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Universität Siegen 
Zentrale Betriebseinheit Sport und Bewegung (ZB-SB) 
Adolf-Reichwein-Straße 2 
57068 Siegen

Email: info@sport.uni-siegen.de
Phone hours: 0271 740-4508 (Monday 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and Wednesday 2:00–3:00 p.m.)

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Dr. Marcus Wegener

Director of the Central Sports and Physical Activity Unit

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Marcus.Wegener@uni-siegen.de
0271-740-4556
AR-E 9206
Adolf-Reichwein-Str. 2

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Dr. Christopher Meier

Deputy Director of the Central Sports and Physical Activity Unit

Sprechstunde nach Vereinbarung

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Christopher.Meier@uni-siegen.de
0271 740-4554
AR-E 9231
Adolf-Reichwein-Str. 2
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Dr. Lena Gabriel

University Sports Administration and Management

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Lena.Gabriel@uni-siegen.de
AR-E 9229
Adolf-Reichwein-Str. 2
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Björn Erwig

Teacher for Special Assignments

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Bjoern.Erwig@uni-siegen.de
0271 740-3379
AR-E 9228
Adolf-Reichwein-Str. 2
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Laura Zimmermann

Administration, Student Health Management (SGM)

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Laura.Zimmermann@uni-siegen.de
AR-E 9229
Adolf-Reichwein-Str. 2
  • Since 2022: Director of the CentralSports and Physical Activity Unit at the University of Siegen, University Sports Coordinator, and instructor for special assignments in the certificate program“Sports—Education and Training” at the University of Siegen
  • 2019–2022: Lecturer for special assignments in the “Sports and Physical Activity” certificate program at the University of Siegen 
    and adjunct lecturer in the “Sports and Education” department at Bielefeld University
  • 2017–2019: Research Assistant in the BMBF-funded collaborative project “Migration and Organizational Change in Sports Clubs” at the Universities of Bielefeld and Stuttgart
  • 2016–2017: Research assistant in the BMBF project “BIprofessional” at Bielefeld University (“Quality Initiative for Teacher Education”)
  • 2010–2017: Research assistant in the “Sports and Education” department at Bielefeld University
  • 2017: Ph.D. from Bielefeld University (Topic: Communicative Requirements in Physical Education)
  • 2009: Bachelor’s degree in Business Education with a minor in Physical Education (first state examination)
  • 2003–2009: Studied Business Education (Sports) at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
  • Since 2022: Deputy Director of the Central Operational Unit for Sports and Physical Activity at the University of Siegen; Director of the certificate program in Sports— Education and Training at the University of Siegen
  • 2021: Ph.D.; dissertation topic: Effects of Verbal Instructions on Motor Learning— A Multidimensional Analysis from a Sports Education Perspective
  • Since 2015: Research Assistant in the “Sports and Education” department at Bielefeld University
  • 2015: Master of Education for teaching at high schools and comprehensive schools & First State Examination in the subjects of physical education and physics
  • 2009–2015: Studied sports science, physics, and education at Bielefeld University
  • B-level coaching license in tennis (DOSB) 
  • Since February 2024: 50% faculty member for special assignments at the Central Operational Unit for Sport and Physical Activity (ZB-SB) at the University of Siegen, as well as 50% faculty member for special assignments in the working groups on Sports Didactics & Sports Pedagogy and Theory and Practice of Sports and Physical Activity, Department of Sport & Health, University of Paderborn.
  • August 2018: Ph.D. thesis on the topic: : Intercultural Physical Education in Open All-Day Elementary Schools: Opportunities and Challenges in Implementing a Theory-Practice Concept—A Qualitative Study in the Physical Activity Areas “Playing Within and With Rule-Based Structures/‘Small Games’” and “Creating, Dancing, Performing.”
  • Since 04/2017: Faculty member for special assignments in the working groups on Sports Pedagogy and Theory and Practice of Sports and Physical Activity, Department of Sport & Health, University of Paderborn 
  • From July 2015 to March 2017: Research Assistant in the Sports Pedagogy Research Group, Department of Sport & Health, University of Paderborn
  • January 2013–June 2015: Research Assistant in the Research Group (Sports Pedagogy/Sports Didactics), Institute for Sports and Movement Sciences, University of Duisburg-Essen
  • February 2012–December 2012: Research Assistant in the Research Group (Sports Pedagogy/Sports Didactics), Institute for Sports and Movement Sciences, University of Duisburg-Essen
  • December 2012: First State Examination for teaching at high schools and comprehensive schools (subjects: physical education and French)
  • Since 2024: Instructor for special assignments in the certificate program “Sports—Education and Training” at the University of Siegen
  • Since 2023: Adjunct instructor at the Institute for Sports Science and Motology at Philipps University of Marburg in the area of volleyball and badminton, as well as a freelance instructor in the “Fördern und Fordern” project within the West / Marburg Elementary Schools Consortium
  • 2005–2022: Sports education assistant and instructor for special assignments in the “Sports and Physical Activity” certificate program at the University of Siegen
  • 2004–2006: Distance learning program in sports management at the Study Institute for Sports, Leisure, and Tourism (degree: Diploma in Sports Management)
  • 2001–2003: Teacher training at the Ziehenschule in Frankfurt am Main (Qualification: Second State Examination)
  • 1995–2001: Studied physical education and biology to become a high school teacher at Philipps University of Marburg (Degree: First State Examination)
  • Certified instructor with the DLRG
  • Nutritionist (IST)
  • Since 2024: Research Assistant at the Central Unit for Sport and Physical Activity at the University of Siegen
  • 2021–2023: Master of Science in “Clinical Sports Therapy and Sports Physiology” at Justus Liebig University Giessen
  • 2018–2021: Bachelor of Science in “Exercise and Health” at Justus Liebig University in Giessen

