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  <title>April In Paris</title>
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  <description><![CDATA[<p>SPRING IS HERE! LE PRINTEMPS EST ICI! Come Find Your Joie De Vivre at the French Film Festival
 The films will be shown Thursdays after the French Table
  6:30 P.M. Weiss 235
  A short discussion will follow the showing. French pastries will be served.
 
 April 04 Amélie of Montmartre
 April 11 Paris, je t'aime
 April 18 Midnight in Paris
 April 25 An American in Paris
 
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  <dc:date>2013-04-16T15:06:04Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center">SPRING IS HERE! LE PRINTEMPS EST ICI! <em>Come Find Your Joie De Vivre at the French Film Festival</em></p>
<p align="center"><strong>The films will be shown Thursdays after the French Table</strong></p>
<p align="center"> <strong>6:30 P.M. Weiss 235</strong></p>
<p align="center"> A short discussion will follow the showing. <em>French pastries will be served.</em></p>
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<li><em>April 04   </em>Amélie of Montmartre</li>
<li><em>April 11   </em>Paris, je t'aime</li>
<li><em>April</em> <em>18   </em>Midnight in Paris</li>
<li><em>April 25   </em>An American in Paris</li>
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  <title>New Fall 2013 Course Offering</title>
  <link>http://www.dickinson.edu/academics/programs/french-and-italian/French-and-Italian/New-Fall-2013-Course-Offering/?blogid=153</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p> NEW FOR FALL 2013
 EUROPE IN CRISIS?
  You read the news. You can't have missed that Europe is in trouble. This course will help you understand why (and why it matters) and to think about what the options are going forward.
 As a region, Europe faces a number of challenges to its distinct political model.
 
 Economic recession and an unfavorable demographic situation challenge in the European social model;
 immigration and the rise of extremist groups and parties challenge the liberal political system;
 an apparent decline in the support for the European integration challenges the future of the European Union.
 
 
 This writing intensive class will provide an opportunity to dig beneath the headlines. We will examine these and other challenges and evaluate what's being done...and what should be done.The instructor for this course will be Professor Kristine MItchel. Students should consult with the instructor before enrolling. If you are interested please email: mitchelk@dickinson.edu. </p>]]></description>
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  <dc:date>2013-04-02T15:35:37Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center"> <strong>NEW FOR FALL 2013</strong></p>
<div align="center"> <strong>EUROPE IN CRISIS?</strong> (POSC/INST 290)</div>
<p align="center"><strong> </strong>You read the news. You can't have missed that Europe is in trouble. This course will help you understand why (and why it matters) and to think about what the options are going forward.</p>
<p align="center">As a region, Europe faces a number of challenges to its distinct political model:</p>
<div align="center"><ul>
<li>Economic recession and an unfavorable demographic situation challenge in the European social model;</li>
<li>immigration and the rise of extremist groups and parties challenge the liberal political system;</li>
<li>an apparent decline in the support for the European integration challenges the future of the European Union.</li>
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<p align="center">This will be offered as a <strong>writing intensive French FLIC </strong>class and<strong> </strong>will provide an opportunity to dig beneath the headlines. We will examine these and other challenges and evaluate what's being done...and what <em>should </em>be done.The instructor for this course will be <strong>Professor Kristine Mitchell. <em>Students should consult with the instructor before enrolling. </em></strong>If you are interested please email: mitchelk@dickinson.edu. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <link>http://www.dickinson.edu/academics/programs/french-and-italian/French-and-Italian/Benjamin-Franklin-Grant/?blogid=153</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>
   
