Dear Members and Friends, The new freedoms gained after the fall of the Berlin Wall inspired many East Germans to spread their wings and reach out to learn about other countries’ people and cultures. In those early days, invited to visit the United States was Stefan Roehrbein, a language and sociology student born and raised […]
Remember the Peaceful Revolution beginning in Leipzig on October 9, 1989, and the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 9, 1989? After the opening of eastern Germany, a young student from Leipzig received an invitation from the American Embassy (or was it from the CIA?) to visit the United States. This visit culminated years […]
We are delighted to present Dr. Joerg Meyer as our 2022 President. He has served as Vice President and President-Elect, and has been active on various committees. He and his wife Diana with their two children have lived in Houston on and off for a total of about 20 years. He heard about Houston-Leipzig from […]
We welcome our 2021 President Mark Buehler. Many of you know Mark. He has been a faithful member from the very beginning, and we look forward to a year under his reign. Following is his President’s Message for January. Dear Members and Friends, On behalf of Houston-Leipzig, I wish you a Happy New Year. As […]
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It’s that time of the year again! On Thursday, November 14, 2019, we will embark on a tour of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, led by our very own Dr. Helga Kessler Aurisch, Curator of European Art at the museum. During our visit, we will explore the collections Monet to Picasso: A Very Private […]