her bookshelf: Die Bergfahrt (Ascent) by Ludwig Hohl.