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Fall 2009
All Year
In the German House hallways
and at Meier Hall
The Fall of the Berlin Wall: A Commemoration
Follow the time-line that shows events from 1945, when World War II ended to 1961, when the wall was built, to 1989. New events are added to the time-line in "real time" but 20 years after that historic fall of 1989.Monday, August 24
4:00 - 5:00 pm
German House 106
Book Grab
New and Returning Students:
Stop by the German House, pick up some free books, check out the building, and reconnect with old friends.Tuesday, August 25
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Huegli Hall lawn"One People - One Planet: Activities Fair
Attend opening convocation at 3:30 pm in the chapel and "Taste of Valparaiso" (4:30 - 6:30). Get inspired, fed, and find out about German Club.
Your hosts: Members of the German ClubMonday, August 31
5:30 pm
German House Park
(immediately west of the German House)
German Club Bratfest
• Meet other German students;
• meet German exchange students from Reutlingen and Tübingen;
• think about joining the German Club.
Every Friday
4 - 5 pm
German House Lobby
September 4, 11, 18, 25
October 2, 9, 23, 30
November 6, 13, 20
December 4, 11Kaffeestunde
Come and speak German over coffee and snacks. All ability levels invited and welcome!
NOTE:
September 4 right after Kaffeestunde:
Annual photo of German Majors and distribution of the German Majors Handbook: required for majors.Fridays
6:30 pm
106 German House
Friday, September 25
Friday, October 2
Friday, October 30BERLIN WALL FILM FESTIVAL
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
The Wall: the Making and the Breaking of the Berlin Wall.
1995. Color and b/w. 50 minutes. (In English.)
A British television documentary with historic footage from 1945 to 1990 that explains the Berlin wall's place in history.
Der geteilte Himmel (The Divided Heaven)
Director: Konrad Wolf, 1964. B/W. 115 minutes.
Based on Christa Wolf's famous novel, this East German film describes the romance between a young engineer and a student. Each must decide whether to go west for economic opportunity or to remain in the east to participate in the new social and economic order.
Das Versprechen (The Promise)
Director: Margarethe von Trotta, 1995. Color. 115 minutes. R.
Konrad and Sophie plan a daring escape to Western Germany, but only Sophie makes it. For 28 years Konrad and Sophie keep their relationship alive - Konrad is allowed some western travel in his profession - and then they meet again after the Berlin wall falls.Tuesday, October 6
5 pm
105 German HouseDelta Phi Alpha (German Honorary Society): Initiation
New initiates and current members will receive invitations.Tuesday, October 13
4 pm
106 German HouseTübingen Information Meeting
Sophomores (first-year students welcome too) must attend this meeting to learn about junior-year study in Tübingen and how to apply. If you aren't sure whether to study in Reutlingen or Tübingen, please attend.Thursday - Saturday, November 5 - 7
Holiday Inn Select at the Indianapolis AirportIndiana Foreign Language Teachers Association: Annual Conference
Professional Development:
German-Education Majors
Future German teachers should attend this important conference in Indianapolis: www.iflta.orgFriday, December 4
4:00 pm
106 German House
Information Meeting: German House Residency
Information about life in the German House, how to apply for 2010-2011, and a tour of the upstairs living space.
Application Form.
January 25, 2010 is the deadline to apply.
Spring 2010Every Friday
4 - 5 pm
Kade-Duesenberg German House and Cultural Center; Lobby
January 15, 22, 29
February 5, 12, 19, 26
March 19, 26
April 9, 16, 23, 30Kaffeestunde
Come and speak German over coffee and snacks. All ability levels invited and welcome!
Friday, January 22
7:00 pm
234 Neils Science CenterInternational Film Festival:
"Auf der anderen Seite" (The Edge of Heaven)
Director: Fatih Akin, Germany 2007, 122 minutes.
Brief Introduction by Prof. Jennifer Bjornstad.
Nominated for the Golden Palm Award and winner of the Best Screenplay Award at the Cannes Film Festival.
Saturday
February 6
6:00 pm
Ballroom of the Harre UnionInternational Dinner - World Banquet
Sponsored by VISA; skit by German Club.
Get ready to perform and eat!Friday, February 12
9:00 pm - midnight
Ballroom C - Harre UnionFastnachtsfeier
Music and dancing, featuring:
Jay Fox and the Bavarian Showtime Band
Join us for this long-standing Valpo tradition!
Costumes encouraged, but not required.
Wednesday, April 7
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Valparaiso University Center for the Arts
Seventh Annual Valparaiso University Theaterfest
A gathering of 100+ area high school German student/actors, hosted by VU students enrolled in the German Drama Practicum.