The University of Michigan Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures held a photo contest for all students affiliated with the Germanic department through research, study, or an internship abroad completed between May 1 – August 31, 2018. Forty submissions were received, which were judged on subject matter, composition, technical quality, creativity, and originality.

First Place ($100)

Above the Elbe (Saxon Switzerland National Park, Germany) by Miranda Campe, Russian, German, and International Studies, BA, expected 2021, Summer 2018 recipient of Sturm Scholarship for Goethe-Institut Study.

Second Place ($75)

Reflections of Old and New (Dresden, Germany) by Miranda Campe, Russian, German, and International Studies, BA, expected 2021, Summer 2018 recipient of Sturm Scholarship for Goethe-Institut Study.

“A new glass parking structure in Old Town, Dresden reflects the buildings surrounding it.”

Third Place ($50)

Munich Olympic Park (München, Bayern, Germany) by Amanda Hardy, BA German Studies, BA International Studies, expected 2019. 

“Olympic parks are my favorite attractions, but Munich's was very special. Memorials to the Israeli athletes and the police officer killed in a horrific attack at these games combined with an overwhelming triumphant atmosphere of international unity and strength gave the park a special feeling.”