Bonjour les amis!
Congratulations to the winners of this semester’s Participez prize for attending the most events: Sidonie Chung and Rojwan Suslu. Best of luck to everyone studying for end of semester exams!
Coming up with FrenchSoc:
End of Semester Party
[6:30 p.m., Thursday 19th November, Venue TBA]
Come and celebrate the end of exams with FrenchSoc and SHOC! Access card holders will each receive a free drink, so make sure you bring your card along, and celebrate the end of semester with us in style!
Ailleurs dans le monde francophone
Cyrano de Bergerac: free film screening with Art After Hours
[1 November at 2pm; Art Gallery of NSW: Domain Theatre, Lower Level 3]
The Art Gallery of New South Wales is showing Jean-Paul Rappeneau’s film version of Edmond Rostand’s famous play Cyrano de Bergerac as a part of its celebration of European romanticism. Rappeneau has painstakingly recreated the period in this lavish, emotionally charged tour de force – one of the most popular French films of the 1990s. Swordsman and poet, Cyrano (Gerard Depardieu) harbours a deep love for his cousin, Roxanne (Anne Brochet). However, his features are deformed by a large nose which, he fears, will ruin any chance of gaining her affections. A romantic story of unrequited love, the film is a wry, swash-buckling adventure with outstanding performances from Depardieu and Brochet.
Dir: Jean-Paul Rappeneau 1990. 137 mins. Rated: G. Subtitled in English.
Celebrate the Melbourne Cup with Coo-ee
[7-11:30 p.m., Tuesday 3rd November, Scruffy Murphy’s (upstairs), 43-49 Goulburn St]
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=158015412181&ref=nf
Discover what the Melbourne cup means to Australians and learn how to place bets while meeting friendly people. There are prizes to be won, including a bottle of champagne for the best costume (dress code is BLACK TIE). $7 jugs of beer ‘til 10, so join us from 7 p.m. and bring your friends (French or not), everybody is welcome!
UniBoules Pétanque 2009
[12:30 pm, Sunday 29th November, Canterbury Bowling Club]
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=162015381235&index=1
UniBoules Pétanque is on again! It will be a fun day with nibbles, aperitifs (courtesy of Pernod-Ricard), and prizes (including OBUT boules, l’Occitane gift packs, patisserie vouchers, and much more)! No experience is necessary, and if you’ve never played before you’ll be taught how to play before the competition starts. Registration is only $5, so email Frenchsoc.usyd@gmail.com to register your team of two by Wednesday 25th November. If you’re interested in organising a practice session before the competition you can contact Gary at boulesartistes@bigpond.com. See www.boulesartistes.org.au for more information.
Volunteers needed for French Library at the Alliance Française de Sydney
Practise your French and gain access to a wide selection of DVDs, CDs and books free-of-charge by volunteering to help out in our French Library, with the possibility of free advanced French and conversation courses! Volunteers work alongside French-speaking staff and have ample opportunity to communicate with our French-speaking members and students. We are located just near Town Hall at 257 Clarence St. Send your CV with a brief “lettre de motivation” to Hervé Devoulon at director@afsydney.com.au. For enquiries about the position, contact Nathalie on 9292 5740.
Sydney French Choir Public Performance
[2 p.m, 13th December, Pitt St Uniting Church ]
Come and see the Sydney French Choir perform at 2 p.m. on 13th December at the Pitt St Uniting Church. See http://www.ozchoirsandmusic.com.au for more details!
A bientôt!
FrenchSoc
dimanche 1 novembre 2009
dimanche 25 octobre 2009
Week 13 Semester 2 News!
Bonjour les amis!
This is our last week of semester two for 2009, so why not come along to one last FrenchSoc event? This week we have another Café Rendezvous at Petit Tarte (where we’ll be announcing winners and giving prizes for our Participez competition, so be sure to come!), as well as our usual conversation groups and study group. Don’t miss out on your weekly dose of all things French!
This week with FrenchSoc:
Conversation groups
[1-2pm, Monday-Thursday, Manning Backcourt.]
Conversation groups will be running again this week, Monday through Thursday from 1-2pm at the Manning backcourt (i.e. behind Manning). Enjoy a FREE coffee courtesy of Frenchsoc, have a chat and practice your French with other students (local and international!) Look out for the French flag and some of our friendly exec in our navy Frenchsoc t-shirts. If it’s raining don’t forget to check inside!
Study group
[2-3pm, Monday 26th October, Isabel Fidler Room (Top floor of Manning)]
Come along to our final study group for semester this Monday to do some homework or study for exams. It’s a great opportunity to stop procrastinating and get some help from more advanced students, with the added bonus a free coffee, courtesy of FrenchSoc!
Café Rendezvous au Petit Tarte
[4-6pm, Tuesday 27th October, Le Petit Tarte Café, 219 Glebe Pt Rd]
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=191823035129
Our last Café Rendezvous for the year will be held this Tuesday from 4-6, so come along for free coffee or cake (or both for $2!) if you have an access card. This is where we’ll be announcing and giving prizes to our Participez winners, for attendance at most FrenchSoc events, so be sure to come along! Petit Tarte is just a short walk up Glebe Point Rd from campus, so we hope you can all come along after class, even if it’s later in arvo!
