AGP Stammtisch in Northport |
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Come out to network this week while enjoying German beverages and food! Speaking German is encouraged but not required.
What does "Stammtisch" mean? A Stammtisch is an informal group meeting held on a regular basis, and also the usually large table around which the group meets. A Stammtisch is not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly and casual get-together.
Join us:
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Rolf's Deli & Sausages, Northport
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AGP Study Trip to Germany June 2022 |
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AlabamaGermany Partnership Study Trip 2019
Visit with Airbus in Hamburg, Germany
AlabamaGermany Partnership is organizing a study trip to Germany from June 26 to July 1, 2022. The delegation is limited to 20 participants. A FEW SEATS LEFT!
The trip starts in Munich, continues to Erlangen, Selb, and ends up in Esslingen/Stuttgart.
During the trip, we will explore German engineering, automotive engineering trends, and the role of R&D and apprenticeship with Siemens Training Center, IHK Nürenberg, and Rausch & Pausch. We will receive a briefing from the Alabama Dept. of Commerce’s European Office Director, about the status of the European market and the office’s activities. And last but not least, we will learn about engineering programs, industry activities, and student exchange programs at Esslingen University for Applied Science, the University of Stuttgart, and the FKFS Research Institute for Automotive.
In addition, the group will experience German culture through several planned cultural activities, while our receptions/dinners will provide networking and business development opportunities.
Please e-mail or call the AGP office at (205) 341-7880, if you are interested in learning more about the study trip before we sell out.
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Dr. Fox Honored by German Government with Friendship Award |
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Photo Credit: The University of Alabama - Featuring Dr. Thomas Fox & German Consul General Melanie Moltmann
Dr. Thomas C. Fox was honored with the prestigious German American Friendship Award by the German government on April 13 at The University of Alabama Student Center. It is one of the highest decorations bestowed by Germany on a non-citizen and recognizes Dr. Fox’s efforts on behalf of German-American relations and in recognition of his endeavors in fostering and sustaining friendship between the Federal Republic of Germany and the United States of America.
Dr. Fox is a professor in the department of modern languages and classics and is the director of UA’s German program. He previously served as the department’s chair for several years.
“In nominating Thomas Fox for this distinguished honor, we first and foremost have in mind what his career work has meant in the lives of the thousands of students he has directly or indirectly inspired and encouraged.” Says Dr. Douglas Lightfoot, Associate Professor of German and Linguistics at UA. He continues: ”For the countless students he helped along the way to brave summer study abroad, semester study abroad, or a year or more abroad, he leaves an indelible mark on their lives. Their worlds have been permanently broadened, broken free from monolingual life constrained to one language. Some of them now live abroad, work abroad, raise families abroad—they are interwoven into the fabric of German-American relations. Others are likewise enmeshed in a web of international connectedness here in North America, raising German-American families, some working in bicultural contexts of mutuality. The next generations are promising and richer for Tom’s positive influence.”
“I am touched and honored by this unexpected award,” Dr. Fox said. “I am grateful to the German government that it is recognizing in this way my modest efforts to promote German American friendship.”
The award was presented by Consul General Melanie Moltmann of Atlanta on behalf of Ambassador Emily Haber and the Federal Republic of Germany.
Fox has published several books and academic articles in esteemed journals. At the Capstone, Fox teaches courses on German literature, culture, language, the Holocaust, and more. Fox also travels abroad with students throughout Germany and Austria. He has served nationally and internationally in a variety of professional and leadership capacities, including editor of the GDR Bulletin, board member of the AlabamaGermany Partnership, and president of the Alabama State Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of German.
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Mercedes Reveals Look and Specs on New EQS SUV |
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Photo Credit: Mercedes-Benz |
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Mercedes-Benz revealed the new look and specifications of the EQS SUV, the third model in its electric vehicle architecture series. The EQS SUV will be made exclusively at Mercedes-Benz U.S. International in Tuscaloosa.
“The global Mercedes-Benz production network is digital, sustainable, efficient, and flexible. The Tuscaloosa plant, with its highly skilled and motivated U.S. workforce, will be a critical factor in the continued success of Mercedes-Benz; and we are proud that our new electric SUVs will also be built in Alabama for global markets,” said Jörg Burzer, member of the board of management of Mercedes-Benz AG, Production and Supply Chain Management.
The EQS SUV will accommodate up to seven passengers and will have multiple drive modes to tackle roadways from light terrain to off-road. The vehicle shares the long wheelbase of Mercedes’ EQS Saloon but is more than 20 centimeters higher.
