Regular Campus Activities
Xavière hosts the following activities for the French program at Pacific. Students are encouraged to take advantage of her presence during these times. Also check the next section on "Special French Activities":
(French Conversation Hour) |
Tuesdays (recommended at the lower level), Fridays (recommended at the 200-level and above) from 12 :00pm to 12 :50pm in the Milky Way Student Lounge (next to Maggie’s).
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Relaxed discussions at all levels with our French language assistant, Xavière André. Email: andr4871@pacificu.edu FRENCH SPOKEN ONLY N.B. : You are welcome on either day, but encouraged to follow level recommendation if your schedule allows it. |
Le Club de français (French Club) La Table française |
Dates and times vary to accomodate special events. Consult the list of events in the Special French Activities section below. |
Everyone is welcome, and English may be spoken. The French Club meets mostly to have fun and explore French culture through a variety of events, including the Portland International Film Festival, French dinners, art, cooking classes, etc. |
Les Soirées françaises (French nights) |
Every Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00pm Meets in Price Hall 103 every second Thursday of the month ; Meets in Marsh LL5 every other Thursday of the month. |
Hosted by our language assistant from France, Xavière André. Similar to French Club meetings but this time ONLY FRENCH IS SPOKEN. Play board games ; watch French movies ; cook, eat, dance, listen to music, etc. |
Special French Activities
The French Program in collaboration with the French club also hosts three cultural and fun activities: "Game Night," "French Club Events," and the "Film Series." Revisit this site regularly to check for supplemental information and updates.
Thursday, Jan. 31st |
Game Night |
Marsh LL5 @7pm |
Choose from a variety of games played in French: Pictionary/Monopoly/Scrabble/Taboo/Topword/Prem’s/Get a letter/Ni oui ni non |
Tuesday, Feb. 5th |
French Club Event |
Alumni Rm (UC) 6-8:30pm
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Mardi Gras. Create your own mask. Kelly will treat you with a large King’s cake. Nibbles such as French baguette, brie cheese, and ham also included free of cost |
Thursday, Feb 7th |
Film Series |
Marsh LL5 @7pm |
La Promesse (Belgique, 1996. Réalisateur: Jean-Pierre et Luc Darenne) |
Thursday, Feb 14th |
French Club Event |
Price Hall 103 @ 7pm |
La Saint Valentin: dégustation de bonbons français. (Try out a variety of French candy) |
Thursday, Feb. 21st |
Game Night |
Marsh LL5 @7pm |
Choose from a variety of games played in French: Pictionary/Monopoly/Scrabble/Taboo/Topword/Prem’s/Get a letter/Ni oui ni non |
Saturday, Feb. 23rd |
French Club Event |
1119 SW Park at Main in the Portland Art Museum's Mark Building, @ 8pm |
31ème Festival International du Film à Portland. Choose between two French movies: « Tell no one / Ne le dis à personne » or « Priceless / Hors de prix » |
Sunday, Feb. 24th |
French Club Event |
Oregon Ballet Theater @ 2pm (Keller Auditorium, Corner of SW 3rd and Clay in down town Portland) |
« French Program » ballet |
Thursday, Feb. 28th |
Game Night |
Marsh LL5 @7pm |
Choose from a variety of games played in French: Pictionary/Monopoly/Scrabble/Taboo/Topword/Prem’s/Get a letter/Ni oui ni non |
Thursday, March 6th |
Film Series |
Marsh LL5 @7pm |
Le Placard (France, 2001. Réalisateur: Francis Veber) |
Wednesday, March 5th |
French Club Field Trip |
Portland Art Museum, 4:30pm & Restaurant “Le Bouchon,” 7 :00pm, 517 NW 14th Ave |
« The Dancer » Special Exhibit » [explores the complex image of the dancer in the work of Edgar egas, Jean-Louis Forain, and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, in Paris] Followed by diner at “Le Bouchon” |
Thursday, March 13th |
French Club Event |
Price Hall 103 @ 7pm |
Cooking Class I : « Le Pain Perdu ». (Event limited to 16 people. Sign-up with Xavière). |
Thursday, March 20th |
Film Series |
Marsh LL5 @7pm |
Inch’Allah Dimanche (France-Algérie, 2001. Réalisatrice: Yamina Benguigui) |
Tuesday, April 1st |
French Club Event |
UC 11am-1pm |
Poisson d’avril et (April’s fool in the French tradition: We’ll draw and make fish for the traditional French trick: i.e.: we will stick them on our friends’ clothes behind their back!) |
Thursday, April 3rd |
Film Series |
Marsh LL5 @7pm |
L’Auberge espagnole (France-Espagne, 2002. Réalisateur: Cédric Klapisch) |
Tuesday, April 8th |
French Club Event |
Price 203 @4:00pm |
"What to do with French?" Free food and French/Belgium chocolate tasting Guest speakers will help this dialogue Feel free to bring along questions! |
Thursday, April 10th |
French Club Event |
Price Hall 103 @ 7pm |
Cooking Class II. «Le Far Breton » |
Thursday, April 17th |
Film Series |
Marsh LL5 @7pm |
Chocolat |
Monday, April 15th |
French Club | via email at any time until April 15th | The French Club appointed Kelly Greathouse as President, and Krystal Mendoza as Vice-President and Treasurer for 2008-2009. CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH OF THEM! |
| Thursday, April 26th | French Club | Field Trip to Boulangerie Saint-Honore in Portland | Free transportation and treat at the bakery for all! |
Thursday, May 1st |
French Club Event |
Marsh East Lawn @ 4pm |
Tournoi de Pétanque: Les gagnants recevront un prix! (Petanque tournament with prizes for winners) |
Thursday, May 1st |
Film Series |
Marsh LL5 @7pm |
Fête de départ: Xavière’s going away party. Xavière will do a presentation on her home region : Nantes et la Côte bretonne. |