Join the Department of French and Italian on Thursday, October 26th as we watch Italian film director Dario Argento's Phenomena! This 1985 Italian horror film will be sure to put you in a festive Halloween mood. The film will be shown in English for all to enjoy!

Who: Students of French and Italian, and anyone walking by!

When: Thursday, October 26th from 7-9pm

Where: UA Mall, S1 , in front of the Albert B. Weaver Science-Engineering Library (see link above)

You're invited to the first Playful Poetry Club of the semester! Students of any level of Italian are welcome to come and flex their creativity muscles by combining art and poetry (using a variety of mediums including clay, watercolor, Italian magazines and books, etc.) to create an original work. Refreshments and snacks will be provided to help creative juices flow.

Who: Students in Italian

Where: Environment and Natural Resources 2 Building (ENR2), Room N595

When: Thursday, October 19th, 2:30-5:30pm

Ciao! Join Dolce Vita Club for their next event: An Evening of Conversation

When?: Tuesday, October 10th from 5:30-6:30pm

Where?: Psychology Building, room 305

Who?: Students of Italian who wish to practice their Italian in a more relaxed setting

We hope to see you there! Questions or curious about Dolce Vita? Check out this webpage. 

Looking for a way to practice your Italian outside of the classroom? Want to meet fellow Italian-speaking students, play Italian-themed games, and enjoy some Italian snacks? Then join the Dolce Vita Club at their first official club meeting on Tuesday, September 26th from 5:30-6:30pm in Education Building, room 353. Come learn about the club, meet the club officers, learn about upcoming events, and enjoy some affogato! 

We hope to see you there!

Check out this page for additional info and contact information: https://italian.arizona.edu/undergraduate/engagement/dolce-vita-club&nb…;

From French to Family Medicine

Studying French at the UA, Dr. Rachel Stringer (BA French and Women's Studies) learned more than just a language - she learned a new way of viewing the world. Dr. Stringer attended medical school at the UA before completing her residency in Family Medicine at Offutt Air Force Base. She is currently stationed in Alaska, where she serves as medical director for the Family Health Clinic and Ambulance Service in addition to providing care for military beneficiaries. Come learn how her background in the Humanities has been helping her in her trajectory.

"Studying other cultures and languages strengthened my ability to empathize, understand, and communicate with my patients and develop effective therapeutic relationships." -Dr. Rachel Stringer, BA French 2012.

When: Thursday, September 28, 2023
Time: 2:00 - 3:30pm
Where: Main Library, ILC Room 112

The Department of French & Italian will end the spring semester and year with a wrap-up meeting to acclaim this year's accomplishments and discuss improvements and new ideas for next year.

We will also acknowledge and honor Dr. Denis Provencher's service and contributions to the department, the College of Humanities, and the University of Arizona and wish him success on his new position as Associate Dean for Interdisciplinary Affairs and Partnerships in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at North Carolina State University.

Food and drinks to be served!

You're invited to the final meeting of the Dolce Vita Club!

Need to de-stress before finals week? Come out and paint a tote bag while enjoying some snacks on Tuesday, May 2 from 5:30 - 7:00pm in Modern Languages, Room 413.

Questions? Reach out to Club President Helen Hoffart at helenhoffart@arizona.edu or Vice President Sofia Soliman at sofiasoliman@arizona.edu.

New Member Fee: $8
Returning Member Fee: $5

fee covers food and event costs

Come and play with language in a creative way!

The Italian and German Playful Poetry Club is inviting you to it's last meeting of the year. Join us on Thursday, April 27th from 3:00 - 5:00pm in ENR2, room N595 for some refreshments and a chance to flex your creative muscles in a relaxing environment.

Questions? Email Prof. Borbi Gaspar at bgaspar@arizona.edu or Prof. Chantelle Warner at warnerc@arizona.edu.

Check our their GroupMe page: https://groupme.com/join_group/89095079?I4vC3tZz