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Dankeschön to our PATRON Members: |
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The World Games 2022 Birmingham |
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The World Games is an 11-day international multi-sport event organized with the support of the International Olympic Committee. Held the year following the Summer Olympic Games, The World Games 2022 will showcase a New Generation of Global Sports in Birmingham from July 7-17, 2022. An anticipated 3,600 elite athletes from over 100 countries will compete for gold in 34 of the fastest growing sports in the world.
Germany is expected to be in the top 3 when it comes to bringing qualified athletes to the games and has so far qualified in 41 sports disciplines. You can find more on the German teams and individual athletes and disciplines here.
Germany ranks overall 3rd place in medals in all the past World Games.
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U.S. Army and MBUSI Join Forces to Help Soldiers |
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Photo Credit: Mercedes-Benz
MBUSI President Michael Goebel with LTG Maria Gervais, Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, and MBUSI Team Members with military ties and student recruits
The U.S. Army and Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI) in late March signed a partnership agreement as part of the U.S. Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) program. The PaYS Program is a strategic partnership between the Army and a cross-section of private industry, academia, and state and local public institutes. The program guarantees Soldiers five job interviews and possible employment after their service in the Army. Through the PaYS Program, America’s youth have the unique opportunity to simultaneously serve their country and prepare for their future.
The program is part of a long-term U.S. Army effort to help Soldiers forge professional relationships with businesses and encourage business owners to look to the Army as a plentiful and reliable recruiting source. Since PaYS began in 2000, more than 1,074 employers have partnered with the program.
MBUSI is working closely with the U.S. Army’s networks to recruit new Team Members as part of this partnership. MBUSI will be hiring several hundred Team Members in 2022 as part of its plans to begin building new models and to launch production of its new Battery Plant, located in Bibb County, Alabama.
"We have many opportunities ahead of us in the coming years and we must recruit an additional team to help our team here in Tuscaloosa support the major role we play in the global success of Mercedes-Benz,” said Michael Göbel, Head of Production North America and President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz U.S. International. “We are excited about welcoming members of the military into our organization who will be helping us to build our new all-electric EQS SUV and EQE SUV that is being built here in Alabama for markets worldwide.”
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Dankeschön to our SUSTAINING Members: |
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Please help us welcome our new members:
Drew Green
Museum Director
A replica of John Cullmann’s home makes the perfect setting for the Cullman County Museum. The founder of Cullman brought a rich German heritage to the area which is highlighted at the Museum. The Museum is nestled in the heart of downtown with many attractions and historic sites within easy walking distance. John Cullmann was a farsighted visionary from Germany who founded a colony made up of like-minded German immigrants.
On Aug. 31, 1975, a dream came true for local lovers of history and its preservation with the establishment of a Museum to showcase Cullman’s unique history. The home’s design was influenced by Swiss architecture with a narrow front porch extending its width, gingerbread trim, and twin towers from which, in John Cullmann’s day, flew the German and American flags.
EDUCATIONAL - STUDENT
Bex Shepan
University of South Alabama
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Oktoberfest festival to take place again in Munich |
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Photo Credit: Christof Starke/AFP
The world-famous Oktoberfest is to take place again this year in the Bavarian capital, Munich, after a two-year break caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Announcing the resumption of the festival, Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter said he had had a hard time making the decision because of the war in Ukraine, which could make such celebrations seem inappropriate.
He said that no coronavirus restrictions would be imposed on visitors as there was no legal basis for doing so.
The festival is to run from September 17 to October 3. Reiter added that he hoped nothing would occur to make a cancellation at short notice necessary.
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AGP Mailing List Spam - BE AWARE |
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We have been made aware there is a spam mailing that is "selling" the AlabamaGermany Partnership Email List. Please don't purchase!
IT IS A SCAM!
WE WOULD NEVER SELL OR SHARE THE INFORMATION OF OUR MEMBERS OR SUPPORTERS!
The only way to stop receiving these emails is to mark them as SPAM so future emails from that sender will go directly into your spam mail.
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COVID-19 RELATED NEWS AND RESOURCES |
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Key Information for Travelers to Germany from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Visit CDC Website.
RESOURCES
We have collected a list of resources that can provide information and assistance during these challenging times. You can find them on our website under Helpful Resources.
AlabamaGermany Partnership:
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AlabamaGermany Partnership 1900 International Parkway Drive, Suite 105
Birmingham, AL 35245 www.AlabamaGermany.org
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