 |
 |
 |
 |
Panel discussion
|
|
|
|
 Panel discussion:
Wege aus der Eurokrise - Die Europäische Währungsunion auf dem Prüfstand
on Mon. July 12th at 7.30 p.m.
in German
Discussion with: Prof. Dr. Joachim Starbatty, Aktionsgemeinschaft Soziale Marktwirtschaft, Tübingen und Dr. Gerhard Schick, MdB, moderated by Tobias Bayer, Financial Times Deutschland... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1359#1359 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Singer/Songwriterfestival
|
|
|
|
 The d.a.i. presents:
NADA SURF,
the Indie Rockband from New York
on Saturday, July 17th at 9 p.m.
at the Tübinger Marktplatz
At the first Singer/Songwriterfestival in Tübingen Nada Surf will play an exklusive concert which will surely be the highlight of the evening. ... more |
| related link: http://www.tuebingen-lauscht.de/content/Das_Festival |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Talk
|
|
|
|
 Fritz Stern "Unser Jahrhundert"
Fritz Stern in dialogue with Wolfgang Niess, SWR
on Wed. July 21st at 8 p.m.
at Museum (Obere Säle), Wilhelmstraße 3
The American historian Fritz Stern and the politician Helmut Schmidt know each other for a long time and have now written a book about their talks about all the experiences they made and people they met.
An event by Osiandersche Buchhandlung in cooperation with the d.a.i.... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1358#1358 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
We mourn for Tobias Hiller, University Music Director.
|
|
|
|
|
Because Tobias Hiller, University Music Director, passed away, the lecture “Neue Welt – neues Glück? Veränderungen in der amerikanischen Gesellschaft in der ersten Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts" on July 13th 2010 and the concert "Aus der Neuen Welt – in die Alte Welt. Werke von Aaron Copland, George Gershwin und Antonin Dvorak" on July 18th 2010 are cancelled. ... more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Performance & Talk
|
|
|
|
 The Living Nickelodeon
with Prof. Rick Altman, University of Iowa
in English
on Thu. July 8th at 8 p.m.
Come experience film as you never have before! More precisely, come experience film as it used to be! The d.a.i. offers its audience this possibility - with the Living Nickelodeon! ... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1324#1324 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exhibition
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Article...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Soccer at the d.a.i.!
|
|
|
|
 NEW: Open for Everyone!
VIP-Lounge for the d.a.i.
for the match USA - England
on Sat. June 12th at 7 p.m. at WM-Park Anlagensee.
Coke, Hot Dogs, nice people and surely a great match! And there is more - the Groundhog Band is playing Bluegrass, Roots Music and Oldtime!
Please register at the d.a.i. unti June 10th. ... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1335#1335 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hämmerle Goes Nashville
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lecture
|
|
|
|
 Is Religion Incompatible With Democracy?
by Prof. Marcia Pally, New York University and Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin
on Thu. June 10th at 8.15 p.m.
in English
America’s “new evangelicals” – a devout group that is neither fundamentalist nor fanatic, not only democratic but often progressive. Prof. Pally will discuss the link between their religious and political beliefs.... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1282#1282 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lecture
|
|
|
|
 Is There a Green New Deal in the USA? Climate Policy on the Road From Copenhagen to Mexico.
Lecture by Prof. Dr. Miranda Schreurs, Freie Universität Berlin, moderated by Franziska Brantner, MdEP Brüssel, in cooperation with the Heinrich Böll Stiftung Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart
on Thu. Juni 17th at 8.15 p.m.
In English
Concerning the upcoming climate summit in Mexico the German-American Institute talks about a Green New Deal and the USA und d... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1283#1283 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2. Week of Translation in Tübingen
|
|
|
|
 Talking in Tongues
Lecture and discussion with the translator of Heine, Musil, and Chamisso into English:
Peter Wortsman
With examples and episodes he illustrates his function as a moderator between languages.
Wed. June 23rd at 8.15 p.m.
moderated by Prof. Dr. Astrid Franke, Universität Tübingen
Lecture in English, discussion in English and German... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1330#1330 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Guided Tour
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lecture
|
|
|
|
 Approaching Canada from Germany
– A Short Talk about a Large Country
Lecture by Dr. Lutz Schowalter, Universität Trier
on Sat. June 26th at 2 p.m.
By looking at Canada‘s history, society, and culture, the presentation will deliver various and possibly surprising insights into a fascinating country.
