Selected Events 2008            

West Point Cadets Study German In Leipzig

Cadets in front of the HTWK

June 17, 2008. U.S. military cadets are an unusual sight in Leipzig. The Leipzig University of Applied Science (HTWK) chose to publicly introduce its German program, which brought three cadets from the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) at West Point to Leipzig for a 4-week German language program, the first-ever training of its kind conducted outside a German military (Bundeswehr) academy. In this instance, the Bundeswehr is on board by providing lodging for the cadets. Consul General Mark Scheland brokered the establishment of this cooperation, putting a West Point instructor of German in contact with the HTWK and supporting the dialogue. HTWK President Hubertus Mielke lauded the new program as an additional bridge supporting the American-German friendship, and German Brigadier General Harald Fugger spoke of the enormous benefits of dealing with military personnel who, at a young age, have experienced civilian life in another country.