Servus! | 75 Years of Munich Campus Memories

In the organizer's words:

Program accompanying the exhibition "Learning and Leisure in "Little America" | Places of American Education and Leisure in Giesing and Harlaching, 1945-1992"

As part of the program accompanying the exhibition Learning and Leisure in "Little America ", cultural historian Dr. Circe Woessner and historian Dr. Karin Pohl present their new book.

In it, they explore the memories, encounters and historical traces of the University of Maryland, Munich Campus (UMMC) - a unique American educational institution that shaped the lives of many students for decades.

More than 75 years later, alumni still remember how special their time at the Munich Campus was. The new, now fourth, book of memories fills in historical gaps, introduces influential teachers and shows how closely the campus was interwoven with the city of Munich.
UMMC was an extraordinary place, created under extraordinary circumstances. Everyone who studied, worked or lived there became part of a community unlike any other.

As the book says: "Pick up this book, grab a cold beverage and a pretzel, and take a trip down memory lane to Munich Campus."

In conversation with Dr. Karin Pohl, Circe Woessner focuses on the connection between the personal memories of the campus community and the historical developments in the south of Munich. Together, they will shed light on how the American presence shaped education, leisure and neighborhood culture in Giesing and Harlaching - and what is still visible today.

The event will be held in English. Afterwards there will be an opportunity for questions and discussion.

A morning full of stories, encounters and transatlantic perspectives - a hearty "Servus!" to all those who would like to join us on this journey through time.

Guest: Dr. Circe Woessner & Dr. Karin Pohl

Accompanying program at the Kulturzentrum Giesinger Bahnhof

Part of the accompanying program is free of charge, part is subject to a fee. We also ask you to register for the free events so that we can plan ahead.

• Sunday May 03, 2026 | 11.00 a.m.
  Opening | Learning and Leisure in "Little America" | Opening | Places of American Education and Leisure in Giesing and Harlaching | 1945-1992
  with Elvira Auer & Dr. Karin Pohl | Music Christoph Bohning
  Free admission | Donations welcome | Ticket reservation free of charge
• Wednesday, May 06, 2026 | 7.30 pm
  Mel Canady &Friends | Concert
  tickets
• Sunday May 10, 2026 | 11.00 a.m.
  Servus! 75 years of munich campus memories
  Book presentation Dr. Circe Woessner & Dr. Karin Pohl
  Free admission | Donations welcome | Ticket reservation free of charge
• Sunday May 17, 2026 | 6.00 pm
  Basketball is Jazz! | The Ernest Butler story
  Free admission | Donations welcome | Ticket reservation free of charge

Exhibition | Admission to the exhibition free of charge

Monday-Friday: 11:00-16:00 and by appointment

Access via the south pavilion (right part of the building, office of the cultural center). The exhibition is partly located on the 1st floor (without elevator).

Please note that individual rooms may be temporarily occupied due to rentals. If you would like to visit all parts of the exhibition at once, it is best to inform yourself in advance by telephone or via the current information on our website.

The exhibition "Amis in McGraw Kaserne" was conceived in 2025 and organized as part of the "Zero Hour? How we became what we are" at the Munich State Building Authority. The exhibition curated in May 2026 consists of parts of this major exhibition.

Images: Lulu.com

Event space: Baggage hall | main entrance | first floor

Current information on our website