French – World Languages & Cultures /world-languages-cultures/category/news/french/ College of Letters and Science Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:37:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 WLC Faculty and Staff Honored as 2025 International Advocates /world-languages-cultures/wlc-faculty-and-staff-honored-as-2025-international-advocates/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:37:03 +0000 /world-languages-cultures/?p=23985 Congratulations to Anita Alkhas of French, Masako Lackey of Japanese, and Christine Wolf of Global Studies, who have all been honored as 2025 International Advocates by the Center for International Education for their exceptional support and guidance of international students.

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]]> Congratulations to Anita Alkhas of French, Masako Lackey of Japanese, and Christine Wolf of Global Studies, who have all been honored as 2025 International Advocates by the Center for International Education for their exceptional support and guidance of international students.

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]]> Sarah Davies Cordova on Rive Gauche to Commemorate 31st Anniversary of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide /world-languages-cultures/sarah-davies-cordova-on-rive-gauche-to-commemorate-31st-anniversary-of-the-1994-rwandan-genocide/ Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:13:27 +0000 /world-languages-cultures/?p=22519 Prof. Sarah Davies Cordova joined Alliance Française Executive Director Anne Leplae on the Rive Gauche Riverwest radio show/podcast on April 8 to commemorate the 31st anniversary of the 1994 genocide of the Tutsi in Rwanda with a reading from Franco-Rwandan …

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]]> Prof. Sarah Davies Cordova joined Alliance Française Executive Director Anne Leplae on the Rive Gauche Riverwest radio show/podcast on April 8 to commemorate the 31st anniversary of the 1994 genocide of the Tutsi in Rwanda with a reading from Franco-Rwandan rapper and author Gaël Faye’s 2024 novel ´³²¹³¦²¹°ù²¹²Ô»å²¹Ìýaccompanied by his songs “Kwibuka” and “Butare.”

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]]> 51ÁÔÆæ Authors Recognition Ceremony 2025 /world-languages-cultures/uwm-authors-recognition-ceremony-2025/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:32:44 +0000 /world-languages-cultures/?p=22505 Professor Sarah Davies Cordova and Professor Emerita Robin Pickering-Iazzi were among the members of the Department of Global Studies celebrated at the biannual 51ÁÔÆæ Authors Recognition Ceremony on March 27, 2025, acknowledging 51ÁÔÆæ scholars who have published books since the …

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]]> Professor Sarah Davies Cordova and Professor Emerita Robin Pickering-Iazzi were among the members of the Department of Global Studies celebrated at the biannual 51ÁÔÆæ Authors Recognition Ceremony on March 27, 2025, acknowledging 51ÁÔÆæ scholars who have published books since the 2023 ceremony. Here Davies Cordova holds her translation of Sindiwe Magona’s  and her edition of Élisabeth Guénard’s , and Pickering-Iazzi holds her translation of Maria Rosa Cutrufelli’s .

SDC-and-RPI-3.27.25

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]]> Alkhas recognized at the 2024 51ÁÔÆæ Employee Excellence Awards /world-languages-cultures/alkhas-recognized-at-the-2024-uwm-employee-excellence-awards/ Mon, 14 Oct 2024 17:47:51 +0000 /world-languages-cultures/?p=22252 Congratulations to Anita Alkhas, associate professor of French, who was honored with two awards at the 51ÁÔÆæ Employee Excellence Awards Ceremony on October 9: the 51ÁÔÆæ Faculty Distinguished Public Service Award, and the Joanne Lazirko Awards for Innovative Use of Learning Technologies. …

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]]> Congratulations to Anita Alkhas, associate professor of French, who was honored with two awards at the 51ÁÔÆæ Employee Excellence Awards Ceremony on October 9: the 51ÁÔÆæ Faculty Distinguished Public Service Award, and the Joanne Lazirko Awards for Innovative Use of Learning Technologies. Thank you for all of your work to serve both our students and the broader community of learners and educators!

Prof. Anita Alkhas, holding her plaque for the Lazirko Award for Innovative Use of Learning Technologies, alongside Chancellor Mark Mone
Chancellor Mark Mone presenting the Lazirko Award for Innovatiev Use of Learning Technologies to Anita Alkhas

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]]> Congratulations to our 2024 scholarship recipients! /world-languages-cultures/congratulations-to-our-2024-scholarship-recipients/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:05:20 +0000 /world-languages-cultures/?p=21888 The Department of Global Studies wishes to extend our warmest congratulations to this year’s scholarship winners in Comparative Literature, French, Global Studies, and Italian! Well done!

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]]> The Department of Global Studies wishes to extend our warmest congratulations to this year’s scholarship winners in Comparative Literature, French, Global Studies, and Italian! Well done!

