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Below is the schedule of events for Colorado State University’s Cercle Français group. All events are free and open to the public.

If you want to get on the email list for Cercle Français, send an email to cerclefrancais.csu@gmail.com or Frederique.Grim@colostate.edu.

ACTIVITÉSDATES ET HORAIRESLIEU
GROUPE DE CONVERSATIONWednesday, January 28 @ 3pmLory Student Center Kindness Lounge
GROUPE DE CONVERSATION DÉTENDUE – Niveaux 200–400Tuesday, February 3 @ 4pmMorgan’s Grind
CULTURAL EXPERIENCE – 15 spots max – $5 La Galette des rois à la Crêperie of Fort Collins (CF covers the other $5)Saturday, February 7 @ 1:00pmLa Crêperie of Fort Collins
CULTURAL PRESENTATION — Life in France with TAPIF, avec Alums Melanie Doyle (‘xx), Giselle Brygger (’24) et Katelyn Younghanz (’23)Wednesday, February 11 @ 11amMicrosoft Teams
ATELIER DE PRONONCIATION – Niveaux 100–200Thursday, February 26 @ 3:30pmClark C213
GROUPE DE CONVERSATION DÉTENDUE – Niveaux 200–400Tuesday, March 3 @ 4pmMorgan’s Grind
GROUPE DE CONVERSATIONWednesday, March 11 @ 3pmLory Student Center Kindness Lounge
STUDY ABROAD PRESENTATION — Education Abroad in a French-Speaking Country: Q&A, Led by Dr. Gretchen Steidley, CSU facultyWednesday, March 11 @ 4pmLSC 372–374
CULTURAL PRESENTATION — Escapade au milieu de l’océan Indien : les Seychelles, un archipel trilingue by Elsa Martin, French teacher at AXIS International Acad.Tuesday, March 24 @ 9:30amLSC 324
INTERNATIONAL FILM NIGHT — Au Revoir, Les Enfants (1987, 104 min)Wednesday, March 25 @ 7pmBSB 131
GROUPE DE CONVERSATION DÉTENDUE – Niveaux 200–400Tuesday, March 31 @ 4pmMorgan’s Grind
CULTURAL EXPERIENCE — Live, Laugh, Languages festival (all‑LLC clubs)Thursday, April 2 @ 11am–2pmLSC Plaza
CULTURAL EXPERIENCE — World Unity FairSaturday, April 4 @ 5–9pmLSC Ballrooms
GROUPE DE CONVERSATIONWednesday, April 15 @ 3pmLory Student Center Kindness Lounge
ALL‑CLUB EVENT — FREE! World Trivia & food, organized by LLC clubs and sponsored by LLC departmentThursday, April 16 @ 5pmBSB 105
GROUPE DE CONVERSATION DÉTENDUE – Niveaux 200–400Wednesday, April 22 @ 9amMorgan’s Grind
CULTURAL EXPERIENCE — FREE!!! Western African dance workshop and foodSaturday, April TBA @ TBATBA
CULTURAL EXPERIENCE — Art, jeux et françaisFriday, May 1 @ 6pmBSB 105
GROUPE DE CONVERSATION DÉTENDUE – Niveaux 200–400Tuesday, May 5 @ 9amMorgan’s Grind
INTERNATIONAL FILM NIGHTTuesday, May 5 @ 7pmBSB 103
Deux moi (2020, Klapisch, 110 min)
CULTURAL EXPERIENCE — Cheese tasting, sponsored by Le Cercle français, La Boutique, Mouco and The Welsh Rabbit — $5/student or $10/community memberTBATBA
HONORS PRESENTATIONTBATBA
Examining the Impact of Language Learning on Healthy Cognitive Aging in Older Populations by Olivia Spannring, student of French and Biomedical Sciences
CLA GLOBAL CAREER PANEL — Sponsored by LLC deptTBATBA

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our dear friend and long-time Fort Collins French member, Michael (Mike) Loughlin. Michael left us suddenly in mid-August, and we will miss him dearly.

Michael brought a gentle warmth to every get-together—which included attendance at 100% (or very nearly so) of all former French Film & Culture Group gatherings. His good humor, kind spirit, and pleasant nature made him a cherished presence in our community. Whether sharing stories, practicing French, or simply enjoying the company of others, he reminded us of the joy found in connection and conversation.

For me, his improvement in French over the years was impressive!

A celebration of Michael’s life will be held on Saturday, September 27 at 1:00 pm, at a home in Terry Shores. Details for RSVP will be available soon.

For those wishing to read more, a short obituary is available on the Coloradoan’s website.

A full obituary and RSVP information will be posted in the coming days at bohlenderfuneralchapel.com.

