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REAF is excited to welcome back Christopher Sims from Duke University (North Carolina, USA) as REAF Visiting Professor from January to July 2024!
Prof. Christopher Sims, MFA, is an Associate Professor of the Practice at Duke University (North Carolina, USA), in the Sanford School of Public Policy and the Department of Art, Art History & Visual Studies.
A former photo archivist at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., he also directed the Undergraduate Education program at the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University from 2014 to 2023. He was selected as the recipient of the Baum Award for Emerging American Photographers in 2010, chosen as one of the "new Superstars of Southern Art" by the Oxford American magazine in 2012, awarded the Arte Laguna Prize in Photographic Art in 2015, and named an Archie Green Fellow at the U.S. Library of Congress in 2017.
His current book project is "The America-Bavaria Military Experience: A Visual Archive of Transnational Contact Zones." While in residence with REAF, he is looking for avenues to explore archival, visual, ephemeral, or other historical material related to Germans, Americans, and persons of other nationalities who have connections to the military installations at Hohenfels, Grafenwöhr, and Schweinfurt; please contact him if you may have any research leads. He is also available to speak to classes and students interested in documentary studies, photography, or generally about graduate study in the arts or humanities in the United States.
REAF Program and Partner Events Winter 2023/2024
| Date | Event |
| Online Lecture Series | Leibniz Science Campus Online Lecture Series European-American Entanglements in the Modern WorldHosted by the Bavarian Virtual University (vhb) |
| Tuesdays | International Politics Lecture SeriesOrganized by Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling Venue: 4-6 pm in H24 31.10. Gastvortrag Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann MdB/Vorsitzende des Verteidigungsausschusses: "Sicherheit vor Russland" (hybrid) H24, Diskussion mit Prof. Bierling und dem Publikum 07.11. Podiumsdiskussion "Die USA ein Jahr vor den Wahlen" (via Zoom) Marie-Astrid Langer (San Francisco-Korrespondentin der NZZ), Prof. em. Dr. Beverly Harris-Schenz (Univ. of Pittsburgh), Prof. Dr. Gerlinde Groitl (IP/UR), Prof. Dr. Volker Depkat (Amerikanische Geschichte/UR), Moderation: Prof. Bierling 21.11. Gastvortrag Prof. Dr. Carlo Masala: Deutsche Sicherheitspolitik in Zeiten von Krieg und Krisen, H24, Diskussion mit Prof. Bierling und dem Publikum 28.11. Gastvortrag Prof. em. Dr. Michael Wolffsohn: Zeitenwende im Nahen Osten? Israel zwischen arabischer Akzeptanz und innerer Spaltung, H24, Diskussion mit Prof. Bierling und dem Publikum 19.12. Gastvortrag Toni Hofreiter MdB/Vorsitzender des Europa-Ausschusses: "Warum Deutschland die Ukraine auch mit Waffen unterstützen muss", H24, Diskussion mit Prof. Bierling und dem Publikum 09.01. General ret. Ben Hodges/ehem. Oberkommandierender der US-Streitkräfte Europa: Europe at War (auf Englisch), H24 Gemeinschaftsveranstaltung mit dem Leibniz-Wissenschaftscampus und Prof. Dr. Gerlinde Groitl, Diskussion mit Prof. Bierling, Prof. Dr Gerlinde Groitl und dem Publikum 23.01. Natalie Amiri (Moderatorin des Weltspiegel/langjährige ARD-Korrespondentin Teheran): Der Iran zwischen Revolution und Dauerprotest, H24, Diskussion mit Prof. Bierling und dem Publikum
Die Gastvorträge werden großzügig unterstützt von der Friedrich-Naumann-/Thomas-Dehler Stiftung und der Phoenix academiae e.V |
| Tuesdays | Speaker Series Security - Strategy - WarOrganized by Prof. Dr. Gerline Groitl Venue: 2-4 pm in VG 2.38 or H24 31.10.2023, 14-16 Uhr: Joachim Krause (ISPK Kiel): Deutschlands strategische Blindheit und die Rolle der Universitäten (ZOOM) 05.12.2023, 14-16 Uhr: Gerlinde Groitl (Universität Regensburg): Russland, China und der revisionistische Angriff auf die liberale internationale Ordnung (VG 2.38) 19.12.2023, 14-16 Uhr: Lisa Geltinger (Universität Regensburg): Der Iran und seine Proxies im Mittleren Osten (VG 2.38) 09.01.2024, 16-18 Uhr: Lt. Gen. (ret). Ben Hodges (vorm. Commanding General US Army Europe): War in Europe: Ukraine (H24) 16.01.2024, 16-18 Uhr: Prof. Dr. Volker Depkat (Universität Regensburg), Prof. Dr. Jörg Skriebeleit (Direktor Zentrum Erinnerungskultur UR/KZ-Gedenkstätte Flossenbürg), Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling (Universität Regensburg): Universitäten auf Irrwegen? Postkolonialismus und Antisemitismus in der Wissenschaft (H24) 30.01.2024, 14-16 Uhr: Hubert Zimmermann (Universität Marburg): Militärische Missionen und ihre Rechtfertigungen in Geschichte und Gegenwart (VG 2.38) 06.02.2024, 14-16 Uhr: Remko Leemhuis (Direktor AJC Berlin): Israels Sicherheit als deutsche Staatsräson (VG 2.38) |
