Department of Foreign Languages

November 3 until December 15:  Free admission

• “Molière.”  An exhibit at Henderson Library.  Coordinated by Dr. Rebecca Ziegler. 

Tuesday, November 3: Free admission

• “Traditional Songs and Music from France, Louisiana, and Quebec.”  A performance of vocal and instrumental music featuring Dr. Jean-Paul Carton, the Department of Foreign Languages, and Ms. Dominique Carton.  Introduction by Dr. Martha Hughes, the Department of Foreign Languages.  Nessmith-Lane 2911, 7:30 p.m. 

Wednesday, November 4: Free admission

• “A Virtual Visit to Haiti.”  A presentation by Dr. Helen Graf, the Department of Health and Kinesiology.  Introduction by Dr. Barry Joyner, Chair of the Department of Health and Kinesiology.  Russell Union 2084, 4:00 p.m. 

Thursday, November 5: see below

• A lunchtime buffet with a French menu.  Coordinated by Mr. Bob Miller, Food Services.  Landrum Cafeteria, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Included in the Dining Plan, or $7.95 for Eaglexpress, or $8.95 for cash customers. 

Thursday, November 5: Free admission

• “A Cultivation of Curiosities: The Art Collections of François Ier (François I^er de France).  A presentation by  Dr. Tiffanie Townsend, the Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art.  Introduction by Dr. Julie McGuire, the Department of Art.  The Arts Building 2016, 4:00 p.m. 

Friday, November 6: Cost $8.00.  Reservations required:  912-478-5975.

• A French luncheon. Coordinated by Chef Stephen Minton and Dr. Larry Stalcup, the Department of Hospitality, Tourism, and Family and Consumer Sciences.  The Family and Consumer Sciences Restaurant, noon. 

Sunday, November 8: Free admission

• “A Concert in Celebration of National French Week.”  Performances of vocal and instrumental music written by French composers.  Coordinated by Dr. David Murray, the Department of Music.  The Carol Carter Recital Hall in the Foy Building, 3:00 p.m. 

Monday, November 9: Free admission

• “The Clash of Catholicisms: The Two Versions in Spanish-Controlled French Louisiana, 1763-1803.”  A presentation by Dr. James Woods, the Department of History.  Introduction by Dr. Michael McGrath, the Department of Foreign Languages.  Nessmith-Lane 2911, 4:00 p.m. 

Monday, November 9: Admission $3.00

• The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007).  Part of the John Humma Cinema Arts Series.  Coordinated by Dr.Tomasz Warchol, the Department of Literature and Philosophy.  Russell Union Theatre, 7:15 p.m. 

Tuesday, November 10: see below

• A Second French menu at the lunchtime buffet in Landrum Cafeteria.  Coordinated by Mr. Bob Miller, Food Services, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Included in the Dining Plan, or $7.95 for Eaglexpress, or $8.95 for cash customers. 

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