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Alliance Francaise de Denver News - February 21, 2023

Government and Politics

February 21, 2023

From: Alliance Francaise de Denver

Staff Member of the Week 

Marie is from Boston and is currently a fourth-year student pursuing a double major in French and Psychology with a minor in Criminology at the University of Denver. She attended the Middlebury Language Program as well as a semester abroad in Aix-en-Provence. She has become an addition to our team as she is looking for new, entertaining French opportunities in Denver. She loves watching French TV shows as well as participating in all sorts of arts and crafts.

French Classes for the Spring Session will Open in 2 weeks!

New Announcements
Host Family Opportunity

Côme Mercier, a French 15 year old, is looking for an opportunity to come live with an American family and practice his English from mid April to mid August. Are you interested in hosting him and/or sending your teen to France to practice French in return? Please see the letter attached for more information!*

The Alliance Française is not responsible or affiliated with this exchange.

Interested in Kid/Teen French Classes?

We want your opinion! Fill out this sign up sheet so you are the first in the know about our upcoming French classes for children/teens!

Denver Art Museum, French Exhibition

The Denver Art Museum is opening Near East to Far West, which addresses the fictions of French and American colonialism on March 5th. You can get your tickets at this link.

Les Grands Explorateurs

Les Grands Explorateurs are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year! There are 8 film-conferences during the 2022-2023 season. Several themes are addressed: Alaska, the Azores, Iran, Norway, the Philippines, Greenland, Guyana and Africa form this edition to discover. The images are carried by an excellent French; all presented by renowned speakers. Be sure to check it out here.

Upcoming Events

Soirée Chez Maggy
Thursday, February 23rd 5-7 pm
Come enjoy a fancy cocktail and French conversation with us at Chez Maggy. You will be able to enjoy the ambiance of Chez Maggy from their fabulous mezzanine reserved just for us!

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Night of Ideas
Thursday, March 2, 6:30- 8 pm

Come join us for a night of discussion, wine, & cheese. We’ll be covering a wide range of topics, related to the theme 'More?',  from water scarcity in the West and increasing data-driven surveillance technology in everyday life, to the theory of “emergence” in light of developments in Artificial Intelligence.

The conversations will be guided by scholars from across disciplines, including philosophy, history and modern languages, and MORE…

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Location: MSU Denver Campus, Adirondacks room-Tivoli building Room 440
Members & Non-members: Free admission with RSVP!
Event hosted by MSU Denver, the D-phi department, Af Denver, & Villa Albertine

Monthly Board Meeting

Members are welcome to join us for our monthly board meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, February 21st. Please RSVP to attend.

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French Soccer Night with the Colorado Rapids

Bring your friends and family for French Night with the Colorado Rapids Team! There will be an exclusive post-game interview with Kevin Cabral, French player, after the game!  

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