| November 7 | Trump vs. Biden?: Die letzte Schlacht der alten Männer - Einn Blick auf die USA ein Jahr vor den WahlenMit Marie-Astrid Langer (San Francisco-Korrespondentin der NZZ), Prof. em. Dr. Beverly Harris-Schenz (Univ. of Pittsburg), Prof. Dr. Gerlinde Groitl (IP/UR), Prof. Dr. Volker Depkat (Amerikanische Geschichte/UR), Moderation: Prof. Bierling (IP/UR) Venue: 16:00 bis 18:00 Uhr c.t. in H2 or digital via Zoom. Zugangs-Link: https://uni-regensburg.zoom-x.de/j/69902423854?pwd=dUJ4MHZWZmhtZWpDR214Tk5aUEZlZz09 Webinar-ID: 699 0242 3854 Zugangscode: 166172 |
| November 30-December 1 | The 2023 Annual Conference of the Leibniz ScienceCampus Regensburg Sustainability and Firm Performance in Europe and the AmericasOrganized by the Leibniz ScienceCampus Regensburg Venue: room 319, IOS, Landshuter Str. 4, Regensburg Please register here until November 19 |
| 7 February | REAF Guest Lecture Prof. Dr. Pia Wiegmink (Bonn University)"Transnational American Studies, German Immigrants, and the Afterlives of Slavery in Queensland" Venue: 2 p.m. (c.t.) in ZH6 |
REAF Program and Partner Events Summer 2023
| Recurring Partner Events | Leibniz ScienceCampus Speaker Series (In)Security: Europe and America in the Modern Worldorganized by Dr. Gerlinde Groitl Venue: 2 p.m. in DE 2.121 or Zoom |
| 3 May | reaf & Leibniz ScienceCampus & seeffield Prof. Dr. Jeannette Eileen Jones (University of Nebraska-Lincoln) and international visitors of the project seeFField Prof. Dr. Daniela Koleva (University of Sofia), Dr. Katarina Damčević (University of Tartu) and Dr. Hikmet Karčić (University of Sarajevo)Meet and Greet Venue: 2 p.m. (c.t.) in SG 2.14 |
| 10 May
| the chair of American Studies (Julia Faisst, Interim Chair) cordially invites you to: Prof. Dr. Dr. hc. Werner Sollors (Harvard University, honorary doctorate UR)Guest Lecture funded by the Regensburger Universitätsstiftung Hans Vielberth "Goethe and Black America" (Click here for more information.) Venue: 4 p.m. (c.t.) in H24 |
| 10 May | the chair of American Studies (Julia Faisst, Interim Chair) cordially invites you to: Prof. Dr. Dr. hc. Werner Sollors (Harvard University, honorary doctorate UR)Meet and Greet funded by the Regensburger Universitätsstiftung Hans Vielberth Venue: 6 p.m. in SG 2.14 |
| 11 May | the chair of American Studies (Julia Faisst, Interim Chair) cordially invites you to: Prof. Dr. Dr. hc. Werner Sollors (Harvard University, honorary doctorate UR)Roundtable funded by the Regensburger Universitätsstiftung Hans Vielberth Roundtable discussion for MA and PhD students Venue: noon (c.t.) in SG 2.14 |
| 17 May | REAF & LEIBNIZ SCIENCECAMPUS Prof. Dr. Jeannette Eileen Jones (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)Brownbag Lunch Talk "Recent Direction and Approaches in Transnational Area Studies" Venue: 2 p.m. in SG 2.14 |
| 14 June | REAF, DIMAS, and the Interim Chair of American Studies Prof. Dr. Julia Faisst Jon Pineda"Let's No One Get Hurt": Reading and Author Q&A Venue: 6-7:30 p.m. at the "Haus der Begegnung" (Hinter der Grieb 8) |
| 16 June | REAF, DIMAS, and the Interim Chair of American Studies Prof. Dr. Julia Faisst Jon PinedaBuilding Images: Creative Writing Workshop for Students and Staff Venue: 10-12 a.m. in SG 2.14 |
| 29 June | REAF & Leibniz Science Campus Prof. Dr. Claudia Sadowski-SmithMeet & Greet Venue: noon (c.t.) in 2.14 |
| 4 July | REAF LESUNG UND DISKUSSION
Lesung mit anschließender Diskussion aus Annette Wieviorkas 1945: Als die Amerikaner die Lager entdeckten mit Alexander Carstiuc und Jonas Empen (Übersetzer), moderiert von Dennis Forster.18.15 Uhr in H26. Click here for more information.
