UW Germanic and Slavic Studies

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Mark your calendar for the Grimm Lecture 2025 on February 27! 📅✨ Register now for an unforgettable Kafka evening. 🌍📖

Don't miss out today's virtual info session on the CSSG program at 14:30 p.m. EST ubc.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Don't miss this out! Check out the courses of the CSSG and spend this summer in Germany while improving your language skills☀️ 💻 Join the virtual info session (Monday, Jan. 27 11:30 am) ubc.zoom.us/meeting/regist… ‼️Application Deadline: 31.01.2025

Congratulations to Dr. Rottmann and all the shortlisted authors! 👏🏆

Did you know that there are almost 50,000 churches in Germany?⛪ Many of them are centuries old, such as the 14th century Basilica of St Wendel in the Saarland.

As the fall term draws to a close, we want to thank you all warmly for being part of GSS, whether you took one of our courses, attended our events, or simply browsed our social media. 🧡 Find out more about our department: buff.ly/4iJynaU

Have you tried German, Austrian, or Swiss #Christmas #cookies. Make some today! Christmas recipes bit.ly/3BvKNTe YouTube bit.ly/4flMvo8

The Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies at @UWaterloo invites students from other Canadian universities to join students from @uofg and #UniMannheim in Germany on a Letter of Permission basis to take GER 303 Interactive German Language and Culture online in Winter 2025! 🧵

On Nov. 7, 100+ joined us for The Changing German Political Landscape panel. Panelists discussed the rise of far-right parties, shifts in voter behavior, and the impact of the 2024 EU and German elections. 🎤 Dr. Schmidtke 🎤 Dr. Langenbacher 🎤 Dr. Thorlakson Mod: Dr. Völkel

Stroll along snow-covered streets in Lübeck and gaze upon the magnificent architecture. From Gothic to Classicist design, you'll be swept up in the beauty!

Two #Berlin top sights in one picture: Weltzeituhr and TV Tower 📍 Alexanderplatz 🏙️✨ 📷 Instagram / a_smarrelli_photography #visitberlin

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We're proud to share that #UWaterloo ranks in the top 10% globally for brand recognition in the Global University Visibility rankings. ▪️ #4 most visited website in Canada ▪️ #5 largest social media following ▪️ #5 in media coverage 🔗 bit.ly/3DkfXxt | #UWaterlooProud

Two days, two locations, five workshops: Thank you for having us, #GSAMcGill @mcgillu, @GI_Montreal, and #UofTGerman @UofT!

It's that time of year again! GSS seeks excellent students to join the unique Joint MA program in Intercultural German Studies.🎓 Application Deadline for Fall 2025: March 31, 2025. Info: buff.ly/3MkhKnX

Surrounded by snow-covered trees and the peaceful sound of falling water, the Triberg Waterfalls transform into a stunning winter wonderland. Make sure to visit them on your next trip to Germany!