German Studies

German Studies Announces DAAD Summer Language Stipends

May 3, 2019

The German studies program of the Department of International Languages and Cultures is pleased to announce three recipients of the German Academic Exchange Service’s (DAAD) summer language and culture course stipends. Caitlyn Hott ’21 and Elizabeth Reich ’21 are heading to Düsseldorf, Germany in June for four weeks of intensive German language and culture instruction. […]

Migration and Integration: European and American Perspectives

October 27, 2017

The German Studies program invites students, faculty, and staff to a panel discussion on migration and integration from both European and American perspectives on Monday, November 6, at 7:30 p.m., in Shiley Hall room 124. Holger Mahnicke, head of the Department for Communication and Culture at the German Embassy, will give a short presentation on Germany’s response to […]

German Studies Program Hosting German Election Events

September 8, 2017

On Sunday, September 24, Germans will go to the polls to vote in a federal election. What’s at stake, and who is running for office? You are cordially invited to take part in these upcoming events to find out more, according to Jeffrey White, international languages and culture. Poster Display: The German Federal Elections 2017, […]

German Studies Students Earn Summer Teaching Grants

April 21, 2017

The German Studies Program and Department of International Languages and Cultures have announced three awardees of the DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) University Summer Course Grants for intensive German language learning in Germany this summer. The awardees are Maria Edwards ’18 (Tübingen), Emily McClung ’18 (Aachen), and Haley Lemens ’18 (Aachen). Over the past several years, […]

Larry Larsen, Performing and Fine Arts, designed the scenery for the production of In Clay for the Broadway Rose Theatre Company. The one woman musical tells the story of French ceramics artist Marie Berthe Cazin and is playing at the theater’s new stage space in downtown Tigard from January 23 – February 15, 2026.

Nicole Harvey, Nursing & Health Innovations, presented “Leveling Up Music History: Teaching Video Game Music in Online and Classroom Settings.” Co-presenter: Tellock, J. Presented at the Music and Gaming Symposium: Super MAGFest 2026. National Harbor, Maryland. January, 2026.

Simon Aihiokhai, Theology, published “‘Ordinary Time is a Period of Altruistic Living.’ Reflections on the Readings for the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time. January 18, 2026.” VoiceAfrique.org. January 17, 2026.

Corey S. Pressman, Public Health & Wellness, will be the featured artist in a solo exhibition of works entitled Aletheia. Presented by Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, the exhibition will be on view from January 30 through April 27, 2026. An artist reception will be held on Sunday, February 8 at 11:30 a.m. and is open to the public.

Naveen Gudigantala, School of Business, presented “Beyond zero-shot: Enhancing LLM financial complaint classification with relevancy-driven RAG-based few-shot prompting.” Presented at the 59th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, January 9, 2026.

Susan McDaniel, Performing & Fine Arts, performed as the pianist for the visual album GILGAMESH, now available on all streaming platforms and YouTube. GILGAMESH is the contemporary retelling of an ancient tale and explores themes of friendship and mortality, incorporating song, dance, and film. Featuring music by J. Scott Brubacher and libretto by David James Brock, with direction and production by Four/Ten Media, the project is the result of a decade-long, interdisciplinary collaboration. The performers are baritone Stephen Lancaster, pianist Susan McDaniel, and dancer/choreographer Kyle Marshall (as Enkidu), with additional artistic collaborators Edo Tastic (creative designer), Daniel Stein (audio producer), and Bill Maylone (audio engineer). View the Visual Album, Behind the Scenes footage, and learn more About the Project.