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34-559: The city was first formally mentioned as Wippendorp im Gau Faldera in 1127. In that year, the Bishop Vicelinus was sent there by the Archbishop of Bremen to perform missionary work. By 1136, Vicelinus built a new monastery there ( Latin : novum monasterium, Greco-Latin : Neomonasterium, German : neues Kloster or neues Münster ). The name "Novum monasterium" eventually replaced the previous names of Wippendorf and Faldera and led to

68-539: A brewery at Großflecken . In 1926, Joseph Goebbels spoke to the local members there. In 1929 there were reportedly 29 members of the local Nazi Party group, but this number increased to 400 members a year later and to over 2,000 members by 1932. Shortly after the Nazi seizure of power , Großflecken was renamed to Adolf-Hitler-Platz (English: Adolf Hitler Place). On Kristallnacht in 1938, all Jewish men were arrested and sent to KZ Sachsenhausen . During World War 2 , Neumünster

102-538: A new bell . He is usually represented with a church resting on his left arm; his feast is celebrated on 12 December. Kiel University of Applied Sciences The Kiel University of Applied Sciences (German: Fachhochschule Kiel ) is a University of Applied Sciences , established in 1969. It is one of three public institutions of higher learning in Kiel , Germany. It provides around 30 Bachelor‘s and Master‘s degrees, supplementary degrees and continuing education courses by

136-565: A project of the Faculty of Media . Taking part in the respective elective module students practically improve their knowledge and skills in layouting and writing the editorial. Contrary to the "viel.", which aims at a broad target group, the plietsch targets mainly students. Its first issue was published on 23 April 2015. By the time, the students of the Fachhochschule Kiel have launched a variety of interdisciplinary activities. Since 2006

170-510: A sculpture named KUBUS BALANCE by HD Schrader , which had been made in 1990, was placed on top of the building. Since September 2010 the campus magazine "viel." is published once a semester. Its focus is on Education, research and projects on the campus but also features more general topics. The editorial staff is composed of students and employees of the University’s marketing and communications department. The student magazine "plietsch" ist

204-476: A wooded area of 24 hectares. The raised bog Dosenmoor near Einfeld northeast of Neumünster has an area of 521 hectares and is the largest and best preserved raised bog in Schleswig-Holstein. Due to the good condition of the moor, a diverse flora and fauna can be explored here. The nature reserve on the western shore of Einfelder See protects the near-natural shoreline landscape with siltation zones and

238-479: Is an art foundation established in 2001 by Brigitte and Herbert Gerisch and based in Neumünster-Brachenfeld. The foundation serves the care, promotion and presentation of regional as well as international contemporary art. At the same time as the foundation was established, an international sculpture park was continuously built up. The Keramikkünstlerhaus Neumünster (until 2022 Stadttöpferei Neumünster)

272-554: Is an artists' house in Neumünster, which has been awarding work and residency scholarships for outstanding international graduates in the field of artistic ceramics since 1987. The Keramikkünstlerhaus is located in the Fürsthof, a small street in Neumünster's historic city center. The three-story brick building was built around 1900. The Tierpark Neumünster houses about 700 animals from a total of 100 species of mammals, birds and reptiles on

306-558: Is close to the town. The Museum Tuch + Technik shows the history of the cloth-making craft from the Iron Age to the present day as well as of the city of Neumünster. The museum, which is supported by the Foundation Museum, Art and Culture of the City of Neumünster, was reopened on October 13, 2007 with a revised exhibition in a specially constructed building. The Herbert Gerisch Foundation

340-456: Is divided into nine neighborhoods: Böcklersiedlung-Bugenhagen, Brachenfeld-Rutenberg, Einfeld, Faldera, Gadeland, Gartenstadt, Stadtmitte, Tungendorf and Wittorf. Neumünster station is a major railway junction with lines running in six (formerly seven) directions, including the important Hamburg-Altona–Kiel and Neumünster–Flensburg lines . Near Neumünster at Ehndorf , there is a high-power medium wave transmission facility for transmitting

374-626: The Erasmus Programme . Besides these efforts the Fachhochschule Kiel offers two entirely English-taught master's programs, Master of Science in Information Engineering and MASTER of INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING . The latter is an online degree programme. After having acquired three art pieces in 1994 due to wish of the Ministry of Education, Science and Cultural Affairs to present the Campus of