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REAF Program and Partner Events Winter 2022/2023
| Date | Event |
| 19 - 21 January | Leibniz ScienceCampus Regensburg Event "Unfree Spaces in the Modern World: Resistant Responses, Empowering Acts - An International and Interdisciplinary Workshop"For more information, please click here |
| 18 January | Coffee With REAF, Ku, and the Leibniz ScienceCampus Nishani Frazier and Randall Jelks (University of Kansas)Venue: 2-4 p.m. in SG 2.14 |
| 22 November | REAF and Leibniz ScienceCampus Regensburg Meet and Greet Dr. Vjeran Pavlaković (University of Rijeka, Croatia)Venue: 6 p.m. in SG 2.14 |
| 10 November | Leibniz ScienceCampus Regensburg and Graduiertenschule für Ost- und Südosteuropastudien Jeffrey Olick (University of Virginia)"The Politics of Regret Revisited" Keynote Lecture of the 32nd Postgraduate Forum (PGF) of the German Association for American Studies (DGfA/GAAS) Part of Leibniz ScienceCampus and Graduiertenschule's Research Colloquium Venue: 7 p.m. in PT 3.0.79 (Großer Sitzungssaal) |
| 9 November | Partner Event: REAF & Leibniz ScienceCampus Regensburg & CITAS & Promotionskolleg PUR Jeffrey Olick (University of Virginia)Masterclass "Collective Memory between Ethics, Regret and Manipulation" Venue: 2-6 p.m. in SG 2.14 |
REAF Program and Partner Events Summer 2022
| Date | Event |
| 1 June | REAF & Leibniz ScienceCampus Guest LectureProf. Dr. Claudia Sadowski-Smith (Arizona State University) "Whiteness and Migration Studies" Venue: 4-6 p.m. in H14 |
| Every Monday | CITAS / Leibniz ScienceCampus Lecture Series"Frictions and Transformations of Globalization" For more information, click here |
| 13 June | CITAS / Leibniz ScienceCampus Lecture SeriesProf. Dr. Ben Chappell (University of Kansas) "What is the 'American Model'? Learning Management and Knowledge Ideologies in a 'Moment of Danger' for Universities" Venue: 6-8 p.m. in H19 |
| 15 June | REAF & Leibniz ScienceCampus RoundtableProf. Dr. Ben Chappel (University of Kansas) Venue: 12-2 p.m. in V.G. 3.58 |
| 27 June | CITAS / Leibniz ScienceCampus Lecture SeriesProf. Dr. Nishani Frazier (University of Kansas) "The Sounds of Blackness: How Gentrification Silences and Displaces Belonging" Venue: 6-8 p.m. in H19 |
| 29 June | REAF, CITAS & Leibniz ScienceCampus Meet and GreetProf. Dr. Ben Chappell (Univerity of Kansas) and Prof. Dr. Nishani Frazier (University of Kansas) Venue: 6-8 p.m. in S.G. 2.14 |
| 11 July | REAF, CITAS & Leibniz ScienceCampus Guest Lecture, hosted by LSC Visiting Professor Claudia Sadowski-SmithProf. Dr. Gabriele Schwab (University of California, Irvine) "Transspecies Selves" Venue: 2-4 p.m. in H10 |
| 13 July | REAF, CITAS & Leibniz ScienceCampus Brownbag MasterclassProf. Dr. Nishani Frazier (University of Kansas) "Digital Humanities in the Modern World: Praxis, Ethics, Aesthetics" Venue: 12-2 p.m. in S.G. 2.14 |
| 20 July | REAF & CITAS Meet and GreetChristopher Sims (Duke University) Venue: 6-8 p.m. in S.G. 2.14 |
REAF Program Archive
REAF Summer Program 2016
| Guest Lecture | |
| 29 April 2016 | Prof. Dr. Anne Koenen (Universität Leipzig) "Wings and Roots: Migrating Academics" Venue: 5:30 pm, Haus der Begegnung |
| 30 April 2016 | Prof. Dr. Alfred Hornung (Johannes Gutenberg- Universität Mainz) "Transnational Journeys of Life: En Route to Refuge" Venue: 3:30 pm, Altes Finanzamt |
| 30 April 2016 | Prof. Dr. Nina Morgan (Kennesaw State University), REAF Fellow "Symposium: Panel: American Studies Transnational: Perspectives, Politics, Responsibilities" Venue: 5-7 pm, Altes Finanzamt With the friendly support of: Hans Vielberth University Foundation. |
| 3 May 2016 | Prof. Dr. Nina Morgan (Kennesaw State University), REAF Fellow "Research Roundtable: Projects in Transnational American Studies" Venue: 4-6 pm, PT 3.2.73 With the friendly support of: Hans Vielberth University Foundation. |
| 4 May 2016 | Prof. Dr. Nina Morgan (Kennesaw State University), REAF Fellow "Bartleby, the Slacktivist; Citizen-Saboteurs; and Other 'Occupations'" Venue: 2-3 pm & 3-4 pm (Lecture and Q&A Session), ZH 5 With the friendly support of: Hans Vielberth University Foundation. |
