RECENT EVENTS

FALL 2008

During the Fall 2008 semester, German faculty and students went to the Stratford Shakespeare Festival Theater in Stratford, Ontario, to see the performance of Lessing's Emilia Galotti.  The Schnitzel House, which is located adjacent to the theater was visited and enjoyed by all.

The students pictured are Elena Schermerhorn, Michael Engler and Trevor Myriel; they are eating German food at the Schnitzel House, located adjacent to the theater. 

CAREERS IN LANGUAGE!

This event was held on Wednesday, 22 April 2009

The event featured a panel of three distinguished guest speakers. During these panel discussions and presentations, students learned about the application of foreign language skills to a wide range of careers.

The following were the participants for this event:

Brent Spinner, Business Manager for JUMO, a German Company,  Oswego graduate '97

Diane Bush, Language Educator, Oswego graduate

This program turned out to be very informative, practical and fun.

FALL 2009

On Saturday, September 12th, German faculty and students participated in a Folksmarch at Fallbrook, SUNY Oswego. 

Volksmarching

Volksmarching (from German Volksmarch meaning “peoples’ march”) is a form of non-competitive fitness walking that developed in Europe.  Participants typically walk 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) on an outdoor path.

OKTOBERFEST

On Friday, September 25, 2009 German faculty and students attending the annual Oktoberfest in Syracuse, NY.

"Students of Kate Stewart's German classes from Fayetteville-Manlius High School partaking in a German lunch at Lakeside Dining Hall, October 2009."