In cooperation with Friedrich-Naumann Stiftung
... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1308#1308 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The d.a.i. at the Africa Festival in Tübingen
|
|
|
|
 Concert with the Ngoma Africa Band
on Sat. June 5th at 7 p.m.
on the Festplatz at the Europastraße
Ngoma Africa's music is known as “Bongo dance” which is a modern version of danceable music from Tanzania and the neighbouring East African countries.... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1343#1343 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exhibition
|
|
|
|
 Last week!
Sacred Legacy:
Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indian
Open Tuesday - Friday, 9 - 6 until May 21st
Short guided tours: every Wednesday, 12.30 pm
Beautiful historical photographs are exposed which show the history and culture of the Native American peoples. ... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1246#1246 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
until June 1st...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jugendkulturtage in Tübingen
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3rd Kulturnacht in Tübingen...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lecture
|
|
|
|
 High School Musicals: Real and Imagined
Lecture by Prof. Jane Feuer in English
on Thu. April 22nd at 8.15 p.m.
In the USA, „High School Musicals“ are not just well-known Disney films, and portrayed in a TV series named “Glee”. In many parts of the country these three little words capture a much larger annual event... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1277#1277 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lecture in German
|
|
|
|
 Ausgestiegen: Panamericana – eine Radreise von Alaska bis Feuerland by Christoph Rohleder
on Tue. April 27th at 8.15 p.m.
One day Rohleder decided to cross America by bike, from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego. On this evening he talks about his adventures on this journey...
... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1278#1278 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Full - booked - sold out....
|
|
|
|
Pub Crawl for German and American Students
on Thu. April 29
On this evening you will be given quizzes to solve by touring through some bars in Tübingen. A great chance to get to know some bars around here as well as spending a fun evening with new friends!
Advance sign up was necessary! The pub crawl is booked, sorry... ... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1284#1284 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lecture in German
|
|
|
|
 Mel Ramos. Pop Art, Pin-Ups, Persiflage?
by PD Dr. Sigrid Ruby, Universität Gießen
on Tue. March 30th, 8 p.m.
at Kunsthalle, Tübingen
(it's possible to visit the exhibition from 7 p.m. on)
Accompanying the current exhibition at the Kunsthalle the art historian talks about Mel Ramos' work. ... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1219#1219 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Book Presentation in German
|
|
|
|
 Heldendämmerung.
Die Krise der Männer und warum sie auch für Frauen gefährlich ist.
by Ute Scheub, Berlin
on Wed. Mai 5th at 8.15 p.m.
Over the last 100 years our society has changed due to the emancipation of women. Ute Scheub will show that this is not only an advantage for women.... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1279#1279 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 09: Make-up date
|
|
|
|
 Talk (in German):
Lahme Ente in New York
with Maximilian Dorner, Munich
on Mon. March 29th, 7 p.m.
at Hirsch-Begegnungsstätte für Ältere,
1. Stock, Hirschgasse 9
In spite of his disability Maximilian Dorner made his dream come true and travelled to New York. On his exciting journey he met a lot of interesting people... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1218#1218 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Performance
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Film with introduction
|
|
|
|
 Below Sea Level
with an introduction by Alan Fortuna, d.a.i.
A film about Slab City: Home to a small band of youthful bohemians, self-styled outsiders and seasonal drifters who have chosen to live outside of civilization. How do they live without laws, conventional authority, electricity or running water?
on Mon. March 15th at 8.15 p.m.
... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1240#1240 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exhibition
|
|
|
|
 Early Shots - Frühe Farbfotografie in den USA
Just until March 19th at the d.a.i.:
Color photography from the early 20th century's America. They show portraits and scenes of everyday life. Furthermore, these so called autochromes are a milestone in the history of the technique of color photography.
Tuesday - Friday, 9 am - 6 pm ... more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lecture
|
|
|
|
 How White is the White House? American Presidents and the Politics of Race
Lecture in English by PD Dr. Britta Waldschmidt-Nelson, Universität München
On Thursday, Feb. 25th 8.15pm at the d.a.i. Tübingen
As seat and symbol of American governmental power, the White House has been the home of 42 Presidents, all – except the current one – white males. This lecture will analyze how American Presidents have influenced the tone and course of racial politics and race relations in the United States fr... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1214#1214 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Film with introduction
|
|
|
|
 The d.a.i. presents:
Brother Outsider. The Life of Bayard Rustin
on Mon. February 8th at 8.15 p.m.
A master strategist and tireless civil rights movement activist, Bayard Rustin is best remembered as the organizer of the 1963 March on Washington, one of the largest nonviolent protests ever held in the United States.
