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 

On November 22, Borbi Gaspar and Letizia Bellocchio organized a Cookout event with ITALIAN 202 and 301 students. Students were cooking Italian dishes such as pizza margherita, fiorentina steak, and different kinds of homemade pasta, appetizers, and desserts in the UofA Nutritional Sciences department professional kitchen (Shantz Building). During this interactive and hands-on cookout event students had the chance to get to know many different traditional Italian recipes while they learned about the regional diversity of the Italian culture. This event was made possible thanks to an SFI Grant and the Lab Program Coordinator Constance Bell’s amazing support.

Come and play with language in a creative way! 

The Italian and German Playful Poetry Club is excited to invite you to a club meeting on Thursday, April 6th from 3:00-5:00pm. Flex your creativity muscles and enjoy some snacks in a relaxing environment.

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

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

You're invited to the second general meeting of Dolce Vita, the Italian club!

Join us on Thursday, April 6th from 5:30-6:30pm in Modern Languages, Room 312. Learn about the club, meet the club officers and other members, pay your dues, and practice your Italian. Italian board games will be out and this will also be a good opportunity to discuss what events you would like to see in the future! 

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