Coming up on campus:
SUDS Presents: A Flea in Her Ear
[8pm - 10:30 pm, 21 - 31 October, The Cellar Theatre]Join SUDS for a night of double entendre, disorderly conduct and debauchery with the performance of A Flea in Her Ear, a French farce!
Ticket prices are $2 for SUDS members, $3 for Access, $4 for concession, and $5 for General admission.
Ailleurs dans le monde francophone
Celebrate the Melbourne Cup with Coo-ee
[7-11:30 p.m., Tuesday 3rd November, Scruffy Murphy’s (upstairs), 43-49 Goulburn St]
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=158015412181&ref=nf
Discover what the Melbourne cup means to Australians and learn how to place bets while meeting friendly people. There are prizes to be won, including a bottle of champagne for the best costume (dress code is BLACK TIE). $7 jugs of beer ‘til 10, so join us from 7 p.m. and bring your friends (French or not), everybody is welcome!
Paris: City of Dreams
[7:30 pm on SBS, Friday 17th, 23rd, & 30th]
Art historian and passionate Parisian, Sandrine Voillet, uncovers some of the hidden delights of the City of Lights in this three-part series. This UK documentary is in both English and French, with English subtitles, and is showing on SBS at 7:30pm on Fridays 17th, 23rd, & 30th.
Synopsis:
In the first episode, Sandrine reveals how Paris battled through turmoil and trauma to become the city of dreams. In Blood and Chocolate, the second episode, she reveals the secret history and hidden delights of Paris, exploring winemaking, chocolate, cafés and some of the city's landmarks. In the third episode, Bohemian Rhapsody, Sandrine takes a look beyond the glittering surface of Paris, at the underground worlds and movements that defined the city in the 20th century.
UniBoules Pétanque 2009
[12:30 pm, Sunday 29th November, Canterbury Bowling Club]
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=162015381235&index=1
UniBoules Pétanque is on again! It will be a fun day with nibbles, aperitifs (courtesy of Pernod-Ricard), and prizes (including OBUT boules, l’Occitane gift packs, patisserie vouchers, and much more)! No experience is necessary, and if you’ve never played before you’ll be taught how to play before the competition starts. Registration is only $5, so email Frenchsoc.usyd@gmail.com to register your team of two by Wednesday 25th November. If you’re interested in organising a practice session before the competition you can contact Gary at boulesartistes@bigpond.com. See www.boulesartistes.org.au for more information.
Volunteers needed for French Library at the Alliance Française de Sydney
Practise your French and gain access to a wide selection of DVDs, CDs and books free-of-charge by volunteering to help out in our French Library, with the possibility of free advanced French and conversation courses! Volunteers work alongside French-speaking staff and have ample opportunity to communicate with our French-speaking members and students. We are located just near Town Hall at 257 Clarence St. Send your CV with a brief “lettre de motivation” to Hervé Devoulon at director@afsydney.com.au. For enquiries about the position, contact Nathalie on 9292 5740.
Sydney French Choir Public Performance
[2 p.m, 13th December, Pitt St Uniting Church ]
Come and see the Sydney French Choir perform at 2 p.m. on 13th December at the Pitt St Uniting Church. See http://www.ozchoirsandmusic.com.au for more details!
A bientôt!
FrenchSoc
-- Sydney University French SocietyClubs & Societies ProgramUniversity of Sydney Union frenchsoc.weebly.comfrenchsoc.usyd@gmail.comfacebook.com/frenchsoc.usydfacebook.com/group.php?gid=15140045812
This is our last week of semester two for 2009, so why not come along to one last FrenchSoc event? This week we have another Café Rendezvous at Petit Tarte (where we’ll be announcing winners and giving prizes for our Participez competition, so be sure to come!), as well as our usual conversation groups and study group. Don’t miss out on your weekly dose of all things French!
This week with FrenchSoc:
Conversation groups
[1-2pm, Monday-Thursday, Manning Backcourt.]
Conversation groups will be running again this week, Monday through Thursday from 1-2pm at the Manning backcourt (i.e. behind Manning). Enjoy a FREE coffee courtesy of Frenchsoc, have a chat and practice your French with other students (local and international!) Look out for the French flag and some of our friendly exec in our navy Frenchsoc t-shirts. If it’s raining don’t forget to check inside!
Study group
[2-3pm, Monday 26th October, Isabel Fidler Room (Top floor of Manning)]
Come along to our final study group for semester this Monday to do some homework or study for exams. It’s a great opportunity to stop procrastinating and get some help from more advanced students, with the added bonus a free coffee, courtesy of FrenchSoc!
Café Rendezvous au Petit Tarte
[4-6pm, Tuesday 27th October, Le Petit Tarte Café, 219 Glebe Pt Rd]
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=191823035129
Our last Café Rendezvous for the year will be held this Tuesday from 4-6, so come along for free coffee or cake (or both for $2!) if you have an access card. This is where we’ll be announcing and giving prizes to our Participez winners, for attendance at most FrenchSoc events, so be sure to come along! Petit Tarte is just a short walk up Glebe Point Rd from campus, so we hope you can all come along after class, even if it’s later in arvo!
Coming up on campus:
SUDS Presents: A Flea in Her Ear
[8pm - 10:30 pm, 21 - 31 October, The Cellar Theatre]Join SUDS for a night of double entendre, disorderly conduct and debauchery with the performance of A Flea in Her Ear, a French farce!
