Hier & There. The podcast of the Germanic-American Institute (GAI Podcast)
Summary: Since 1957, the Germanic-American Institute has been building cultural bridges between the American Midwest and German-speaking European countries. We cordially invite you on the inside, to join us as we share insights into German grammar and the German cultural experience. We’ll look at current topics, and we’ll let you know about all the events that we are involved in, and you can participate in. If you'd like us to answer any questions you may have about our content, history, grammar, etc. please email us at podcast@gaimn.org and we'll answer your question in the next episode.
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Jeana, Claudia, and Michael discuss the current state of education in the USA, contrasting it with the apprenticeship model in German, Austria, and Switzerland. The GAI Symposion, will take place on: Friday, April 12, 2019 | 6–9 PM | Free and open to the public Learn about the German Dual Education system, an alternative to the failing “college for all” model. These “earn and learn” apprenticeships benefit students and employers. This symposium is for business and industry, government, educational institutions, and anyone interested in career development for young people that aligns with workforce needs. Speakers include representatives from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry PIPELINE and Apprenticeship Minnesota programs, White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce and White Bear Lake Area School District, and the Industry Consortium for Advanced Technical Training (ICATT), Chicago. SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM: 6:00 PM Social hour with beer, organization and presenter info tables 6:30 PM Presentations begin in the ballroom Welcome and Intro Jeana Anderson, Germanic-American Institute The Dual Education Model Claudia Aurand, Germanic-American Institute Local Example: City of White Bear Lake Dr. Michael Lovett, White Bear Lake Area Schools Shari Wilson, White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce Jenny Moore, White Bear Lake Career Pathways Program 7:30 PM Break 7:45 PM Presentations continue in the ballroom Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Programs Annie Welch, Minnesota PIPELINE Program Leslie Philmon, Apprenticeship Minnesota Industry Consortium for Advanced Technical Training (ICATT) Joshua Seeberg, German American Chamber of Commerce (GACC Midwest) Apprenticeship Success Story 8:45 PM Conclusion and Q & A Free and open to the public. No registration required. ### If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about in an upcoming episode, please email us at language@gai-mn.org
We'll take you on a grammar journey down the particle trail, explaining one of the more challenging German language concepts. The students of the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, who connected and interviewed several of our long-time GAI members, learning about their stories - we have the summary. We'll also cordially invite you to the GAI Haus, where you can view the exhibits yourself, too! Then it's off into numerous events, including the annual Pork & Kraut extravaganza, which you definitely don't want to miss! ### As always, if you have any grammar or cultural questions that you'd like us to answer, or want to recommend guest to us, please email language@gmai-mn.org
Intro and quick updates: 0 - 2m Conversation: 2 - 45m In this special episode, we welcome Sandra Teitge, Director of Goethe In the Skyways (https://goetheintheskyways.org/) and artist Albrecht Pischel (https://goetheintheskyways.org/projects/albrecht-pischel/ & http://www.albrechtpischel.info/). We started with a chat about contemporary collaborative art, but quickly turned to the considerations of cultural norms and metaphorical applications, coming full-circle, back to art. A fascinating conversation that challenges the status quo, social perspectives, and...roundabouts. ### If you have any feedback or questions for us, or would like to suggest a guest, perhaps you'd like to come on the podcast yourself, please contact us at language@gai-mn.org
GAI's Executive Director Jeana Anderson joins us for a stroll down GAI memory lane, who we've become over the past 50 years, and where we're headed in the future. Jeana also gives us a little glimpse into what it actually means to be at the helm of the GAI. We also discuss the traditions of Karnival - or Fasching, Ballroom dancing, and spotlight the GAI Karnival gathering at the GAI house. If you have any questions, or want to suggest a guest, please email: language@gai-mn.org
Dr. Heino Beckmann visited the GAI Studio for an in-depth conversation about comparative government, social standards and perspectives, education, economics, the American 2nd Amendment from a European view, and more. Dr. Beckmann, Professor Emeritus St. Thomas University, Hon. Consul of Germany (ret), and speaker, recently gave one of his talks at the GAI - "Yearning for Freedom" - also addressed in this podcast. If you have any questions for us, or would like to suggest a special guest, please email language@gai-mn.org
We answered two student submitted questions: 1, What is the importance of the EU to the Germans? 2, As native Germans, Austrians, Swiss, what do we think when someone tells that they're from our country, while being a 3rd generation American? -- tough question to answer -- listen in! If you'd like to comment or ask us a question, to be answered in a future episode, please email: language@gai-mn.org
We had the privilege to talk with Fred Amram about surviving the Holocaust, what reconciliation and forgiveness mean, and what we should focus on as it relates to our past, but also going into our future. Please enjoy this special episode and if you have any questions or topics for us, send an email to language@gai-mn.org
In this episode: Christmas and New Year's traditions. We list the top 17 Christmas Markets in the world: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/best-christmas-market/index.html, and briefly discuss how we welcome the New Year, and we also chat about Grammar, where it's all about "kennen oder wissen". Which do you use when? If you want to test your knowledge, click here: https://www.quia.com/quiz/1005997.html If you have any questions you'd like us to answer, please email us: language@gai-mn.org Frohe Weihnachten, Happy Holidays, and einen guten Rutsch 2019!
In this episode, we cover: •The German use case for LGBTQ articles and how language is "alive" and ever-changing with the needs of society. •The traditions of Krampus (Austria), St. Nikolaus, Christmas and more! • Upcoming events & the GAI Open House If you have any questions you'd want us to answer during one of the upcoming episodes, please email us at language@gai-mn.org Also, please review, rate and recommend our podcast to those who you think would benefit from it. The Germanic American Institute Podcast is published monthly - every month. The GAI is a non-profit organization in St. Paul, MN, inviting everyone to join us as we share, teach and educate about German-American traditions and language. Bis bald!
Our inaugural episode at the Germanic American Institute, and we're diving into a short reading, the significance of the Octoberfest, and current events. DYK?: During the early years of the Octoberfest, beer was not a staple item? And why is the Octoberfest in September anyways?! If you'd like us to answer your questions about the current episode, or if you'd like us to talk about something specific during an upcoming recording, please email us: languages@gai-mn.org
