"The purpose of this club is to promote and present the German language and culture
to the students of Spokane Falls Community College."
The Deutsch Klub (formerly German Klub) has existed since 1988 and has been enthusiastically
displaying German culture and language at various campus activities. You might have attended
or at least heard of our famous Oktoberfest, when we offer original German Bratwurst
and Sauerkraut served on a roll with German Löwensenf (German Löwen Deli Mustard)
accompanied by a drink and a cookie. This delicious combo tempts people to come
and visit our event in the SUB Lounge ABC every fall quarter. We would like to offer
all the things Germany is so famous for (Das Bier), but this campus is alcohol-free.
And we wouldn't want to place our students in harm's way.
Traditionally in Winter Quarter we have sponsored a German Karneval/Mardi Gras.
We decorate the SUB Lounges ABC -- and that alone is so much fun! The decorative
scheme changes every year, so be on the lookout! For Karneval 2001 we had two music
bands playing for our event. Perhaps we will be able to put two more bands on the
center stage this year.
In spring quarter the Volkswalk is our main event. When the weather gets nice again
near the end of the quarter, SFCC puts on a Spring Festival. Our contribution is
offering a Volkswalk. After walking (or running) on a marked path around the school,
finishers are entitled to enjoy a free plate of fruit and a sports drink. Winners
established in the Volkswalk also get a free T-Shirt. But how could we also not
sell Bratwurst to those who have fallen in love with the original German Bratwurst?
Keep your eyes open for information posted around the SFCC Campus!
Each quarter the Klub also shows German Films with English subtitles. Past showings:
"Men - Männer" ,"Stalingrad", "Nasty Girl - Das schreckliche Mädchen", "Comedian
Harmonists". For the International Week, the German Klub showed the movie "Buena
Vista Social Club".
So, after sportive, "foody" and movie events we also offer something for the brain.
Every year we invite two speakers on campus to speak about issues related to the
German Culture. One year we invited Prof. Rod Stackelberg, professor of history
at Gonzaga University, who spoke about his book "Hitler's Germany". We hope to be
able to invite a member of the German Embassy to talk about current German issues.
Last but by no means least are the people who make it all possible: all the Klubs'
members, of course, but especially those who have assumed extra responsibilities
by filling the positions of officers.
We welcome everybody to come and join our Klub! Just drop in and check us out. If
you like it, please come back! If you have any comments, ideas and suggestions please
feel free to contact the officers or the Advisors!
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