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Filmvorführung John F. Kennedy: Years of Lightning, Day of Drums
Zum Gedenken an John F. Kennedys 100. Geburtstag zeigt der American Space Leipzig einen 2013 restaurierten Dokumentarfilm aus dem Jahr 1964, der unter dem Titel "Years of Lightning, Day of Drums" das Vermächtnis des amerikanischen Präsidenten (1961-1964) beschreibt. Nach einem einleitenden Grußwort durch den amtierenden Leiter des U.S. Consulate General Leipzig David Fabrycky übernimmt Prof. Crister Garrett (American Studies Leipzig) die Moderation.
Prof. Crister S. Garrett Interviewed by Tagesschau about Comey Firing
ASL's Professors Crister S. Garrett was interviewed by Tagesschau about President Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey.
You can read the interview in the link below:
- Eric Fraunholz's blog
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Picador Professor Tom Drury Discusses and Reads from His Novels
On May 2, current Picador Professor Tom Drury read a selection from his extensive 'Midwest trilogy' encompassing his novels The End of Vandalism, Hunts in Dreams, and his most recent book, Pacific. The reading was held at the Galerie für Zeitgenössische Kunst, in cooperation with Klett-Cotta and the Holtzbrinck Veranstaltungsforum. The reading saw up to 50 guests in attendance and was moderated by the director of the Institute for American Studies at Leipzig University, Prof. Crister S.
- Adam Pekar's blog
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Dr. Schmieder's Office Hours Canceled - 10 May
Please excuse any inconvenience.
- Katja Schmieder's blog
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APPLY NOW: Fellowship for Modernizing Transatlantic Relations
The Atlantische Initiative, a Berlin-based NGO dedicated to promoting collaboration between US and European citizens, is currently offering fellowships to 30 applicants to take part in their Atlantic Expedition to Chicago, IL and Houston, TX in October 2017.
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ASLAA Professional Roundtable: PhD Programs
Are you currently thinking about applying for PhD programs? Or applying for scholarships to complete your dissertation? Or completing a PhD parallel to your job? There are so many aspects to think about when deciding for an academic career or using a PhD for your professional development.
Prof. Garrett's Office Hours Cancelled - 2 May
Dear students,
Prof. Garrett's office hours need to be cancelled for today (May 2).
The next office hours will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 4-5 PM.
Please excuse any inconvenience.
- Eric Fraunholz's blog
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The Trump Administration's First Hundred Days
Join the American Space Leipzig for a roundtable discussion on the First Hundred Days of the Trump administration with U.S. government and politics expert, Professor Mark Rozell.
First coined in 1933 during a radio address by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the First Hundred Days have become a fixed reference point to measure the successes and accomplishments of a new administration when the president‘s power and influence are at their greatest.
Prof. Garrett's Office Hours, 25 April, Canceled
Dear students,
Professor Garrett's office hours on Tuesday, 25 April, will have to be canceled.
Please excuse any inconvenience.
- Eric Fraunholz's blog
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ASLAA Application Lab
Join the American Studies Leipzig Alumni Association (ASLAA) for the first application lab on April 20, 7:15-8:45 pm!
PLEASE NOTE THE ROOM CHANGE! The Application Lab will take place in Room 1.516.