Once a year, the SGAS organizes a symposium in different locations around the country. Members are invited to present papers at the symposium.
The 48th Annual Symposium of the Society for German-American Studies will be held April 4-6, 2024, in Austin, Texas. The theme of the Symposium will be “German Americans and Politics.”
For more information and to register for the 48th Annnual Symposium, click HERE.
Traveling to Austin
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ground transportation from the airport
- Airport bus CapMetro route 20 leaves from the neon guitar-shaped stop outside the baggage claim exit at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. It passes through downtown and serves the following stops on the west and north edge of the UT Austin campus: 1042 [Guadalupe/West Mall UT], 3512 [201 Dean Keeton/University], 2004 [307 Dean Keeton/San Jacinto – closest point to the conference], 2005 [701 Dean Keeton/San Jacinto], 2006 [Dean Keeton/Robert Dedman]. One-way fare is $1.25 or a 24-hour Day Pass is $2.50, which can be paid in cash (exact change only) or purchased online or through the CapMetro App. Using the app is an easy way to purchase fares and store/show passes for boarding.
Local transportation options
General information and Maps of Austin
Facilities on campus
- Perry-Castañeda Library
- University Co-Op (office supplies, UT Austin gear, etc:)
- FedEx Office (office supplies)
Internet on campus
Internet access is freely available throughout the UT campus via the ‘Guest’ wifi network. Eduroam is also available.
For a list of earlier symposia and programs click HERE.
Graduate Student Symposium Grants
Five symposium grants of $1,000.00 each will be available on a competitive basis to graduate students whose paper proposals have been accepted for presentation at the SGAS Annual Symposium, to defray travel and accommodation costs.
For more information click HERE.