| 16 June 2016 | Prof. Dr. John David Smith (University of North Carolina, Charlotte) "You turned us loose to the sky....to the wrath of our infuriated masters: Emancipation and Reconstruction Reconsidered" Venue: 12-2 pm, ZH 6 Inviting Host: Prof. Dr. Volker Depkat With the friendly support of the Bavarian American Academy (BAA) |
| 23 June 2016 | Prof. Dr. Hubert Zapf (Universität Augsburg) "Literature as Cultural Ecology: Sustainable Texts" Venue: 10 am-12 pm, H 22 Inviting Host: Prof. Dr. Timo Müller |
| 29 June 2016 | Dr. Leopold Lippert (Universität Salzburg) "The Neoliberal Charms of America Abroad, or: Playing Indian in Austria" Venue: 2-4 pm, ZH 6 In cooperation with the DFG Research Network "Cultural Performance in Transnational American Studies" |
| 5 July 2016 | Prof. Dr. Gary Jacobson (University of California, San Diego) "And the next president is... Reflections on the US election campaign 2015/16" Venue: 4-6 pm, H 2 Inviting Host: Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling |
REAF Winter Program 2016/17
| Date | Guest Lecture |
| 8 November 2016 | U.S. Consul General Jennifer Gavito Academic Election Party including a discussion between the Consul General, Prof. Dr. Bierling, Prof. Dr. Depkat and Dr. Gerlinde Groitl; Live TV broadcast Venue: 7.30 pm - 2.30 am, Audimax Inviting Host: Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling |
| 29 November 2016 | Dr. Sebastian Herrmann (Leipzig University) "Post-Fact Elections? Reality, Postmodernism, and the US Presidency" Venue: 12 - 2 pm, ZH 5 |
| 29 November 2016 | Dr. Margarete Klein (Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik, Berlin) "Russland - Abkehr vom Westen, Wende nach Osten?" Venue: 4 - 6 pm, H 2 Inviting Host: Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling With the friendly support of the Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung |
| 6 December 2016 | Prof. Dr. George Lipsitz & Prof. Dr. Barbara Tomlinson (University of California, Santa Barbara) "American Studies as Accompaniment: Why We Can't Wait" Venue: 2 - 4 pm, ZH 4 Inviting Host: Prof. Dr. Timo Müller With the friendly support of the Bavarian American Academy (BAA) |
| 6 December 2016 | Dietmar Ossenberg (Ex-ZDF-Korrespondent Kairo) "Krisenherd Mittlerer Osten" Venue: 4 - 6 pm, H 24 Inviting Host: Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling |
| 7 December 2016 | Prof. Dr. George Lipsitz (University of California, Santa Barbara) Roundtable: "American Studies Today: Projects, Politics, Perspectives" Venue: 10 am - 12 pm, PT 3.2.73 Inviting Host: Prof. Dr. Timo Müller |
| 13 December 2016 | Dr. Theo Waigel (Bundesfinanzminister a.D.) "Die USA - Ein Eckpfeiler deutscher Außenpolitik. Eine persönliche Bilanz" Venue: 4 - 6 pm, H 24 Inviting Host: Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling With the friendly support of the Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung |
| 10 January 2017 | Dr. Saskia Hieber (Akademie für Politische Bildung, Tutzing) "Die USA und der Aufstieg Chinas" Venue: 4 - 6 pm, H 2 Inviting Host: Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling With the friendly support of the Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung |
| 17 January 2017 | Prof. Dr. Reinhard Meier-Walser (Akademie Politik und Zeitgeschehen, Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung) "Die USA im Spannungsfeld zwischen Riad und Teheran" Venue: 4 - 6 pm, H 2 Inviting Host: Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling |
| 20 January 2017 | Inauguration of the new U.S. President Discussion with Prof. Dr. Volker Depkat, Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling, Dr. Gerlinde Groitl and PD Dr. Ingrid Gessner; Live TV broadcast Venue: 5 - 8 pm, H 24 Inviting Host: Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling |
| 2 February 2017 | Prof. Dr. Ilka Saal (University of Erfurt/University of Toronto) "Collusions of Fact and Fiction: A Historiopoetic Approach to American Slavery in the Works of Suzan Lori Parks and Kara Walker" Venue: 10 am - 12 pm, PT 2.0.3A |
