2017 graduate Alexander Rash returned to Minnesota to finish his degree after spending several years living in France. While there, he helped open a collective publishing house, became an art curator, and had countless other adventures. He likes that travel gives him a new perspective on the world and that his French studies have given him “the ability to think in multiple dimensions as relates to society.”

Congratulations to the winners of scholarships and the Excellence in Teaching Award for grad students!

The Italian Film Festival returns for its 9th year, bringing the best movies from Italy to the Twin Cities.

In collaboration with Minneapolis’ Alliance Française, department chair Bruno Chaouat moderated a riveting symposium regarding the work of French Nobel Prize winner Patrick Modiano. Speakers with expertise in his work were brought in from across the globe to discuss Modiano’s literary importance.

After finishing her undergraduate degree last spring, French minor Marie-Christine Ghreichi was awarded a scholarship allowing her to study abroad in Lebanon, a multilingual and multicultural country with strong ties to France, the French language, and French literature. While there, she has been able to connect with her Lebanese heritage, love of languages, and her passion for advancing human rights.

The Italian Consul, Giuseppe Finocchiaro, visited the Department of French and Italian on November 14th.

Meet 12 College of Liberal Arts faculty who have conducted groundbreaking research in their respective fields this year.

Recent graduate and double major Delaney Churchwell reflects on her internship within the French & Italian department, experiences abroad, and post graduation placement.

The French and Italian department is happy to announce that during the 2015–2016 academic year, three of its graduate students found success on the job market and two alumni were granted tenure.