UW Faculty Auxiliary
March 22, 2017
2017-03-15 German Interest Group Discussing “Fasching”
In March the German Interest Group met in the home of Tina Schiess. After enjoying delicious treats, the group discussed Fasching, very similar to Mardi Gras and celebrated in some European countries with music, elaborate costumes and masks. Who is behind the beautiful mask? (Magdalena Tobe)
March 8, 2017
Afternoon at the Movies
It’s been really fun at this new interest group. We have seen some great Oscar winning performances and films in different genres: black comedy, affliction movie, fairy tale musical, a couple biopics, and historical films, with conversations afterwards. Year 2014-15 November: Birdman– Oscar winning black comedy December: In the Woods– musical by Stephen Sondheim…