This PBS documentary focuses with unpublished material on Rustin’s activism for peace, racial equality and human rights.
With an introduction by Nic... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1239#1239 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Concert
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Panel discussion
|
|
|
|
 Yes We Can? Does Barack Obamas Dream Come True?
A discussion by Roland Steck from RTF1
in German
on Wed. Feb. 17th at 7 p.m. at Sparkassen Carré, Mühlbachäckerstraße 2
with Dr. Gary Anderson, Zeppelin University, Penelope Pinson, Progressive Americans, Michael Reder, Wildermuth-Gymnasium und Dr. Ute Bechdolf, d.a.i. Tübingen
Please register at KSK Tübingen (07071/205-0) or at RTF1 (0 700 700 6 7000, or per mail: info@rtf1.de)... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1213#1213 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lunch & Music
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Film
|
|
|
|
 "Manufacturing Dissent. Uncovering Michael Moore"
On Monday January 25th, 8.15 pm at the d.a.i.
What happens when the hunter becomes the hunted? Michael Moore is known to the movie-going public as a corporate bigwig buster and the Republican Party’s most vocal opponent. This Canadian-made documentary features a couple of determined filmmakers following Moore around the country trying to get a sit down. They also expose fallacies that they found in his various films – the attacks upon his work include e... more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Westernabend im d.a.i.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
An afternoon with the Senioren-Union
|
|
|
|
Ein Jahr Barack Obama - Erfolge und Schwierigkeiten seiner Politik
on Wednesday January 13th, 3 - 5 p.m.
lecture by Dr. Ute Bechdolf at the d.a.i.
One year ago Barack Obama was elected President of the USA. Dr. Ute Bechdolf will review his first year in office.
Admission free... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1207#1207 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Merry Christmas!
|
|
|
|
 The d.a.i. will be closed from Wednesday, Dec. 23rd, 2009 until Wednesday, Jan. 6th, 2010.
Have a nice holiday!... more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The d.a.i. presents:
|
|
|
|
 Gospel concert: Angela Brown
Friday, Dezember 4th, 8 p.m. Jakobuskirche Tübingen
In Chicago she's called "the hottest lady in town" - this week the singer Angela Brown will be our guest in Tübingen. Christian Rannenberg will accompany her on the piano.
Come and enjoy!
Tickets on www.reservix.de and at the d.a.i.
Admission: 13 EUR, reduced: 11 EUR, d.a.i.-members: 9 EUR. KSK-customers get a reduction of 2 EUR on the regular and re... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1184#1184 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tourstart: Festival of Bluegrass and Americana Music 2009
|
|
|
|
 Bluegrass Jamboree!
on
Sat. December 5th at 8.30 p.m. at franz k.,
Unter den Linden 23, Reutlingen
Bluegrass, that's Folk music from the American South. And it's really popular - not only in the USA but all over the world!
Experience Bluegrass! It's not only a pleasure for your ears, as you can also enjoy watching the bands play their instruments. ... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1185#1185 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial crisis 2009 - not only an American problem
|
|
|
|
 The d.a.i. presents:
Tue. November 24th
8.15 p.m. at the German-American Institute
Globale Ursachen – globale Lösungen der Finanzkrise
Jobverlust, Kurzarbeit und Auftragsrückgänge – die Finanzkrise weitet sich aus. Prof. Dr. Henrik Enderlein, renommierter Wirtschaftsexperte, bezieht Stellung zur Finanzkrise 2009. Er zeigt wirtschaftspolitische Zusammenhänge auf, nennt Visionen und gibt Antworten.
The lecture is held in German.... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1178#1178 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Capitalism to Ecotopia: A Successionist Manifesto
|
|
|
|
 The d.a.i. presents:
Thursday, November 19th
8.15 p.m. at the Audimax, Neue Aula
Lecture by Prof. Ernest Callenbach
After the lecture Prof. Callenbach will talk with lord mayor Boris Palmer, moderated by Prof. Dr. Horst Tonn, Universität Tübingen.
Ernest Callenbach’s novel Ecotopia (1975) has sold almost a million copies and was influential in Germany at the time the Green Party was founded.
Don’t miss his lecture!
... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1177#1177 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Das MoMA - 80 Jahre und kein bisschen grau
|
|
|
|
 The d.a.i. presents:
Thu. November 12th
8.15 p.m. at the d.a.i.
Speech in German by Dr. Ursula Schwitalla, Tübingen
The "Museum of Modern Art" (MoMA) in Manhattan has one of the most considerable collections of modern art. Is the MoMA still modern art's most famous museum or are its competitors a match for it?
... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1176#1176 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stich by Stich. Quilt Art at the d.a.i.
|
|
|
|
 The d.a.i. presents:
Stich by Stich. Quilt Art at the d.a.i. - Works by the Quilting Bees, Tübingen
There is a raffle!
Duration of the exhibition is only ten days! From November 19th until 29th, Mon - Fri from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., and also Sat/Sun November 28th/29th from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. with coffee and cake... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1186#1186 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20 Years After the Break of the Wall
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Woodstock at the d.a.i.: 40 Years After
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Between the Worlds
|
|
|
|
 Between the Worlds
Meet the Author: Randa Jarrar, Ann Arbor
Tue, September 15th 2009, 8:15pm, at the d.a.i
In her novel "A Map of Home" Randa Jarrar pictures the young moslem girl Nidali. As the daughter of a Palestinian father and a Greek-Egyptian mother she escapes with her parents from the Gulf War and goes to the USA. Jarrar describes, with a lot of humor, Nidali's coming of age as a balanceact between parental expectations and first love, between Islamic traditions and the Western-American society.... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1129#1129 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Movies as therapy?
|
|
|
|
 Thursday, September 10, 8.15 pm at the d.a.i.
Lecture will be held in German.
Eight years after the terrorist attacks on September 11 2001 pictures and recordings are still present in people's minds and in the media. Thomas Schneider, University of Trier, demonstrates the cinematic variety of the topic in U.S. movie adaptations.
... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1128#1128 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Open Air Movie
|
|
|
|
 With an introduction by Dr. Ute Bechdolf and the oldtime-band "Dapper Dan & The Chain Gang".
Fri. August 28, entrance: 7.30 pm, concert: 8.30 pm, movie: 9.15 pm, Spitalhof Reutlingen
Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey", set in the deep south during the 1930's. In it, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them.
English version with German subtitles.
admission: 7 €, d.a.i.-members: 5 €... more |
| related link: http://www.openairkino-rt.de/ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Beauty of Montana
|
|
|
|
 Montana – Big Sky Country:
a journey through picutres
pictures and lecture (in German) by Stefan Christmann, Bendorf
Wednesday, July 22
8.15 pm at the d.a.i.
... more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Open House
|
|
|
|
 The d.a.i. at the Regierungspräsidium's open house
Sunday, July 26
10 am - 5.30 pm
Regierungspräsidium, Konrad-Adenauer-Str. 20, Tübingen
at 2:30 pm on stage: the Backporch Stringband
Traditional Bluegrass Goodies and the greatest hits from rock history in bluegrass tune will make everyone celebrate the summer!
Besides this, the d.a.i. will bring to you the following:
**Information on American culture in and around Tübingen
... more |
| related link: http://www.backporch.de/ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
summer time
|
|
|
|
 From Mon, August 3 to Mon, Sept. 7., the d.a.i. will be closed for our summer break!
During that time, the office will be open Tue & Thu 11-14 hrs.
We will all be back for you on Tue, Sept. 8.... more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Akademische Mobilität im Wandel – Transatlantische Trends und Perspektiven
|
|
|
|
 Akademische Mobilität im Wandel – Transatlantische Trends und Perspektiven
Lecture by Dr. Rolf Hoffmann, Director of the Fulbright Kommission, Berlin (in German)
Is the US still the promise land to which students all over the world want to go or is it Bologna the new hot destination for American students instead? This facinating lecture in German will tell you all about il.
Also Dr. Hoffmann will talk about Fulbright scholarships!
Mon., June 29, 6.15 pm at the d.a.i.
Price: 5 €, reduced 3 €, d... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1059#1059 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5th Anniversary of the Arab-American Dialogue
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The d.a.i. explains
|
|
|
|
 The Peace Corps: A Personal Account of Social Service and Intercultural Exchange
a presentation by Collen Dockery
Tuesday July 23 - 18.15 in d.a.i.
Learn more about the Peace Corps! Social service programs that aim to promote cultural tolerance and openness for an “intercultural society”. Colleen Dockery herself has served in the Peace Corps from 1998–2000 in Mali, West Africa.
Price: 5 €, reduced price 3 €, d.a.i.-member free.
... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1058#1058 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Not Just Another Pretty Face: A Retrospective
|
|
|
|
 Im Rahmen der Tübinger Humorwoche Ganz im Ernst!:
Not Just Another Pretty Face: A Retrospective with Janice Perry
A screamingly funny performance by Janice Perry that you can’t miss! A show about Marilyn Monroe and Mapplethorpe’s nude photos, arts censorship and Andrew Lloyd Webber that promise to make burst with laughter.
