Sudler House that houses the Max Kade Center

Max Kade Center for German-American Studies

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Open Hours - Fall 2024
Tues-Thurs 1pm - 3pm

Closed on 11/28.
Last Day of Open Hours is 12/6.
Four ledgers wrapped in white paper with numerical labels 2.20 through 2.23

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., partnering 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 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, including public lectures, cultural events, digital archives, exhibits, and more. 
  • Utilizes its space, collections, and programming to provide opportunities for student engagement and community, professional development, and hands-on training. 



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