WELCOME
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
“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
MKI Associate Director Antje Petty receives UW–Madison College of Letters & Science Academic Staff Mid-Career Award
We are delighted that MKI Associate Director Antje Petty is one of three recipients of the 2020 UW–Madison College of Letters & Science Academic Staff Mid-Career Award.
December 3, 2020
Watch Online: ” Alexander von Humboldt’s Quest for Knowledge in a World of Politics”
Dr. Sandra Rebok’s presentation from November 19, 2020, on Alexander von Humboldt’s Quest for Knowledge in a World of Politics can now be watched online. Click HERE for an abstract, further information, and a link …
November 25, 2020
Watch “Thousands of Rhine-Hessians are Living Here” Online
Dr. Helmut Schmahl’s presentation from October 29, 2020, on the Southwest German immigrant experience in 19th century Wisconsin can now be watched online. Click HERE for an abstract, further information, and a link to the …
November 5, 2020
Watch “Faithful to the Fatherland or Doughboys auf Deutsch?” Online.
The first presentation in the Max Kade Institute Virtual Lectures Series is now online: Faithful to the Fatherland or Doughboys of Deutsch? New Perspectives on the World War I Experience, a lecture given by Professor Walter …
October 8, 2020- More news...