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If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you
go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.
- Ernest Hemingway
The best of America drifts to Paris. The American in Paris is the best American.
It is more fun for an intelligent person to live in an intelligent country.
France has the only two things toward which we drift as we grow
older - intelligence and good manners.
- F. Scott Fitzgerald
The more English is heard in the world, the more gratifying it seems to speak
French, and above all to know the culture of our country. They find a kind of
French social grace in the language and culture.
- Bernard Pivot |
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Bienvenue
Notre Dame's French club, Le Cercle Français, welcomes all members of the Notre
Dame community to come together in appreciation of the rich language and
culture of France and Francophone countries.
We will be hosting or sponsoring
a variety of events throughout the year including monthly Table Française meals
in the dining halls, movie watches, French masses, crêpe parties, information sessions on
study and internship opportunities abroad, and an annual trip to Chicago in the
spring. We also aim to promote related campus events such as film screenings at
the DeBartolo Center for the Performing Arts and academic conferences or
lectures.
Upcoming Events
Ne soyez pas timide ! Nous accueillons tout le monde, et nous espérons vous voir souvent !
- National French Week
November 10-14, 2008
Monday, Nov. 10, 5-8pm - Outside SDH
French Week Kickoff
Kick off the week with French music outside South Dining Hall. Flyers will be handed out with cool information about the French and their culture. There will also be bread, cheeses and Orangina to eat and drink!
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2:30-4:30pm - O'Shaugnessy Steps
Cartoon Artist
Come have a charicature made, from one of our own ND art students.
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 7pm - Malloy Hall Chapel
French Mass
Fr. Driscoll will be giving mass in French, followed by a reception.
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 4-5pm - Debartolo Rm. 131
Teacher Panel Discussion: "Discover where French can take you"
Professors Allison Rice, Julia Douthwaite, JoAnn DellaNeva, and others will be giving a presentation about what you can do with your French language skills, and how they have used French in their careers.
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2:30pm - Badin Kitchen
French Cooking Class
Come learn how to make Creme Brulee, and eat it afterwards! Email lecercle@nd.edu to resrve a spot, places are limited.
Friday, Nov. 14, 2:30pm - McGlinn Fields
French Soccer Game
Bring your friends for a pick up game of soccer against the German Club! In case of bad weather, this will be moved to the indoor soccer court at Rolfs.
Friday, Nov. 14, 10pm-1:30am - LaFortune Ballroom
Le Cercle Francais SYR
This will be the first ever Le Cercle SYR! The theme is "Une Soiree Francaise". There will be plenty of summer hits as well as the biggest hits from the European scene. Tickets are $5 per person or $7 per couple. Feel free to bring dates who aren't in the club.
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T-Shirt Design
Here is the new design for the 2008-2009 Le Cercle T-Shirts. They will go on sale at the beginning of French Week, for only $10.
 Front left logo over heart Large logo on back
Other News
September 7-October 19, 2008
The Snite Museum of Art has organized an exhibition of drawings to accompany the conference New Paradigms for Revolutionary Studies: French-American Colloquium, October 6-8, 2008. These works will go on view beginning Sunday, September 7. This exhibition of drawings in the Scholz Family Works on Paper Gallery and paintings in the permanent installation of the 18th-Century Gallery will provide visitors with an opportunity to view several artworks created by French artists during the stormy years of the revolutionary period. The conference that inspired this exhibition is the collaboration of a team of scholars from the University of Provence, the University of Toulouse, Indiana University South Bend and the University of Notre Dame. Speakers and participants will come from Europe, Japan and the USA.
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Upcoming French Films at DPAC
(French language with English subtitles)
All ticket prices: $5 faculty/staff, $3 students
In Browning Cinema
A Girl Cut in Two (2008)
Friday, December 12, 2008, at 6:30 pm and 9:30 pm
Saturday, December 13, 2008, at 6:30 pm and 9:30 pm
Directed by Claude Chabrolš
NR, 115 minutes |
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Useful Links
French Radio
A list of French radio stations streaming live on the internet, with links to listen in.
French About.com
Learn French online! French learning, practice, and language resources for students, teachers, and lovers of French, including French lessons, learning tips, quizzes, sound files, teaching ideas, online dictionaries, and cultural info.
BBC News France Country Profile
Links to major media outlets as well an overview of France and its leaders.
Expatica France
An organization that helps those living and working abroad in France to live easier lives, with advice on housing, health, employment, customs, etc.
Angers.fr (in French)
Découvrez Angers, capitale de l'Anjou. La ville se distingue autant par la richesse de son patrimoine que par son dynamisme économique et culturel.
Paris.fr
(in French)
Sur Paris.fr découvrez les démarches administratives et téléprocédures, les rubriques emploi, solidarités, culture, environnement, urbanisme, sport, parcs & jardins, les actualités, l'éducation, la santé, le plan de Paris.
France.com
France.com is your one-stop online location for everything France!
FrenchCulture.org
Comprehensive listings of French cultural and educational news, events, resources, and programs in the USA. |
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