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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
Memories of Wisconsin’s Low German Past: The Life and Work of Albert F. W. Grimm
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 evening with short presentations, readings …
February 21, 2020
Focus on Communities – Germans in Oshkosh, Winnebago County
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
MKI Traveling Exhibit: “Neighbors Past and Present: The Wisconsin German Experience”
The Max Kade Institute is delighted to introduce a new community project, a traveling exhibit called“Neighbors Past and Present: the Wisconsin German Experience.” On fourteen panels that draw largely on images and resources from our …
October 25, 2019
Four MKI Monographs Available ONLINE
The Max Kade Institute is collaborating with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Digital Collections to bring some of our monographs to as many readers as possible. Check out the following four titles: …
October 8, 2019- More news...