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Activities Calendar

ACTIVITIES CANCELLED

Further to Quebec government directives, campuses will be closed as of March 14 for two weeks. Consequently, all activities held on campuses are cancelled, including the Francofête's activities.

ACTIVITIES CALENDAR


March 3 and March 17

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McLennan Library

Introduction to Wikipedia in French

It is well known that Wikipedia is one of the most important sources of information in the world. Nevertheless, its content creation and managementÌýremains more or less unknown. This presentation aims to demystifyÌýWikipedia so that its readers areÌýable to better evaluate, criticize and navigate its content.Ìý

March 10

2:35 to 3:55 p.m.

Burnside 1B39

Creative Writing Workshop

For this year's installment of Francofête, the French Language Centre invites you to meet the author of Royaume scotch tape, Chloé Savoie-Bernard. The talk will be followed by a creative writing workshop in French.

Chloé Savoie-Bernard is also the author of short stories gathered in Des femmes savantes (Triptyque, 2016) and directed Corps (Triptyque, 2018).

No registration required.

March 16

5:45 to 7:15 p.m.

McLennan Library e-Classroom

Inclusive French Writing Workshop

Does writing in gender-inclusive French seem too complicated? Then join us in shedding some light on the different practices within gender-inclusive writing by following our training session!

To register, please write to caf [at] ssmu.ca.

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March 17

6 to 8 p.m.

Thomson House, 3650 McTavish

Moi, je réseaute en français!

Do you want to practice your professional French communication through authentic exchanges? Would you like to meet professionals working in a French or bilingual environment, and discover the areas of employment in demand in Quebec? Come network with graduates of Ï㽶ÊÓƵ to demystify the world of work in French! This unique evening is an opportunity to question alumni about their responsibilities, their challenges and/or the work culture within their companies.

Open to intermediary- to advanced-level students.

March 18

6 to 10 p.m.

Arts W-125-130

Poetry Night

The DLTC Ph.D. student's will welcome their old friend, poetry, in their workspace. The entire McGill community is invited to this event marking the 50th anniversary of the Nuit de la poésie 1970. On this special occasion, join students, professors and alumni to read, sing and shout for your greatest delight.

No registration required.

March 18

6 to 8:30 p.m.

Arts W-120

Movie Night with the MSM

The McGill Society of Montreal (MSM) is pleased to invite all alumni to a special French movie night! Join us for a screening of the movie L'Auberge espagnole (The Spanish Apartment), a dramatic comedy directed by Cédric Klapisch. While having roommates at McGill is quite common, this movie introduced Europeans to a new student living arrangement.

Free admission for students

March 19

3 to 4:30 p.m.

688 Sherbrooke West, room 1085

African Storytelling

What is a story, what do magic and wonder bring us? We propose a quick overview of the "storytelling" effect. The discussion and presentation will be followed by a reading of African and Berber stories.

March 20

3 to 5 p.m.

Arts Lobby

2020 Francofête City Race

Are you up to the challenge? Come tackle the circuit we’ve prepared for you across the city! Seize this opportunity to rediscover downtown Montreal before the finals! You will get to see buildings, monuments and works of art in a whole new light.

You will be paired with other McGill students who have different levels of proficiency in French (beginner to advanced).

The event will be followed by the French Language Center’s prize ceremony at 5 p.m.

March 23 to 27

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688 Sherbrooke, first floor

Portrait Exposition: Je me souviens

Francophone artist Karine Martineau offers larger-than-life portraits that pierce, through the gaze, into the viewers' souls.ÌýThe artist will be present on Tuesday, March 24 from 3 to 5 pm to discuss her work and answer questions.

No registration required.

March 27

Arts W-120

Dialogues on Translation

Join Québec noted authors Nicolas Dickner and Eric Dupont along with their respective translatorsÌýMaría Sierra Córdoba Serrano (Spanish) et Peter McCambridge (English) for a round-table discussion on translation.

Open to all (reservation required)

Four copies of the authors' works shall be drawn as prizes.

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CONTESTS


Until March 16

Creative Writive Contest

Do you enjoy poetry and writing in French? Then this contest is for you! It's a great opportunity to share your words with McGill's francophone community.Ìý

Open to all non-francophone McGill students

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March 9 to 27

Photo Contest: Québécois Expressions

Vous cognez des clous en classe parce que vous avez passé la nuit sur la corde à linge ?

Stage your favourite Québécois expression and send your picture to the team at Vivre McGill en français : vivremcgillenfrancais.scs [at] mcgill.ca. You can get a chance to win the first prize! To your cameras!

Open to the whole McGill community.

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March 16 to 23

Creative Writing Contest: Invent a New Word

Which word does the French language need? Use your creativity to propose a new French word! Present its meaning like you would find it in the dictionary.

Text length: 50 words

Open to students of the School of Continuing Studies
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March 16 to 23

Francophone McGill Treasure Hunt

The School of Continuing Studies invites its students to participate in a Francophone treasure hunt!

Browse the website: to discover the French side of McGill!

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