Ticket prices are $2 for SUDS members, $3 for Access, $4 for concession, and $5 for General admission.
Ailleurs dans le monde francophone
Celebrate the Melbourne Cup with Coo-ee
[7-11:30 p.m., Tuesday 3rd November, Scruffy Murphy’s (upstairs), 43-49 Goulburn St]
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=158015412181&ref=nf
Discover what the Melbourne cup means to Australians and learn how to place bets while meeting friendly people. There are prizes to be won, including a bottle of champagne for the best costume (dress code is BLACK TIE). $7 jugs of beer ‘til 10, so join us from 7 p.m. and bring your friends (French or not), everybody is welcome!
Paris: City of Dreams
[7:30 pm on SBS, Friday 17th, 23rd, & 30th]
Art historian and passionate Parisian, Sandrine Voillet, uncovers some of the hidden delights of the City of Lights in this three-part series. This UK documentary is in both English and French, with English subtitles, and is showing on SBS at 7:30pm on Fridays 17th, 23rd, & 30th.
Synopsis:
In the first episode, Sandrine reveals how Paris battled through turmoil and trauma to become the city of dreams. In Blood and Chocolate, the second episode, she reveals the secret history and hidden delights of Paris, exploring winemaking, chocolate, cafés and some of the city's landmarks. In the third episode, Bohemian Rhapsody, Sandrine takes a look beyond the glittering surface of Paris, at the underground worlds and movements that defined the city in the 20th century.
UniBoules Pétanque 2009
[12:30 pm, Sunday 29th November, Canterbury Bowling Club]
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=162015381235&index=1
UniBoules Pétanque is on again! It will be a fun day with nibbles, aperitifs (courtesy of Pernod-Ricard), and prizes (including OBUT boules, l’Occitane gift packs, patisserie vouchers, and much more)! No experience is necessary, and if you’ve never played before you’ll be taught how to play before the competition starts. Registration is only $5, so email Frenchsoc.usyd@gmail.com to register your team of two by Wednesday 25th November. If you’re interested in organising a practice session before the competition you can contact Gary at boulesartistes@bigpond.com. See www.boulesartistes.org.au for more information.
Volunteers needed for French Library at the Alliance Française de Sydney
Practise your French and gain access to a wide selection of DVDs, CDs and books free-of-charge by volunteering to help out in our French Library, with the possibility of free advanced French and conversation courses! Volunteers work alongside French-speaking staff and have ample opportunity to communicate with our French-speaking members and students. We are located just near Town Hall at 257 Clarence St. Send your CV with a brief “lettre de motivation” to Hervé Devoulon at director@afsydney.com.au. For enquiries about the position, contact Nathalie on 9292 5740.
Sydney French Choir Public Performance
[2 p.m, 13th December, Pitt St Uniting Church ]
Come and see the Sydney French Choir perform at 2 p.m. on 13th December at the Pitt St Uniting Church. See http://www.ozchoirsandmusic.com.au for more details!
A bientôt!
FrenchSoc
-- Sydney University French SocietyClubs & Societies ProgramUniversity of Sydney Union frenchsoc.weebly.comfrenchsoc.usyd@gmail.comfacebook.com/frenchsoc.usydfacebook.com/group.php?gid=15140045812
dimanche 18 octobre 2009
WEEK 12 SEMESETER 2 NEWS!
Bonjour les amis!
This week with FrenchSoc:
Conversation groups
[1-2pm, Monday-Thursday, Manning Backcourt.]
Conversation groups will be running again this week, Monday through Thursday from 1-2pm at the Manning backcourt (i.e. behind Manning). Enjoy a FREE coffee courtesy of Frenchsoc, have a chat and practice your French with other students (local and international!) Look out for the French flag and some of our friendly exec in our navy Frenchsoc t-shirts. If it’s raining don’t forget to check inside!
Study group
[2-3pm, Monday 19th October, Isabel Fidler Room (Top floor of Manning)]
Come along to our study group again this Monday to do some homework or study for those upcoming exams. It’s a great opportunity to stop procrastinating and get some help from more advanced students, with the added bonus a free coffee, courtesy of FrenchSoc!
Silent Film Festival
Australia’s Silent Film Festival is continuing on October 24 & 25 at the State Library of NSW, Macquarie Street, Sydney. The festival will feature Georges Méliès: First Wizard of Cinema (France 1896-1912) in its closing session on the 25th. Send an email to Frenchsoc.usyd@gmail.com if you’re interested in a group excursion with discounted ticket prices!
More information on the festival’s programme can be found here: http://www.ozsilentfilmfestival.com.au/index.asp?IntCatId=14
Coming up on campus:
French Cuisine Sampling Night
Join Frenchsoc as we explore some of France’s culinary delights, artisan-made wine, bread, sausage, and cheese, available right here at Sydney Uni. Details are TBA but it will be a fantastic evening and a great way to take a break from studying and enjoy French culture, so keep an eye out for further details!
SUDS Presents: A Flea in Her Ear
[8pm - 10:30 pm, 21 - 31 October, The Cellar Theatre]Join SUDS for a night of double entendre, disorderly conduct and debauchery!
Ticket prices are $2 for SUDS members, $3 for Access, and $4 for General admission.