  Benjamin Franklin Grant
 Deadline: Monday, April 15,2013
  The French Embassy in the United State is offering a grant given to DOUBLE MAJORS with one of the majors being French. The grant is for $1,500 for candidates seeking the opportunity to travel to France according to their academic and professional projects. For more information click here for the link to the website. 
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  <dc:date>2013-03-21T15:50:11Z</dc:date>
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<p align="center" id="radETempNode"> <strong>Benjamin Franklin Grant</strong></p>
<p align="center">Deadline: <strong>Monday, April 15,2013</strong></p>
<p align="center"> The French Embassy in the United State is offering a grant given to <strong>DOUBLE MAJORS</strong> with one of the majors being French. The grant is $1,500 for candidates seeking the opportunity to travel to France according to their academic and professional projects. For more information on eligibility click <a title="here" href="http://highereducation.frenchculture.org/grants-and-fellowships/ben-franklin-grant">here</a> for the link to the website. <br /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Perspectives on Haitian Creole</title>
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  <description><![CDATA[<p>Wednesday, February 27, 2013
 Althouse 107
 Noon - Brown Bag Lunch
  In celebration of Black History Month, Department of French and Italian will be hosting a lecture, "Perspectives on Haitian Creole", by renowned Haitian author, Makenzy Orcel. </p>]]></description>
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  <dc:date>2013-02-28T15:38:59Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center"><strong>Wednesday, February 27, 2013</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>Althouse 107</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>Noon - Brown Bag Lunch</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong> </strong>In celebration of Black History Month, the Department of French and Italian will be hosting a lecture, "Perspectives on Haitian Creole", by renowned Haitian author, Makenzy Orcel. Also presenting original works will be Dickinson College students, Melynda Dalzon '13 and Leo Altidor '14. This visit is sponsored by the OIF and the French Institute of Port-au-Prince. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Toulouse Internship 2013-2014</title>
  <link>http://www.dickinson.edu/academics/programs/french-and-italian/French-and-Italian/Toulouse-Internship-2013-2014/?blogid=153</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>Toulouse Internship 2013-2014
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  <dc:date>2013-02-21T11:38:30Z</dc:date>
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<div align="center">
Assistant Bénévole - Association Dickinson en France 2013-2014</div>
<p align="center">
Dates de collaboration : du 21 août 2013* au 30 mai 2014.</p>
<p> </p>
<br />
L'Association Dickinson en France s'engage à l'égard du
bénévole:<br /><p>à lui confier les responsabilités, missions et activités suivantes :<br />· accueil téléphonique au Centre<br />· préparation, accompagnement et animation des excursions et des sorties culturelles<br />· préparation et participation aux réceptions<br />· documentation des activités de l’Association (photographies, vidéos, etc.)<br />· mise à jour de la base de données et de Moodle<br />· suivi administratif : inscriptions académiques, dossiers administratifs et académiques des étudiants<br />· gestion de la bibliothèque du Centre Dickinson<br />· gestion du journal mensuel La Une<br />· soutien et suivi des étudiants dans leur choix de bénévolat<br />· participation à la mise en place du programme de tutorat et formation des tuteurs<br />- à respecter les disponibilités et les horaires convenus suivants :<br />      présence pendant les périodes d’orientation et, en dehors des périodes d’orientation, deux journées complètes<br />      (de 9h à 12h et de 13h à 17h30) par semaine, plus présence aux réceptions, excursions, et sorties culturelles<br />      (événements ponctuels)<br />      Les périodes de vacances et de fermeture du Centre sont : le 1er et le 11 novembre 2013, du 20 décembre<br />      2013 au 5 janvier 2014 et du 26 avril au 11 mai 2014.