About Our German Major
Cross-Cultural
Connections
Explore all things German both near and far.
Here in Green Bay, dive into vibrant events like the downtown Christkindlmarkt or catch a gripping film like “Anatomy of a Fall.” Beyond the campus, teaching internships at local schools offer real-world experience. Thanks to our ties with German organizations, you can immerse yourself in genuine German business practices. And don’t think you're limited to just Green Bay or Germany—our professors boast nationwide connections, opening doors across the country for you.
New Horizons
Step into a more confident, cultured version of yourself by studying abroad.
From College to Career
Internships are the #1 factor to getting a job after graduation—you can hone your skills and get a taste for the workforce.
German Pairs Well
Boost your career prospects by adding a major or minor that blends with the German program.
Sprichst du
Deutsch?
Lively conversation on campus to practice your speaking skills.
Join students and community members at our weekly German conversation table, every Wednesday from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. during the semester in the University Union Wequiock Room (UU101A) to put your German skills to the test. All are willkommen!
Academic Excellence & Applied Language Awards
At the end of each academic year, students in our German program are recognized for their achievements at the annual Modern Languages Award Ceremony. The Modern Languages Program acknowledges students' achievements for:
- Academic Excellence, recognizing and rewarding outstanding performance and academic achievement in the language
- Applied Language, recognizing and rewarding practical and creative applications of the language
Our German students who have received the Academic Excellence Award and the Applied Language Award for the last five years are:
| Academic Year | Academic Excellence Award Recipient | Applied Language Award Recipient |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | Rachel Faessler | Isaiah O' Day |
| 2022-2023 | Nyah Hughe | Abby Miller |
| 2021-2022 | Olivia Nichter | Ross Cox |
| 2020-2021 | Savannah Schemenauer and Danielle Jaeger | Miranda Esser |
| 2019-2020 | Ned Lefevre | Caitlin Curtis |
Let's Connect, Bitte
Professor David Coury serves a lot of roles throughout the community—he’s the Co-Director of the Center for Middle East Studies and Partnerships, one of the advisors of the International Business Minor and the Director for the Green Bay Film Society. He can also help answer questions about the German program.