„One of the world’s most respected performance artists.” – BBC Radio
Friday, June 19, 8 pm at the Landestheater Tübingen, Werkstatt
Entrance fee: Single t... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1088#1088 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The d.a.i. explains: “So where are you really from?” Chicago, Dual Identities, and Cultural Diversity
|
|
|
|
 The d.a.i. explains: “So where are you really from?”
with Pedro Jimenez
Find more about dual identity in American society today and cultural diversity in the US. Pedro Jimenez will tell all about growing up in Chicago with an American and Mexican identity.
Donnerstag 18.06 um 18.15 Uhr im d.a.i.
... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1057#1057 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mission Impossible
|
|
|
|
 Mission Impossible? How the global financial crisis changes Barack Obama's agenda
A lecture by Dr. Christoph von Marschall, US-correspondent,
Der Tagesspiegel, Washington DC
Monday, June 15th, 2009 at the d.a.i., 8.15 p.m.
In cooperation with the IHK Reutlingen... more |
| related link: http://dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=1056#1056 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Baden-Württemberg-Tag 2009
|
|
|
|
 On Sunday (May 17), thousands of people visited the Baden-Württemberg Day in Reutlingen. Also the four German-American Institutes from the region were there. They informed about the USA and US life and culture in Baden-Württemberg.
The Louisiana Funky Butts made sure that the right sounds filled the air. ... more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Going West - Before the Election
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Remembering Human Rights? Torture, Guantánamo and the Bush and Post-Bush Era
|
|
|
|
Lecture by Dr. Greta Olsen (University of Gießen)
Wed. 18 - 8.15 pm
In Germany, the erection of Guantánamo Bay has enforced a negative perception of America. The talk about the problematic treatment of terrorist suspects and Guantánamo Bay is especially enlightening against the background of current political events. That is why the talk also focuses on possible changes which will come along under the new Obama administration.
... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=996#996 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Presidential Inauguration
|
|
|
|
 Barack Obama is now the 44th President of the United States of America.
The d.a.i. celebrated his inauguration with a small party. Of course, we will keep you informed on his work and influence. So, come on and join us for reports and talks, especially in one of our new lecture series as Change!? Vom Wahlprogramm zur Wirklichkeit or The d.a.i. explains.
... more |
| related link: http://tagblatt.de/35697931 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lecture within the Studium-Generale series
|
|
|
|
 Lecture by Aaron Best, Ecologic (Institut für Internationale und Europäische Umweltpolitik, Berlin):
Strategies of American Cities and States for a Post-fossil Era
Wednesday, January 14th, 8.15pm. Kupferbau, Room 22.
Reliable energy supply and growing concern of the American population over climate change are the dominating subjects of American environmental policy. Aside from the impulse environmental policy will get through the new government on a federal level, there are also important acti... more |
| related link: http://www.uni-tuebingen.de/studium-generale/programm6.html |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
New Orleans - A city and its music
|
|
|
|
Even if New Orleans is still suffering from Hurricane Katrina it is nevertheless a fascinating city, especially due to its extraordinary music culture!
Rolf Schubert is an expert on music and during the evening he will provide an insight into New Orleans culture. Not only by showing slides but also by presenting examples of the city's excellent music history.
***Wednesday***
December 3, 2008 - 8:15 pm, at the d.a.i.
In preparation for our journey to New Orleans, Easter ... more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Today: An Historical Perspective on the 2008 Presidential Election
|
|
|
|
 With Barack Obama being the first African American president of the United States, a highly charged question has suddenly taken center stage in US politics and society:
Is racism in America still alive? Or is there even anything like a "new", a modern type of racism?
On Monday, Nov.10. at 8:15 pm, Prof. Dr. Thomas Holt (University of Chicago) will be at the d.a.i. to talk about this issue.
Prof. Holt, who is the author of the ground-breaking book The Problem of Race in the 21st Cen... more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Native American visits the d.a.i.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Atomic Bombs to the Candy Bomber: The Berlin Airlift Sixty Years Later
|
|
|
|
 Monday 22nd September 2008, 20.15 Uhr at the d.a.i.
Do you know what a “Rosinenbomber” was? Recent events have commemorated the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift (1948-49). How has the Airlift affected the German-American relationship? How is this humanitarian operation connected to a possible nuclear attack? If you would like to find out more, come along to Benjamin P. Greene’s talk.... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=903#903 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Back again!
|
|
|
|
 After a relaxing and creative summer break and a successful summer language program we are all back now, looking forward to your visits!
