Projekt Mauer at Northern Kentucky University

Oct 2, 2009 - Nov 9, 2009 | Highland Heights, KY

Northern Kentucky University
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A model of the Berlin Wall and Checkpoint Charlie grace the campus of Northern Kentucky University.
(© Northern Kentucky University)

Projekt Mauer is a series of festivities organized and hosted by Northern Kentucky University, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the fall of The Berlin Wall.

Schedule of Events

September 6:
Fundraiser at Hofbräuhaus

October 2:
Berlin Metamorphose and discussion
(7:00PM, Budig Theater)

October 6:
Don Tolzmann, “German Immigration History and Influences in the Tri-State Region” (1:00PM, AC 506)

October 11:
Installation of The Wall and Checkpoint Charlie 

October 12:
Demonstration for human rights (6:30PM, in front of Budig Theater) followed by movie viewing Das Leben der Anderen and discussion (7:00PM, Budig Theater)

October 14:
Gail Halvorsen, “Freedom on the Wings of Hope—The Berlin Airlift” (7:00PM, NKU’s Eva Farris Auditorium BEP 200)

October 23:
Der geteilte Himmel and discussion
(7:00PM, Budig Theater)

October 27:
Das Versprechen and discussion
(7:00PM, Budig Theater)

November 03:
Saul Marmer and Bob Brewster, round table and discussion on Checkpoint Charlie and Tempelhof
(1:00PM, AC 506)

November 06:
Goodbye Lenin! and discussion
(7:00PM, Budig Theater)

November 09:
Tearing down of The Berlin Wall with concert of Beethoven’s 9th by NKU’s Department of Music; Charity Party honoring high school winners of competitions and surrounding German clubs. (The funds gained will be donated to The German Heritage Museum.)

Projekt Mauer