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France Day, Wed. Sept 23
Celebrating French culture and highlighting opportunities and collaborations between ĢAV, France and French partners.
10am: Study in France
University Hall, MacDonald Bldg, ĢAV
Learn all about summer classes, English-taught university courses, grant opportunities, visa procedures, Campus France, French language tests, and everyday life in France.
Presented by Consulate General of France in Atlantic Provinces and Alliance Française. Refreshments provided.
For Dal students/staff. Free.
12:30 p.m. Open Class on French Film themes (In French)
University Hall, MacDonald Bldg, ĢAV
Les enjeux de l'immigration et de l'identité en France: perspectives cinématographiques.
Dal’s Prof. Christopher Elson and his Language & Culture” students present some current trends in
French cinema with respect to the debates on immigration, identity, laïcité (secularity) and republican values.
With brief introduction to the films of Jacques Audiard including “Dheepan” (screening at 7 p.m.).
Free public event
3:30 p.m. Opportunities for International Research Cooperation with France
University Hall, MacDonald Bldg, ĢAV
Learn about support tools from the French government, National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and ERA-Can+. Presented by Science & Technology Counsellor, Embassy of France to Canada, and Director of CNRS Washington. Refreshments provided.
For Dal faculty/staff. Free.
5:30 p.m. Changing Climate, Changing Oceans:
What’s the Future of Marine Research in the Face of Climate Change?
University Hall, MacDonald Bldg, ĢAV
Interdisciplinary panel discussion with experts from France and ĢAV.
Chair: Jean-Christophe Auffray, Science and Technology Counsellor, Embassy of France to Canada.
More info. and live stream online:
Free public event with reception.
7:00 p.m. Film screening: “Dheepan”
Winner, Palme D’Or, Cannes Film Festival 2015
Directed by Jacques Audiard
Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane, 5657 Spring Garden Rd.
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