Synopsis:
Raymonde thinks Victor is cheating on her at the Frisky Puss Hotel. Tournel is secretly in love with Raymonde. Victor thinks he has a secret admirer. Lucienne tries to catch Victor cheating on Raymonde. Lucienne's husband, a gun-toting Spaniard, thinks she is cheating on him with Victor. Camille is boning the cook and has a cleft palate: no one ever understands what he is saying. The hotel porter, Poche, looks exactly like Victor.
Ailleurs dans le monde francophone
So Frenchy so Cheese![6.30pm, Friday 23rd October, the Alliance Française]
To celebrate the Alliance Française’s return to 257 Clarence St, their famous 'Fromages et Vins' evening is back! Diane, Pierre, and the team will take you on a Tour de France of artisan cheeses matched with divine wines. The night will include fun games, blind tastings, trivia, and there will be great prizes to be won... you are in for a special night! The price is $70 for members and $80 for non-members. Book now by calling 9292 5700 or visit the website at www.afsydney.com.au.
UniBoules Pétanque 2009
[12:30 pm, Sunday 29th October, Canterbury Bowling Club]
UniBoules Pétanque is on again! It will be a fun day with nibbles, aperitifs, and prizes! No experience is necessary, and if you’ve never played before you’ll be taught how to play before the competition starts. Registration is only $5, so email Frenchsoc.usyd@gmail.com to register your team of two by Wednesday 25th October. If you’re interested in organising a practice session before the competition you can contact Gary at boulesartistes@bigpond.com. See www.boulesartistes.org.au for more information.
Paris: City of Dreams
[7:30 pm on SBS, Friday 17th, 23rd, & 30th.]
Art historian and passionate Parisian, Sandrine Voillet, uncovers some of the hidden delights of the City of Lights in this three-part series. This UK documentary is in both English and French, with English subtitles, and is showing on SBS at 7:30pm on Fridays 17th, 23rd, & 30th.
Synopsis:
In the first episode, Sandrine reveals how Paris battled through turmoil and trauma to become the city of dreams. In Blood and Chocolate, the second episode, she reveals the secret history and hidden delights of Paris, exploring winemaking, chocolate, cafés and some of the city's landmarks. In the third episode, Bohemian Rhapsody, Sandrine takes a look beyond the glittering surface of Paris, at the underground worlds and movements that defined the city in the 20th century.
Volunteers needed for French Library at the Alliance Française de Sydney
Practise your French and gain access to a wide selection of DVDs, CDs and books free-of-charge by volunteering to help out in our French Library, with the possibility of free advanced French and conversation courses! Volunteers work alongside French-speaking staff and have ample opportunity to communicate with our French-speaking members and students. We are located just near Town Hall at 257 Clarence St. Send your CV with a brief “lettre de motivation” to Hervé Devoulon at director@afsydney.com.au. For enquiries about the position, contact Nathalie on 9292 5740.
A bientôt!
FrenchSoc
-- Sydney University French SocietyClubs & Societies ProgramUniversity of Sydney Union frenchsoc.weebly.comfrenchsoc.usyd@gmail.comfacebook.com/frenchsoc.usydfacebook.com/group.php?gid=15140045812
This week with FrenchSoc:
Conversation groups
[1-2pm, Monday-Thursday, Manning Backcourt.]
Conversation groups will be running again this week, Monday through Thursday from 1-2pm at the Manning backcourt (i.e. behind Manning). Enjoy a FREE coffee courtesy of Frenchsoc, have a chat and practice your French with other students (local and international!) Look out for the French flag and some of our friendly exec in our navy Frenchsoc t-shirts. If it’s raining don’t forget to check inside!
Study group
[2-3pm, Monday 19th October, Isabel Fidler Room (Top floor of Manning)]
Come along to our study group again this Monday to do some homework or study for those upcoming exams. It’s a great opportunity to stop procrastinating and get some help from more advanced students, with the added bonus a free coffee, courtesy of FrenchSoc!
Silent Film Festival
Australia’s Silent Film Festival is continuing on October 24 & 25 at the State Library of NSW, Macquarie Street, Sydney. The festival will feature Georges Méliès: First Wizard of Cinema (France 1896-1912) in its closing session on the 25th. Send an email to Frenchsoc.usyd@gmail.com if you’re interested in a group excursion with discounted ticket prices!
More information on the festival’s programme can be found here: http://www.ozsilentfilmfestival.com.au/index.asp?IntCatId=14
Coming up on campus:
French Cuisine Sampling Night
Join Frenchsoc as we explore some of France’s culinary delights, artisan-made wine, bread, sausage, and cheese, available right here at Sydney Uni. Details are TBA but it will be a fantastic evening and a great way to take a break from studying and enjoy French culture, so keep an eye out for further details!
SUDS Presents: A Flea in Her Ear
[8pm - 10:30 pm, 21 - 31 October, The Cellar Theatre]Join SUDS for a night of double entendre, disorderly conduct and debauchery!
Ticket prices are $2 for SUDS members, $3 for Access, and $4 for General admission.
Synopsis:
Raymonde thinks Victor is cheating on her at the Frisky Puss Hotel. Tournel is secretly in love with Raymonde. Victor thinks he has a secret admirer. Lucienne tries to catch Victor cheating on Raymonde. Lucienne's husband, a gun-toting Spaniard, thinks she is cheating on him with Victor. Camille is boning the cook and has a cleft palate: no one ever understands what he is saying. The hotel porter, Poche, looks exactly like Victor.