<br />- à écouter ses suggestions,<br />- à assurer un programme, préalable et continu, d’information, d’intégration et de formation,<br />- à faire un point régulier sur ses activités et sur ce que lui apporte son engagement bénévole, notamment en matière<br />      d’utilité, de reconnaissance et de développement de compétences,<br />- à rembourser ses dépenses, préalablement autorisées, engagées pour le compte de l’Association,<br />- à couvrir, par une assurance, les risques d’accident causés ou subits dans le cadre de ses activités<br />      Pendant toute la durée de sa collaboration avec la bénévole, l’Association met à la disposition de celle-ci :<br />· un appartement meublé, équipé (linge de maison, vaisselle, électroménager, etc.) chauffé, et éclairé, situé au<br />      40 rue du Japon – 31400 Toulouse,<br />· une ligne de téléphone fixe pour appels locaux,<br />· un téléphone portable pour des communications liées aux activités de l’Association<br />      De plus, l’Association prend en charge les frais d’assurance « habitation » et « responsabilité civile » du bénévole.<br />      La bénévole s’engage à rendre l’appartement en l’état (voir état des lieux) à la fin de sa collaboration avec l’Association,<br />      au plus tard le 30 mai 2014.</p>
<p> <br /><strong>Le bénévole s’engage à l’égard de l’Association :</strong><br />- à établir et à maintenir une relation chaleureuse mais professionnelle avec les étudiants,<br />- à faciliter l’intégration des étudiants et encourager leur participation à des activités extrascolaires et bénévoles<br />- à coopérer avec les différents partenaires de l’Association : bénéficiaires, dirigeants, salariés permanents, autres<br />      bénévoles,<br />- à respecter son éthique, un principe de confidentialité, ses dates limites, son fonctionnement et son règlement<br />      intérieur,<br />- à s’impliquer dans les missions et activités confiées,<br />- à respecter les horaires et disponibilités convenues, en cas d’impossibilité à prévenir le responsable désigné,<br />- à faire des suggestions d’amélioration du fonctionnement et de l’organisation,<br />- à participer aux réunions d’information et aux actions de formations proposées,<br />- à prévenir les dirigeants de l’Association de la présence d’invités ou de personnes étrangères à l’Association dans<br />      l’appartement et dans le Centre (jardin inclus),<br />- à prévenir les dirigeants de l’Association le plus tôt possible en cas d’absence.</p>
<p> <br />La date de fin de collaboration entre le bénévole et l’Association Dickinson en France est le 30 mai 2014. Le bénévole ou<br />Dickinson en France pourra à tout moment arrêter sa collaboration en respectant un délai de prévenance d’un mois.</p>
<p> <br /><strong>Conditions :</strong><br />Le bénévole devra obtenir et assurer un poste d’assistant de langue auprès de l’Education Nationale, dans l’Académie de<br />Toulouse pour l’année 2012-2013 ou bien être en situation régulière avec les services de l’immigration française.<br />Le bénévole devra fournir une copie de son passeport et de son visa valable au moins du 21 août 2013 au 30 mai 2014.</p>
<p> <br /><strong>Pour déposer votre candidature, merci d’envoyer un CV et une lettre de motivation à<br />raynaudl@dickinson.edu au plus tard le 11 mars 2013.</strong><br /><br /><br /><br /></p>
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  <title>Tirer la langue</title>
  <link>http://www.dickinson.edu/academics/programs/french-and-italian/French-and-Italian/Tirer-la-langue/?blogid=153</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>Le TNC (Théâtre National de Carlisle), Le Département de Français et d'Italien, et le cours FREN 364 présentent... 
(The TNC, Carlisle National Theater, the French &amp; Italian Department, and the course FREN 364 present...)
   Tirer la langue