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408-651: The German revolution and again in 1923 during a period of inflation. The city was criticized by the Rural People's Movement as part of a farmers' protest movement in northern Germany from 1928 to 1933, which was the basis for Hans Fallada 's novel A Small Circus (Bauern, Bonzen und Bomben). The city's Hans Fallada Prize is named after him. The Schleswig-Holstein Nazi Party was founded in 1925 by Hinrich Lohse . The local Nazi Party group of Neumünster met at Hofbräu München,

442-664: The Racing Aeolus in Den Helder , Netherlands. Since 2016 the team enters the competition with two self-built vehicles . The TomKyle AUV Team is a student work group dedicated to the development and programming of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles in collaboration with the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research . The project was initiated in January 2013 by the Faculty of Computer Sciences and Electrical Engineering. In 2016

476-494: The Rule of St. Augustine , and was liberally endowed by the archbishop. Wars among the tribes in 1137 caused the missionaries to abandon their labours for two years. Vicelinus sent two priests to Liubice, but with little success. In 1134 he founded a second canonry at Segeberg. Some years later Vicelinus established a house at Hogersdorf . In Harsefeld Hamburg-Bremen's Archbishop Hartwig I made him Bishop of Starigard (or Aldinborg by

510-516: The FH Kiel. All courses of studies are embossed by a strong international orientation. An integrated education of language in certain courses is only one example. The Fachhochschule Kiel is in close contact to international universities. Thereby many student exchange programs as well as mutual recognition of study performances can be provided. The International Office is coordinating approximately 530 students from over 80 different countries, organized by

544-549: The Saxons, today's Oldenburg) in 1149. There he did much for the spiritual and temporal welfare of his diocese. In 1152 he was struck by paralysis and lingered amid much suffering for two years before dying in Neumünster. After in 1330 the Augustine canon-law college moved to Bordesholm his body was transferred there too in 1332, and buried before the main altar . In 1874 the small Catholic parish at Hamelin had his picture engraved on

578-534: The University of Applied Sciences it started to expand the collection more and more. Today more than 300 pieces of art can be found under the title of “CampusKunst-D 450 Kunstwerke” (CampusArt-D 450 pieces of art) on the Campus. Under the title “Cultural Isle of Dietrichsdorf” (Kulturinsel Dietrichsdorf) the Fachhochshule maintains several cultural establishments that do not only aim to provide cultural enrichment for

612-607: The archbishop. He hoped that Norbert would ordain him a priest and he could begin missionary work among the Slavs. For one reason or another this plan failed and so Vicelinus returned to Bremen, where Bishop Albero ordained him. Hamburg-Bremen's Archbishop Adalbero sent him among the Polabian Slavs , and in the fall of 1126 Henry , Prince of the Obotrites , gave him a church in Liubice , near

646-418: The current name. In April 1870, Neumünster received town privileges . Since 1903 Neumünster is a so-called " independent city " (German: Kreisfreie Stadt ) as it is not part of a district (German: Kreis ). Großflecken ( English : Large spot), a large, centrally-located street and public space in the city, became a place for civil unrest several times. In March 1848, riots broke out at Großflecken as part of

680-498: The faculties of Agriculture, Business Management, Computer Science & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Media and Social Work and Health. As of November 2018 there are 7824 students enrolled. The campus contains one large and a few smaller cafeterias, as well as two dorms. Furthermore, a planetarium, called the Mediendom, a museum of computers and a star observatory are associated with Fachhochschule . In addition to

714-433: The industry eventually left the city due to competition from overseas and Neumünster's last cloth factory closed in the beginning of the 1990s. This, among other reasons, led to Neumünster having a relatively high rate of unemployment compared to nationwide averages. In 2012, McArthurGlen Group opened a designer outlet shopping center in the industrial section of the city, using approximately 15,000 square meters. The city

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748-573: The main campus in Kiel, the University of Applied Sciences has sites in Neumünster and Osterrönfeld . The Fachhochschule Kiel is divided in the following departments: 38 different courses of studies are offered in the six different departments. Therefrom, 19 are Bachelor courses. Beneath typical courses like Economics and Social Work , there are also two maritime ones: Naval architecture and Technology and Offshore Technology which can only be studied at

782-456: The management of the cathedral school. Vicelinus was called to Bremen to act as teacher and principal of the school, and was offered a canonry by Archbishop Frederick of the Archbishopric of Hamburg-Bremen . In 1122 he may have gone to Laon to complete his studies under Abelard . In 1126, Vicelinus decided to travel to Magdeburg, in order to see Norbert of Xanten , who at that time was

