German School Alumni Update | Winter 2017–2018
 | The German School’s Summer of 2017Cartooning workshops, opera, and lectures by visiting scholars were highlights of an eventful summer for the German School. Read More |
 | So You Want to be an OpernsängerEvery summer a dozen or so aspiring singers come to Middlebury to learn how to perform opera in German. For them, it’s not enough to speak the language well—they have to feel it. |
 | Exploring the German Sense of HumorWhat’s so funny about Death and his poodle? Award-winning cartoonist Joscha Sauer introduces German School students to characters from his popular cartoon series, Nichtlustig, and talks about his work in classroom discussions and workshops. |
 | The Future of Language LearningPer Urlaub, the new associate dean for curriculum, discusses trends in language learning, changing technology in our classrooms, and what the future holds for the Language Schools. |
 | Keep in Touch with TagesblattWould you like to brush up on your German while keeping up with all of the happenings at the German School each summer? The school’s weekly newsletter shares stories about guest speakers, cultural events, performances, sports, clubs, and more, as well as links to German pop music. Reconnect, while practicing your German! |
 | A Journey Through Time and CultureAmbassador Adrienne O’Neal, MA ’77, shares insights into how language fluency shaped her work as a diplomat. |
 | Language Schools Confer 100 Degrees at CommencementOne hundred students received master's or doctoral degrees at the Language Schools Commencement this summer. Mexican novelist and investigative journalist Elena Poniatowska delivered an inspiring address. Read more and watch the highlights video. |