In case you are curious - just browse through the pages of the new cultural program and the new language courses.
We hope to meet you soon at our institute.... more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wed., July 9: lecture on presidential elections in the US
|
|
|
|
How to become President of the United States of America?
Which are the open and hidden tracks one has to follow in order to be successful becoming head of the nation? How many advisers does one need to reach this goal? And how does one gain the national and international experience that is necessary for such a task?
Come and find out when professor emeritus Dr. Peter Lösche from Berlin, who was nominated by unicum.de for “Professor of the Year 2006”, speaks at the d.a.i.
When? Wednesday, July 9, 8.15... more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
THESE DAYS: 50 Years American Studies at Tübingen University
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Summer Camp: Kids discover America and Canada
|
|
|
|
|
Kids from elementary school are invited to join the d.a.i -Kids' Camp this summer. They have the opportunity to learn English in a small group and to experience an attractive leisure-program. The Kids' Camp "Discover America" takes place during the first week of vacation; the last week is themed "Canada for Kids". There will be plenty of fun and action. Interesting guests and topics like sports, nature, handicrafts, games and theater are also part of the program. Thus the kids get in touch with the English language playfully. American and Canad... more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exhibition of New Orleans - Two Years After Katrina
|
|
|
|
New Orleans, end of August 2005: Hurricane Katrina creates a level of devastation as never seen before. The images of the ravaged city made the number one news around the world.
The photographer X Bonnie Woods und the curator Sidney Wilder present their exhibition „New Orleans and the Gulf Coast-Two Years After," documenting the re-building and the still visible devastation.
From: 14.3. - 23.5.2008, Di - Fr 9 - 18 Uhr
Guided Tours: May 7, 14, 21 at 12.30 p.m. (in German or Englisch), also for students
... more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Today: Risks Affecting Freedom of Speech in the US Media
|
|
|
|
Freedom of speech in the USA on the test bench:
Which impact do power, money and new technologies have on freedom of speech? What role does the seemingly free press hold, as it struggles to live up to its its function as an objective and neutral mediator between government politics and the American people. How objective is it really and can the press truly criticize the government - or is it subjected to censure?
Dr. Bill Baker will give a lecture at the dai on "the Risks affecting Freedom of Speech in the US Media... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=838#838 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Born in the black forest - alive in jazz
|
|
|
|
25.4. - 20.15 p.m.
Dizzy Krisch presents his film "Jazzin' the Black Forest" at the d.a.i. . This documentary is about the MPS studios in the Black Forest, where alöready Jazz-legends like Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie a.o. recorded their music and an absolute must for all who love first class music!
... more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
New: Learning German at the d.a.i.
|
|
|
|
Are you interested in learning German? The d.a.i. is offering German courses for the first time. You can choose between a two-week intensive class or a ten-week evening class.
On Saturday, 12th of January (10 am - 1pm), the d.a.i. is open for you to ask questions, sign up for courses or visit the library. You can also just drop in during office hours, and we will help with any questions you might have.
Check out our language program on our website.
... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=spra&ueber=1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Take a break from Christmas shopping…
|
|
|
|
Mulled Wine and Story Time for Kids
Sat December 1, 2007; 10 AM–1 PM at the d.a.i.
The d.a.i. invites you to spend the first Saturday of the advent season with us!
Enjoy a relaxing break from shopping at our library, which provides a wide selection of English-language books, DVDs, videos and CDs.
From 12 to 1 PM, we will offer delicious, warm mulled wine! For children age 6 and up, there will be a story time. Feel free to browse our library or take care of your shopping while we entertain your ... more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The New York City Marathon – Running through the Big Apple
|
|
|
|
 A small group of runners from Tübingen took upon themselves a great task in 2006: the New York City Marathon. They wanted to be part of the 90,000 runners who made their way through New York. On their exhausting run through the Big Apple the runners were cheered and celebrated by a huge crowd. What they experienced on their way can be seen at the d.a.i. until December 7th, Tuesday – Friday from 9 AM – 6 PM.... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=711#711 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paper and Poetry on June 16th
|
|
|
|
 Viviane Bertrand will give a performance within the scope of the Tübingen Bücherfest. The Canadian artist will unfold poetry in word as well as in paper, with the techniques provided by the art of paper folding. The poetry of ee cummings and the music of John Cage are the frame for the performance.
Viviane Bertrand is an exceptional artist. She has travelled through China, India, and Thailand and has also studied and practiced Zen in Japan.