Ailleurs dans le monde francophone
So Frenchy so Cheese![6.30pm, Friday 23rd October, the Alliance Française]
To celebrate the Alliance Française’s return to 257 Clarence St, their famous 'Fromages et Vins' evening is back! Diane, Pierre, and the team will take you on a Tour de France of artisan cheeses matched with divine wines. The night will include fun games, blind tastings, trivia, and there will be great prizes to be won... you are in for a special night! The price is $70 for members and $80 for non-members. Book now by calling 9292 5700 or visit the website at www.afsydney.com.au.
UniBoules Pétanque 2009
[12:30 pm, Sunday 29th October, Canterbury Bowling Club]
UniBoules Pétanque is on again! It will be a fun day with nibbles, aperitifs, and prizes! No experience is necessary, and if you’ve never played before you’ll be taught how to play before the competition starts. Registration is only $5, so email Frenchsoc.usyd@gmail.com to register your team of two by Wednesday 25th October. If you’re interested in organising a practice session before the competition you can contact Gary at boulesartistes@bigpond.com. See www.boulesartistes.org.au for more information.
Paris: City of Dreams
[7:30 pm on SBS, Friday 17th, 23rd, & 30th.]
Art historian and passionate Parisian, Sandrine Voillet, uncovers some of the hidden delights of the City of Lights in this three-part series. This UK documentary is in both English and French, with English subtitles, and is showing on SBS at 7:30pm on Fridays 17th, 23rd, & 30th.
Synopsis:
In the first episode, Sandrine reveals how Paris battled through turmoil and trauma to become the city of dreams. In Blood and Chocolate, the second episode, she reveals the secret history and hidden delights of Paris, exploring winemaking, chocolate, cafés and some of the city's landmarks. In the third episode, Bohemian Rhapsody, Sandrine takes a look beyond the glittering surface of Paris, at the underground worlds and movements that defined the city in the 20th century.
Volunteers needed for French Library at the Alliance Française de Sydney
Practise your French and gain access to a wide selection of DVDs, CDs and books free-of-charge by volunteering to help out in our French Library, with the possibility of free advanced French and conversation courses! Volunteers work alongside French-speaking staff and have ample opportunity to communicate with our French-speaking members and students. We are located just near Town Hall at 257 Clarence St. Send your CV with a brief “lettre de motivation” to Hervé Devoulon at director@afsydney.com.au. For enquiries about the position, contact Nathalie on 9292 5740.
A bientôt!
FrenchSoc
-- Sydney University French SocietyClubs & Societies ProgramUniversity of Sydney Union frenchsoc.weebly.comfrenchsoc.usyd@gmail.comfacebook.com/frenchsoc.usydfacebook.com/group.php?gid=15140045812
dimanche 11 octobre 2009
Correction (Frenchsoc Newsletter Week 11)
Salut tout le monde!
Just a quick correction: Cafe Rendezvous at Petit Tarte will be on this Thursday, the 15th October at 4 o'clock. Do come along!
Also, for anyone interested in singing:
Sydney French Choir's 9 week Term 4 starts on the 14th October 2009
When: Wednesdays from 6.30pm to 8.30 pm
Venue: St Stephens Uniting Church (Opposite Parliament house)
197 Macquarie St Sydney (5 minutes walk from Martin Place or St James Stations)
Cost: $117 for 9 week rehearsal program (Full Time Students $69)
Public Performance: on the 13th December 2009 at 2 pm at Pitt St Uniting Church check website http://www.ozchoirsandmusic.com.au
To secure your place by joining the choir you may pre-pay to:
Account name: OZ Choirs and Music Inc
Bank: National Bank of Australia (NAB)
BSB: 082171
Account: 83 608 2739
Contact Hans on 0433098469 for further details.
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University of Sydney Union
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Frenchsoc Newsletter Semaine 11
Bonjour les amis!
AGM results
Frenchsoc had its AGM on Thursday 8th October and welcomed in a new executive for 2010. Congratulations to the following people:
President: David Laybutt
Vice President: Nikki Huang
Secretary: Stefanie Watts
Treasurer: Christina Song
Administrative Officer: Constance Leung
Publicity Officer: Caroline Banh
Language Officer: Xiang Ying Shu
Social Events Coordinator: Donna Oringo
Social Events Coordinator: Nick Malpas
Social Events Coordinator: Katherine Wilson
Social Events Coordinator: Siobhan Tierney
General Executive: Rebecca Gill
General Executive: David Flynn
General Executive: Sarah Austin
General Executive: Tim Bayl
General Executive: Sidonie Chung
General Executive: Kristian Quinan
General Executive: Nick Grimes
This week with FrenchSoc:
Conversation groups
1-2pm Monday-Thursday, Manning Backcourt.
Conversation groups will be running again this week, Monday through Thursday from 1-2pm at the Manning backcourt (i.e. behind Manning). Enjoy a FREE coffee courtesy of Frenchsoc, have a chat and practice your French with other students (local and international!) Look out for the French flag and some of our friendly exec in our navy Frenchsoc t-shirts. If it's raining don't forget to check inside!
