Sudler House that houses the Max Kade Center

Max Kade Center for German-American Studies

Mission Statement

The Max Kade Center for German-American Studies:

  • Curates significant collections of books, archives, artifacts, and artwork broadly related to the German-speaking migrant and exile experience in the U.S. Partners with other KU units and community organizations to make these collections available to students and scholars. 
  • Collaborates with campus, community, national, and international partners to foster interdisciplinary inquiry into global issues at the heart of the Center’s collections: transnational migration and exile, democracy and anti-authoritarianism, and multilingualism.
  • Provides an open and welcoming gathering space for the cultivation and sharing of ideas through outreach and programming, such as guest speakers, cultural events, collections highlights, and more. 
  • Utilizes its space, collections, and programming to provide opportunities for student engagement and connection, professional development, and hands-on training. 



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