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French Week

November 5-7, 2007

In celebration of National French Week, the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Cultures sponsored a variety of events.

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Students and faculty gathered on Monday, Nov. 5 to celebrate the beginning of French week.
Students and faculty gathered on Monday, Nov. 5 to celebrate the beginning of French week.
French goodies! Miam!
French goodies! Miam!
French Assistant Pierre Wawrzynowski leads a game of Name that Francophone.
French Assistant Pierre Wawrzynowski leads a game of Name that Francophone.
Katie Poore and Maura McCloughlin try to name famous French celebrities.
Katie Poore and Maura McCloughlin try to name famous French celebrities.
Clift Greene chats with Jacques.
Clift Greene chats with Jacques.
Elizabeth Clay, Slavina Batalova, Pierre Wawrzynowski, Professor of French Emeritus Colin Dickson, and Gillian Bourassa enjoy some French conversation.
Elizabeth Clay, Slavina Batalova, Pierre Wawrzynowski, Professor of French Emeritus Colin Dickson, and Gillian Bourassa enjoy some French conversation.
Speak French every day.
Speak French every day.
Kirstin Bowdler, Erica Henderson, and Katie Johnson say 'bonjour.'
Kirstin Bowdler, Erica Henderson, and Katie Johnson say 'bonjour.'
Gillian Bourassa and Hayley Taylor agree: History majors love French!
Gillian Bourassa and Hayley Taylor agree: History majors love French!
Professor Pamela Pears introduces the film "Indigènes" for French movie night on Tuesday, Nov. 6.
Professor Pamela Pears introduces the film "Indigènes" for French movie night on Tuesday, Nov. 6.
On Nov. 7, the Washington College Dining Hall presented "A Night in Provence."
On Nov. 7, the Washington College Dining Hall presented "A Night in Provence."
Mussels and escargots were among the delicious items on the menu.
Mussels and escargots were among the delicious items on the menu.
Students had a chance to win prizes at the raffle sponsored by the French Club and Pi Delta Phi.
Students had a chance to win prizes at the raffle sponsored by the French Club and Pi Delta Phi.
Carla Acosta Navarro and Hind Chakouk are moved to dance by the French music.
Carla Acosta Navarro and Hind Chakouk are moved to dance by the French music.
Professor Pears and Katie Poore enjoy the cuisine.
Professor Pears and Katie Poore enjoy the cuisine.
Professor Maynard shows off Pierre's beautiful crepes.
Professor Maynard shows off Pierre's beautiful crepes.

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