Study group
2-3pm Monday, 12th October, Isabel Fidler Room (Top floor of Manning)
Come along to our study group again this Monday to do some homework or study for those upcoming exams. It's a great opportunity to stop procrastinating and get some help from more advanced students, with the added bonus a free coffee, courtesy of FrenchSoc!
Film Screening: Les Poupées Russes
18:00 - 21:00, Tuesday 13th October, Hermann's Bar,
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=143752125761
Since our Verge screening of L'Auberge Espagnol was such a success, FrenchSoc and Meet-Up are showing its sequel this Tuesday night: Les Poupées Russes (Russian Dolls). Come along to Hermann's at six for drinks and conversation, for a seven o'clock start to the film!
Résumé du film:
Xavier is now thirty. No longer a student, he is not yet a well-balanced, fulfilled adult either. His career is unsatisfying : far from being the renowned novelist he aimed to be he must be content with small jobs like reporter or ghost writer. His greatest "achievement" in "literature" is his collaboration to the script of a corny TV soap! His romantic life is not much better, full of one-night-stands and unfinished romances. When Xavier seduces women beautiful inside and out, such as Kassia and Wendy, he can never seem to keep them. Will he bring his life into focus?
(from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0409184/ )
Café Rendezvous au Petit Tarte
4-6pm, Thursday 17th September, Le Petit Tarte Café, 219 Glebe Pt Rd
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=173531677743
Rendez-vous au Café du Petit Tarte ce JEUDI. Come and enjoy some FREE coffee OR viennoiserie ou pâtisserie (or both coffee and cake for just $2) in the chic Parisian-style "Le Petit Tarte Café" in Glebe. A bit of French conversation to be had too… Please feel free to come along even if it's later in the arvo!
Please show your ACCESS or FrenchSoc card when you order and fill in the sign in sheet when you arrive. Non-access card holders may purchase coffees for $3.50, cakes for $5, or both for $7.
Le Petit Tarte is opposite the park between St John's Rd and Bridge Rd. On se voit là-bas!
Coming up with FrenchSoc:
Silent Film Festival
Australia's Silent Film Festival is coming up on October 15, 18, 24 & 25 at the State Library of NSW, Macquarie Street, Sydney. The festival will feature Georges Méliès: First Wizard of Cinema (France 1896-1912) in its closing session on the 25th. Keep an eye out for a Frenchsoc excursion!
More information on the festival's programme can be found here: http://www.ozsilentfilmfestival.com.au/index.asp?IntCatId=14
Ailleurs dans le monde francophone
Volunteers needed for French Library at the Alliance Française de Sydney
Practise your French and gain access to a wide selection of DVDs, CDs and books free-of-charge by volunteering to help out in our French Library, with the possibility of free advanced French and conversation courses! Volunteers work alongside French-speaking staff and have ample opportunity to communicate with our French-speaking members and students. We are located just near Town Hall at 257 Clarence St. Send your CV with a brief "lettre de motivation" to Hervé Devoulon at director@afsydney.com.au. For enquiries about the position, contact Nathalie on 9292 5740.
A bientôt!
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samedi 3 octobre 2009
Frenchsoc Newsletter Semaine 10
Bonjour les amis!
We hope that you enjoyed the break! Unfortunately our Film Screening of 'Russian Dolls' which was planned for this coming Tuesday the 6th of October has been moved to Week 11 on Tuesday the 13th of October, so settle back into uni life next week then in Week 11 join us at the screening of this classic French film!
Conversation groups and our AGM are still on this week- If you've enjoyed Frenchsoc events this year, have ideas for new ones, and would like to get involved, think about joining the Frenchsoc executive at the AGM this Thursday! Check out what else is on this week- Palace films are giving away FREE tickets to a Preview Screening of 'The French Kissers' (Les Beaux Gosses) on Thursday night!
This week with FrenchSoc:
Conversation groups
1-2pm Tuesday-Thursday, Manning Backcourt.
Frenchsoc Annual General Meeting
4-6pm, Thursday 8th October, The Loggia, Manning House (Room behind Zabeli's on the middle level).
We'll be electing a whole new Frenchsoc Executive Team to run the society for 2010! If you're interested in being involved in the society in a large or a small way or just want some FREE French food, come along! All positions are open- President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Publicity Officer, Language Officers, Social Events Coordinators and General Executive Members.
You can nominate yourself for a position by emailing frenchsoc.usyd@gmail.com or just nominate yourself at the AGM. If you can't make it to the AGM or will be late but would still like to be involved, you can be elected in absentia- Please email us at Frenchsoc.usyd@gmail.com to let us know that you're interested!! Please also email us with any questions or queries you have!
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Coming up with FrenchSoc:
French Film Screening with Sydney French Meetup Group: Les Poupées Russes (Russian Dolls)
6-9pm Tuesday 13 October, Hermann's Bar
We're screening the classic French Film Les Poupées Russes (Russian Dolls), which is the sequel to the popular film L'Auberge d'Espagnol (The Spanish Apartment) which we screened during the Verge Arts Festival. We'll be having drinks and some French conversation at Hermann's from 6, and will screen the film around 7pm.
Résumé du film:
Xavier is now thirty. No longer a student, he is not yet a well-balanced, fullfiiled adult either. His career is unsatisfying : far from being the renowned novelist he aimed to be he must be content with little jobs such as reporter or ghost writer. His greatest "achievement" in "literature" is his collaboration to the script of a corny TV soap ! His sentimental life is not much better, rhythmed by one night stands and unfinished romances. It looks as if when he seduces a woman beautiful outside and inside such as Kassia or Wendy he can't keep them. Will he ever bring his life into focus?
