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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. Visit us on the fourth floor of the University Club at 432 East Campus Mall, Madison. The Institute is open to the public, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Check out our new exhibit “Neighbors Past and Present: The Wisconsin German Experience”
Recent News
CANCELLED! – LECTURE: “Adolf Cluss: From German Revolutionary to Architect of the American Capital”
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED! Join us on April 1, at 6:00 p.m. for a lecture by Christof Mauch, Professor of History at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich. For detailed event information CLICK HERE Adolf …
March 8, 2020
CANCELLED: Friends of MKI Annual Meeting in Port Washington, May 2, 2020
We are very sorry that the 2020 Friends of MKI Annual Meeting and Program has to be cancelled because of the COVID-19 situation. CLICK HERE for further information. The Friends of the Max Kade Institute …
March 5, 2020
CANCELLED! – Memories of Wisconsin’s Low German Past: The Life and Work of Albert F. W. Grimm, March 24, 2020
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED! Step back into Wisconsin’s Low-German past! On March 24, 2020, the Max Kade Institute will showcase the life and work of Albert F. W. Grimm. Join us for a fun …
February 21, 2020
Focus on Communities: Germans in Oshkosh, Winnebago County – A New MKI Webpage
We have added a new “Focus on Communities” element to our webpage “Neighbors Past and Present: The Wisconsin German Experience.” This page features German-American history, traditions, culture, resources, and much more, in communities where our …
February 10, 2020
Latest MKI Newsletter Issue
Explore the latest issue of the Max Kade Institute NEWSLETTER, sent to members of the Friends of the Max Kade Institute. If you are not a member, yet, consider joining the Friends: https://mkifriends.org/membership/ Read about: –The …
January 28, 2020- More news...