Monday
through Thursday: 9:00AM to 5:00PM
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM
to 4PM
Sunday:7:00PM
to 10PM
Watch
the International News:
Watch International News through the FLLRC news server. For a schedule of the news, follow this link to the Official Scola Webpage.
Ambassador Hans Winkler visits Lafayette College in 2004
Exhibits
The FLLRC is currently hosting an exhibit of artists who were contemporaries of the Marquis de Lafayette.Room 418, 4th floor Pardee Hall.
Announcements
A Film Festival
During the 2007-2008 academic year, Lafayette College will celebrate the 250th anniversary of its namesake, the Marquis de Lafayette. The Marquis was a forward-thinking man, who risked his life for the principles of liberty, advocated the emancipation of slavery, and promoted religious tolerance. Voltaire called him “the hero of America and the liberator of France”. To celebrate the birthday of this hero of two continents, FLL is hosting a film festival for language students. Please visit our page of festival guidelines under "Special Programs" and browse our list of suggested topics.
Watch International News on campus through the FLLRC news server. For a schedule of the news, follow this link to the Official Scola Webpage.
Every Wednesday, starting at 5pm, join the Language Lab for an International Coffee Hour on the 4th floor of Pardee. Watch International TV in the Encounter Space and enjoy a relaxing time with your friends.
A new collaborative, internet course in Modern German literature, German 424, will be taught this semester by Prof. Margarete Lamb-Faffelberger with students from Colgate U., Vassar College and Freiberg University in Germany.
The French Departement has recently received a bequest from the estate of a Lafayette Alumna. This scholarship is comparable to the Trustee and Marquis scholarships, and will be granted to French majors in the upcoming years. Congratulations!
Why study a language at Lafayette?
Lafayette students and faculty discuss there language experiences.
FLL
Calendar of Upcoming Events
November 14 Film viewing of submissions to the Marquis on the Marquee film contest.
2006-2007 Academic Year
April 15- "Don Quixote of Lafayette ": a bilingual production of Cervantes' play, produced by Prof. Qualetere's advanced Spanish class and done in collaboration with the Touchstone Theater of Bethlehem. Giant puppets, great actors--all in the Farinon atrium.
November 29 - "Les Mariés de la Tour Eiffel": a play by Prof. Lalande's French 441 class following the famous work of Jean Cocteau. It will take place in Hogg Hall. Stay tuned for more information about the play!
October 23 to 25 - "Remembering the Holocaust": The Max Kade Center for German in Lafayette College will host and exhibition and a
series of programs in remembrance of the Holocaust
with the presence of the distinguished historian
Erhard Roy Wiehn. For a detailed schedule of upcoming events, see below.
2005-2006 Academic Year
Summer Language Institute
During the summerof 2005, the FLLRC hosted a joint French-American "English as a foreign language" exchange program.
March Events
March 10 - Lafayette College will be financing a video-conference with the Louis Pasteur Institution in Paris, in which we will discuss the current bird influenza and seek finding solutions to this new dangerous threat. To learn more about Louis Pasteur, follow the link below:
March 1 - Come join the FLLRC for the French Café Hour, and enjoy a hilarious TV show together with French drinks and Bakeries. The Program will start at 4:00 pm at the Encounter Space on the fourth floor, Pardee Hall.
December 2 - Departmental Honors Presentations and Independent Study Presentations, between 3:00 and 6:00pm, in Pardee 412
November 22 - "Medieval and Renaissance Art Exhibit ". A vernissage will be held on Monday, @ 4:00pm in Pardee 418, to showcase a number of books, maquettes of Gothic architecture, posters, and period tapestries relating to this period. Please visit the Lafayette for a detailed article about the exhibit.
November 3 - "Celebration of the Year of Language". A symposium dedicated to the celebration of the 2005 Year of Languages and the promotion of foreign language education in the United States will be help in Allentown, at Muhlenberg College, starting @ 2pm.
September 2 ~ October 29 - "Remembrance: Russian Post-Modern
Nostalgia": Alexandre Gertsman, curator of this event hosted by the Grossman Gallery at Williams Arts Center, presents various paintings from different Russian artists to brings together Russia's historic past with its cultural future.
2004-2005 Academic Year
April 27 - “Teach-in on US Latinos: 'Challenges' and Promise ”: A brown bag presentation by the students of English 135 (Introduction to Latino Studies) in Limburg Theater, Farinon Center @ noon. Lunch will be provided.
April 22 - “Late Nocha Latina”: The HSL, together with ABC, will be organizing a late night dance from 10 pm to 2 pm in Farinon Snack Bar. A DJ will be playing various music and snacks will be served to make this a great night!