| 7 February 2017 | Prof. Dr. Birgit Hans (University of North Dakota) Roundtable: "Native American Studies--Projects, Politics, Perspectives" Venue: 6 - 8 pm, PT 3.2.73 |
REAF Program Summer 2017
| Date | Event |
| 11 May | REAF UR@50 Anniversary LectureProf. Dr. John Carlos Rowe (University of Southern California) "O Carib Isle!" or "Scattered Moluccas"? Édouard Glissant's Pacific Relation Followed by a Response by Prof. Dr. Alfred Hornung (Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz) Venue: 12 pm (s.t.), Großer Sitzungssaal PT Chair: Prof. Dr. Udo Hebel (REAF Founding Director) |
| 17 May | Launch: REAF CareerDr. Susanne Ehrenreich-Blažeković (Linde AG) Dr. Ehrenreich-Blažeković will talk about her career after she left the University of Regensburg and will answer questions. Venue: 4.30-6 pm, ZH 6 |
| 30 June -1 July | ConferenceForschungstage American Studies Regensburg - Augsburg 2017 Research symposium of the departments for American Studies at the University of Regensburg and the University of Augsburg Venue: Altes Finanzamt - Room 017, Landshuter Str. 4, Regensburg in cooperation with the Regensburg European American Forum (REAF) Organization: Dr. Johanna Hartmann (U Augsburg) and Florian Weinzierl (U Regensburg) |
| 20 July | REAF LectureProf. Dr. David Savran (CUNY) "The Globalization of the Broadway Musical" Venue: 12-2 pm, ZH 6 |
| 27 July | REAF LectureProf. Dr. Jeannette Eileen Jones (University of Nebraska-Lincoln) "A Proud Yankee in the Sultan's Court: White American Manhood, Race, and U.S. Power in the Indian Ocean" Venue: 12-2 pm, ZH 6 Sponsored by: Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Bildung und Kultus, Wissenschaft und Kunst. |
REAF Program Winter 2017/18
| Date | Event |
| 26-28 October | Conference Workshop"Nation, Nationalism, and Transnationalism Revisited" Venue: Seminarraum Altes Finanzamt, Landshuter Str. 4, Regensburg Inviting Host: Prof. Dr. Volker Depkat (American Studies) |
| 5 December | REAF UR@50 Anniversary LectureDr. Jörg Skriebeleit (Flossenbürg Concentration Camp Memorial and Museum) "Taten und Orte - Tatorte: Flossenbürg, München, Fürstenfeldbruck" Moderation: Prof. Dr. Udo Hebel (President UR; REAF Founding Director) Venue: 6 pm, Großer Sitzungssaal PT |
| 7 December | REAF LectureDr. Allison Stagg (JFK Institute, Berlin) "James Akin and 'A Philosophic Cock': Caricature Prints in America, 1800-1820" Venue: 12-2 pm, ZH 6 |
| Events - International Politics and Transatlantic Relations | |
| 21 November | LectureStefan Kornelius (Leiter Redaktion Außenpolitik/Süddeutsche Zeitung) "Deutsche Außenpolitik in einer Zeit der Krisen und Konflikte" Venue: 4-6 pm, H2 Inviting Host: Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling (International Poltics and Transatlantic Relations) |
| 12 December | Lecture and Panel Discussion"Die Krise um Nordkoreas Atom- und Raketenprogramm" Einführungsreferat: Prof. Dr. Sebastian Harnisch (U Heidelberg) Podiumsdiskussion with Dr. Saskia Hieber, Dr. Gerlinde Groitl, Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling (Moderation) Venue: 4-6 pm, H2 Inviting Host: Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling (International Poltics and Transatlantic Relations) In cooperation with the Akademie für Politische Bildung in Tutzing |
| 16 January | LectureGeneral Dr. Erich Vad (ehemaliger Militärberater von Bundeskanzlerin Dr. Angela Merkel) "Deutsche Sicherheitspolitik zwischen Afghanistan und Baltikum" Venue: 4-6 pm, H2 Inviting Host: Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling (International Poltics and Transatlantic Relations) |
| 30 January | Lecture and DiscussionGeneral Martin Schelleis (Inspekteuer der Streitkräftebasis) "Die Bundeswehr im Auslandseinsatz" Venue: 4-6 pm, H2 Inviting Host: Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling (International Poltics and Transatlantic Relations) |
REAF Program Summer 2018
REAF draws your attention to a conference organized by REAF Board member Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling and Prof. Dr. Reinhard Meier-Walser (Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung) .