 or
 How Far Would You Go To Learn French?
  Un spectacle en français et en anglais, et un peu d'allemand aussi
(A show in French and English, with a little bit of German too) 

  De: Les étudiants de FREN 364 et Professeur Andy MacDonald
(By: The students of FREN 364 and Professor Andy MacDonald)  
 
Le mercredi 5 décembre, 2012 - 18h30
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 - 6:30PM
Bosler Hall Atrium  
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  <dc:date>2012-12-04T11:29:21Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center"><br />Le TNC (Théâtre National de Carlisle), Le Département de Français et d'Italien, et le cours FREN 364 présentent... <br />(<em>The TNC, Carlisle National Theater, the French &amp; Italian Department, and the course FREN 364 present...)</em></p>

 <em> </em><h1 align="center">Tirer la langue</h1>
<p align="center">or</p>
<p align="center"><strong>How Far Would You Go To Learn French?</strong></p>
<p align="center"> Un spectacle en français et en anglais, et un peu d'allemand aussi<br />(<em>A show in French and English, with a little bit of German too</em>) <br /></p>
<p align="center"> De: Les étudiants de FREN 364 et Professeur Andy MacDonald<br />(<em>By: The students of FREN 364 and Professor Andy MacDonald</em>)  <br /> <br />Le mercredi 5 décembre, 2012 - 18h30<br /><em>Wednesday, December 5, 2012 - 6:30PM</em><br />Bosler Hall Atrium  <br /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>2012 Election Day Party at Toulouse Business School</title>
  <link>http://www.dickinson.edu/academics/programs/french-and-italian/French-and-Italian/2012-Election-Day-Party-at-Toulouse-Business-School/?blogid=153</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>Election Day Party PPT</p>]]></description>
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  <dc:date>2012-11-13T10:38:22Z</dc:date>
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<p>Dickinson students followed the 2012 presidential election at the Toulouse Business School in France with an Election Day Party. Click on the link below to see a power point from the event</p>
<p><a href="https://www.dickinson.edu:443/uploadedFiles/academics/programs/french-and-italian/French_and_Italian/Election Day Party.pptx" title="Election Day Party.pptx">Election Day Party.pptx</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.dickinson.edu:443/uploadedFiles/academics/programs/french-and-italian/French_and_Italian/Election Day Party-2.pptx" title="Election Day Party Powerpoint"><br /></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>French Language Table - Spring 2013</title>
  <link>http://www.dickinson.edu/academics/programs/french-and-italian/French-and-Italian/French-Language-Table---Spring-2013/?blogid=153</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>
  Every Thursday
  
 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  
 HUB Side Room 203
  
 Would you like an additional opportunity to practice your French outside of the classroom? 
  Join students and faculty at the French Language Table!
  
  
  
 Enjoy your meal . . . and speak French! 
  
 Exception: October 18, November 22</p>]]></description>
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  <dc:date>2012-09-04T11:33:01Z</dc:date>
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<p align="center"> Every Thursday</p>
<p align="center">5:00pm - 7:00pm</p>
<p align="center">HUB Side Room 201</p>
<div align="center"> </div>
<p align="center">Would you like an additional opportunity to practice your French outside of the classroom? </p>
<p align="center"> Join students and faculty at the French Language Table!</p>
 

