In an attempt to spread the word about the Sommer in Sewanee program, it now has a presence on Facebook. The more people who like the page, the more visible in will become to people looking for ways to improve their knowledge of German who we aren't already reaching through more traditional routes. Please like the page, to increase its visibility.
]]>Lillian Winchester, recipient of the full scholarship from the Federation of German-American Clubs, and David Pritchard, participating in Sewanee's direct exchange with Bamberg, are both studying this year at the Univ. of Bamberg, Germany. Viktoria Knotz from the Univ. of Karlsruhe lives in the German House as the recipient of Sewanee's scholarship for student members of the Federation of German-American Clubs.
]]>At a colorful luncheon on March 5, Dr. James C. Davidheiser was presented with a certificate and gift in honor of his 35 full years of service to Sewanee: The University of the South. The ceremony took place in Cravens Hall where Dr. Davidheiser was congratulated by both the Vice Chancellor, Dr. John McCardell, and the Provost, Dr. John Swallow. His wife Marilyn and several colleagues from the foreign language departments were present as well.
]]>On March 4, the German Department inducted 7 students into Delta Phi Alpha. DPA is a national German Honor society with thousands of members from campuses across the country. At a semi-formal ceremony in the German House, Dr. James Davidheiser, national Vice President of DPA, inducted the following students into the honor society: John Robert Carter, Edward Randall Floyd, Margaret Hervey Hudson, Curtis Robert Middlekauff, William Thomas Noggle, Denton Lee O'Neal, and Lena Margaret Viljoen. Dr. Reinhard Zachau presented them with official certificates of membership while Katherine Hardin and Patrick Platzer, both present members of DPA, handed them a booklet about DPA and hung honor cords around them in the German national colors, schwarz rot gold, which they will wear at graduation.
]]>16 Dec 2011 7:30 pm
The German House
Come to the German House for this comedy about a Turkish family trying to adapt to German culture. No subtitles, so you can really practice your German.
]]>Sommer in Sewanee will take place this year June 17th-June 30th, 2012. The cultural topic will be "Wanderlust: Reisen in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz", and will explore the German fascination with travel and offers workshops in the many beautiful regions of the German-speaking world. This is an excellent opportunity for teachers and students of German to deepen their knowledge of German language and culture.
]]>5 Nov 2011 4:30 pm
The German House
In Germany, there is a tradition of lantern processions around the time of St. Martin's Day. Meet us to craft paper lanterns and then take them on a walk when it gets dark outside. You don't have to know German to be there! Please bring your own scissors.
]]>7 Sep 2011 7:00 pm
The German House
There will be a German "Vesper" which means homemade bread with sausage, cheese, and other side dishes. Students returning from Germany will share their impressions and show their photos.
]]>Sixteen Sewanee students will spend part of their summer in Berlin with the "Summer in Berlin" program, the German Department's new study abroad opportunity, which is directed by Dr. Reinhard Zachau. The program includes a three-week language course at Berlin's Deutsch in Deutschland German Language Institute. The afternoons are spent exploring Berlin's neighborhoods following the excursions described in Zachau's Berlin Walks, Berliner Spaziergänge published by Focus in 2010. Sewanee students will return with an appreciation of Berlin's history and architecture and its rich literature.
]]>16 Feb 2011 8:30 pm
The German House
Fatih Akin's Soul Kitchen gives us a glimpse of contemporary German society in the age of globalization. This is the final film in the Sewaneenale 2011 film festival. The viewing will be followed by a cocktail party.
]]>13 Feb 2011 11:00 am
McGriff Alumni House
Josef von Sternberg's film, The Blue Angel, features Marlene Dietrich, one of Germany's biggest international stars.
]]>11 Feb 2011 7:00 pm
Gailor Auditorium
The Faust legend is deeply engrained in German culture. Come see this classic film of the Weimar Republic, the 2nd film in the Sewaneenale, 2011.
]]>From Feb. 9-16, Sewanee will be holding its own German Film Festival, the Sewaneenale, to coincide with the International Film Festival being held at the same time in Berlin known as the Berlinale. The festival opens with a red carpet gala at the German House featuring a viewing of Fritz Lang's Metropolis, followed by a showing of F.W. Murnau's Faust at 7 p.m. in Gailor Auditorium on Friday, Feb. 11. Then on Sunday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m., you can see Marlene Dietrich in The Blue Angel. All of these films are emblematic of the Weimar Period. Fatih Akin's Soul Kitchen brings us into the modern era and closes the festival on Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 8:30 p.m. at the German House. The Sewaneenale has been organized by German House Head Resident, Florian Seubert.
]]>9 Feb 2011 7:59 pm
The German House
TONIGHT ONLY: Fritz Lang: Metropolis OPENING NIGHT Dress up for the red carpet! Enjoy our delicious homemade catering!
]]>28 Jan 2011 5:40 pm
Chapel of the Apostles
There will be a Eucharistic service in French to honor Thomas Aquinas, Patron Saint of philosophers and Theologian. After the service, there will be a reception at the Refectory of the School of Theology during which 5 professors and two students will talk about Thomas Aquinas, his times, and about his relationship to Shakespeare (2-5 minutes each talk). Do not miss this great opportunity to honor of St. Thomas Aquinas. It will be in French and in English.
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