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First level of German immigration to Wisconsin
There are different levels of German immigration to UW Madison that started on 1845. These immigrants initially came to find jobs and settle down in Wisconsin. -
Establishment of the UW German Department
The German department of UW Madison, presently called the Department of German, Nordic, and Slavic is one of the oldest and most prestigious German departments in the country. It is located in Van Hise Hall. -
First publication of Monatshefte
Monatshefte is the oldest continuing journal of German studies in the U.S. It was transferred from Milwaukee to UW Madison and is published in the university until this day. -
Opening of Rathskeller at UW Madison
The Rathskeller is the emulation of a German beer hall and has German inspired artwork all over it. -
Celebration of Fasching and Oktoberfest at UW Madison
People started celebrating Fasching and Oktoberfest, which are both German beer festivals, at UW Madison. The celebration of Fasching continued until 1980 and Oktoberfest is celebrated until today. -
Opening of Stiftskeller
Der Stiftskeller is a German themed bar at Memorial Union that is adjacent to the Rathskeller. -
German murals painted on Stiftskeller
The German murals inside Stiftskeller were painted by artist Kurt Schaldach. -
Opening of the Max Kade Institute
The Max Kade Institute for German American studies was opened at UW Madison at the Keystone house. It has one of the oldest and largest archives of German Americans. -
Max Kade Institute moves to University Club.
The Max Kade Institute moves to its a current home at the university club after remaining in the Keystone house for almost three decades. -
"The German Immigrant Experience" is taught at UW Madison
The German Immigrant Experience is a course taught in English and is specifically tailored to students who have German heritage and are interested in learning more about it.
