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Our German Clubs’ inaugural Currywurst Cook‑off drew a crowd of smiling students who tasted competing sauces prepared by faculty and students!

We can't wait to see you at next year's Currywurst Cook-Off 🍽️

This year’s Annual Weihnachtsfeier (Christmas Party) was filled with joy, warmth, and delicious food! A heartfelt thank‑you to Dr. Twark from our German section, along with our students and community members, for coming together to make the evening special.

Here we have Jordyn, a student in Dr. Valko's Spanish for the Health Professions class, shadowing Medical Interpreter Iris! They are outside of the Labor & Delivery floor at ECU Heath Hospital.

What a magical night! Families and friends gathered to make lanterns, enjoy treats, and light up the campus during our Laternenfest walk. Here’s to celebrating traditions and togetherness! 🌟

🌎✨ Ready to turn your summer into a global adventure? Join us for the 2026 Summer in Buenos Aires Study Abroad Program info session!

📍 Ledonia Wright Cultural Center
🗓️ Thursday, October 30th
⏰ 3–4 p.m.

Explore vibrant culture, stunning cityscapes, and unforgettable learning experiences. Tap the QR code to learn more—your journey starts here!

“Get out of your comfort zone and embrace your failures.”

Kristina Dortschy, (B.A. in German, 2012) and now Global Sustainability Professional at Aldi SÜD in Salzburg, Austria, joins Global Studies and German students virtually to share how her studies at ECU prepared her for postgraduate study and a career in Europe.

Career preparation and culture in action! 🌐📚

Rachel Person from East Carolina University’s Career Services visits Dr. Laura Levi Altstaedter’s upper-level Spanish class to share tools for career success.

Students explore resources like “Focus 2” and “What Can I Do with This Major?”, connecting their Hispanic Studies skills to real-world opportunities across fields.

ⓘ Ready to explore your path? Visit career.ecu.edu!