From Suchakrey Koomplee ’17:
Want to study abroad in Germany but not quite sure yet what to do? Want to get to know more resources but not quite know how? Wonder what it would be like to live and study in Germany? Then come to this information Session! Professors from German Study Department and returning students from the programs will be there giving informations and lots of fun stories! Some pizzas and drinks will be served.
Date: Tues, Sept 16
Time: 12-1 PM
Place: Zelnick Pavilion
Emily Brown ’12 keeps it short:
Leo Lensing, Professor of German Studies & Film Studies will introduce the film and answer questions.
Date: Tuesday, April 2
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Place: Center for Film Studies
Cost: Free
From Professor Iris Bork-Goldfield:
Meet Jochen Wohfeil, Adjunct Associate Professor of the Practice in German and Resident Director of Duke in Berlin.
Jochen Wohlfeil, usually omnipresent in Berlin as Director of Duke University’s academic program there but in residence in Durham this semester, will give a presentation on Duke in Berlin and discuss student life in Germany’s greatest city.
Date: Today, November 12
Time: 4:20 pm – 5:30 pm
Place: Fisk 210
Come to the German Haus today for (Eis)Kaffee und Kuchen: Study Abroad Edition!
In addition to casual German and non-German conversations, the members of the German Haus, Prof. Bork-Goldfield, and our wonderful guests will share their study abroad/work experiences in Germany and other German-speaking countries, and give you helpful tips about program options and the lifestyle abroad.
We look forward to sharing our excitement for German culture and assisting you with any other questions related to campus German life. Bring your questions, maybe your laptops, and stomachs ready for cake!
Date: Wednesday, May 2
Time: 4.30 – 6.00 PM
Place: German Haus, 65 Lawn Avenue
Cost: null!
Ah, Germany. Savior of the eurozone; birthplace of the volcano (no, not that kind); breeder of philosophers with luxuriant facial hair (at least after the Aufhebung of this loser). Is there anything you can’t do?
Martin Kohout would presumably answer with a resounding “no” (that is, if he is indeed able to speak).
The meta-YouTube artist, whom you may remember from this post (Wesleying: so self-referential), though born in Prague, is based in Berlin and is a testament to all the wonderment of the internet/hipsterdom/the Fatherland.
Or, “Ich Bin Ein Deadhead”
So, turns out Wes isn’t the only place with a near-mythical interest in gigantic physical manifestations of marijuana culture (freshpersons: click and learn). This one’s technically a plant, all dressed up for the holidays and no place to go. Huff Post reports today on a German man who decorated a six-foot tall marijuana plant in his home with traditional Christmas ornaments and planned to put presents under it. Unfortunately, our hero’s festive mellow was harshed pretty hardcore when policed discovered the fantastical case of Puff the Magic Christmas Tree and arrested him on drug possession charges:
“The marijuana plant had been put in a Christmas tree stand and decorated with a string of lights,” officers said in a statement, according to the AFP. “When asked, the hashish fan told the perplexed officers that he had intended to add more decorations to the ‘tree’ and place the presents under it, according to tradition.” Times Live reports that 150 grams of marijuana had been found in the man’s home in Koblenz before the tree was discovered.
Let it grow, let it grow, let it grow. I’m not sure what my favorite of the many reader comments is, but for now I’ll call it a tie between “Brilliant and environmentally conscientious … using a renewable plant” and “See, Europe can be as stupid as America.” Merry Christmas, all.
