UW Germanic and Slavic Studies

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[UW Germanic and Slavic Studies @uWaterlooGSS]

📌This account is no longer active and will be discontinued at the end of February 2026.

[UW Germanic and Slavic Studies @uWaterlooGSS]

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[UW Germanic and Slavic Studies @uWaterlooGSS]

Mark your calendar for the Grimm Lecture 2025 on February 27! 📅✨ Register now for an unforgettable Kafka evening. 🌍📖

[Waterloo Centre for German Studies @uWaterlooWCGS]

Join us for Grimm Lecture 2025, an in-depth exploration of Kafka’s enduring global influence—from Weimar Berlin to the modern literary world. 🌍📖

📅 Thu., Feb. 27, 7–10 PM (EST)📍CIGI Auditorium, Balsillie School / via Zoom
🔗 Registration: https://t.co/lFqbtKGAnZ

[UW Germanic and Slavic Studies @uWaterlooGSS]

Don't miss out today's virtual info session on the CSSG program at 14:30 p.m. EST

https://t.co/gIiJ46B7oY

[UW Germanic and Slavic Studies @uWaterlooGSS]

Don't miss this out! Check out the courses of the CSSG and spend this summer in Germany while improving your language skills☀️

💻 Join the virtual info session
(Monday, Jan. 27 11:30 am)

https://t.co/gIiJ46B7oY

‼️Application Deadline: 31.01.2025

[UW Germanic and Slavic Studies @uWaterlooGSS]

Don't miss this out! Check out the courses of the CSSG and spend this summer in Germany while improving your language skills☀️

💻 Join the virtual info session
(Monday, Jan. 27 11:30 am)

https://t.co/gIiJ46B7oY

‼️Application Deadline: 31.01.2025

[UW Germanic and Slavic Studies @uWaterlooGSS]

Congratulations to Dr. Rottmann and all the shortlisted authors! 👏🏆

[Waterloo Centre for German Studies @uWaterlooWCGS]

Andrea Rottmann, author of Queer Lives across the Wall: Desire and Danger in Divided Berlin, 1945–1970 (University of Toronto Press), has been awarded the Waterloo Centre for German Studies Book Prize for first books published in 2023. 1/2

[GermanyTourism @GermanyTourism]

Did you know that there are almost 50,000 churches in Germany?⛪ Many of them are centuries old, such as the 14th century Basilica of St Wendel in the Saarland.

[UW Germanic and Slavic Studies @uWaterlooGSS]

As the fall term draws to a close, we want to thank you all warmly for being part of GSS, whether you took one of our courses, attended our events, or simply browsed our social media. 🧡 Find out more about our department: https://t.co/bT7zC8VjCe

[Sask German Council @saskgerman]

Have you tried German, Austrian, or Swiss #Christmas #cookies.
Make some today!
Christmas recipes https://t.co/BvCNGTJvmY
YouTube https://t.co/C3SoMxgGgf

[UW Germanic and Slavic Studies @uWaterlooGSS]

The Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies at @UWaterloo invites students from other Canadian universities to join students from @uofg and #UniMannheim in Germany on a Letter of Permission basis to take GER 303 Interactive German Language and Culture online in Winter 2025! 🧵

[Waterloo Centre for German Studies @uWaterlooWCGS]

On Nov. 7, 100+ joined us for The Changing German Political Landscape panel.

Panelists discussed the rise of far-right parties, shifts in voter behavior, and the impact of the 2024 EU and German elections.

🎤 Dr. Schmidtke 🎤 Dr. Langenbacher 🎤 Dr. Thorlakson
Mod: Dr. Völkel

[GermanyTourism @GermanyTourism]

Stroll along snow-covered streets in Lübeck and gaze upon the magnificent architecture. From Gothic to Classicist design, you'll be swept up in the beauty!

[visitBerlin @visitberlin]

Two #Berlin top sights in one picture: Weltzeituhr and TV Tower 📍 Alexanderplatz 🏙️✨

📷 Instagram / a_smarrelli_photography

#visitberlin

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[Waterloo Centre for German Studies @uWaterlooWCGS]

Thank you to John Paul Kleiner and all who joined us on Nov. 7 to explore DAAD's support for academic research! 🌍

Highlights:
🔍 German research landscape
📚 Funding for faculty, postdocs & PhDs
🤝 Collaboration opportunities

#DAAD #AcademicFunding #UWaterloo @daadcanada

[University of Waterloo @UWaterloo]

We're proud to share that #UWaterloo ranks in the top 10% globally for brand recognition in the Global University Visibility rankings.

▪️ #4 most visited website in Canada
▪️ #5 largest social media following
▪️ #5 in media coverage

🔗 https://t.co/OROQr0cdRa | #UWaterlooProud

[UW Germanic and Slavic Studies @uWaterlooGSS]

Two days, two locations, five workshops: Thank you for having us, #GSAMcGill @mcgillu, @GI_Montreal, and #UofTGerman @UofT!

[UW Germanic and Slavic Studies @uWaterlooGSS]

It's that time of year again! GSS seeks excellent students to join the unique Joint MA program in Intercultural German Studies.🎓 Application Deadline for Fall 2025: March 31, 2025. Info: https://t.co/rYz31vcouj

[UW Germanic and Slavic Studies @uWaterlooGSS]

Get to know our Joint M.A. Intercultural German Studies — the first joint transatlantic humanities degree in Canada with equal degree recognition in Europe and North America! 🇨🇦🇩🇪 Click here to learn more: https://t.co/N4aSZcNkIt

[GermanyTourism @GermanyTourism]

Surrounded by snow-covered trees and the peaceful sound of falling water, the Triberg Waterfalls transform into a stunning winter wonderland. Make sure to visit them on your next trip to Germany!