Café Rendezvous au Petit Tarte
4-6pm, Thursday 15th October, Le Petit Tarte Café, 219 Glebe Pt Rd
Special deal for members: coffee or cake is free, or it's $2 for both.
Ailleurs dans la monde francophone
FREE tickets to an Advance Screening of 'The French Kissers' (Les Beaux Gosses)
6pm Thursday 8 October, Palace Verona Cinema, 17 Oxford Street, Paddington.
Palace Films is releasing a hit French comedy at Christmas called 'The French Kissers' (Les Beaux Gosses), and are holding a special advance media preview screening next week in Paddington at the Verona Cinema. Frenchsoc members are invited to download a FREE ticket to this screening from the website: http://eventarc.com/view/19/---the-french-kissers---exclusive-preview-screening. Hurry, as online registrations close Monday 5 Oct 2009 4:00pm!
Boomerang Australia Studies: "Cooee on Tuesdays":"Découverte des bières Australiennes"
7pm, Tuesday 13 October, Australian Hotel 100 Cumberland St, The Rocks
Boomerang Australia Studies is a French organisation that advises French, Italian and South American students about study opportunities in Australia. It holds monthly get togethers for its students (80% French) and Australian students to catch up around a drink and share their experiences in Australia: These are called "Cooee on Tuesdays" and the one on October 13th is themed around Australian beers. Frenchsoc members are welcome to come along to these events to practice their French and help international students with their English skills. For more information email event@boomerangaustralia.com or see http://www.boomerangaustralia.com/fr/coo-ee-on-tuesdays-sydney.php
'So Frenchy So Chic' live at the Factory
Friday 27 November, The Factory Theatre, 105 Victoria Road, Marrickville.
The So Frenchy So Chic albums have sold over 90,000 copies and have introduced to Australians artists such as Camille, Emilie Simon and Nouvelle Vague. This year, audiences have the opportunity to discover two of the latest indie stars who have captivated France- Two of the 2009 album's featured artists – Cocoon and Moriarty – are playing a series of live shows in November.
Tickets: factorytheatre.com.au 9550 3666; ticketek.com.au 132 849; www.cartellmusic.com.au
A bientôt!
FrenchSoc
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jeudi 24 septembre 2009
Frenchsoc Newsletter: Mid Semester Break!
Bonjour les amis!
If you're not going away during the Mid Semester Break, join us at the Open Night of Alliance Française at their new building!
Alliance Française Open Night
6.30pm, Thursday 1 October, Alliance Française, 257 Clarence St, Sydney
Alliance Française is holding an Open Night in their brand new building! There'll be wine and food tasting, short films, short "try me" classes, French music, and speed testing of your French level. To help you find your way to Alliance Française, Frenchsoc execs will be meeting at two places on Thursday night then making their way to Alliance. You can either:
Meet Steff at Fisher Library at 6 pm. The Fisher group will take the bus to Town Hall and walk together to the Alliance Francaise. Or
Meet Kath at Town Hall steps at 6:15pm (this time may change slightly, check the facebook event for final details).
For more info see: http://www.afsydney.com.au/CulturalEvents/Default/article/180.aspx or http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=269155685004
Also on campus:
Exchange Adviser Appointment Times
Monday 12th October – Friday 23rd October
Students who have attended Part 1 – Topical Information Session & Part 2 – How To Apply Session regarding going on Exchange in 2010 are able to make an appointment with an Exchange Adviser/s. For more information, see the attached file or
http://www.usyd.edu.au/current_students/student_exchange/AdviserApptTimes.pdf
USU Convenor and Committee Positions
Applications for the following Student Positions in the USU Student Leadership Program are closing on Wednesday September 30: Multicultural Convenor, Indigenous Convenor, Queer Convenor, Environment Convenor, Women's Convenor, The International Students Convenor, Public Speaking Convenor, Student Editors of the Bull, UR and Hermes, places on the Clubs & Societies Committee, The Debates Committee and The Community Service and Charity Committee.
For more information about positions and application forms see:
http://www.usuonline.com/About_USU/Employment/Student_Positions/Default.aspx
Coming up with FrenchSoc:
French Film Screening with Sydney French Meetup Group: Russian Dolls
6-9pm Tuesday 6 October, Hermann's Bar
The sequel to the popular film L'Auberge d'Espagnol (The Spanish Apartment) which we screened during the Verge Arts Festival.
Frenchsoc AGM
4-6pm, Thursday 8th October, The Loggia, Manning House (Room behind Zabeli's on middle level)
We'll be electing a whole new Frenchsoc Executive Team to run the society for 2010! If you're interested in being involved in the society or just want some free French food, come along!
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A bientôt!
FrenchSoc
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samedi 19 septembre 2009
Frenchsoc Newsletter Semaine 9
Bonjour les amis!
This week with FrenchSoc:
Conversation groups
1-2pm Monday-Thursday, Manning Backcourt.