Instructor: Dr. Marcus Wegener

  • Play – Education in the Field of Movement: “Playing in and with Rule-Based Structures”
  • Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating Sports Programs (Final Course)
  • Education in the Field of Movement: “Design, Dance, and Performance”

  • Sports Event Management

     

Instructor: Dr. Christopher Meier

  • Training in Motor Skills
  • Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Sports Programs (Final Course Session)
  • Racket Sports

  • Instruction in the movement domains of “running, jumping, and throwing” as well as “wrestling and combat sports”

     

Instructor: Björn Erwig

  • Fitness and Health Sports
  • Lifesaving

  • Coordination Training & Movement Arts

     

Rotating Instructors

  •  Education in the areas of “Body Awareness” and “Movement Using and with Equipment”
  • Small-group games

Coming Soon: ErgoLab – Ergonomics Education at the University of Siegen

 

Sports in Different Life Contexts, Social Aspects of Sports, Teaching Sports Content

  • Ukley, N., Fast, N., Bergmann, F., Faßbeck, G., Gröben, B., Kastrup, V., & Wegener, M. (2019). Dual professionalization of physical education teachers—a theoretical approach put to the test in practice (semester). In M. Hartmann, R. Laging & C. Scheinert (Eds.), Physical Education: Vol. 13. Professionalization in Physical Education Teacher Training—Concepts and Research within the Framework of the Quality Initiative for Teacher Education (pp. 176–191). Hohengehren: Schneider.
  • Wegener, M. (2019). The Worksheet as a Medium of Communication in Physical Education. sportunterricht, 68 (8), 351–355.
  • Wegener, M., & Ehnold, P. (2019). Always Stay in Control! – System-Theoretical Reflections on the Inherent Dynamics of Physical Education. sportunterricht, 68 (10), 448–453.
  • Wegener, M., Herder, T., & Weber, M. L. (2019). Three Theses on Reflection in Physical Education. sportunterricht, 68 (3), 132–134.
  • Fast, N., Bergmann, F., Faßbeck, G., Gröben, B., Ukley, N., & Wegener, M. (2018). Inquiry-Based Learning in the Context of the Professional Development of (Physical Education) Teachers – An Interim Assessment. In N. Neuber, W. Paravicini, & M. Stein (Eds.), Inquiry-Based Learning. The Wider View. Writings on General Higher Education Didactics (Vol. 3). Münster: WTM.
  • Wegener, M. (2018). Communicative Requirements in Physical Education. Marburg: Tectum.
  • Wegener, M. (2018). Fostering Creativity Through Soccer. Elementary School Sports, 5 (1), 6–8.
  • Wegener, M., & Faßbeck, G. (2018). On the (De-)Professionalization of Physical Education Students During Their Practicum Semester. In N. Ukley & B. Gröben (Eds.), Education and Sport: Vol. 13. Research-Based Learning During the Practical Semester. Rationale, Findings, and Examples from Physical Education (pp. 249–261). Wiesbaden: Springer VS.
  • Wegener, M., Herder, T., & Weber, M. L. (2018). “Let’s all come together for a moment!” On reflection in physical education. sportunterricht, 67 (9), 393–397.
  • Wegener, M. (2017). Communication in Physical Education—Requirements and Strategies for Physical Education Teachers. sportunterricht, 66 (10), 291–295.
