Our Focus

Founded in 1968, the Max Kade Center promotes the study of language, history, and culture of German-speaking immigrants, and their contributions to American society. With its valuable collection of books and manuscripts that focus on immigrant and exile experiences, the center enables students and scholars to conduct research. The center works closely with individuals in diverse fields in the United States and abroad to create an international and interdisciplinary context for the German-American focus. Through instructional programs, publications, exchanges, grants, conferences, the center achieves outreach to both the academic community and the general public.