<p align="center"><em>Enjoy your meal . . .</em> and speak French! </p>
<p align="center">Exception: March 14</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Cameroon Project Has Global Significance</title>
  <link>http://www.dickinson.edu/academics/programs/french-and-italian/French-and-Italian/Cameroon-Project-Has-Global-Significance/?blogid=153</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>It was only their first week in Yaound&#233;, Cameroon as study abroad students yet, because of their strong French language and interpersonal skills, Colleen Cadman '12 and Sarah Wright '12 were asked to play an important role in a globally</p>]]></description>
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  <dc:date>2012-02-16T11:09:24Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It was only their first week in Yaoundé, Cameroon as study-abroad students; yet, because of their strong French language and interpersonal skills, Colleen Cadman '12 and Sarah Wright '12 were asked to play an important role in a globally significant project.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.dickinson.edu/story.aspx?id=10737446324" title="Click here to learn more about the project and Colleen and Sarah's contribution.">Click here to learn more about the project and Colleen and Sarah's contribution.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Spectacles de Cinéma - French Film Series</title>
  <link>http://www.dickinson.edu/academics/programs/french-and-italian/French-and-Italian/Spectacles-de-Cin&#233;ma---French-Film-Series/?blogid=153</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>The Department of French and Francophone Studies hosts a series of French films throughout the year. The Spring 2012 series will take place on Wednesdays Althouse 106 at 7 00pm (for French films) Sundays Althouse 106 at 7 00pm (for</p>]]></description>
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  <dc:date>2012-01-30T11:44:27Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center">The Department of French and Francophone Studies hosts a series of French films throughout the year.</p>
<p align="center">The Fall 2013 series will take place on:</p>
<p align="center">Wednesdays - Bosler 208 at 7:00pm </p>
<p align="center">Sundays - Bosler 208 at 7:00pm </p>
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  <title>Marvin Victor, Haitian novelist and film-maker</title>
  <link>http://www.dickinson.edu/academics/programs/french-and-italian/French-and-Italian/Marvin-Victor,-Haitian-novelist-and-film-maker/?blogid=153</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>An Evening with Award Winning Novelist Marvin Victor Monday, January 30, 2012 Stafford Auditorium, 6 30pm Mr. Victor has worked on a number of documentaries, shorts, and feature length films, including the 2009 adaptation of Kathy Acker's novel, Kathy Goes</p>]]></description>
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  <dc:date>2012-01-16T10:57:40Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center"><strong><em>An Evening with Award Winning Novelist</em></strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>Marvin Victor</strong></p>
<p align="center">Monday, January 30, 2012</p>
<p align="center">Stafford Auditorium, 6:30pm<span class="entryTitle"></span></p>
<p align="center">Mr. Victor has worked on a number of documentaries, shorts, and feature-length films, including the 2009 adaptation of Kathy Acker's novel, <em>Kathy Goes to Haiti</em>. His novel <em>Corps mêlés </em>was published in 2011, his short fiction has been included in the collection <em>Hasdf Haiti Noir</em>, and his articles have appeared in the magazine <em>Conjonction</em>. He is the recipient of the 2008 Young Francophone Writers Award and the 2011 Grand Prix du Roman de la Société des Gens de Lettres.</p>
<p align="center"><em>This event is sponsored by the departments of French/Italian, Africana Studies, Sustainability, and Latin American/Latino/Caribbean Studies.</em></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>French Summer Program Scholarship</title>
  <link>http://www.dickinson.edu/academics/programs/french-and-italian/French-and-Italian/French-Summer-Program-Scholarship/?blogid=153</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>Since its founding in 1903, the Philadelphia Chapter of the Alliance Française has encouraged the study of the French language and literature, promoted French culture, and fostered friendly relations between France and the United States with a uniquely Philadelphia touch,</p>]]></description>
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  <dc:date>2011-12-16T15:33:53Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Since its founding in 1903, the Philadelphia Chapter of the Alliance Française has encouraged the study of the French language and literature, promoted French culture, and fostered friendly relations between France and the United States with a uniquely Philadelphia touch, style, and tradition.</p>
<div align="left"><div align="center"> <img src="http://cms.dickinson.edu/uploadedImages/academics/programs/french-and-italian/French_and_Italian/afphila%20photo%201.jpg" alt="French Skyline" title="French Skyline" />           </div>
<div align="center"><strong>PIERRE C. FRALEY SCHOLARSHIP</strong>  <br /><br /><div align="left">The purpose of the Pierre C. Fraley Scholarship is to enable
a third or fourth year college or university student of French or a newly
graduated French teacher to attend an accredited summer program of French study
in order to obtain a level of proficiency in the spoken language that is not