  • Fast, N., Gröben, B., Kastrup, V., Kirchhoff, D., & Ukley, N., Wegener, M. (2016). Developing a reflexive-research-oriented mindset within the physical education teacher education program. In C. Heim, R. Prohl, & H. Kaboth (Eds.), Educational Research in Physical Education (pp. 222–223). Hamburg: Feldhaus.
  • Wegener, M., & Kastrup, V. (2016). “Can I give it a try?”—Communication in physical education. In D. Wiesche, M. Fahlenbock, & N. Gissel (Eds.), Sports Education Practice—Starting Point and Touchstone of Theory (pp. 119–128). Hamburg: Czwalina.
  • Wegener, M. (2015). “EXE!” Games. Elementary School Sports, (6), 28–28.
  • Arndt, M., Baumgartner, M., Leineweber, H., Meier, S., & Wegener, M. (2013). Assessment and Perspectives on Vocational School Physical Education in Germany. In A. Gogoll & R. Messmer (Eds.), Physical Education Between Stagnation and Arbitrariness (pp. 178–193). Bern & Magglingen: BASPO.
  • Wegener, M., & Gröben, B. (2012). Review of the book *Sport Didactics: Foundations—Teaching Methods—Areas of Activity* by V. Scheid & R. Prohl (Eds.) (2012). *Spectrum of Sports Sciences*, 24 (1), 96–99.
  • Wegener, M. Wegener, M. & Kastrup, V. (2012). Acoustic Aspects of Physical Education: Soft Rather Than Hoarse. Sportunterricht, 61 (9), 258–264.
  • Wegener, M. (2011). Physical Education in Vocational Schools—Concepts and Perspectives. *Physical Education*, 60 (7), 201–207.
  • Kastrup, V., Wegener, M., & Kleindienst-Cachay, C. (2010). Physical Education in Elementary School—Toward a Grade-Level-Based School Sports Concept? Physical Education , 59 (11), 334–341.
  • Dransmann, M., Meier, C., Gröben, B., & Wicker, P. (2024). Unlocking potential? The impact of a soccer intervention on social-educational outcomes in a German prison. *Cogent Social Sciences*.
  • Meier, C. & Braksiek, M. (2023). Learning Through Play—A Quasi-Experimental Study on the Multidimensional Effects of Game-Centered Teaching Approaches in Basketball. In S. Greve, J. Süßenbach, & S. Schiemann (Eds.), Publications of the German Society for Sport Science: Vol. 302. Diversity in Sports (pp. 105–117). Feldhaus.
  • Dransmann, M., Meier, C., Gröben, B., & Wicker, P. (2023). “Soccer Really Brings People Together”—Social Interaction and Communication in and Through Soccer in an Open German Correctional Facility. In S. Greve, J. Süßenbach & S. Schiemann (Eds.), Publications of the German Association for Sports Science: Vol. 302. Diversity in Sports (pp. 144–156). Feldhaus.
  • Frank, C., Bockholt, S., & Meier, C. (2023). Mental Training with Children? On the Influence of Imagery Training Using Analogies on Motor Learning. In N. Schott, H. Korbus, T. Klotzbier (Eds.), 55th Annual Conference of the Working Group for Sports Psychology (asp) “Human Performance—Assessment, Intervention & Analysis” (pp. 40–41).
  • Gröben, B., Akbulut, F., Braksiek, M., Meier, C., Heim, C. (2022). Education in Sports? Development of a Questionnaire to Assess Students’ Educational Expectations of Physical Education Classes. In M. Golenia, M. Jürgens, K. Kohake, N. Neuber (Eds.), Knowledge Transfer—A Central Theme for Sports Education? Münster: University of Münster.
  • Dransmann, M., Meier, C., Gröben, B., Wicker, P. (2022). Social-educational effects of a sports intervention with inmates at a correctional facility. In M. Golenia, M. Jürgens, K. Kohake, N. Neuber (Eds.), Knowledge Transfer—A Central Theme for Sports Education? Münster: University of Münster.
