News
German Writer-in-Residence Peter Stephan Jungk Finds Inspiration and Belonging in Oberlin
April 19, 2022
Amanda Nagy
The three-time Max Kade German Writer in Residence will give a public reading of his works in English on April 26 in the German House lounge.
CBYX Fellowship Winner Combines a Love of Language with Vocal Performance
June 30, 2021
Yvonne Gay
As a fellowship recipient in the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals program, Charlotte Maskelony ’21, a classical vocal performance major, will spend the year studying, interning, and living with hosts in Germany.
Hannah Scholl ’21 Heads to Austria with USTA Fellowship
April 28, 2021
Amanda Nagy
As a teaching assistant, Scholl will help Austrian students develop the linguistic skills needed to be fluent in English, while serving as an informal ambassador and promoting cross-cultural dialogue between the United States and the Republic of Austria.
Fulbright Fellowship Winner Connects Language to Heritage
April 27, 2021
Yvonne Gay
Ruth Bieber-Stanley ’21 has German ancestors and relatives on both sides of her family, but never learned to speak German as a child. Today, not only does she know the language, but uses it to have an even deeper connection with her heritage.
Ilana Ascher Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Germany
July 15, 2020
Hillary Hempstead
While teaching abroad, the 2019 graduate hopes to become involved in community building and environmentalism.
Milena Kagel ’20 Receives USTA in Austria
June 11, 2020
Hillary Hempstead
The history and German studies double major will spend nine months working as an English teaching assistant at two secondary schools in Völkermarkt, Austria.
Lukas Griffin ’20 Awarded Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Fellowship
June 8, 2020
Hillary Hempstead
During the fellowhip in Germany, Griffin will take language classes, participate in an internship, and live with a host family.
Hannah Scholl ’21 Awarded Delta Phi Alpha Scholarship
April 26, 2020
Carson Li ’20
A trip to Germany as an exchange student sparked an interest in the country’s language and culture.
Third-Year Hannah Scholl Represents Oberlin at Athens Democracy Forum
December 5, 2019
Amanda Nagy
Scholl was Oberlin’s first-ever delegate to the International New York Times Athens Democracy Forum held each fall.
A Conversation with Nora Gomringer, Max Kade Writer in Residence
November 18, 2019
Communications Staff
Oberlin’s Department of German Language and Literatures celebrates the 50th year of the Max Kade Writer in Residence program, the first of its kind in the country.
