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NU Festival of Languages and Cultures

All day, sponsored by Council on Language Instruction (CLI)

From May 5-8, 2025, the outreach committee of the Council on Language Instruction will be oganizing a celebration of langauges...

multi-day

Walter Benjamin Workshops | April 20th and 21st

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Friday, April 21st | University Hall 201 10 AM - 12 PM Peter Fenves (Northwestern): “An Epistemo- Promotive Program” Respondent: Hedy Cohen (Kingston University) 2...

May
13
2025

Stammtisch

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Join our wonderful GUAB (German Undergraduate Advisory Board) for the next Stammtisch of the quarter on Tuesday, May 13, from...

May
7
2025

Kaffeestunde

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM, sponsored by Department of German

4:30 PM in front of the German office (Kresge 3-305)

Apr
26
2025

German College Immersion Day

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Spend a day immersed in German with fellow college students! The day includes language & culture workshops on different aspects...

Apr
23
2025

Kaffeestunde

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM, sponsored by Department of German

4:30 PM in front of the German office (Kresge 3-305)

Apr
11
2025

Stammtisch at Prairie Moon

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Join us for the first GUAB Stammtisch (regular's table) night of the quarter at Prairie Moon, a great opportunity to...

Apr
9
2025

Kaffeestunde

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM, sponsored by Department of German

4:30 PM in front of the German office (Kresge 3-305)

Mar
12
2025

Kaffeestunde

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Final Kaffeestunde

Mar
4
2025

German Department Film Series

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Sachertorte (Sachercake) (2022) - Kresge Hall, 1-515 at 6 pm Romantic Comedy Director: Tine Rogoll Starring: Max Hubacher, Maeve Metelka, Michaela Saba Karl meets the...

Mar
3
2025

Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Information Meeting

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, sponsored by Office of Fellowships Information Sessions

Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits....

Feb
27
2025

Karneval Kaffeeklatsch

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Please join GUAB and McCormick Global Initiatives for a Fasching (the German "Mardi Gras") celebration! Enjoy Krapfen, decorate masks, create...

Feb
26
2025

Kaffeestunde

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM, sponsored by Department of German

4:30pm in front of the German office (Kresge 3-305)

Feb
20
2025

Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Information Meeting

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, sponsored by Office of Fellowships Information Sessions

Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits....

Feb
12
2025

Kaffeestunde

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM, sponsored by Department of German

4:30pm in front of the German office (Kresge 3-305)

Feb
11
2025

German Department Film Series

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Tatort Wien (Scene of the Crime Vienna): Kein Entkommen (No Way Out) - Kresge Hall 1-515 at 6 pm Crime Series Director: Fabian...

Feb
4
2025

Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Information Meeting

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Office of Fellowships Information Sessions

Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits....

Jan
29
2025

Kaffeestunde

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM, sponsored by Department of German

4:30pm in front of the German office (Kresge 3-305)

Jan
28
2025

German Department Film Series

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Die Kaiserin (The Empress)  Historical Drama Series 1 (2022) and Series (2024) Director: Katrin Gebbe, Florian Cossen Starring: Devrim Lingnau, Philip Froissant We will screen...

Jan
28
2025

Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Information Meeting

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, sponsored by Office of Fellowships Information Sessions

Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits....

Jan
23
2025

Stammtisch (German Get-Together)

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

By the GUAB – German Undergraduate Advisory Board. Prairie Moon restaurant from 7 pm – 9 pm.

Jan
17
2025

Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Information Meeting

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, sponsored by Office of Fellowships Information Sessions

Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits....

Jan
15
2025

Kaffeestunde

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Erste Kaffeestunde des Jahres!

Nov
15
2024

Keynote Speaker

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Keynote Speaker: Mark Tomkins, CEO of GACC-Midwest GACC & German

Nov
15
2024

Coffee and Light Breakfast

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM, sponsored by Department of German

For undergraduate or graduate students in any engineering field or computer science at Northwestern University.  Professor Matthew Grayson has multiple contacts...

Nov
13
2024

American Friends of Humboldt Panel

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, sponsored by Department of German

Geared toward graduate students in any engineering field at Northwestern University. TBA.

Nov
13
2024

Coffee and Light Breakfast

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM, sponsored by Department of German

Geared toward graduate students in any engineering field at Northwestern University. TBA. Moderator: Matthew Grayson, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering...

Nov
12
2024

Management and Global Affairs

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM, sponsored by Department of German

Interested in learning about graduate study in Business and International Relations in Germany?  Join Sabrina Chala, Director of Recruitment &...

May
29
2024

German Department Grillfest

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Join the German department for our end of year Grillfest! Help us celebrate our students, awardees and seniors!

May
15
2024

Maifest

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Join GUAB and McCormick Global Initiatives tocelebrate the arrival of spring and new beginnings through the German holiday ofMaifest! Come...

May
9
2024

German Department Lunch and Learn

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Join the German department Thur, May 9th at 12pm for lunch, as we hear from Professor Jörg Kreienbrock and Martina...

