Murder, Mayhem, and a great Meal – the curse of the Ring continues as potions lead to betrayals, deception, and murder. The Houston-Leipzig Sister City Association cordially invites you to a social gathering and talk with the inimitable Paul Hopper, dramaturg at the Houston Grand Opera on Götterdämmerung – The Twilight […]
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2017 Annual Texas German Society Convention In La Grange, Texas
The Texas German Society to Hold its State-wide Annual Convention in La Grange March 18 By Paul Schenck An estimated 400 members of the Texas German Society (TGS) and its seventeen chapters from throughout the state will meet in La Grange on March 18. This 34th annual state convention of […]
HOWDY RODEO FANS AT THE GERMAN INSTITUTE!!!
I am a volunteer for the Carnival Ticket Sales Committee representing the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Through the sales of HALF PRICE carnival packs, admission tickets and the solicitation of donations, our dedicated volunteers raised $7.8 million last year alone to help support the Show’s mission and Texas youth […]
The German American Chamber Presents: Getting Trade Policy Right – A German Perspective
Boris Ruge, Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Washington, D.C. will present and discuss Germany’s perspective on international trade relations. Mr. Boris Ruge has been the Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission of the German Embassy in Washington, D.C. since […]
The German American Chamber Presents: Houston’s First “Schlagerparty”
Come together and celebrate Houston’s first German Disco Party Join us for an evening of fun and great music – you’ll have a great time! Dress up as the Schlager-Queen or Disco-King of the night and enter our costume contest for a chance to win a special prize. Complimentary appetizers […]
GERMAN CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS – Rosenberg and The Woodlands – Spring 2017
The German Institute for the Southwest is offering classes for children and teenagers in Rosenberg and The Woodlands. Do enroll now, Early Bird Registrations are in effect: 10 Week Spring Camp – Saturday Immersion Classes for Children and Teenagers in Rosenberg – March 11 to May 20, 2017 *** BRAND […]
We’re Hiring – We Need Teachers and Assistants for our German Programs
Lead German Teacher in The Woodlands The German Institute for the Southwest holds an existing, vibrant German-language immersion program for children and youths (ages 6 to 16) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday mornings in Woodlands. We need a lead teacher, who is a native German or speaks […]
Save the Date: “Career Made in Germany” – Career Day for Students of German in Houston
The German Institute for the Southwest will organize a Career Day for high school and college students on April 21, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Auditorium – First Floor, 1330 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston, TX 77056. We will have representatives from the Goethe-Institut, the Zentralstelle fuer […]
German American Business Dialogue on Cybersecurity and Data Protection Regulation
The protection of personal data has become an ever more important topic in the last few year in the EU, with Germany being one of the EU countries with the strictest approach. In October 2015, the European Court of Justice has annulled the EU-US Safe Harbor framework, on which many […]
2017 Forecast on Immigration Compliance, Enforcement and Current Affairs for Business under the new Administration
Following is an invitation from the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern United States to all members and friends of the German Institute for the Southwest: A new U.S. president will be taking office on January 20, and the last weeks have been marked by uncertainty and continued […]