German Club Events
Excursion Trips - Celebrations - Stammtisch - Thementreffen
Kaffeestunde - Filmabend - Stockwerk Deutsch Dinners - Other Events
Filmabend:
Filmabend is a weekly film screening of german language films for German Club members. These films are almost always imports from Germany, Austria or Switzerland, but on occasion we will also screen other films that are dubbed in German. The films we watch are in German with English subtitles (when possible.) Filmabend takes place on a weekly basis during the Spring and Fall Semesters. There are two screenings per film per week. The first screening of the week takes place on Mondays at 7:30PM in room 114 Van Hise Hall. The second screening of the week takes place on Tuesdays at 7:30PM in room 114 Van Hise Hall (with some exceptions--see the detailed schedule for more info).
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Click HERE to view the Filmabend schedule & Films
Stammtisch:
Stammtisch provides a chance for German speakers of all levels (from 1st semester German to native speakers!) to practice German on a regular basis with students, faculty members and other friends of the German Club in an informal, relaxed environment. Show up whenever you want, leave whenever you want. All are welcome.
When the weather is pleasant and warm, Stammtisch usually meets outside on the Memorial Union Terrace above the Hoofers Boathouse at around 8:30PM every Thursday. Just listen for the people speaking German at the picnic tables! If the weather is bad or cold, Stammtisch meets inside, in the Stiftskeller or Paul Bunyan Room . If you have any questions just contact us.
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Kaffeestunde:
Kaffeestunde is essentially the same thing as Stammtisch, except earlier in the day, and is typically more organized. There is also usually free coffee and baked goods available at meetings. Like Stammtisch, Kaffestunde takes place in a relaxed, informal environment. Come join us for the new and improved Kaffeestunde! Meetings take place every week!
The Schedule for Kaffeestunde is TBA:
- Check the German Department Events Calendar
Stockwerk Deutsch Dinners:
Come and speak German with the students of Stockwerk Deutsch, UW-Madison’s German language immersion floor in Adams Hall. We have weekly dinners on Monday and every other Tuesday at 5:30pm at Frank’s Place (aka: Holt Commons), the nearby student cafeteria. Come and join them at your leisure, or if you're interested in getting a free meal, please contact Christoph Weber by email christoph.weber@housing.wisc.edu to schedule a dinner meeting. Vielen Dank!Back to Top
Thementreffen
Thementreffen are a brand-new part of German Club. Thementreffen are interest groups composed of German Club members who gather to discuss and share knowledge about various topics of interest and experience the topics firsthand. For example, the Music Appreciation group listens to various forms of German, Swiss and Austrian music and talks about music trends and influences in Europe. Currently Thementreffen occur once per month on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30PM in the Memorial Union (TITU). Here is a list of the current Thementreffen:- Music Appreciation - TBA
- Linguistics/Dialects/Slang - TBA
- Poetry/Literature - TBA
- Art/Photography - TBA
- Board Games/Card Games - TBA
- Travel/Study Abroad Experiences - TBA
- Politics/Current Events - TBA
- Traditional German Dancing (Schuhplattler, etc.) - TBA
Excursion Trips:
Christkindlmarkt:
Toward the end of the Fall semester, the German Club organizes a trip to Chicago's Christkindlmarkt (Christmas Market) which is very similar to Christmas markets found in Germany.
Oktoberfest:
The German Club has visited the Oktoberfest celebration in New Glarus, which typically takes place in early October. Click here to visit last year's information page regarding the club's visit to the celebration.
Art Museums:
The German Club often partakes in trips to Museums that feature German, Austrian or Swiss art and other cultural exhibits. In 2007 the German Club visited the Milwaukee Museum of Art for the Biedermeier Exhibit.New Glarus:
The German Club has considered visiting New Glarus and the Swiss Historical Village located there as a German Club Spring Semester excursion. Specific plans for an excursion have yet to be determined.
Celebrations:
Tag der Deutschen Einheit:
The German Club celebrates Germany's Reunification day annually. Special activities such as a film screenings of German Films related to the history behind the Berlin Wall and a simulated-wall-teardown event on library mall have been organized in the past. For information on last year's Berlin Wall Simulation, click here.
Karneval/Fasching:
Each year the German Club organizes a Fasching/Karneval event. This event is a celebration of the German Fasching and Karneval tradition and takes place in the Tripp Commons of the Memorial Union. There is live & DJ'ed music, dancing and refreshments. Guests are requested to dress up in costume as per the tradition, and there is a costume contest. A small presentation of the history of Karneval is also given. In 2008, the Fasching/Karneval celebration was held on Thursday, January 31st in the Memorial Union - Tripp Commons. Pictures from 2008 are located in the photos section.
Beginning/End of the Year Parties:
The German Club usually organizes a kickoff party in the beginning of each semester, as well as a end-of-the-semester party in the fall. There is also an end-of-the-year party toward the end of the spring semester. While these parties sometimes take place on campus, they often take place at the Essen Haus restaurant just off the capitol square.
Other Events:
Theatrical Presentations:
The German Department occasionally organizes a German Play which is put on by students and often a guest director. The play for Spring 2007 was Glaube Liebe Hoffnung [Faith Love Hope], by Ödön von Horváth. The guest director was Manfred Roth, from Germany. Performances took place during May in the Play Circle theater in the Memorial Union. Detailed information about the play can be found HERE.
Essen Haus Meetings:
As a treat, the German Club will occasionally meet at the Essen Haus restaurant instead of at the Memorial Union or Van Hise.
German Department Events:
The German Club often attends UW-Madison German Department events and guest lectures listed on the department event calendar.