Events

Fabian: Going to the Dogs

Presented by Goethe Institut Boston | Coolidge Corner Theatre | 290 Harvard Street in Brookline
In German with English subtitles

Sunday, January 9th 2022 | 12:00p.m. EST

New Films from Germany series: Set in the dying days of the Weimar Republic as the global economic crisis dominated at the end of the 1920s, the film centers on the exploits of the 32-year-old advertising copywriter Dr. Jakob Fabian in a Berlin teetering on a political, economic and moral abyss. Based on the eponymous 1931 novel by Erich Kästner. Trailer

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Goethe-Institut Buchclub Januar 2022
Benedikt Wells: Hard Land

Goethe Institut Boston | auf Deutsch | Virtual

Dienstag, 11. Januar 2022 | 7:00p.m. EST

Der Buchclub trifft sich normalerweise jeden zweiten Dienstag im Monat, um aktuelle deutsche Literatur zu diskutieren — von moderner Klassik bis zu den neuesten Erscheinungen der Literaturszene. Buchclubliste Boston 2022. Bitte melden Sie sich bei Interesse bei der Moderatorin Barbara Eskin an. RSVP: Um die Zoom Einladung zu erhalten, senden Sie bitte eine Nachricht an barbaraeskin1@gmail.com

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Fast Track Virtual Information Night

German International School Boston | Virtual 

Thursday, January 20, 2022 | 6:30p.m. EST 

Join The German International School Boston’s virtual Fast Track Information Night to learn more about the accelerated German language program for academically strong and motivated students entering grades 1-5 with little to no previous German language experience.

Do you have a curiosity about or connection to Germany, but your child doesn’t read (or even speak) any German? Are you seeking an independent school learning environment with small classes, dedicated teachers, and unique opportunities? By enrolling in GISB’s German Fast Track Program, your child will participate in Germany’s challenging academic curriculum after a year of intensive language support. 

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Financing College

German International School Boston | Virtual Speaker Series 

Monday, January 24, 2022 | 7:00p.m. EST | Virtual

The German International School Boston parent and student loan expert Jens Meyer will talk about financing college. Whether your children plan to study in the US or abroad, whether they are still in Kindergarten or about to graduate; it is never too early or too late to think about options to finance college. Jens will cover the current college cost trends in the US and Europe and outline both short- and long-term financing options and strategies. He will also talk about financial aid and what to watch out for when accepting college scholarships. Jens leads the credit risk, portfolio management, and collections group at Cognition Financial, one of the oldest student loan financing companies in the United States. Note: The content of the presentation is for informational purposes only and should not constitute legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. 

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German American Business Outlook 2022 (GABO)

German-American Business Council Boston | Virtual 

Thursday, January 27, 2022 | 11:30a.m.EST

What will the Economic Landscape look like for German Companies in the U.S. in 2022?

The German American Business Outlook (“GABO”) is one of the most important economic indicators of German American business relations. The German American Chamber of Commerce offices, together with KPMG in Germany, surveyed German subsidiaries in the United States on their views of how the current economic landscape in the midst of the global pandemic has impacted their business outlook.  The results of this survey will be presented by KPMG Germany and followed by a panel discussion featuring New England industry leaders and their stand on the economy.

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