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WWU’s Sandra Alfers awarded the 2026 Goethe-Institut/American Association of Teachers of German Certificate of Merit
Sandra Alfers, Professor of German in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures has been awarded the 2026 Goethe-Institut/AATG Certificate of Merit. She is one of only nine educators nationally to be recognized this year.
Western Washington University published this notice on 2026-10-27. The following highlights are selected excerpts from the full source.
Sandra Alfers, Professor of German in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures has been awarded the 2026 Goethe-Institut/AATG Certificate of Merit. She is one of only nine educators nationally to be recognized this year.
The American Association of Teachers of German (AATG) and the Goethe-Institut are organizations that highlight German language studies and cultural exchange. Together they award the Certificate of Merit to educators in the U.S. who have demonstrated achievement in furthering the teaching of German, innovative curriculum and successful course design, successful interdisciplinary cooperation, and significant contributions to the profession.
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Western Washington University →Source publication: Oct 27, 2026
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