Mike Loughlin smiling while wearing a blue denim shirt, with Lili Francuz standing behind him to his right
Mike Loughlin at the French Film & Culture Group in October 2018. (Photo: Ben Salumu)

Below is the schedule of events for Colorado State University’s Cercle Français group. All events are free and open to the public.

If you want to get on the email list for Cercle Français, send an email to cerclefrancais.csu@gmail.com or Frederique.Grim@colostate.edu.

ActivitésDates et HorairesLieu
Fall Involvement ExpoTuesday, September 2 @ 10am–3pmLSC Plaza
Cultural Presentation: What does Peace Corps mean for language students?TBATBA
Groupe de conversation (Tous niveaux)Wednesday, September 10 @ 3pmLSC Kindness Lounge
Pique-nique de bienvenueSunday, September 14 @ 4pmLawn between Eddy & Education
Groupe de conversation détendus (Niveaux 300–400)Tuesday, September 16 @ 8amMorgan’s Grind
Cultural Experience: African drum class (by Dee Desnoyers)Friday, September 19 @ 5pm–6:30pmLSC 306
Cultural Presentation: What does Peace Corps mean for language students? (Lindsey Singh, CSU Peace Corps Coordinator)Tuesday, September 23 @ 2-3pmLSC 322
Study Abroad Meeting: Education Abroad in a French-Speaking Country (Dr. Gretchen Steidley)Wednesday, September 24 @ 4–5pmLSC 308–310
Cultural Presentation: Le Québec du point de vue d’une Québécoise (Haram Kim)Thursday, September 25 @ 2pmLSC 300
Atelier de Prononciation (Niveaux 100–200)Tuesday, October 7 @ 2pmClark C238
Soirée Jeux: Jeopardy culturel et gourmandises (Marie-Jo Hofmann)Wednesday, October 8 @ 5–6pmWalnut 118
Cultural Experience: Live, Laugh and Languages (LLC Language Clubs)Monday, October 13 @ 4–5pmMorgan’s Grind
LIVE, LAUGH, LANGUAGES all-language club festival! Grab some free French food and stickers, do a craft, chat with us! If you stop by each table (grab the “passport” at the French table), it can count for an activité parascolaire.Tuesday, October 14 @ 11a-2pmThe Plaza
International Film Night: La Passion de Dodin Bouffant (2023)Thursday, October 16BSB 107
Groupe de conversationWednesday, October 22 @ 3pmLSC Kindness Lounge
Cultural Presentation: De Paris à Tokyo (Dr. Isabelle Pech)Thursday, October 30 @ 4pmLSC 300
Cultural Experience: Karaoke and games (LLC Language Clubs)Friday, October 31 @ 6pmBSB 105
Groupe de conversation détendus (Niveaux 300–400)Tuesday, November 4 @ 8amMorgan’s Grind
Cultural Presentation: L’histoire de la mode française (Dr. Paula Alaszkiewicz & Latifah Hirchi-Vogl)Thursday, November 6 @ 2–3pmAvenir Museum
Cultural Experience: Art, jeux et françaisFriday, November 7 @ 6pmBSB 105
Présentation Culturelle: Partage de la vie au Sénégal par Daba Dieng. Contactez Dr. Steidley (Gretchen.Steidley@colostate.edu) pour annoncer votre présence.Tuesday, November 11 @ 12:15pmStadium 1203
National Francophone Culture Trivia: Come celebrate National French Week by playing a game of national trivia (organized by the American Association of Teachers of French) – Bring your phone!Tuesday, November 11 @ 2pmClark C238
Karaoke & Games Night: A fall all-language club social. It will be a fun evening of Karaoke, games, food for CSU language students. Sign-up: QR code to scan on attached flyer or click https://forms.gle/8i5q2UsWPdDtf5kc7. Sponsored by LLC Department.Friday, November 14 @ 6pmBSB 105
Atelier de Prononciation (Niveaux 100–200)Thursday, November 20 @ 2pmClark C238
Groupe de conversationWednesday, December 3 @ 3pmLSC Kindness Lounge
International Film Night: Dahomey (2024)Thursday, December 4 @ 7pmBSB 107
Cultural Presentation: Les Alpes françaises : vie locale, sports et patrimoine, by Amandine Sylvestre, AXIS French teacher Tuesday, December 9 @ 3:30pmLSC 322

Enjoy relaxed French conversation gatherings this summer at Scrimshaw Tattooing (1008 North College Avenue in Fort Collins), hosted by owner Ishmael Johnson. Open to everyone, completely free. There will even be doughnuts!

The meetings will be held the following Saturdays at 8:00 a.m.:

  • June 7
  • July 5
  • August 2
Flyer for relaxed French conversation meetings at Scrimshaw Tattooing in Fort Collins during summer 2025.
Flyer for relaxed French conversation meetings at Scrimshaw Tattooing in Fort Collins during summer 2025.

