Welcome to the Goethe-Institut Chicago

Burton Pike was selected by a five-member jury as the winner of this year’s Helen and Kurt Wolff Translator’s Prize for his translation of Gerhard Meier's Isle of the Dead, (Dalkey Archive Press, 2010), originally published as Toteninsel.More ...

Wir suchen dringend für den Zeitraum von Oktober bis Dezember 2012 zwei PraktikantInnen!More ...

Our jury picked the winners from almost 150 entries from high schools and colleges.More ...

For the second year in a row, the Goethe-Institut Chicago would like to be represented at the Maifest at Lincoln Square. In order to do this, we need volunteersMore ...

This conference will discuss the latest developments in Germany and Europe. Please save the date: July 25 - 27, 2012 at the Federal Reserve Bank Chicago. Teachers of Economics, Social Studies, German or French can already register their interest.More ...

A series by and about Germans, who found a new home in the Midwest.More ...

The IDO (International German Olympics) will be held in Frankfurt/Main from July 1 to 14, 2012. The Goethe-Institut provides two scholarships per country so that excellent students of German can take part in this event. The winner sof the competition in the USA have been named.More ...

Are you interested in our cultural events? We will gladly notify you about upcoming lectures, discussions, films, or musical events.More ...