April 22 - “Issues of Immigration and Ethnicity in France Today: African Musicians in Paris ”: Professor Winders will be discussing the change in French policy from welcoming African musicians to the harsh restrictions imposed on them in a brownbag from 12 pm to 1 pm in Hogg Hall. Lunch will be provided.
April 21 - “Musicians of the African Diaspora in Contemporary Paris”.James Winders, from Appalachian State University will be discussing the history of African musician immigration to France, and will be exploring the new culture in French music which has developed from this.The talk will take place @ 8pm in Hogg Hall.
April 11 - 16 - "ISA Extravaganza": a weeklong of events highlighting Cultures from around the World with daily cultural exhibits and brown bags, several movie screenings, and BBQs. The Grand Finale, the largest International Event in Lafayette College, will take place Saturday starting at 7:30 pm after a food degustation @ 5 pm in Marquis Dining Hall.
April 5 - "Çudamani Dancers and Musicians of Bali Performance": The sacred performance traditions of Bali have found their true interpretive champions in the Çudamani ensemble of musicians and dancers. The group will perform @ 8pm in Williams Center for the Arts.
March 31 - "Origami and Calligraphy": Join the Japanese Floor and the Anime Club to explore this important side of Japanese culture from 12 pm to 1 pm in Farinon Atrium. See the pictures.
March 29 - "Who is Afraid of Elfriede Jelinek?": Professor Lamb-Faffelberger, Head of the Foreign Languages and Literatures departement, will be giving a talk about Elfriede Jelenik, the German Novel Price winner, whom she interviewed and wrote a book about sevreal years ago.
March 23 - Annual Induction Ceremony for the Dobra Slovo Russian Honor Society @ 7:00 pm in the Foutain Room, Marquis Hall.
March 22 - First Annual Induction Ceremony for the International Affairs Honor Society @ 7:30 pm in the Council Room, 206 Kirby Hall.
March 4 - Spanish Social organized by the Hispanic Society of Lafayette in Conway Hal main lounge @ 7pm. So come, bring some food if you can, and enjoy a friendly evening with the HSL!
March 3 - English Literature Reading by Max Kade Distinguished Writer in Residence, Zafer Senocak, and the award winning translator of his work, Elisabeth Oehlkers Wright.
March 2 - "Living in the Shadows of Mighty Alps: Environmental Concerns and Mass Movements in the Austrian Region of Tyrol" : Lecture by Dr. Gunter Heisel, Head Geologist in the state of Tyrol, Austria, @ 8pm in Hugel 100.
February 28 - "FLLRC Open House" : the FLLRC will be hosting an open house to expose various programs and software used by students in order to improve their language skills in many ways.
February 24 - Living Group Recruitment Fair in Farinon Atrium from 5:30 to 6:30 for students interested in becoming a member of a Special Interest House. This also includes French, German, and Japanese Living Houses.
February 22 - "Carnaval": come for a celebration of Mardis Gras with le Cercle Francais and the French Living House this coming Tuesday. There will be LIVE Zydeco, Cajun and Southern Jazz band so come to see the Jalapeno Brothers play from 5-6:00. In addition you will find some French trivia games, French cuisine, and of course, free beads!
February 3 -"Theobroma Cacoa (Food of the Gods): The Impact and Allure of Chocolate in Western Civilization" : Professor Geoffrion-Vinci discusses how chocolate is not a mere dessert in her talk held in held in Kirby Hall of Civil Rights.
December (mid-term) - Honors Presentations in Foreign Languages and Culture.
December 2 - LACSA will be hosting a brownbag: "African Perspectives on AIDS in Africa". This will be a student-lead discussion taking place in Hogg Hall during lunchtime.
November 31 - LACSA will be showing a movie on AIDS @ 6:00 pm in Keefe Commons
November 15-19 - "International Education Week": celebrating and promoting international education and exchange throughout the United States.
November 16 - International Lecture: "Afghan Reconstruction" by Lieutenant Colonel Platte Moring in Hugel room 103.
November 12 - "Le Défilé de Mode": fashion show under la Semaine de Francais. This year's theme is the Cannes Film Festival, and it will all take place in Farinon Snack Bar starting @ 9 pm. Desserts are served at the end of the show.
November 11 - Public Lecture: Professor Emeritus, Werner Haas, from Ohio State University, speaks of the German Officer's Resistance against Hilter and the Failed Assassination Attempt in July 1944. A reception will follow the lecture, and the event will take place in room 103 Hugel Hall starting @ 7:30 pm.
November 9 - Join the International Student Association in exploring the "Impact of the US 2004 Elections on the US Foreign Policy". The browbag will take place in Hogg Hall at noon. Lunch will be served.
November 9 - Lecture by Diane Show on Adrienne Lafayette, wife of the Marquis: a Woman's Perspective of the American Revolution. The lecture will take place in Pardee room 102 B, from 12:20pm to 1:00pm.
