Career Booster Germany with The Goethe-Institut

September 26, 2018 - 9:30am to 1:15pm

Career Booster Germany: Schedule- 9/26/2018 
printable schedule

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

  • Arrival

10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.

  • General Session-Welcome and IntroductionConnelly Ballroom: John Twyning (Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies, University of Pittsburgh); John Lyon (Chair, German Department, University of Pittsburgh); Viktoria Harms (Director of Language and Undergraduate Studies, German Department, University of Pittsburgh); Andrea Pfeil (Language Program Director, Goethe-Institut, New York)

10:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m.

  • Applying for Jobs in Germany (Goethe-Institut) – Connelly Ballroom
  • Project Study Bridge (Goethe-Institut) – Alumni Hall 528
  • Study in Germany-Finding the Right University (DAAD) – Oakland Room (Wyndham)
  • Where Theory Meets Practice-Introducing the German Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS 7) – Panther Room (Wyndham)
  • Panel-Discussion: Planning a Career as a German Teacher Forbes Room (Wyndham):  Kristin Weaver, Fort Couch Middle School, Upper St. Clair; Gary Harger, Obama Academy 6-12, Pittsburgh; Joe Deible, North Hills High School, Pittsburgh; Moderator: John Lyon, University of Pittsburgh
  • Mini German Language Session (Goethe-Institut) – Shadyside Room (Wyndham)

11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

  • Engineering Programs in Germany (UA Ruhr) – Connelly Ballroom
  • Mini German Language Session (Goethe-Institut) – Alumni Hall 528
  • Panel-Discussion: Studying in Germany-Pitt Students AbroadOakland (Wyndham): Danielle Kline, Andrew Schlegel; Moderator: Jeff Whitehead, Study Abroad Office, University of Pittsburgh
  • The Advantages of German in the Professional World – Panther (Wyndham): Danielle Marsh, BluPanda; Christopher Martin, Bosch; Moderator: Anita Lukic, University of Pittsburgh
  • The German American Partnership Program (Goethe-Institut/GAAP) – Forbes (Wyndham)
  • Lab Internships in Germany (UAS 7) – Shadyside (Wyndham)

12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

  • Study In Germany-Finding the Right University (DAAD) – Connelly Ballroom
  • Engineering Programs in Germany (UA Ruhr) – Alumni Hall 528
  • Applying for Jobs in Germany (Goethe-Institut) – Oakland (Wyndham)
  • Panel-Discussion: Studying in Germany-Pitt Students AbroadPanther (Wyndham): Eleanna Melcher, David Skrovanek; Moderator: Jeff Whitehead, Study Abroad Office, University of Pittsburgh
  • Mini German Language Session (Goethe-Institut) – Forbes (Wyndham)
  • Project Study Bridge (Goethe-Institut) – Shadyside (Wyndham)

Info-Fair

*Note: An info-fair about German language courses in the US and Germany, study abroad opportunities, fellowships, internships, and funding opportunities will take place throughout the whole event (in the Connelly Ballroom).
 

12:45 p.m. – 13:15 p.m.

  • General Session-Concluding Remarks, Germany QuizConnelly Ballroom

    Randall Halle (Chair of the Year of PittGlobal; Professor, German Department, University of Pittsburgh); Andrea Pfeil (Language Program Director, Goethe-Institut, New York); Viktoria Harms (Director of Language and Undergraduate Studies, German Department, University of Pittsburgh)

The Goethe-Institut, the University of Pittsburgh and other partners showcase excellent opportunities for German speakers in Germany as well as in the U.S. Participants will find out about studying in Germany without tuition fees, scholarships, internships, exchange programs, and work opportunities.

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Location and Address

University of Pittsburgh Campus
Alumni Hall & Cathedral of Learning
4227 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15260