May
7
2024

SCIENCE AND STORYTELLING

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM, sponsored by Department of German

A talk/presentation by Dr. JESSICA WADE (Imperial College London) Talk  - Discussion - Q/A - Reception Diverse science teams do better research...

May
7
2024

SCIENCE AND STORYTELLING

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM, sponsored by Department of German

A Talk by Dr. Jessica Wade (Omperial College London) Tal - Discussion - Q/A - Reception Diverse science teams do better...

Mar
6
2024

COLLECTIVE FEELINGS ACROSS LANGUAGES IN TRANSITION

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM, sponsored by Keyman Modern Turkish Studies (Northwestern Buffett)

Internationally renowned music producer, DJ and queer activist Ipek Ipekcioglu will present a performative reading from Esther Dischereit's "Blumen für...

Feb
22
2024

German Department Lunch n Learn

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Join us for lunch and learn about the research of Professor Denise Meuser and Robert Świstelnicki

Jan
19
2024

German Study Abroad Alumni Panel

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Planning to study abroad during the year next year, or want to find out more about summer internships? Join NU...

Nov
13
2023

Difficult Conversations on Israel and Palestine

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, sponsored by Middle East and North African Studies

Please join MENA Studies & Jewish and Israeli Studies for this conversation *What is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict all about? Why has...

Oct
11
2023

The Humanization of Nature

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Join Professor Christoph Menke (Goethe Universität Frankfurt / Northwestern University) for a discussion on the Humanization of Nature

Sep
18
2023

Open House

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

OPEN HOUSE | DEPARTMENT OF GERMAN Are you interested in German language and culture? German Literature? History and Politics? Would you like...

Sep
7
2023

Academic Direction Fair

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Weinberg Academic Direction Fair - German Department    Tuesday, September 5:  2-3 pm  Wednesday, September 6: 1-2 pm  Thursday, September 7: 11-12 pm    Please contact...

Sep
6
2023

Academic Direction Fair

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Weinberg Academic Direction Fair - German Department    Tuesday, September 5:  2-3 pm  Wednesday, September 6: 1-2 pm  Thursday, September 7:11-12 pm    Please contact the...

Sep
5
2023

Academic Direction Fair

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Weinberg Academic Direction Fair - German Department    Tuesday, September 5:  2-3 pm  Wednesday, September 6: 1-2 pm  Thursday, September 7:11-12 pm    Please contact the department...

May
31
2023

German Grillfest

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Join the German department faculty, staff, and your peers for the annual end-of-the-year Grillfest.   Please note the new time (join us...

Mar
1
2023

Mann at the Movies: Mephisto

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Join us for the third film screening for the "Man at the Movies" film series. All films in the series...

Feb
15
2023

Mann at the Movies: Lotte in Weimar

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Join us for the second film screening for the "Man at the Movies" film series. All films in the series...

Feb
7
2023

Mann at the Movies: Death in Venice

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Join us for the first film screening for the "Man at the Movies" film series. All films in the series...

Feb
3
2023

Symposium: Thomas Mann in Exile, for Social Democracy

2:00 PM - 5:30 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Join us for the symposium around the Exhibit in the University Library: “Thomas Mann:  Democracy Will Win!”    Deering Library, 208 Friday, February...

Nov
9
2022

Kaffeestunde

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

A weekly gathering for the NU community to speak German and meet faculty and other students. Every Wednesday from 4-5.

Oct
26
2022

Kaffeestunde

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

A weekly gathering for the NU community to speak German and meet faculty and other students. Every Wednesday from 4-5.

Oct
25
2022

Kevin Rittberger Play Readings

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Staged readings (in English) of excerpts from texts by German playwright and theater director, Kevin Rittberger

Oct
20
2022

Internships in Germany Info-Session

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, sponsored by Department of German

For anyone (except seniors) with more than 1 year of German by the end of the year: Join our Cultural...

Oct
19
2022

Kaffeestunde

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

A weekly gathering for the NU community to speak German and meet faculty and other students. Every Wednesday from 4-5.

Oct
13
2022

German Study Abroad Info Session | Online

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Students and alumni panel will be able to answer any questions you may have about programs like the DAAD-RISE, DAAD...

Oct
12
2022

Kaffeestunde

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

A weekly gathering to speak German and meet faculty and other students. Every Wednesday from 4-5. For locations and exact...

Oct
12
2022

German Study Abroad Online Info Session

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Come learn about all the ways you can study abroad or do an internship in Germany. Programs that you will...

Oct
10
2022

Kevin Rittberger Play Readings

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Staged readings (in English) of excerpts from texts by German playwright and theater director, Kevin Rittberger

Sep
28
2022

German Department Grillfest

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM, sponsored by Department of German

The Department of German welcomes you to Northwestern! Come for something to eat, and to meet faculty, fellow students and...

May
24
2022

101/102 Evening O' Skits

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, sponsored by Department of German

The highlight of the quarter,  an in-class skit performance culminates in the almost famous *Evening O' Skits* featuring the best...

