Tag Archives: French

Kellian Gordon: Using French in a Francophone workplace

Humanities students have many opportunities to put their skills into practice, and several  programs offer internship opportunities. We spoke to Kellian Gordon, a fourth-year French student who has just finished her internship with SOFIFRAN. SOFIFRAN supports francophone women and children … Continue reading

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Student clubs offer many opportunities to get involved

Today’s post is brought to you by Mackenzie Roe, a third year Interactive Arts and Science student and this semester’s Social Media Intern. Looking to get involved? Brock University offers many clubs under a vast selection of faculties that encourages … Continue reading

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Celebrate African Heritage Month with multilingual events

Two special community events organized by the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures will mark African Heritage Month on Thursday, Feb. 28. A special reception at Rodman Hall featuring traditional African music will be held for Masques, Mythes et … Continue reading

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Collaborative Student Exhibit Opens at the Niagara Artists’ Centre

The current exhibit at the Niagara Artists Centre features a collaboration between local graffiti artist Mat Vizbulis, Brock students in Studies in Arts and Culture and French Studies. Expressions of Today/ Expressions d’aujourd’hui, a bilingual exhibit, is one of the first of its kind in Niagara and displays a variety of alternative art forms. Continue reading

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French student Alex Finlayson wins prestigious national award

Alex Finlayson, a third year Brock student in French Studies and Concurrent Education, was recently awarded the very prestigious 2016-17 Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Endowment Fund for Study in a Second Official Language. Given to only three students from … Continue reading

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Student Clubs: French Club

Clubs are a great way to explore new ideas, meet new people, and enhance your university experience. We have invited humanities clubs to share a little bit about their plans for the 2016-2017 year in their own words. You can … Continue reading

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Student Spotlight: Daniel Joshua MacLean helps high school students enjoy reading

Many of our students combine their studies of the humanities with studies in other faculties and can be found participating in clubs and events across the university. Daniel Joshua MacLean is one such student. Currently in the fourth year of … Continue reading

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Student Spotlight: Aida Marcantonio found studying French opened up a world of friendships

Aida Marcantonio is finishing up her final semester at Brock where she has been studying French Studies and Mathematics. She has been working as an International Learning Programs Assistant at Brock International Services, and will be pursuing a Masters of … Continue reading

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