| 7-8 June | ConferenceExpertenkonferenz "Außenpolitik in einer instabilen Welt: Deutschland nach den Bundestagswahlen" Venue: Großer Sitzungssaal des Philosophikums (PT 3.0.79) Organizers: Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling (REAF Board, International Politics and Transatlantic Relations) and Prof. Dr. Reinhard Meier-Walser (Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung) |
| Thursday | 10.00 Uhr Begrüßung: Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling/Prof. Dr. Reinhard Meier-Walser Panel I: 10.15 Uhr Globalisierung in Schwierigkeiten? Prof. em. Dr. Wolfgang Wiegard, langjähriger Vorsitzender des Sachverständigenrats/Universität Regensburg, Mod. Prof. Bierling Panel II: 14:00 Uhr Der globale Wandel und die Rolle Deutschlands in der internationalen Politik Prof. em. Dr. Joachim Krause, Direktor des Instituts für Sicherheitspolitik/Universität Kiel, Mod. Alexander Schuster MA Panel III: 16.00 Uhr Deutschlands Ziele in einer neuen EU-Außen-und Sicherheitspolitik Dr. Anja Opitz, Akademie für Politische Bildung Tutzing, Mod. Susanne Prechtl MA |
| Friday | Panel IV: 10.00 Uhr Amerika auf Isolationskurs? Grußwort von Prof. Dr. Udo Hebel/Präsident der Universität Regensburg Eröffnungsgespräch mit Jennifer Gavito, Generalkonsulin der USA/München, gefolgt von einer Podiumsdiskussion mit Dr. Opitz, Prof. Krause, Dr. Groitl, Prof. Meier-Walser, Mod. Prof. Bierling |
| Date | Event |
| 12 June | Book Project Presentation"American Exceptionalism" by Prof. Dr. Volker Depkat Prof. Dr. Volker Depkat in discussion with Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling (Universität Regensburg), Prof. Dr. Ben Chappell (University of Kansas), and Prof. Dr. Udo Hebel (Universität Regensburg). Venue: 6 pm Kunsthalle (upper level of the Audimax foyer) |
| 28 June | REAF RoundtableDr. Jennifer Reimer (Lise Meitner Fellow at the University of Graz) "Academic Freedom? The Politics and Practice of Transnational American Studies in Turkey and around the Globe" Venue: 3-4 pm PT 2.0.4 |
| 28-29 June | REAF@10 ConferencePlease see our official program! Venue: PT 3.0.79 (Großer Sitzungssaal) |
| 4 July | LectureProf. Dr. David Savran (City University of New York) "Playwriting and the American Apocalypse" Venue: 2-4 pm ZH 6 |
REAF Program Winter 2018/2019
| Date | Event |
| 5 November | REAF Participation in CITAS Lecture SeriesProf. Dr. Volker Depkat (University of Regensburg, REAF Co-Director) "American Exceptionalism und die Traditionen U.S.-amerikanischer Außenpolitik" Venue: 6-8pm in H4 Organizer: CITAS |
| 14 November | REAF RoundtableDr. Jennifer Reimer (Lise-Meitner Fellow at the University of Graz) "Perspectives and Politics of (Transnational) American Studies" Venue: 2-4pm in ZH 5 |
| 26 November | REAF CareerUlrike Strauss (Senior Manager Outreach & Engagement Munich Security) Ms. Ulrike Strauss will provide insights into her work and will answer questions students may have about her field. Venue: 6pm-8 in PT 3.0.79 (Großer Sitzungssaal) |
| 27 November | International Politics PanelUS-Consul General Meghan Gregonis in discussion with Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling and students "Die US-Kongresswahlen und die Zukunft der transatlantischen Beziehungen" Venue: 4-6pm in H24 Inviting Host: Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling |
| 15 January | International Politics Panel"Transatlantic Relations Today" General ret. Ben Hodges (former Commander of the US Army in Europe/USAEUR 2014-2017) in discussion with Prof.Dr. Stephan Bierling, Dr. Gerlinde Groitl, and students Venue: 4-6pm in H24 Inviting Host: REAF Co-Director Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling |
| 21 January | REAF Participation in CITAS Lecture SeriesDr. Birgit Bauridl (University of Regensburg, REAF Co-Director) "Erinnerung als transnationales Event: Deutsch-amerikanische Verhandlungsräume in Bayern nach 1945" Venue: 6-8pm in H4 |
| 24 January | REAF LectureDr.Katharina Gerund (FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg) "Army Wives and the Unit: Military Spouses in U.S.-American TV Series" Venue: 2-4pm in ZH 6 |
| January 30 | REAF LectureDr. Leonard Schmieding (Münster) "Populism and Public History: Current Challenges in a Transatlantic Perspective" Venue: 4-6pm Room TBA |
| Further Events - International Politics and Transatlantic Relations | |
| 6 November | Guest Lecture in International PoliticsProf. Dr. Reinhard Meier-Walser (Leiter der Akademie Politik und Zeitgeschehen der Hanns-Seidel Stiftung) "Krisenherd Iran. Der Westen und Teheran nach der Kündigung des Atomabkommens durch die USA" Venue: 4-6pm in H2 Inviting Host: Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling |
