Think Transatlantic!

THINK TRANSATLANTIC

FOCUS: GERMANY

A total of 25 colleges and universities across the United States are participating in the Think Transatlantic Campus Weeks, which involve a variety of activities during Fall Semester 2012. The EUCE/ESC, with support from the German Embassy in Washington DC, will be sponsoring a mini German Film Festival, two Conversations on Europe focused on Germany, and an Essay Contest.

Think Transatlantic Schedule:

Film Festival- Times and Locations

Monday October 29, 5-7 pm 4217 Posvar Hall

"Der Ruf/The Last Illusion"

Wednesday November 7, 5-7pm 4217 Posvar Hall

"The Song in Me/Das Lied in Mir"

Wednesday November 14, 5-7pm 4217 Posvar Hall

"Cloud Nine/Wolke Neun"

pizza will be served at all showings

Conversations on Europe

Focus: Germany

Conversations in German

"German Identity? European Identity?"

Tuesday, November 13
12:30-1:30pm 4217 Posvar Hall

Join us as we speak about concepts of German identity in German.  All levels of German speakers or those who would just like to listen are invited.

Conversation on Europe

"Angela Merkel's Germany? Angela Merkel's Europe?

Thursday, November 15
12:00-1:30pm 4217 Posvar Hall

Essay Contest

The Think Transatlantic Essay contest provides undergraduate students an opportunity to compose a paper on a current subject related to the transatlantic US-German and European partnership.  Any topic, from economics to cultural exchanges, contemporary or historical, is welcome as the subject of your essay.  Essays should be no more than 2500 words.  Papers you are writing for current classes may be submitted.  Winners will be notified at the beginning of Spring Term 2013. Download your essay contest form here.

First Prize:      $250
Second Prize:  $150
Third Prize:     $100

Sponsored by the EUCE/ESC, Think Transatlantic- United States and Germany, and Global Studies