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To Buy or Not to Buy – Between Mass Consumption and Sustainability

This article by Sabine Olthof first appeared in Alumniportal Deutschland.  Reproduced with Permission. Consumption is seductive: the latest smartphone, the most stylish shoes, the fanciest food processor – who does not like to buy new things as soon as a bargain is on the horizon? In the US, this week […]

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GACC South – Houston New Year’s Reception 2018

GACC South – Houston celebrates its anniversary year GACC South – Houston turns 40 and they will celebrate 10 years Houston office. To start the festivities, they will gather in the elegant atmosphere of the Forest Club to network and mingle, and to welcome in the New Year. Consul General […]

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GACC South – Houston Holiday Toy Drive

Donate a Toy and Network with the German-American Business Community The German-American Chamber of Commerce – South is holding a Holiday Toy Drive to support Cotton Foundation in their efforts to restore children’s lives. The Cotton Foundation is a charitable foundation focused on assisting children impacted by natural disasters and […]

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GIS – German Institute for the Southwest is HIRING – Apply NOW

German-speaking teachers wanted for a children’s school in Rosenberg and in The Woodlands on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  The ideal candidate is either a German native or speaks German fluently, and has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in German or education.  Great working environment, small classes, curriculum […]

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It’s Time to Register for Classes at GIS – Adults, Teens, and Children

It’s back-to-school for all of us again, and we would like to remind you to sign up for classes for yourself and/or your children, while you still can take advantage of our Early Bird Discounts.  Not all of the classes are up on the website, but I will make sure […]

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2-Week Summer Intensive German Program Begins August 7, 2017

As someone once said, English is a Must – German a Plus!  There has never been a better time to learn German than now! Do join us for our 2-Week Intensive German Classes that start tomorrow evening, August 7, 2017, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., at the American Red Cross Building, […]

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Intensive Classes Start August 7 – Teachers Wanted in Rosenberg – The Woodlands – Conroe

Just a note to remind you that at our 2-Week Intensive German Classes (Mondays – Fridays, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., all levels):  http://germansouthwest.org/adult-language-courses/ start on Monday, August 7, 2017, in Houston. The classes will take place at the American Red Cross, 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX  77098.    We also […]

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Fairy Tale Adventures for Children in German – Maerchenabenteuer fuer Kinder auf Deutsch

Fairy Tale Adventures for Children in German – Märchen Abenteuer auf Deutsch für Kinder in in Sugar Land – Rosenberg – Fulshear – Needville – and all of Fort Bend County Saturday Classes 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. July  15, 22 and 29 and August 6, 4 Classes Classes are […]

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Happy Mothers Day and German Summer Classes

First of all, to all the mothers among you, we wish you a Happy Mothers Day and to all others, a great Sunday! By popular demand we are opening German courses for adults during the summer in Houston and in The Woodlands: 4-Week Summer I classes in Houston at various […]

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