| 4 December | Guest Lecture in International PoliticsDr. Margarete Klein (Russland-Expertin der Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik) "Russland-Rückkehr als Großmacht?" Venue:4-6pm H2 Inviting Host: Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling |
| 22 January | Guest Lecture in International PoliticsGeneral Martin Schelleis (Inspekteur der Steitkräftebasis) "Die Bundeswehr in einer unsicheren Welt" Venue: 4-6pm in H24 Inviting Host: Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling |
| 29 January | International Politics PanelHelga Schmid (Generalsekretärin des Europäischen Auswärtigen Dienstes) in discussion with Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling and students "Die EU in einer Welt der Krisen und Konflikte" Venue: 4-6pm in H24 Inviting Host: Prof.Dr. Stephan Bierling |
REAF Program Summer 2019
| Date | Event |
| 14 May | International Politics PanelMolly Selvin and David Rubenson, Citizen Volunteers "Did We Make a Difference? Citizen Volunteers and the 2018 US-Congressional Election Outcome" Venue: 10:30-12pm in H21 |
| 16 May | Partner Event: CITAS Dialog SeriesMadeleine Schwartz, Journalist "Transatlantic Political and Cultural Relations: A Conversation" Chaired by CITAS Manager Dr. Paul Vickers and REAF Administrative Manager Tamara Heger Venue: 6-8pm in H25 Organizer: CITAS |
| 23 May | REAF LectureChris Sims (Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University) "Photographing America's Post 9/11 Wars: From Guantánamo Bay to Mock Training Villages of Iraq and Afghanistan" Venue: 2-4pm in PT 2.0.3A |
| 4 June | International Politics PanelStefan Kornelius (Außenpolitikchef der Süddeutschen Zeitung) "Krisen, Kriege und Konflikte: Die Welt aus den Fugen" Venue: 4-6pm in H2 |
| 25 June | International Politics PanelSebastian von Einsiedel (United Nations University Europe) "Die UN in einer schwierigen Welt" Venue: 4-6 pm in H2 |
| 1 July | REAF LectureProf. Dr. Timo Müller (University of Konstanz) "European Whips: Hip Hop's Transatlantic Mobilities" Venue: 4-6pm in ZH 4 |
| 16 July | International Politics PanelEric Gujer (Neue Zürcher Zeitung) "Die Weltlage aus Schweizer Sicht" Venue: 4-6pm in H2 |
| 18 July | REAF Research AfternoonProf. Dr. Jeannette E. Jones and Prof. Dr. Alexander Vazansky (University of Nebraska-Lincoln) Venue: 2:15-5:15pm in PT 3.0.79 (Großer Sitzungssaal) Preliminary Schedule 2:15- Welcome 2:30- Guest Lecture Prof. Dr. Vazansky 3:45- Coffee Break 4:00- Research Roundtable Prof. Dr. Jones 5:15- Reception |
REAF Program Winter 2019/2020
| Date | Event |
| 29 October | REAF Reading in Cooperation with CITASProf. Dr. Joy Castro (University of Nebraska-Lincoln) accompanied by Prof. Dr. Ursula Regener (University of Regensburg) Works to be read: -Flash essays from Prof. Castro's creative nonfiction collection Island of Bones -a selection from Hell or High Water, her literary crime novel set in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina -a new and forthcoming short story, "Betrayed." Venue: 6:30pm at Haus der Begegnung |
| 30 October | REAF RoundtableProf. Dr. Joy Castro (University of Nebraska-Lincoln) "Writing Memoir, Writing Crime: Creative Vision as Sociopolitical Intervention" Venue: 4-6pm in ZH6 |
| 12 November | International Politics PanelThomas Hacker MdB, Christian Sigl M.A. and moderated by Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling (University of Regensburg). "Brexit: Schrecken ohne Ende?" In cooperation with the Thomas-Dehler-Stiftung Venue: 4-6pm in H24 |
| 14 November | Teacher Training ConferenceOrganized by REAF Board Member Prof. Dr. Volker Depkat and Theo Emmer, StD. 18. Kontaktstudium für Geschichts- und Sozialkundelehrer zum Thema "Populismus und Demokratie" Venue: 9-4:45pm in the Großer Sitzungssaal (PT 3.0.79) For more information concerning the event's schedule please click here. |
| 18 November | REAF @ CITAS Lecture SeriesProf. Dr. Volker Depkat (REAF Co-Board Director) "American Exceptionalism and the Crisis of American National Identity in the U.S. Today" Venue: 6-8pm in H14 |
| 19 November | International Politics PanelDr. Theo Waigel (Bundesfinanzminister A.D.) "Deutschland in einer schwierigen Welt." |
| 27 November | Partner Event: CITAS Brown Bag Lunch TalkProf. Dr. Frank Mehring (Radboud University, Nijmegen, NL) "Transnational Life Writing: Re-Mapping the Life and Oeuvre of the German-American Painter, Designer and Teacher Winold Reiss" Prof. Mehring is a REAF Fellow sponsored by ERASMUS Venue:12-2pm in Sammelgebäude 214 |
| 27 November | REAF RoundtableProf. Dr. Frank Mehring (Radboud University, Nijmegen, NL) Research Roundtable for Masters and PhD students Prof. Mehring is a REAF Fellow sponsored by ERASMUS Venue: 2pm-4pm in PT 3.2.73 |
| 28 November | REAF LectureProf. Dr. Frank Mehring (Radboud University, Nijmegen, NL) "Media, Memory, and Liberation: Marketing American Heroism in Transnational Contexts?" Prof. Mehring is a REAF Fellow sponsored by ERASMUS Venue: 2-4pm in the Großer Sitzungssaal (PT 3.0.79) |
