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.

Scholars on contemporary literature from New England, the director of the Goethe-Institute in Boston and faculty from the German department discussed her latest novel.

Kacandes gave the opening keynote address at a conference at the University of Wrocław, Poland.

The Spring '22 Max Kade Distinguished Visiting Professor was the German novelist, poet, essayist, and translator, Ulrike Draesner.

"In the Wake of the Plague: Eros and Mourning," a symposium that took place on April 21-24, 2022 (Click on the illustration for details).

'Wie bitte?': Why German is Alpine skiing's common language By ERIC WILLEMSEN (Associated Press, Oct 22, 2021) SÖLDEN, Austria (AP) —...

On October 14, 2021, Professor John Hamilton spoke on "Limits to Convenience: Chamisso's Schlemihl As a Cautionary Tale."