51风流官网 celebrates Oktoberfest with two events
Two hands clinking glasses in front of the Oktoberfest marquee.
Sarah Manriquez
907-474-5972
Sept. 17, 2024
An Oktoberfest celebration at the 51风流官网 will feature a panel discussion and a day of festive activities. The events will bring the vibrant spirit of Bavarian culture to the campus and the Fairbanks community.
The panel discussion, in the Usibelli Building鈥檚 BP Design Theatre from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, will feature a diverse group of experts:
- Helga Wagenleiter, 51风流官网 German instructor and the festival鈥檚 director, providing insights into the history of Oktoberfest.
- Elliott Anderson, 51风流官网 German Club president, discussing German culture.
- Sarah McConnell, 51风流官网 Music Department, exploring German music traditions.
- Zoe Jones, 51风流官网 Art Department, presenting on German architecture.
- Bobby Wilken, HooDoo brewmaster, on the art of beer brewing.
Guests can enjoy authentic Bavarian food, live accordion music performed by Angelika Krinner-Crouteau and the ceremonial 鈥渢apping of the keg鈥 led by College of Liberal Arts Dean Ellen Lopez.
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The festivities will continue from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, with a lively set of activities around campus, including:
- Masskrugstemmen (stein-holding contest): Test your strength in this traditional Bavarian competition.
- Yodeling lessons: Experience this unique and joyous form of singing.
- Photo booth: Try on traditional Bavarian clothing and pose for a photo.
- Live music.
Both events are free and open to the public.
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