attainable in normal classroom work.  </div>
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<p><br />The Alliance Française scholarship committee
will weigh need, merit, and the quality of the applicant’s career plans when
awarding the scholarship, which consists of a monetary award of $2,500 paid to
the institution offering the program. </p>
<p> For further information about <em>The Alliance Française de Philadelphie</em> and for an online scholarship application, please click  <a href="http://www.afphila.com">http://www.afphila.com</a></p>
<p>You may also contact Lucile Duperron, Associate Professor of French and French Department Chair, at duperron@dickinson.edu.<br /></p>
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  <title>Toulouse Summer Immersion</title>
  <link>http://www.dickinson.edu/academics/programs/french-and-italian/French-and-Italian/Toulouse-Summer-Immersion/?blogid=153</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>What are you doing this summer? You could...earn a credit while immersing yourself in French language and culture Learn more at the Toulouse Summer Immersion Is France Sustainable? Information Session Wednesday, November 30 7pm, Bosler 213 Open to all students</p>]]></description>
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  <dc:date>2011-11-29T11:35:52Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="left" style="text-align: center;"> <a title="/uploadedImages/academics/programs/french-and-italian/French_and_Italian/Pyrc3a9nc3a9es2011.jpg" onkeypress="this.onclick();" onclick="try{window.open('/uploadedImages/academics/programs/french-and-italian/French_and_Italian/Pyrc3a9nc3a9es2011.jpg', 'MyImage', 'resizable=yes, scrollbars=yes, width=790, height=580')}catch(e){};return false;" href="#"><img src="https://www.dickinson.edu:443/uploadedImages/academics/programs/french-and-italian/French_and_Italian/thumb_Pyrc3a9nc3a9es2011.jpg" border="0" alt="/uploadedImages/academics/programs/french-and-italian/French_and_Italian/Pyrc3a9nc3a9es2011.jpg" title="/uploadedImages/academics/programs/french-and-italian/French_and_Italian/Pyrc3a9nc3a9es2011.jpg" /></a></p>
<p><em><strong>What are you doing this summer?</strong></em></p>
<p>You could...earn a credit while immersing yourself in French language and culture!</p>
<p>Learn more at the Toulouse Summer Immersion: Is France Sustainable?</p>
<br /><p style="text-align: left;">Open to all students who will complete French 116 or French 230 by summer 2013.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">For more information contact Professor Duperron at duperron@dickinson.edu or Carla Maranto-Arnold at marantoc@dickinson.edu</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a title="For further information please click here" href="http://dickinson.edu/academics/global-campus/content/Summer-Programs/">For further information please click here</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Selma K. Asbell Scholarship Awarded</title>
  <link>http://www.dickinson.edu/academics/programs/french-and-italian/French-and-Italian/Selma-K--Asbell-Scholarship-Awarded/?blogid=153</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>The seventh recipient of the Selma K. Asbell Scholarship was recently announced by the French faculty. The 2011 honor was awarded to Ellen L. Aldin. This scholarship is endowed by Yale Asbell '78 in honor of his mother and "shall</p>]]></description>
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  <dc:date>2011-04-22T11:17:24Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The fourteenth recipient of the Selma K. Asbell Scholarship was recently announced by the French faculty. The 2013 honor was awarded to Kimberly Drexler '15. This scholarship is endowed by Yale Asbell '78 in honor of his mother and "shall be awarded for one year to a rising junior, based upon overall scholastic performance and achievement in the study of French language and culture."  Kimberly's accomplishments will be recognized at the annual Pi Delta Phi, the French Honor Society, induction ceremony on May 9 and her name has been added to the Selma K. Asbell plaque, located in Bosler Hall atrium.</p>
<p>Congratulation, Kimberly!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>French Honor Society to Induct Ten Students</title>
  <link>http://www.dickinson.edu/academics/programs/french-and-italian/French-and-Italian/French-Honor-Society-to-Induct-Ten-Students/?blogid=153</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>Ten Dickinson students will be inducted into Pi Delta Phi, the French Honor Society May 11, 2011    4 30 pm    Bosler Hall Dominique Bejean, Jarrod Bouchard, Alyssa Coltrain, Sara Glas, Ariel Graham, Bryna Hautau, Abigail Kalman, Christina Neno,</p>]]></description>
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  <dc:date>2011-04-18T14:00:18Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Five Dickinson students will be inducted into Pi Delta Phi, the French Honor Society:</p>
<p>May 9, 2013  *  4:30 pm  *  Bosler Hall</p>
<p>Ellen Aldin, Lauren Brennan, Julia Coggins, Joshua Davis, and Sarah Howard will receive the Pi Delta Phi pin, certificate, and graduation cord as a symbol of their outstanding scholarship in the French language and its literature. </p>
<p>Pi Delta Phi, established in 1906, is the French National Honor Society for undergraduate and graduate students at accredited public and private colleges and universities in the United States. </p>
<p><a title="Learn More" href="http://www.pideltaphi.org">Learn More</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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