  • Dransmann, M., Meier, C., Gröben, B., Wicker, P. (2022). Social Integration and Cohesion Through Soccer? A Field Study with Inmates at a German Open Correctional Facility. In M. Wegner, J. Jürgensen (Eds.), Sport, Mehr & Meer – Sports Science and Social Responsibility. Hamburg: Feldhaus.
  • Bergmann, F., Braksiek, M., Meier, C. (2022). The influence of different game formats on technical actions and playing time parameters—A study with under-7 and under-9 soccer players in a competitive context. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching.
  • Braksiek, M., Meier, C., Gröben, B. (2021). “That’s not hard, is it?!” – Inclusion in Physical Education. In M. Braksiek, K. Golus, B. Gröben, M. Heinrich, P. Schildhauer, L. Streblow (Eds.), School Inclusion as a Phenomenon – Phenomena of School Inclusion. Subject-Specific Didactic Features and the Internal Logics of School Inclusion (pp. 19–41). Wiesbaden: Springer VS.
  • Meier, C. (2021). Action structuring and quality of movement—results of an experimental field study. Journal of Sports Pedagogical Research 9(2), 39–58.
  • Menze-Sonneck, A., Meier, C., Langelahn, E. (2021). Movement and Language in Physical Education. Elementary School Sports (32), 2–5.
  • Bergmann, F., Meier, C., Braksiek, M. (2021). Involvement and performance of U9 soccer players in 7v7 and 5v5 matches during competition. German Journal of Exercise and Sport Research.  
  • Bergmann, F., Busch, C., Winter, S., Braksiek, M., Meier, C. (2021). A comparison of game participation and performance of U9 soccer players in 7-on-7 and 5-on-5 game formats under competitive conditions. In O. Höner, S. Wachsmuth, ML. Reinhard, F. Schultz F (Eds.), Talent Development & Coaching in Sports. Tübingen: University of Tübingen.
  • Meier, C. (2021). Effects of Verbal Instructions on Motor Learning: A Multidimensional Analysis from a Sports Pedagogy Perspective. Bielefeld: University of Bielefeld.
  • Meier, C., Frank, C., Gröben, B., Schack, T. (2020). Verbal Instructions and Motor Learning: How Analogy and Explicit Instructions Influence the Development of Mental Representations and Tennis Serve Performance. Frontiers in Psychology 11, 2.
  • Gronmeier, M., Meier, C., Schack, T. (2020). Group Differences and Similarities in the Structure of Mental Representations of the Tennis Serve. Frontiers in Psychology 11, 1–9.
  • Meier, C., Gröben, B. (2020). Skill Learning and Value Experience—Findings from Tennis. Presented at the DGfE Annual Conference of the Commission on Sports Pedagogy, Muttenz/Basel.
  • Meier, C., Frank, C., Gröben, B. (2020). On the Influence of Verbal Instructions on Representation and Performance in the Skill-Learning Process. In G. Amesberger, S. Würth, T. Finkenzeller (Eds.), The Future of Sport Psychology—Between Understanding and Evidence. Salzburg: University of Salzburg.
  • Meier, C., Branksiek, M., Gröben, B. (2020). Semantic differentials for assessing the quality of athletic movements. German Journal of Exercise and Sport Research 50(1), 179–184.
  • Meier, C., Fett, J., Gröben, B. (2019). The influence of analogy instruction and motion rule instruction on the learning process of junior tennis players. Qualitative assessment of serve performance. German Journal of Exercise and Sport Research 49(3), 291–303.
