Vassar College German Studies Department

09/18/2021

This fellowship for prospective leaders brings you to Germany for one year to implement a project idea you have developed yourself. We will help you network with international future leaders here to find new answers to the global issues of our time.

09/12/2021

The 34 outlets catering to students at four universities will offer only a single meat option four days a week

08/14/2021

The former capital of Hitler's Third Reich was divided after World War II. But the people of Berlin were still able to move around freely in the city. That is, until August 13, 1961.

08/06/2021

This does not apply to any of our students in the German Studies Department of course!!!😂

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07/28/2021

When the German women’s gymnastics team walked onto the competition floor on Sunday wearing ankle-length unitards, as opposed to leotards, they were setting an example for athletes “who may feel uncomfortable or even sexualized in normal suits.” https://nyti.ms/3zFeVVp

07/24/2021

No leotards for Germany.

07/01/2021

Ein klein bisschen verspätet zum Pride Month!

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Wusstet ihr, dass Homosexualität in Deutschland erst seit 26 Jahren straffrei ist?

123 Jahre lang sorgte der Paragraph 175 dafür, dass homosexuelle Männer bestraft werden konnten. Erst 1994 wurde er aus dem Gesetzbuch gestrichen. Lesbischen Müttern wurde bis mindestens in die 1980er Jahre das Sorgerecht für ihre Kinder entzogen und auch heute noch erfahren q***re Menschen Diskriminierung in der Gesellschaft. Wir geben euch zur einen Einblick in die Geschichte des §175. Lest den kompletten Artikel: https://arolsen-archives.org/news/der-lange-weg-zur-straffreiheit/

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Did you know that homosexuality has only been exempt from punishment in Germany for 26 years?

For 123 years, Paragraph 175 made male homosexuality a punishable offense. It was not removed from the penal code until 1994. Le***an mothers were denied custody rights for their children right on into at least the 1980s, and q***r people still experience discrimination in society today. We want to look into the history of Paragraph 175 with you this . Read the full article https://arolsen-archives.org/en/news/the-long-road-to-legal-reform/

05/19/2021

Hallo liebe Deutsch Interessierte! We wanted to invite you to this online roundtable discussion with students in Professor Schreiber's senior colloquium. They've worked hard and done some very interesting investigations, including interviews with a wide range of people in Germany about experiences, policies, and research. The event is on Zoom on Wednesday from 5:00-6:15 p.m. (registration necessary, but very quick). Please do share with anyone you think may be interested--the event will take place entirely in English.

04/18/2021

Study in Germany – Virtual Fair Study and Career
Are you interested in Germany? You can imagine studying, living and maybe even working in Germany for a shorter or longer period of time? Then welcome to our virtual fair "Study and Career"!
The online fair will take place on 21 April 2021.
You can choose between two time slots:
from 9:30 am – 11:30 am (CET - Central European Time) and
from 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm (CET - Central European Time).
informative online presentations of German universities,
Q&A sessions where university representatives, the DAAD and Make it in Germany will be happy to answer your questions
international students currently enrolled at a German university or recently graduated will share their experience with you
Register here: www.study-in-germany.de/virtualfair