Celebrating 65 years of Salzburg
Join us as we honor 65 years of Redlands’ most iconic study away program—through events, stories, and reflections from those who’ve called Salzburg home.
Ways to celebrate
Connect with classmates, faculty, and Salzburg alumni across generations. Upload photos and stories from your Salzburg experience to the Salzburg archive.
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A legacy of transformation
From the moment students step into the Marketenderschlössl—the nearly 500-year-old residence and classroom—they begin a journey that changes them in profound ways. With faculty-led excursions across Europe and weekends open for travel, students immerse themselves in culture and history while building resilience and independence.
“Seeing the person who hesitantly walks through the door on day one… evolve into someone more open-minded and confident is pretty profound.”
— Sara Falkenstien ’96, ’04, former Salzburg Director
Then and now: a program that endures
Then and now: a program that endures
From early days of ocean voyages and Cold War context to today’s fast trains and digital maps, the Salzburg experience has evolved—yet its spirit remains the same.
“It is such an eye-opening experience to learn from European students and faculty how the U.S.A. is viewed in the eyes of others.”
— Bill Lowman ’70, Salzburg alum and former director
Whether it's studying baroque architecture or witnessing the lasting effects of World War II, Salzburg students learn by living—and return with stories that last a lifetime.
Anniversary events gallery
Take a look at the 65 yr anniversary events from Spring 2025.
Salzburg Tribute
Help grow the Salzburg legacy through preserving the artifacts, remembrances, joys, trials and experiences of our semester abroad. The Office of Alumni Relations has partnered with Armacost library in creating a permanent repository for memorabilia, documents, photographs, records, letters home from your Salzburg experience.
You can connect directly with Michele Nielsen, the University Historian and Archivist todetermine how to provide your photos and documents to the archive. Please reach out to her at michele_nielson@redlands.edu.
65 years of cohorts
From the very first group of Redlands students who journeyed to Austria in 1960—traveling by plane, ship, and bus—to the 2025 cohort navigating European cities with digital rail passes and translation apps, the Salzburg Semester has united generations of Bulldogs through a shared journey of discovery.
1960's
The inaugural cohorts were true pioneers—many embarking on their first trip outside the U.S. They navigated unfamiliar languages, immersed themselves in post-war Europe, and built lifelong friendships while helping define what the Salzburg experience would become.
60' cohort
The first cohort that kicked off the Salzburg program, known back then as, Redlands-in-Europe program (1960).
60' cohort
The first cohort that kicked off the Salzburg program, known back then as, Redlands-in-Europe program (1960).
60' cohort
The first cohort that kicked off the Salzburg program, known back then as, Redlands-in-Europe program (1960).
68' cohort
Fall 1968
1970's to 1990's
Over the next few decades, Salzburg blossomed into a transformative cornerstone of the Redlands education. More faculty joined, the curriculum evolved, and the program’s cultural footprint deepened. Students returned home with a more nuanced understanding of the world—and often, a clearer sense of purpose.
2000s–2010s
As international travel became more accessible, the Salzburg Semester embraced even greater diversity. Students explored the Balkans, engaged in comparative political studies, and reflected on global conflict and resilience—while still enjoying spontaneous gelato runs and shared kitchen conversations in the Marketenderschlössl.
2020s–2025
Recent cohorts have navigated a changing world marked by global health concerns, climate conversations, and digital innovation. Yet the heart of Salzburg remains unchanged: meaningful travel, rich academic engagement, and friendships that span continents.
Strong ties
The Salzburg Semester is more than travel. It's about self-discovery, community, and the lifelong impact of experiencing the world through a Redlands lens.
It is no accident that the strongest reason why students select the Salzburg program is because of what they hear from their peers.
— Katie Baber, Mozley Endowed Salzburg Director
Let's celebrate what Salzburg has meant to you and what it continues to mean to generations of Bulldogs.
Salzburg student experience
Years may pass, but the memories of Salzburg stay vivid—etched in the snow-covered spires, the ringing of church bells, and the vibrant hum of a language once foreign, now familiar. For University of Redlands alumni, the Salzburg Semester and or May Term experience was more than a study abroad program—it was a transformative chapter that shaped their worldview and left a permanent imprint on their Redlands story.
For Eileen Hards ’06, Salzburg was life-changing.
"Traveling internationally changes your perspective on the world. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity and still reminisce about the time with friends."
Faculty-led, community-driven
Redlands faculty who teach in Salzburg call it a privilege to be part of students’ journeys abroad.
“Everything is connected and everything you experience is something to learn from.”
— Trevor Norton, Professor of Theater
“The students got a more holistic educational experience that combined the adventure of travel, the novelty of living in a medieval city, and the closeness of relationships.”
— Fred Rabinowitz, former Professor
Salzburg memories
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