Max Kade Institute for Austrian-German-Swiss Studies at USC

Max Kade Institute for Austrian-German-Swiss Studies at USC USC's Institute for German and European Studies The USC-Max Kade Institute is a research center devoted to German and European studies.

Located just north of the USC campus, it hosts lectures, conferences, and performances for students, scholars and the general public. Its main areas of emphases include: Exile Studies; Cold War Studies; German History, Film and Aesthetics; and Contemporary German and European Affairs. Director: Paul Lerner, Associate Professor of History

Director Emeritus: Cornelius Schnauber, Emeritus Associate

Professor

Administrative Assistant: Helga Schwarz

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Come in person or join by Zoom for historical and policy perspectives on the Russian invasion of Ukraine this Thursday, ...
03/02/2022

Come in person or join by Zoom for historical and policy perspectives on the Russian invasion of Ukraine this Thursday, 12:30 pm Pacific Time

Join the USC Global Policy Institute for our third crisis briefing on the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

"The symposium Vienna in Hollywood focuses on the impact of Austrian film professionals and their legacy from the classi...
12/01/2021

"The symposium Vienna in Hollywood focuses on the impact of Austrian film professionals and their legacy from the classic Hollywood era to contemporary filmmaking."

When: December 10, 9:00 AM PST
Where: USC Doheny Memorial Library

Check out the website to learn more and RSVP:

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Paul Lerner
Austrian Consulate General, Los Angeles

11/16/2021

Don't miss it!

Midnight Traveler: Capturing the Global Refugee Crisis on Film

Time:
11/15/21, 7:00 PM

Location:
Ray Stark Family Theatre, USC Campus
900 W 34th St, Los Angeles, CA 90089

Check out the website for more information:

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Another past event is now up on Youtube. Listen to Professor Otto discuss Haunted Bauhaus Gender, Sexuality and Politics...
04/27/2021

Another past event is now up on Youtube. Listen to Professor Otto discuss Haunted Bauhaus Gender, Sexuality and Politics!

Check it out:

Did you miss our latest event? Check out the recording to hear Dorothea and Johannes von Moltke discuss "Last Letters: T...
04/27/2021

Did you miss our latest event? Check out the recording to hear Dorothea and Johannes von Moltke discuss "Last Letters: The Prison Correspondence Between Helmuth James and Freya von Moltke 1944-45."

It is now available on Youtube:

Don't forget to RSVP for next week's lecture! Dorothea and Johannes von Moltke, grandchildren of Helmuth James von Moltk...
04/14/2021

Don't forget to RSVP for next week's lecture!

Dorothea and Johannes von Moltke, grandchildren of Helmuth James von Moltke and his wife, Freya, will discuss “Last Letters: The Prison Correspondence Between Helmuth James and Freya von Moltke 1944-45,” a profoundly personal record of the couple’s love, faith, resistance, and courage in the face of fascism.

WHEN: April 19th 5PM PST / 8PM EST
WHERE: Zoom (link will be posted leading up to event!)

RSVP by visiting our Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/exile-and-resistance-lecture-series-presents-last-letters-tickets-148050806949

We are excited to announce that we are co-sponsoring another event as a part of our Exile and Resistance Lecture Series!...
03/30/2021

We are excited to announce that we are co-sponsoring another event as a part of our Exile and Resistance Lecture Series!

Dorothea and Johannes von Moltke, grandchildren of Helmuth James von Moltke and his wife, Freya, discuss “Last Letters: The Prison Correspondence Between Helmuth James and Freya von Moltke 1944-45,” a profoundly personal record of the couple’s love, faith, resistance, and courage in the face of fascism.

When: April 19th 5PM PST / 8PM EST
Where: Zoom (link will be posted leading up to event!)

RSVP by visiting our Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/exile-and-resistance-lecture-series-presents-last-letters-tickets-148050806949

Did you miss out on our symposium "Fascism, Racism, and Historical Analogy: Perspectives from the Past and Present" ? Do...
11/14/2020

Did you miss out on our symposium "Fascism, Racism, and Historical Analogy: Perspectives from the Past and Present" ?

Don't worry, we have the full discussion on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNm_MZa4hCg&feature=youtu.be

Make sure to keep an eye out on this page or our Twitter for future events!

A Symposium with Prof. Federico Finchelstein (New School for Social Research) and Dr. Susan Neiman (Einstein Forum, Potsdam) from October 23rd, 2020. Present...

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