  • Darren Jurmé Allumier: Roy Arthur Swanson Merit Scholarship in Comparative Literature
  • Emily Barnard: Giovanni Carini Memorial Scholarship
  • Ronan Carpenter: Emanuelle Leah Fetter Memorial Scholarship
  • Page Falaney: Martha Best/Martine Meyer Scholarship
  • Oceana Guerrero: Martha Best/Martine Meyer Scholarship
  • Bailey Neuens: Leah Fetter Merit Scholarship and Martha Best/Martine Meyer Scholarship
  • Hanna Swanson: Leah Fetter Merit Scholarship and Martha Best/Martine Meyer Scholarship
  • Lilianna Sweeney: Roy Arthur Swanson Merit Scholarship in Comparative Literature
  • Danica Tosic: Mariele Schirmer Scholarship in French

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]]> Madeline Jacobs receives Excellence in Language Study Award /world-languages-cultures/madeline-jacobs-receives-excellence-in-language-study-award/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:02:46 +0000 /world-languages-cultures/?p=21862 Congratulations to Madeline Jacobs, a fourth semester French student, who has received the Excellence in Language Study Award this spring from the Wisconsin Association For Language Teachers. Students on whom this award is conferred have demonstrated great achievement and progress …

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]]> Congratulations to Madeline Jacobs, a fourth semester French student, who has received the Excellence in Language Study Award this spring from the Wisconsin Association For Language Teachers. Students on whom this award is conferred have demonstrated great achievement and progress in language study and exhibit great potential for further achievement in the language. Félicitations, Madeline!

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]]> Spring 2024 Language Tables and Informal Conversation Opportunities /world-languages-cultures/spring-2024-language-tables-and-informal-conversation-opportunities/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:51:39 +0000 /world-languages-cultures/?p=21692 51ÁÔÆæ’s language programs offer many opportunities to speak in languages other than English outside of the classroom.ÌýExplore all your Spring 2024 language table options here.

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]]> 51ÁÔÆæ’s language programs offer many opportunities to speak in languages other than English outside of the classroom.ÌýExplore all your Spring 2024 language table options here.

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]]> Apply now for 2024-2025 scholarships in all of our programs! /world-languages-cultures/apply-now-for-2024-2025-scholarships-in-all-of-our-programs/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 20:57:36 +0000 /world-languages-cultures/?p=21682 Applications for all scholarships within the Department of Global Studies  are due within the 51ÁÔÆæ Panther Scholarship Portal are on Friday, March 1. Please make sure to complete the general application and upload a transcript showing your grades for Fall 2023 …

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]]> Applications for all scholarships within the Department of Global Studies  are due within the 51ÁÔÆæ Panther Scholarship Portal are on Friday, March 1. Please make sure to complete the general application and upload a transcript showing your grades for Fall 2023 to be eligible for all scholarships. In addition, there are program-specific scholarships for Comparative Literature, French, Global Studies, and Italian, some of which require an additional short application. For all scholarships requiring that you be a declared major or minor within a program, there is still time to declare your major or minor and then apply!

Roy Arthur Swanson Merit Scholarship in Comparative Literature: to be eligible, students must be full-time undergraduates, majoring or minoring in Comparative Literature with a 3.5 GPA in Comparative Literature courses.Ìý.

Martha Best/Martine Meyer Scholarship: to be eligible, students must be full-time undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are enrolled in French coursework; majoring or minoring in French is not required, but preference is given to students intending to be a French teacher.Ìý.

Leah Fetter Merit Scholarship: to be eligible, undergraduate students must be French majors with demonstrated financial need who will be participating in one of 51ÁÔÆæ’s study abroad or exchange programs in a French-speaking country.Ìý.

Emmaneuelle Leah Fetter Memorial Scholarship: to be eligible, undergraduate students must be French majors, enrolled full-time, with demonstrated financial need.Ìý.

Mariele Schirmer Scholarship in French: to be eligible, undergraduate students must be French majors, enrolled in at last 9 credit.Ìý.

Ian J. Elliott Memorial Scholarship: to be eligible, undergraduate students students must be a Global Studies or International Studies major with a minimum 2.5 GPA who will be studying abroad or completing an overseas internship in summer or fall.Ìý.

Giovanni Carini Memorial Scholarship: to be eligible, students of any major must be accepted into an approved study abroad experience in Italy.Ìý.

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]]> Congratulations to Diana Asieduwaa Boateng /world-languages-cultures/congratulations-to-diana-asieduwaa-boateng/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 20:01:01 +0000 /world-languages-cultures/?p=21673 Diana Asieduwaa Boateng graduates this January with a MA in MALLT with a concentration in French and Francophone Language, Literature and Culture. She plans to continue her studies and pursue a law degree.

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]]> Diana Asieduwaa Boateng graduates this January with a MA in MALLT with a concentration in French and Francophone Language, Literature and Culture. She plans to continue her studies and pursue a law degree.

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]]> Exciting Summer Study Abroad Opportunities Await!  /world-languages-cultures/exciting-summer-study-abroad-opportunities-await/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 20:11:50 +0000 /world-languages-cultures/?p=21634 Are you ready for an enriching experience? Discover the world and earn credit in French, Global Studies, or Italian through our faculty-led study abroad programs. Check out the details of each program below: Act fast! The application deadline is March …

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]]> Are you ready for an enriching experience? Discover the world and earn credit in French, Global Studies, or Italian through our faculty-led study abroad programs. Check out the details of each program below:

  • BLM/Brazil: Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Brazil. 
  • Summer in Paris: Explore the City of Lights and enhance your language skills. 
  • Summer in Rome: Experience the rich history and art of the Eternal City. 

Act fast! The application deadline is March 1. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity. Click the links above for more information and to apply.

Explore the available study abroad scholarships and fellowships for 51ÁÔÆæ students in summer and fall 2024 here. Start your global journey today! 

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