May
5
2022

Paper Existences: Passports and Literary Imagination

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Paper Existences: Passports and Literary Imagination With brief presentations by Visiting Max Kade Professor Doerte Bischoff (Hamburg/NU); Xan Holt (Post-Doc, Dept....

Apr
5
2022

Investiture Ceremony for Christine Helmer

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Professor Christine Helmer will be honored with other faculty at the April 5, 2022 Investiture Ceremony.

Feb
28
2022

Ukraine: Q & A with Ambassador Ian Kelly

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM, sponsored by Slavic Languages and Literatures

Ambassador in Residence and professor in Slavic, Ian Kelly, has very generously agreed to meet with faculty and students. This...

Nov
5
2021

Study Abroad Fair 2021, Nov. 5

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, sponsored by Global Learning Office

Come meet program providers, staff and students with study abroad experience! This is a great opportunity to connect with the...

Nov
4
2021

Study Abroad Fair 2021, Nov. 4

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, sponsored by Global Learning Office

Come meet program providers, staff and students with study abroad experience! This is a great opportunity to connect with the...

Nov
3
2021

Study Abroad Fair 2021, Nov. 3

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, sponsored by Global Learning Office

Come meet program providers, staff and students with study abroad experience! This is a great opportunity to connect with the...

Nov
2
2021

Study Abroad Fair 2021, Nov. 2

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, sponsored by Global Learning Office

Come meet program providers, staff and students with study abroad experience! This is a great opportunity to connect with the...

Nov
1
2021

Germany Alumni Panel

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM, sponsored by Office of Fellowships Information Sessions

Listen to a panel of Wildcats who spent time in Germany discuss their experiences! Germany offers multiple ways to study,...

Nov
1
2021

Study Abroad Fair 2021, Nov. 1

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, sponsored by Global Learning Office

Come meet program providers, staff and students with study abroad experience! This is a great opportunity to connect with the...

Sep
29
2021

German Department Welcome and Grillfest

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM, sponsored by Department of German

The Department of German welcomes you to Northwestern, please join us for our Fall Quarter Departmental Reception.   Come for something to...

May
11
2021

Writing about a revolution - Anna Seghers and Haiti

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Isabel von Holt will be speaking with Prof. Anja Bandau (Leibniz Universität Hannover), Prof. Kaiama Glover (Columbia University), and Prof....

Apr
23
2021

Double Book Talk | Erica Weitzman/Arne Höcker

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM, sponsored by Department of German

Join us for a conversation with Erica Weitzman, Arne Höcker, & the Northwestern German Department    At the Limit of the Obscene  written...

Jan
7
2021

ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship Information Session

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, sponsored by Office of Fellowships Information Sessions

ThinkSwiss encourages collaboration between Swiss and US students and academics in a variety of fields. The scholarship is open to...

Dec
16
2020

ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship Information Session

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Office of Fellowships Information Sessions

ThinkSwiss encourages collaboration between Swiss and US students and academics in a variety of fields. The scholarship is open to...

Dec
1
2020

DAAD RISE Information Session

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM, sponsored by Office of Fellowships Information Sessions

Information session on summer research opportunities in Germany through DAAD RISE. RISE offers undergraduates from North American universities the opportunity to...

Nov
10
2020

DAAD RISE Information Session

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, sponsored by Office of Fellowships Information Sessions

Information session on summer research opportunities in Germany through DAAD RISE. RISE offers undergraduates from North American universities the opportunity to...

Nov
6
2020

German Department Double Book Launch

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, sponsored by Department of German

The Medieval Luther, edited by Christine Helmer; The Reformation of Philosophy, edited by Marius Timmann Mjaaland. Both books were published in 2020...

Nov
5
2020

DAAD RISE Information Session

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM, sponsored by Office of Fellowships Information Sessions

Information session on summer research opportunities in Germany through DAAD RISE. RISE offers undergraduates from North American universities the opportunity to...

Nov
2
2020

DAAD RISE Information Panel with RISE Alumni

5:15 PM - 6:15 PM, sponsored by Office of Fellowships Information Sessions

RISE offers undergraduates from North American universities the opportunity to complete a summer research internship at top German universities and...

Oct
29
2020

DAAD RISE Information Session

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, sponsored by Office of Fellowships Information Sessions

Information session on summer research opportunities in Germany through DAAD RISE. RISE offers undergraduates from North American universities the opportunity to...

Oct
28
2020

Study Abroad Info Session: German Language Countries

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Global Learning Office

Study Abroad Information Session: Germany, Austria & Switzerland Join the German Department and the Global Learning Office (GLO) to hear about...

Oct
15
2020

Year in Munich Information Session with Ralf Saborrosch

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

When:  Wednesday, October 20 at 1:00 p.m. (CST) Where: ZOOM ID: https://northwestern.zoom.us/j/c93684385990 What: Information about Junior Year in Munich - - 2021/2022  ...

Jun
18
2020

German Department Graduation Reception

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, sponsored by Department of German

The German department will be hosting a virtual end of the year event to celebrate our graduating students on Thursday,...