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10/10/2026

🔔German Department’s Oktoberfest is coming up! 🔔

Join us on Thursday, October 15 from 2-4 PM in the WPU Ballroom for games, prizes, refreshments, and to learn more about everything German Department has to offer! 🇩🇪✨

You will have a chance to explore study abroad opportunities, German degrees, scholarships, internships and get to know your professors and fellow students along the way! 😚🥨 We hope to see you there!

10/08/2026

🎞️ A pre-Halloween German film night is coming to Heinz Chapel next week! 🦇
The Film and Media Studies Program is presenting a special screening of F.W. Murnau’s 1922 silent Expressionist film Nosferatu on Tuesday, October 13 at 8:00 PM. The film will also be accompanied by a live improvised soundtrack on the Heinz Chapel pipe organ! 🎶🕯️
Admission is free for Pitt students!
Pitt faculty & staff: $18 | General public: $24
Registration is required, so make sure to scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up! 🧛‍♂️

10/05/2026

On Friday we welcomed back Martin Kley, who introduced students to the American Junior Year (AJY) program in Heidelberg 🇩🇪
It was a warm evening of stories and memories from past AJY students, while those interested had a chance to ask questions, learn more about the program and start planning for their own future experience 🌍💫
We are very grateful for Martin and the AJY team for making this visit possible once again! We hope to see some familiar Pitt faces in Heidelberg soon! ☺️✨

10/01/2026

🥨A super exciting event coming up next week for Young Professionals !! 🍻
Join the German American Chamber of Commerce Pittsburgh for a casual networking evening with students, recent graduates, and young professionals 🇩🇪🇺🇸
📍 Meet first at the GACC office (625 Liberty Avenue) at 5:00 PM for drinks and snacks and some getting-to-know-you time! Then, we’ll head together to Downtown Oktoberfest! 🎉🍺
📅 Thursday, October 8
🎟 GACC Members*: Free | Non-members: $5
* Pitt German majors and certificate students are eligible to participate for free at the member rate!

It’s a great way to connect with people working for German companies in the area, meet alumni, or simply practice your German 🤓🇩🇪
Make sure to sign up through the QR code on the post and we hope to see you there!

09/25/2026

🚨Another Special Edition of Laber Rhabarber is coming next week!! 🚨
Join us on Friday, October 2nd, from 4-5pm for a Study Abroad Info Session to learn more about the American Junior Year (AJY) Program in Heidelberg! 🇩🇪🌅
Martin Kley, director of the program, will be joining us for a Q&A where you can ask questions about studying and living in Heidelberg for the summer, semester or even a full year!
Make sure to stop by and have a chat! 🤓

09/23/2026

This Friday we have a special guest at Laber Rhabarber! 🥨

Join us for a chat with the Head of the Department, Dr. Sabine von Dirke! She’ll even be providing biscuits and light refreshments for everyone to enjoy. 🍪

Make sure to stop by, grab a snack and join the conversation. We hope to see you there!

09/16/2026

Join the Film and Media Studies Program this Friday and Saturday for their Graduate Student Conference!🎞️
The conference will feature four panels exploring the relationship between intimacy, public culture and media, with presentations on filmmaking, genre, and more!
We’re also very excited for the keynote address on Weimar Cinema by Prof. Mary Hennessy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Department of German, Nordic, and Slavic.
Swipe for the full schedule and event details. We hope to see you there! 🎥✨

09/12/2026

On Wednesday, we welcomed speaker Dr. Dan S. Hamilton to discuss the current challenges facing transatlantic economic and political sectors and their significance for relations between Europe and United States.
We were also happy to welcome members of German American Chamber of Com for this conversation, as the connections between Germany and US continue to play important role in Pittsburgh’s economy.
We appreciate everyone who came and joined us in this insightful discussion, and hope you enjoyed it! 🌎🌟

03/06/2026

Join us when you return from break for a lecture by Anika Walke, Associate Professor of History at Carnegie Mellon University, on the memory of the Holocaust in Belarus.

When: Monday March 16th, 2026 5:15 pm - 6:45pm
Where: Cathedral of Learning Room 501

03/03/2026

The European Studies Center is hosting a round table discussion on Thursday, March 5th from 6pm to 8pm in
125 Frick Arts! Join in on this second installment of the Internal Legal Order Roundtable series to learn from Rosamaria Cristello, Joseph Murphy, Esq, Anouar Rahmani, and Ankur Sakaria, moderated by Randall Halle.

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1518 Cathedral Of Learning, 4200 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
15260

Website

http://www.german.pitt.edu/

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