  • Meier, C., Braksiek, M. (2019). From “What” to “How”: Problem-Oriented Teaching of Game-Related Skills in Basketball. Sportpädagogik 43(5), 30–33.
  • Bergmann, F., Meier, C., Braksiek, M. (2019). Futsal in Educational Physical Education. Evaluation of a lesson plan in lower secondary school. In F. Borkenhagen, R. Heim, K. Pöppel, M. Schierz, J. Sohnsmeyer (Eds.), Physical Activity and Sport in the Context of Youth and School Pedagogical Research. Hamburg: Feldhaus.
  • Meier, C., Braksiek, M., Gröben, B. (2019). Multidimensional Assessment of Impact Dimensions in Sports Game Instruction. A Comparative Study of Various Approaches Using Basketball as an Example. In F. Borkenhagen, R. Heim, K. Pöppel, M. Schierz, J. Sohnsmeyer (Eds.), Physical Activity and Sport in the Context of Youth and School Education Research. Hamburg: Feldhaus Verlag.
  • Meier, C., Buhl, M. (2018). Javelin Throwing, as I See It. Sportpädagogik 42(3+4), 68–73.
  • Meier, C., Braksiek, S., Pollmann, D. (2018). Cognitive Representation Structure of Basic Tactics in Basketball. In U. Borges, L. Bröker, S. Hoffmann, T. Hosang, S. Laborde, R. Liepelt, B. Lobinger (Eds.), 50th Annual Conference of the asp “The Psychophysiology of Action.” Bonn: Federal Institute for Sports Science.
  • Meier, C., Braksiek, M., Gröben, B. (2018). Performance and Experience in Sports Games—A Comparative Study of Two Sports Game Instruction Concepts. In H. Plessner, F. Borkenhagen, R. Heim, K. Roth (Eds.), Instruction vs. Self-Regulation in Sports Games. Hamburg: Feldhaus Verlag.
  • Meier, C., Gröben, B. (2018). Effects of Metaphors on Action Structure in Motor Learning—Possibilities for Empirical Assessment. In E. Balz, D. Kuhlmann (Eds.), Sport Science in the Context of Education (pp. 172–174). Hamburg: Feldhaus.
  • Braksiek, M., Meier, C. (2018). “Doing Gender” as a Form of Constructing Difference? Findings from a Cross-Disciplinary Video Study. In E. Balz, D. Kuhlmann (Eds.), Sports Science in the Context of Education (pp. 98–100). Hamburg: Feldhaus.
  • Braksiek, M., Meier, C. (2017). “Doing Gender” as a Form of Constructing Difference? Findings from a Cross-Disciplinary Video Study. Presented at the 30th Annual Conference of the dvs Section on Sports Pedagogy, Hanover.
  • Meier, C., Gröben, B. (2017). Effects of Metaphors on Action Structures in Motor Learning—Possibilities for Empirical Assessment. Presented at the 30th Annual Conference of the dvs Section on Sports Pedagogy, Hanover.
  • Meier, C., Gröben, B. (2016). Metaphorical Instructions in Teaching the Tennis Serve—Findings and Perspectives. In C. Heim, R. Prohl, H. Kaboth (Eds.), Educational Research in Sport (pp. 166–167). Hamburg: Feldhaus Verlag.
  • Braksiek, M., Kurnitzki, S., Schulte, F., Meier, C. (2016). Creating and Addressing Commonalities and Differences in an Inclusive Elementary School Class. Initial Findings from a Cross-Subject Video Study. Presented at the 25th Annual Conference of the Commission on Elementary School Research and Primary Education of the DGfE, Bielefeld.
  • Scholz, M. & Gabriel, L. (2023). A practice-oriented integration of psychomotor skills and dance improvisation. Sportpädagogik, 47 (2).
  • Gabriel, L. & Teubert, H. (2023). Dancing, Rhythm, Performance. The Great Collection of Games: Wimasu.