The performance begins at 10:00 PM on Saturday at the Mensa Prinz Karl, 1st... more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Eleanor and David Antin in Tübingen on June 11th and 12th
|
|
|
|
 Eleanor Antin is an artist of international standing. She is famous for her photographs, videos, movies, performances, and her writing. She will be participating in this year’s Documenta in Kassel. On June 11th she will give a lecture at the d.a.i. titled "My Art, My Work. Meet the Artist Eleanor Antin".
David Antin is a poet and belongs to the avant-garde. He will give a lecture on June 12th in the Hölderlinturm. His lecture is called "Poetry as Thinking" or "Was heißt Denken?"
Eleanor Antin's lecture on Monday be... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
New exhibition: Moscow – New York. Double Exposure Express
|
|
|
|
 How do you squeeze Moscow and New York onto one photograph? Easy, you use lomography!
If you are now asking yourself, what exactly lomography is, you can come to the d.a.i. and find out. Our new exhibition is called:"Moscow – New York. Double Exposure Express" and shows a colorful blend of the two cities.
The exhibition features works from Ingeborg Jaiser and Lothar Schmidt, Germany's lomographic ambassadors. Charlotte Sacher and Neil Davidson also contributed some photographs.
The exhibition can be... more |
| related link: http://www.lomography.com/ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The d.a.i. at the second Baden-Württemberg day!
|
|
|
|
The four German-American Institutes from Baden-Württemberg presented themselves in Eppingen at the second Baden-Württemberg day on May 20th. Dr. Renate Vollmer from the US Consulate General in Frankfurt/M answered questions concerning college education and jobs in the USA.
Tübingen's Brassband "Louisiana Funky Butts" created a lively atmosphere together with Mr. Big, the man on stilts. To round things off, there were such delicacies as salted popcorn and typical American sweets.
... more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
American Consul General Jo Ellen Powell will speak at the d.a.i. on May 24th
|
|
|
|
 Within our focal point: "Balancing Interests – Arab-Americans in the USA Today":
On May 24th the American Consul General Jo Ellen Powell will give a talk on "Muslims in the USA" at the d.a.i. The special occasion is the finissage of our exhibition "Mosques in the US and Canada". The finissage will begin at 6 PM at the d.a.i.
In cooperation with the cultural department of the American embassy in Berlin.
... more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lecture: And the Race is On! on April 12th
|
|
|
|
Whom should I vote for: Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, or John McCain? This is the question Americans are beginning to ask themselves now, long before the presidential election in 2008. The campaigning has begun and the candidates and their helpers are preparing themselves for a long and arduous time.
The political scientist Crister Garrett will take a look at the concepts behind the candidates' political programs and explain possible consequences for US internal politics and foreign affairs. It’s going to be exciting!
more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Focus: Balancing Interests: Arab-Americans in the USA Today
|
|
|
|
A detailed booklet for our current focus is available now at the d.a.i.!
Upcoming event:
"Muslim Life in the USA Today" on Tue., May 15th, at 8.15 pm.
... more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Concert: Khalif "Wailin'" Walter on March 31st
|
|
|
|
 Khalif "Wailin'" Walter lit up the Chicago Blues music scene with his unique style of Boogie Blues. He now calls the European market his home base where he regularly delivers foot stomping, finger snapping Blues that sets the roof on fire.
With his stormy guitar work and brash New Orleans style vocals Walter creates a sound reminiscent of greats like Freddie King, Albert King, and Albert Collins.
Khalif "Wailin'" Walter will perform on Saturday at 9 PM at the Tübingen Hauptbahnhof.
... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=613#613 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Excursion: Americans in Paris -- little space left!!
|
|
|
|
There will be an excursion to Paris from November 1st - 4th. Many American authors and artists of the 20th century lived or spent some time in this cultural and intellectual hot-spot.
Join us to explore the trail of authors like, Gertrude Stein or Ernest Hemingway.
The excursion is arranged in cooperation with the DAZ Stuttgart.
Deadline for registration: Friday, March 9th.
Only little space left!
A detailed flyer is available at the d.a.i.... more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jazz at the d.a.i.
|
|
|
|
In the course of the Jazz- und Klassiktage music fans can enjoy great music at the d.a.i.:
On October 24th in process will perform at the d.a.i. This is the group's second appearance at the d.a.i. and they will again present their mix of African rhythms, Indonesian sounds, and occidental Jazz.
On October 26th the Daniel Guggenheim Quartett will look for the roots of Jazz with their "traces of … Jazz" program.
Both concerts will take place at 20.30.
