April 2004
Thespians in German Classes.
Allison Babcock from German 1310 and Jacob Schmidt from 2310 will be on stage at the Reynolds Performance Hall in Moss Hart and George Kaufman's You Can't Take It With You April 8, 9, and 10. Charlie Brady from German 1310 is a member of the stage crew and helped build the set. Go German students! UCA students can get two free tickets for the 7:30 p.m. performances. Remember that Frau Bowles has reserved tickets in her name for Thursday night's performance. You can pick up the tickets at the UCA Theatre Box Office in Snow Fine Arts, Room 233.
Congratulations, Gayla!
Gayla Nooner from German 1310 was the first student to translate the Bauernregel and get some extra points.
Vom Regen in April zeigt der Mai seine Blumen.
April showers bring May flowers.
Vielen Dank Noch Einmal!
Thanks again to Aleksandra Opala for participating in the German classes this week. German 1310 enjoyed the opportunity to ask her questions as our guest speaker, and German 2310 appreciated the chance to see and hear the presentation about Die deutsche Weinstrasse.
Feste und Feiertage.
Ostern (Easter) is an important celebration in Germany. Many of the Easter themes found in the United States are also found in Germany. Osterhasen, Ostereier, and Osterkerze decorate both public and private spaces. Plastic, wooden, and metal eggs are filled with small treats for children and one is greeted with Frohe Ostern (Happy Easter) wherever one goes.
Click on Easter art to see some examples of these artifacts. Click on Easter customs to find out more about the customs in both English and German.
Der deutsche Verein.
Vielen Dank, Aleksandra! The presentation about the Wine Route was ausgezeichnet! The trip to Wiederkehr will be that much more impressive with our new knowledge of the fruit of the vine.
The next German Club meeting is on Tuesday, April 13, during x-period in Irby 204. Officers for 2004-05 will be elected and we will make our final plans for the trip to Altus.
Another Study Group.
Mario Marcuri in German 1310 has organized another study group for Wednesdays at 12:30 in the library. Check out the study room roster to see where the group will meet each time. Thanks, Mario. And don't forget that Brady and Lindsey are still meeting on Thursdays at 5:30 in the library. Take advantage of the opportunity to practice your German.
Ein Bauernregel
Another Farmer's Rule.
Who's going to be the first to translate the latest farmer's rule? Send your answer to tulipan@corndancer.com. Achtung, fertig, los!
Vom Regen in April zeigt der Mai seine Blumen.
Geboren und Gestorben.
Am 03. April 1897 war Johannnes Brahms, Komponist, gestorben.
Am 06. April 1528 war Albrecht Dürer, Maler und Kupferstecher, gestorben.
Am 08. April 1929 war Johanna Siebel, Schriftstellerin, gestorben.
Am 18. April 1955 war Albert Einstein, Physiker, gestorben.
Am 19. April 1967 war Konrad Adenauer, früher Bundeskanzler, gestorben.
Am 22. April 1724 war Emmanuel Kant, Philosoph, geboren.
Am 26. April 1787 war Ludwig Uhland, Dichter, geboren.
Am 30. April 1895 war Gustav Freytag, Dichter, gestorben.
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