  • Gabriel, L. (2022). Intercultural Movement Education in Elementary School—From a Theoretical Examination to Concrete Considerations for School Physical Education. (DGfE Anthology, eds. Schwier, J., Seyda, M., Lange, A.). 
  • Gabriel, L. (2022). All Together—Recognizing Diversity. Elementary School Sports.
  • Jaitner, D., Gabriel, L., & Zander, B. (2022). Review Writing as Part of the Doctoral Qualification Process in Theses-By-Publication. Results of an Interview Study with Ph.D. Students in German Sport Science. Frontiers in Education (Higher Education). doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2022.827631
  • Balz, E., Gabriel, L., & Wibowo, J. (2021). Challenges in Physical Education. In Balz, E., Reuker, S., Scheid, V., & Sygusch, R. (Eds.), Physical Education. Stuttgart: Kohlhammer.
  • Gabriel, L., Jaitner, D., & Zander, B. (2021). Empirical Insights into Review Writing by Early-Career Researchers. Ze-phir, 29 (1). 
  • Gabriel, L. (2020). Let’s Move: We’re Developing a Hip-Hop Battle. Physical Education, 69 (5).
  • Gabriel, L. & Teubert, H. (2019). Sports Programs for Refugees in Gymnasium-Based Emergency Shelters. Conference Proceedings, DVS Commission: Sport & Space, eds. Balz, E. & Bindel, T.
  • Gabriel, L. (2019). Intercultural Physical Education in Elementary School. Hamburg: Feldhaus.
  • Gabriel, L. (2019). Getting Started with Modern Dance. Sportpädagogik, 43 (3+4).
  • Gabriel, L. (2018). We Create Our Own Rhythm. Elementary School Sports, 20 (18).
  • Gabriel, L. (2018). Dancing & Jumping in “Battle-Jump”—Ideas for a Creative Competition. Elementary School Sports, 18 (2).
  • Gabriel, L. (2018). “We Jump Across the Room”: In-Class Differentiation in the “Design, Dance, and Performance” Movement Domain Using Jumpstyle as an Example. Sportpädagogik, 42 (1).
  • Gabriel, L. & Weiffen, S. (2016). “When Someone Scores a Goal, Everyone Celebrates!” Experiencing and Independently Designing Goal Variations in Head Handball. Sports Pedagogy, 40 (3+4).
  • Gabriel, L. (2015). Intercultural Learning in Movement, Play, and Sports Programs at Open All-Day Elementary Schools. In DVS Conference, Section on Sports Pedagogy, Sports Pedagogical Practice: Starting Points and the Touchstone of Theory. Bochum: Ruhr University Bochum.
  • Gabriel, L., Schmidt, W., Blum, S., Finke, S., & Kaya, S. (2015). Learning Through Play: Promoting Social and Intercultural Learning Through Movement, Play, and Sports. Goch: völcker druck.
  • Schmidt, W. & Gabriel, L. (2013). Development and Testing of the “Modules for Promoting Social and Intercultural Learning” Using the Example of Sports Games. Unpublished project report. Essen: University of Duisburg-Essen, Department of Educational Sciences: Sports and Movement Sciences.

Helge Plutte

Service Associate

Email: Helge.Plutte@uni-siegen.de
Office: AR-E 9.2.30
Availability: Wednesday and Friday

Support Staff

Herbert Jung 
 

Support Staff for Sports Facility Maintenance

Phone: 0271 740-5506 
Email: herbert.jung@uni-siegen.de 
Office: AR-E 9.2.30 
Availability: Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

 

Laura Mondabon 
 

WHB Social Media

Phone: 0271 740-4508 
Email: laura.mondabon@student.uni-siegen.de 
Office: AR-E 9.2.30 
Availability: Monday and Thursday

 

Kimberly Hassel 
 

WHB Student Health Managementhealthup

Email: kimberly.hassel@student.uni-siegen.de 
Room: AR-E 9.2.30
Availability: Monday and Thursday