The d.a.i. also offers great jazz on the scre... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera&see=519#519 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
One World – Native Americans Visit Tübingen. Presentation on Oct. 25th
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Youth Fair
|
|
|
|
 About 140 students interested in travelling to an English-speaking country attended the Youth Fair on October 13th in Reutlingen.
Foreign travel providers informed the students about the prerequisites of travelling. The students could also join a discussion between former foreign travellers and learn from the experiences they have made.
The lecture "Prepare for the USA!" from the Amerika Haus Köln concluded the Youth Fair.
The Youth Fair took place in cooperation with the Bundesagentur für Arbeit, Tübingen and BiZ Reutlinge... more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
New York City – Stadtbilder. Digitale Multimedia-Show von Frank Jermann am 17.10.
|
|
|
|
 NYC is one of the most impressive and most exciting cities of the world and Frank Jermann presents it that way. In doing so, he avoids showing one skyscraper after another, the Statue of Liberty and everything else, one knows from tourist guides. In his multimedia-show, Jerman combines pictures, music and original sounds. He puts the everyday-New York on screen, supported by his live comments and by the latest computer and projection technology. The screen, in turn, is downright vibrating because of the vitality of the presentation, and even th... more |
| related link: http://www.ratgallery.com/ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Auf den Spuren der Sioux - Eine Dia-Vision am 12.10. im d.a.i.
|
|
|
|
 The heart of the earth – for the Sioux it beats in the Black Hills of South Dakota. It is holy land, full of tradition and history. "Auf den Spuren der Sioux" is a mystical journey to a fascinating culture. The journalists Peter Hinz-Rosin and Dirk Rohrbach, who have received several awards, are accompanied by Leonard Little Finger, the great-great-grandson of Chief Big Foot.
Admission 8 €, reduced 6 €, d.a.i.-members 5 €
... more |
| related link: http://www.weltgeschichten.com/ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exhibition
|
|
|
|
 "A Lifetime for Architecture: The Photographer Julius Shulman" is the title of the new exhibition at the d.a.i. Shulman (born in 1910) is one of todays’ most important photographers of architecture. In his pictures he documents the architectural events of the United States and other countries. The distinctiveness of the pictures stems from the perfect combination of light and shadow, of perspective and choice of motive. Be inspired by masterpieces of modern architecture, impressively put on stage!
The exhibition can be visited ... more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Monday Movies with Introductions
|
|
|
|
New at the institute! Once a month a specialist will offer background information on a particular film, place it into contemporary history and create room for a discussion.
9.10.2006: Don`t Come Knocking
with Prof. Dr. Wehdeking, Hochschule der Medien, Stuttgart
20.11.2006: Good Night, and Good Luck
with Prof. Dr. Georg Schild, Universität Tübingen
18.12.2006: An American in Paris (100th birthday of composer Oscar Levant)
with Lothar Heinle, Tübingen
For further... more |
| related link: http://www.dai-tuebingen.de/de/index.php?sec=vera |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
dais was los!: Membership-Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
If you have strolled through Tübingen in the last couple of days, you may have noticed the d.a.i.’s current membership-campaign. The d.a.i. offers a wide variety of cultural events, and as a member you can enjoy these events for less money. A d.a.i.-membership has many more advantages. Just come on over and we will tell you what those advantages are.... more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
23.05.2006 A wonderful feast – the Arabian-American Dialogue celebrated its 2nd birthday!
|
|
|
|
 90 enthusiastic guests celebrated the 2nd birthday of the Arabian-American Dialogue on Friday 19th. After several welcoming speeches and congratulating the anniversary (e.g. from US consulate general’s deputy consul Jeffrey Arnold), the two hosts Penelope Pinson and Hussein Hamdan led through a diverse and entertaining program that consisted of Arabic as well as American cultural contributions. A delicious potluck-buffet with Arabian coffee and treats from the US and various Arabian countries delighted the guests and was a great success.... more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The German-American Institutes at the 1st Baden-Württemberg-Tag
|
|
|
|
 The “1st Baden-Württemberg Day” on May 13th/14th in Wertheim was not only a great success for the four German-American-Institutes: 20.000 visitors were drawn to Wertheim to receive information on the federal state of Baden-Württemberg.
The four German-American Institutes (Heidelberg, Tübingen, Freiburg, Stuttgart) presented their programs, activities and services. EducationUSA, the US Consulate General’s Department of Public Affairs in Frankfurt, provided information regarding studying abroad and internships in the US. Visitors enjoyed s... more |
|
|
|
|
Deutsche Version
