French Day 2017

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Event Details
  • Date/Time:
    • Wednesday November 15, 2017 - Thursday November 16, 2017
      12:00 pm - 6:59 pm
  • Location: Swann Building
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  • Fee(s):
    N/A
  • Extras:
    Free food
Contact

Dr. Stéphanie Boulard (sboulard3@gatech.edu)

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Summary Sentence: Join us for French food, culture, film and guest speakers!

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The French Club at GT and the School of Modern Languages host a French Day 2017! Throughout the day GT students will be able to attend informational sessions to learn on how to get grants and scholarships to study, travel, and/or work in France, Quebec, or Africa. GT students will also meet formers study abroad students (from LBAT France 2017 and GT Lorraine) to talk about international education. They will also have opportunities to learn about French cuisine and watch a French movie.

12:00 - 1:55pm: Info Session – International Francophone Opportunities (Swann 123)

  • Swiss Consul Sandra Valentini from Atlanta Swiss Consulate
  • Quebec Delegation from the Québec Trade Office in Atlanta
  • Jim Zinberger, epidemiologist from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and The Carter Center
  • Meg Sonstroem, Education Abroad Advisor, OIE
  • See opportunities promoted by the French Consulate in Atlanta

2:00 - 3:00pm: Paris Shorts – Screening by 2017 LBAT France Students (Swann 106)

3:00 - 4:00pm: Crepes and coffee! (Swann Atrium)

4:00 - 4:30pm. Tour Eiffel Drawing Contest (Swann Atrium)

5:00 – 7:00pm: French Film Screening (Swann 206)
"Two Days in Paris" - In French with English subtitles

 

Additional Information

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School of Modern Languages, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, School of Modern Languages Student Blog

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Faculty/Staff, Public, Graduate students, Undergraduate students
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Status
  • Created By: T. Jesse Brannen
  • Workflow Status: Published
  • Created On: Oct 26, 2017 - 11:57am
  • Last Updated: Nov 2, 2017 - 9:44am