Today@Dal

France Day, Wed. Sept 23 

Celebrating French culture and highlighting opportunities and collaborations between Dalhousie, France and French partners.

www.dal.ca/internationalrelations

10am: Study in France 

University Hall, MacDonald Bldg, Dalhousie University 

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. 

RSVP: etector@dal.ca

12:30 p.m. Open Class on French Film themes (In French)

University Hall, MacDonald Bldg, Dalhousie University 

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, Dalhousie University

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.

RSVP: irdadmin@dal.ca

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, Dalhousie University 

Interdisciplinary panel discussion with experts from France and Dalhousie.

Chair: Jean-Christophe Auffray, Science and Technology Counsellor, Embassy of France to Canada.

More info. and live stream online:

www.dal.ca/internationalrelations

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.

Tickets: www.AtlanticFilm.com