| 10 December | International Politics PanelUlrich Wilhelm, Intendant des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Vorsitzender der ARD und Sprecher der Bundesregierung 2005-2010 "Qualitätsmedien im Zeitalter von Twitter und Fake News" Venue: 4-6pm in H2 |
| 10 December | REAF Film Screening and Discussion„Todeszug in die Freiheit"; a documentary by Andrea Mocellin and Thomas Muggenthaler The screening will be followed by a discussion with Thomas Muggenthaler This event will be held in cooperation with IOS. Venue: H22 at 6pm |
| 17 December | Leibniz ScienceCampusOfficial Opening of the Leibniz ScienceCampus in Regensburg Venue: 5pm at the Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies |
| 13 January | REAF @ CITAS Lecture SeriesDr. Birgit Bauridl (REAF Managing Director) "Critical Whiteness Studies Transnational: Dynamiken von 'White Supremacy' und 'White Privilege' in Deutschland und den USA" Venue: 6-8pm in H14 |
| 15 January | Partner Event: CITAS Brown Bag Lunch TalkProf. Dr. Pia Wiegmink (University of Regensburg) Transatlantic Affective Communities in the Abolitionist Gift Book The Liberty Bell (1839-1859) Venue: 12-2pm in Sammelgebäude 214 |
| 28 January | International Politics PanelHelga Schmid (Generalsekretärin des Europäischen Auswärtigen Dienstes) "Die EU in einer Welt der Krisen und Konflikte". Venue: 4-6pm in H24 |
REAF Program and Partner Events Winter 2020/2021
| Date | Event |
| 22 October | Online Discussion by Leibniz ScienceCampus and CITAS"The Range and Limits of Travelling Concepts in Area Studies" Zoom Workshop |
| Every Monday | CITAS / Leibniz ScienceCampus Lecture SeriesSpecial Relations Revisited: Europa und die USA seit dem 19. Jahrhundert For more information, click here. Zoom, 6-8pm |
| 3 November | "Amerika wählt" - Election NightHosted by Prof.Dr. Stephan Bierling, International Politics (REAF Board Member) 5:15-6:30pm "And the Winner is..." Prof. Dr. Gary Jacobson (University of California San Diego) 8:00-9:30pm "Trump vs. Biden" - Panel Discussion Prof.Dr. Udo Hebel (REAF Founding Director, Chair American Studies; President UR) Prof. em. Dr. Beverly Harris-Schenz (University of Pittsburgh) Dr. Gerline Groitl (International Politics, UR) |
| 9 November | CITAS/Leibniz ScienceCampus Lecture SeriesProf. Dr. Ulf Brunnbauer (Speaker, Leibniz Science Campus, UR) "Amerika-Auswanderung und (Ost)Europäische 'Diasporen' vor dem 1. Weltkrieg." This session of the Lecture Series will include an Award Ceremony for Area Studies Theses. Zoom, 6-8pm |
| 16 November | REAF @ CITAS/ Leibniz ScienceCampus Lecture SeriesProf. Dr. Volker Depkat (REAF Board Member, UR) "Amerikanische Demokratie als politisches Ordnungsmodell von 1789 bis 1848/49." Zoom, 6-8pm |
| 18 November | American Studies @ UR Sustainability WeekLauren La Fauci (Linköping University, Sweden) "Digging Roots: America's Past and Present Environmentalisms." Zoom, 2-4pm |
| 23 November | Guest Lecture in American StudiesThomas Stelzl (University Passau) "American Democracy: A Transatlantic Perspective After the Election." Zoom, 10am-12pm |
| 23 November | American Studies @ CITAS/Leibniz ScienceCampus Lecture SeriesProf. Dr. Pia Wiegmink (Interim Chair of American Studies, UR) "The 'Freedom-Loving German' in America: Negotiating Gender, Antislavery and Immigration in 19th Century German American Women's Literature." Zoom, 6-8pm |
| 8 December | REAF in cooperation with Leibniz ScienceCampus and KZ-Gedenkstätte FlossenbürgReMember - Film Screening and Roundtable Discussion Zoom, 6pm |
| 18 January | CITAS/ Leibniz ScienceCampus Lecture SeriesDr. Katharina Gerund (Former REAF guest, Friedrich-Alexander Universtität Erlangen-Nürnberg) "Unofficial Ambassadors? Military Spouses in the Transatlantic World." Zoom, 6-8pm |
| 20 January | International Politcs Panel Discussion: US InaugurationHosted by REAF Board Member Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling (International Politcs, UR) In discussion with: Dr. Gerline Groitl (International Politics, UR) and Prof. Dr. Volker Depkat (REAF Board Member, UR) Zoom, 5-7:30pm |
| 27 January | Guest Lecture in American StudiesDr. Nele Sawallisch (Katholische Universtität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt) "'The Pregnant Female Comedian:' Performativity, Corporeality, Charged Humor." Zoom, 2-4pm |
| 3 February | Guest Lecture in American StudiesDr. Katrin Horn (University Bayreuth) "Post/Pop/Pointless? Feminism in Contemporary Media Culture." Zoom, 2-4pm |
| 10 February | REAF LectureDr. Nathalie Aghoro (Katholische Universtität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt) "The Location of Justice: Placemaking and Commemoration from Octavia Butler to Black Lives Matter." Zoom, 12-2pm |
Katharina Esther Sherman - 11.04.2024 21:20 