816-507: The on-demand shuttle service. The additional fees were cancelled and the service can now be used with the normal bus tickets. The University of Applied Sciences Kiel offers a bachelor's degree in nursing at its Neumünster site. Neumünster is located at the rivers Schwale and Stör , near the geographical center of Schleswig-Holstein, 35 kilometres (22 mi) south of Kiel , 65 kilometres (40 mi) north of Hamburg and 72 kilometres (45 mi) west of Lübeck . The Aukrug Nature Park

850-525: The open water areas in front of them. The current mayor of Neumünster is Tobias Bergmann of the Social Democratic Party (SPD). The most recent mayoral election was held on 9 May 2021, with a runoff held on 30 May, and the results were as follows: In 1870 Neumünster received the town privileges. The Neumünster city council governs the city alongside the Mayor. The most recent city council election

884-567: The programmes of Deutschlandfunk , the Ehndorf transmitter , which is often named incorrectly as "Neumünster transmitter". The city has an airfield and a hospital. The utility company, "Stadtwerke Neumünster" (SWN), also manages local inter-city bus routes. In 2022, SWN ended all its inter-city bus service for Sundays and holidays, instead offering an on-demand shuttle van requiring an additional "comfort surcharge" on top of regular bus fares. Beginning in autumn 2023 more regular bus lines were replaced by

918-538: The site of the later Lübeck . At the death of Henry (22 March 1127) Vicelinus returned to Bremen, and was appointed pastor at Wippenthorp . This gave him an opportunity to work among the Wagrians and neighbouring Obotrites. Vicelinus's preaching gathered crowds of eager listeners, and many priests aided him in founding the new monastery ( Latin : novum monasterium ) in 1127, which became eponymous for Wippenthorp as Neumünster . This monastery of Canons Regular followed

952-454: The students but to the general people, too. That Among these are the Mediadome, a computer museum and an astronomical observatory. In addition to that, the administration began establishing a centre of culture and communication in an old air raid shelter called Bunker-D in 2006. Since 2014 the building contains a café, a cinema and a gallery with frequently changing exhibitions. In September 2015

986-477: The team in 2009. Since 2011 Raceyard only builds electric racing cars. In cooperation with the University Kiel (Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel), they offer a wide range of varies sport courses for a small budget. Students can choose every semester between attending these weekly courses or going in the gym right next to the University of Kiel. This is the campus radio, organized and made by students. It

1020-850: The university’s racing team Raceyard takes part in the German Competition of the Formula Student Germany in Hockenheim and also in international Competitions such as the Formula SAE e.g. in Silverstone . The racing team has been awarded with the “Best Newcomer”- and “Acceleration”-Award by the Formular Student Germany respectively in 2006 and 2007. the Goblet of Acceleration in Silverstone and Hockenheim were also successfully achieved by

1054-618: Was a German bishop of Oldenburg in Holstein who was considered the apostle of Holstein . Also known as – Apostle of Obodriten, of the Wends, Vicelinus, Vincelin, Vizelin, Wissel, Witzel. Vicelinus was born in Hamelin around 1086. Orphaned at an early age, he was raised by his uncle Ludolf, a priest in a neighboring village. He left for Paderborn , where he enjoyed the home and instructions of Hartmann, and soon surpassed his companions and assisted in

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1088-465: Was bombed multiple times by Allied forces in 1945, partly because of its importance as a railway junction and industrial city. The British took control of the City in May 1945. In the fall of 1946, the state of Schleswig-Holstein was founded and postwar Neumünster held its first municipal election. Neumünster used to be a hub for the textile industry, with its first fulling mill going back to 1566. However,

1122-552: Was founded in 2012 and is on air every Thursday morning. The project was launched by the Media department but can be visited by all students. Since 2008, students studying in the Media department produce journalistic video material which can be found on the website of the FH Kiel. They as well are published on YouTube since 2010. In 2008 the Baltic Thunder team started to take part in

1156-555: Was held on 6 May 2018, and the results were as follows: Neumünster is twinned with: The 10,000 capacity Grümmi-Arena (formerly the VfR-Stadion an der Geerdtsstraße), built in 1927, is the home ground of the football team known as VfR Neumünster . The stadium once hosted motorcycle speedway and Team 70 Neumünster (founded in 1970) were the first champions of West Germany in 1973. Vicelinus Vicelinus (also Vicelin , German : Vizelin ; 1086 – 12 December 1154)

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