Study group
2-3pm Monday, 21st September, Isabel Fidler Room (Top floor of Manning)
Coming up with FrenchSoc:
Frenchsoc AGM
4-6pm, Thursday 8th October, The Loggia, Manning House (Room behind Zabeli's on middle level)
We'll be electing a whole new Frenchsoc Executive Team to run the society for 2010! If you're interested in being involved in the society or just want some free French food, come along! Positions to be filled include President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Publicity Officer, Language Officer, Social Events Coordinator, General Executive Members. To nominate yourself for a position, email frenchsoc.usyd@gmail.com with your name, access number and what position you're interested in.
Other events on campus
Seminar: Changes to General Skilled Migration and Pathways to Permanent Residency
1-2pm and 5-6pm Wednesday 23rd of September, International House Wool Room, International House, City Road.
Acacia Immigration Australia is holding free on campus immigration consultations at International House fortnightly this semester. They will also be holding a seminar on Wednesday the 23rd of September on the changes to General Skilled Migration and what students can do to better their chances for Permanent Residency after graduation. For more information and to register please visit http://www.acacia-au.com/usyd.
A bientôt!
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mercredi 16 septembre 2009
Frenchsoc AGM coming up in Week 10!
Salut tout le monde!
Notice of the Frenchsoc Annual General Meeting
Thursday 8th October, 4-6pm, The Loggia, Manning House (Room behind Zabeli's)
The Frenchsoc AGM is coming up in Week 10! The aim of the AGM is to elect a new Executive team to run Frenchsoc in 2010, and to also vote on some changes to the Frenchsoc constitution. We'll also be providing some yummy French nibblies for all members who come along!
Nominations are now open for all positions on the Frenchsoc Executive (See below) and will close on the day of the AGM at 4pm. If you're interested in nominating yourself for one of the executive positions on the Frenchsoc committee, please email frenchsoc.usyd@gmail.com with your name, access number and position you are nominating for. Only people with access cards are eligible for nomination. If you have any questions at all about the AGM, roles of exec positions etc, please email frenchsoc.usyd@gmail.com or ask any of the current exec at a future event!
The positions up for election and their roles are:
The President shall:
i) Plan the Society's activities in consultation with the Executive.
ii) Liaise with the Executive and any Committees formed by the Society.
iii) Ensure an adequate handover, including any documents and materials, to the following Executive.
The Vice-President(s) shall:
i) Deputise for the President.
ii) Be responsible for international affairs (students and programs).
The Treasurer shall:
i) Maintain the Society's finances in accordance with the Treasurer's Handbook produced by the Clubs and Societies Office of the University of Sydney Union.
ii) Present to the Annual General Meeting of the Society a report detailing the financial activity and status of the Society.
iii) Ensure an adequate handover, including any documents and materials, to the following Executive.
The Secretary shall:
i) Conduct the correspondence of the Society.
ii) Book meeting rooms for the Society.
iii) Keep minutes of the proceedings of all Society meetings.
iv) Maintain the records and documents of the Society.
v) Maintain a list of current Members, in accordance with University of Sydney Union Guidelines.
vi) Maintain the Society's registration with the University of Sydney Union.
The Publicity Officer shall:
i) Be primarily responsible for coordinating the Society's means of publicity (flyers, printing etc).
The Language Officer shall:
i) Be primarily responsible for language related activities, in particular, coordinating and maintaining conversation groups.
ii) Act as liason with the Department concerning their seminars and events.
The Social Events Coordinator shall:
i) Be responsible for organising, managing and coordinating the Society's social events.
The General Executive Members shall:
i) Contribute to the general running of the Society and assist other Executive Members in their duties.
The proposed constitutional changes are:
3.3 The subscription fees for membership shall be:
i) Ordinary Membership $4
4.1 The Society shall have an Executive consisting of:
i) a President
ii) one Vice President
iii) a Secretary
iv) a Treasurer
v) an Administrative Officer
vi) a Publicity Officer
vii) up to 2 Language Officers
viii) up to 4 Social Events Coordinators
ix) and up to a further 6 General Executive Members.
5.3 The Treasurer shall:
i) Maintain the Society's finances in accordance with the Treasurer's Handbook produced by the Clubs and Societies Office of the University of Sydney Union
ii) Communicate regularly with the Administrative Officer.
iii) Be responsible for reimbursements, including writing cheques, as and when requested by the Admin officer.
iv) Be responsible for management of the cashbox, banking income and any cheques received.
v) Present to the Annual General Meeting of the Society a report detailing the financial activity and status of the Society.
vi) Ensure an adequate handover, including any documents and materials, to the following Executive.
5.4 The Administrative Officer shall:
i) Be responsible for the filing of pre- and post-event forms (removed ) for all language activities of the Society, including but not limited to conversation groups, study groups and cafe rendez-vous.
ii) Upon receipt of reimbursement forms, submit a weekly reimbursement request form to the Treasurer, listing the relevant events, expenditure and name of the person to be reimbursed.
ii) Liase with the Treasurer and assist the Treasurer.
The agenda for the Annual General Meeting shall include:
1. Opening and welcome
2. Apologies and leaves of absence
3. Minutes of the previous meeting
4. Business arising from the minutes
5. Correspondence
6. Motions on notice- Proposed constitutional changes
Section 4.1
Section 5.3
Section 5.4
7. Annual Reports
7.1 President
7.2 Treasurer
7.3 Secretary
7.4 Other Executive Members
8. Election of the Executive
9. General business
A bientôt!
Frenchsoc
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