November 8 - 12 - "La Semaine de Francais". Join Le Cercle Francais and the French Living House for a Celebration of French Culture all through the week by participating in daily programs. Look around for posters about upcoming events!
November 8 - Program of Brazilian Chamber Music by Heitor Villa-Lobos, sponsored by the Lafayette Latin American Ensemble @ 8 pm in Williams Center for the Arts.
November 2 - Lecture under the International Issues Lecture Series: "CARE Activities in Africa" by Ms. Patricia Price in Pardee 429
October 27 - November 21 - Exhibition of the French artist George Rousse in the Williams Center Gallery under the title of Interventions.
Late October - Austrian writer Elfriede Jelinek, subject of Professor Lamb-Faffelberger's book, wins the 2004 Nobel prize in Literature.
October 27 - "Spanish and IA Majors lead Presidential Debate; Rothkopt to Moderate". The debate will take place at 7 pm in Kirby Hall of Civil Rights, room 104. Read more on the subject by following this link.
October 26 - "Update on the European Union": lecture by Ms. Mechthild Von Alemann in Kirby 104 @ 7 pm.
October 23 - Fall Conference for the American Association of Teachers of German in the Salaguna, PA. Students are welcome.
October 22 - Join the German Club for an Oktoberfest Celebration this Friday from 5 to 7 pm in McKelvy House.
October 20 - Foreign Languages Alumni Panel Dinner: Career Services inivites you to meet guest speakers who are working in exciting careers related to foreign languages. The event will take place in the Faculty Dining Room, Marquis, at 6:00 pm.
October 6 - "Living Beyond the Hyphen: Identity in the Age of Multiculturalism" by Cristina Garcia, author of Dreaming in Cuban. Luncheon in Keefe Commons @ 12 pm and Keynote Address @ 7 pm in Oescsle Hall Auditorium, under the Lafayette College Hispanic Heritage Month 2004.
October 5 - "Argentina: 20 Years of Adjustement". Lecture by Mr. Michael McDonough in Hugel 103.
September 29 - "Noche de Cultura" under the Hispanic Heritage Month in Farinon Atrium @ 7pm.
September 22 - Spanish Social hosted by the HSL in Gilbert's.
September 18 - NYC Latino Tour under the Hispanic Heritage Month 2004: "Latinas Sin Barreras: Latinas Without Borders".
2003-2004 Academic Year
May
7 - Mexican Mariachis perfomance in Farinon from 5 to 6.
Hosted by the Hispanic Society.
May
7 - Spanish Honor Society induction.
May
4 - French Honor Society induction.
April
12 - Slavic Honor Society induction.
April
6 - Lecture by Professor Abdessalam Ben Maissa of the Deparment
of Philosophy of Mohammed V University (Rabat, Morocco)
on the issue of the Islamic Veil in France. Held at the
Chateau at 8 PM. In French.
Feb.
26 - Max Kade Lecture. 8 PM. Ambassador Hans Winkler from
Austria. "Reconciliation after major conflicts and
mas violations of human rights-the Austrian experience."
Student forum: Feb 27, noon.
Feb.
24 - Mardi Gras sponsored by the French Club. Farinon, 6-8.
Feb.
18 - Jones Lecture: Drag Performance and Hasburg Spain--Professor
Sidney E. Donnell
January
Interim Courses - Russia with Professor Sajez See
the pictures.
France: "L'exception culturelle" with Professors Reyns-Chikuma and Bukics
Dec.3 -
German honors society induction, 2003-2004.
Dec.3 -
German honors presentation by Greg Dahling. "Pension
Reform in EU-Austria"
Nov.
23 - Public lecture by C. Von Maltzen, Visiting Professor
in German. "Youth Culture and Aids in South Africa"
Nov -
13 to 15 EU Simulation, Washington, D.C.. Lafayette represents
Sweden. See the pictures
from the trip.
Nov.
11 - Inti-Illimani. South American folk music with a humanist
flavor.. Williams Center.
Nov.
6-12 - La semaine du français: défilé
de mode, représentations théatrales d'étudiants,
conférence sur le Marquis de Lafayette
Sept. 30 -
Public lecture by Petar Boshkovic, former Yugoslavian Ambassador
to Cyprus, sponsored by the IA Department. "The Balkans"
During the 2007-2008 academic year, Lafayette College will celebrate the 250th anniversary of its namesake, the Marquis de Lafayette. The Marquis was a forward-thinking man, who risked his life for the principles of liberty, advocated the emancipation of slavery, and promoted religious tolerance. Voltaire called him “the hero of America and the liberator of France”. To celebrate the birthday of this hero of two continents, FLL is hosting a film festival for language students. Please visit our page of festival 