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The Max Kade Institute for German-American Studies is an interdisciplinary unit in the College of Letters and Science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. It is dedicated to researching, preserving, and sharing the stories of German-speaking immigrants and their descendants in the larger context of global migration past and present.
As the University is carefully opening for the fall semester, we are slowly resuming our campus activities, too. At this point, the Institute and the Library are open BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please contact a staff member by email, or leave a voicemail message at 608-262-7546.
Unfortunately, we will have to postpone our community programming a little longer, but we hope that this is an opportunity for you to explore our online resources. Over the summer, we have been posting materials and links to a variety of German-Americana in a series that we call “While We Are Hausbound,” starting with a selection of old German-American baking recipes. Check out new topics and installments under “RECENT NEWS” below. In addition, we have started a new Virtual Lecture Series that we invite you to explore. And enjoy the many other postings on this site, such as MKI’s new exhibit “Neighbors Past and Present: The Wisconsin German Experience”
All of us at the MKI hope that you are safe and well! — Antje, Hope, Kevin, and Mark
Recent News
Watch ONLINE: “From Farm to Farmers Market: Amish Folk Society in the Age of Fast Capitalism”
Dr. Simon J. Bronner’s presentation from March 25, 2021, on Amish folk society in the age of fast capitalism, can now be watched online. Click HERE for an abstract, further information, and a link to the …
April 8, 2021
“German Heritage in Wisconsin” — Badger Herald Podcast with Mark Louden
Listen to MKI Director Mark Louden talk about “German Heritage in Wisconsin” in this Badger Herald podcast.
March 24, 2021
Society for German-American Studies 45th Annual Symposium — Virtual Event: April 21–24, 2021
The Max Kade Institute is co-organizing this four-day virtual conference. It features 15 sessions with presentations by over thirty scholars from around the world, covering the German-American experience from colonial times to the present. Topics …
February 23, 2021
Watch Online: “The Lives of Amish Women”
Dr. Johnson-Weiner’s presentation from February 10, 2021, on the lives of Amish women, can now be watched online. Click HERE for an abstract, further information, and a link to the video.
February 11, 2021
“While We Are Hausbound” — Christmas Trees
For most of us, this holiday season is very different from previous years. However, Christmas trees remain the centerpiece of festivities in many American households. In fact, as more people stay home this year, Christmas tree …
December 24, 2020- More news...