French Club - Spring 2010
The French Club welcomes all those interested in speaking French and in learning about French and Francophone cultures. The core members of this club live in the Global Village Living-Learning Center, a dorm in Foster quad that houses international students, American students interested in international issues and in other cultures, and members of other language houses (Spanish, German, Japanese, and Russian). However, all members of the IU-Bloomington community are welcome to participate in French Club activities -- you do not have to live in the Global Village to get involved. Dr. Kelly Sax directs the French Club with the help of graduate assistants Marie-Line Brunet and Audrey Dobrenn.
Activities organized by the French Club include:
French Conversation Table - Every Wednesday evening, beginning January 13, students of all levels, faculty and staff are welcome to attend French Table at 6:30-7:30 pm in Wright Quad Cafeteria. All residents of the Bloomington community are invited to meet in this relaxed setting to speak French. Look for us at the back of the large dining hall, near the big Shakespeare quote. There will be a little French flag on the table.
Wed Feb 10 - Le fête des Amoureux - Come and join us and make your own Valentine's Day cards in French.
Film nights - Several times a semester, the French House shows a film by a francophone director. These films are subtitled in English and are free to the public. The Spring 2010 film series is entitled Liens du sang, Liens du cœur. (pdf)
First French talent show - Have you ever dreamed of acting in French? Singing that song you wrote in French? What about reading that French poem of your own? Join the First French talent show that will take place at the Whittenberger Auditorium on April 5, 2010 at 8:00 pm. We are looking for creative performers from all levels. Fill out the talent show entry form and return it to the mailboxes of Marie-Line Brunet or Audrey Dobrenn, Ballantine Hall 642, before March 4th. If you would like to join, but lack ideas, feel free to contact the French Club assistants for songs, comedy skits, poetry and more... First French talent show entry form
Parties - In February, the French Club usually hosts a Mardi Gras party for all of Foster International, for the Department of French and Italian, and for all IU students interested in French. In the past, the festivities featured international music, a swing lesson, a mask-making contest, a bead-stringing stand and of course, great food, including the traditional king cake. More information to come.
Other cultural events - French Club members have hosted a reception for a group of business students visiting from Chartres, France, seen Paris Combo in concert at the Lotus Festival, hosted a panel discussion of former Peace Corps volunteers to French-speaking countries in West and North Africa, and participated in the English Conversation Club’s annual desserts-around-the-world extravaganza.
Leadership - In addition to activities centered around French language and culture, the French House offers opportunities for community involvement and leadership. Elections at Foster International are held each September.
If you wish more information about the French House and its activities, send your questions by e-mail to French Club director Dr. Kelly Sax, or to graduate assistants Marie-Line Brunet or Audrey Dobrenn.
