In collaboration with our partner at Hood College, Frederick (MD), the Obama Institute conducts the two-part workshop “Rethinking Sustainability through the Environmental Humanities: Challenges and Approaches” and Spring School in both Mainz and Frederick, MD as well as Washington, D.C. for a focus on sustainability in Transnational American Studies.
To participate in the event, applicants should consider the following steps & timeframes for their availability:
- Nov. 25, 2026, 5pm: Info Session (Fakultätssaal and online – click here or scan the QR code on the flyer)
- Dec. 3 & 4, 2026: Interviews & Selection Process (sign up list: Philo II – 02.201)
- Mid-Feb. 2027: Preparatory Reading Groups (asynchronous)
- Mar. 8-12, 2027: Workshop Part I Obama Institute, JGU, Mainz (in person)
- Mar. 31 – Apr. 9, 2027: Spring School (Visit to Washington, D.C.) / Workshop Part II Hood College, Frederick, MD (Apr. 5-9; possibly hybrid)
Traveling for participation is encouraged but not required. For further details and information on costs and funding, please see the attached info flyer and join the info session on Nov 25, 5pm.
We are very much looking forward to anyone interested in joining the program.
