Upcoming Events:

German Colloquia

Kaffeestunde

Oktoberfest

Fall 2009:

New Chair:
In July, 2010, Dr. Grant McAllister will assume the job as the new Chair of the German and Russian Department. Dr. McAllister has been with the department since 2001. He is a dedicated teacher and scholar, and the department eagerly awaits his leadership as Wake Forest navigates through new formative years.

New Administration Appointment for Dr. Thomas:
In January 2010, Dr. Rebecca Thomas will begin serving as Associate Dean of Academic Planning. Throughout the campus she is known for her scholarship, hard work, dedication to Humanities and her tireless advocacy for a strong Liberal Arts core at the heart of Wake Forest University's academic mission. It is for these reasons she has been requested to serve in the administration as it continues to keep Wake Forest at the forefront of collegiate universities.

Graduation:
In May 2009 the German & Russian Department graduated 17 majors and minors--a banner year for the department, which has steadily increased its number of majors in the past 3 years. Currently there are more than 30 officially declared majors and minors in the department.