Below are the CSU Cercle Français activities that have been announced so far for the winter/spring 2025 semester. They are open to the public and in general, no RSVP is necessary unless explicitly mentioned.

  • May 5, 7 & 9 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) 1-1:50p, Animal Science 135. Cultural Presentations: Cultural showcase by LFRE 300 French students. Choose one day or come to all!
  • May 6 (Tuesday) 7p, BSB 103. International Film Night: La Brigade (Kitchen Brigade), Comédie.
  • May 1 (Thursday) 2-3p, Microsoft Teams. Discussion on teaching English in France after Graduation.
  • April 30 (Wednesday) 8-9p, Microsoft Teams. Groupe de Conversation Virtuelle du Soir. For all students and community members from all levels, led by Le Cercle français’ Vice-president, Nicholas Hall.
  • April 30 (Wednesday) 3p, Lory Student Center Kindness Lounge. Group de Conversation, for all levels.
  • April 17 (Thursday) 3:30p, Eddy 105. Atelier de Pronunciation. Niveaux 100-200.
  • April 16 (Wednesday) 8a, Morgan’s Grind. Groupe de Conversation Dentendue. Niveaux 200-400.
  • April 12 (Saturday) 2-5p, AXIS International Academy (2700 S. Lemay, Fort Collins). Cultural Experience: Western African dance workshop and food. Come the whole afternoon or just for a bit! It will be a lot of fun! Organized by Cercle Français and community members. Free!
  • April 8 (Tuesday) 11a-2p, LSC Plaza. Cultural Experience: Live, Laugh, Languages festival (all-LLC clubs).
  • April 7 (Monday) 11a, Microsoft Teams. Cultural Presentation: La vie en pays francophones: Tesimonies from alumna in Fulbright and TAPIF programs, alec Lia Arreta, Zel Gabriel et Macy Palbaum.
  • March 25 (Tuesday) 8:30-10:30am, 1401 Duff Drive, Fort Collins. Visite de Mouco Cheese Company: free cheese tasting, in English. Only 10 spots! Sign-up (required) by sending an email to Frederique.Grim@colostate.edu. You will be get a tour of this cheese factory and sample lots of cheeses!
  • March 12 (Wednesday) 7p, BSB 103. International Film Night: Les Visiteurs, Comédie.
  • March 12, (Wednesday) 4-5pm, LSC 372-74. Education Abroad in a French-speaking country: Q&A, led by Dr. Gretchen Steidley and returning students from France.. Interested in studying abroad in one of the upcoming semesters? Come, listen student experiences, and hear about great programs!
  • March 6 (Thursday) 3:45-5:30p, Animal Sciences Demonstration Kitchen Room 169: Cours de Cuisine: Apprendre à faire des crêpes avec Chef Mari-Jo Hofmann. Only $5/student; $8/community member. Email Frederique.Grim@colostate.edu to sign up and pay within 48 hours via cash or Venmo (@Cerclefrancais).
  • March 5 (Wednesday) 3:00p, LSC Kindness Lounge (by the fireplace). Groupe de Conversation, for all levels.
  • February 26 (Wednesday) 11-11:50a, Clark C363: Cultural Presentation: Dans la vie d’un musicien français by André Bonnici (Professeur au conservatoire de Montluçon, France and membre des Trompettes de Lyon).
  • February 26 (Wednesday) 8a, Morgan’s Grind: Groupe de Conversation Detendue (relaxed). For 200-400 levels, casual conversation.
  • February 25 (Tuesday) 3:30-5pm, LSC 372-374: Annual Global Career Panel. This annual event will bring 5 panelists who will share how languages been part of their professional and international journey. An array of professions and languages will be represented. This is also a great opportunity to network.
  • February 24 (Monday) 8-9pm, Microsoft Teams: Groupe de Conversation Virtuelle du Soir. For all students and community members from all levels, led by Le Cercle Français’ Vice-president, Nicholas Hall.
  • February 22 (Saturday) 5-9pm, Lory Student Center: World Unity Fair. Don’t miss out this fun university-wide event celebrating many cultures around the world! 
  • February 13 (Thursday) 7pm, BSB 103. International Film Night: La Princesse et la Grenouille (Disney).
  • February 11 (Tuesday) 2-2:50pm, Eddy 103. Cultural presentation: La gastronomie française au patrimoine culturel de l’UNESCO, by Mathilde Gislard, AXIS French Teacher.
  • February 6 (Thursday) 3:30-4:00, Eddy 105: Atelier de Prononciation – Niveaux 100-200. Come learn some tips to be more aware of your pronunciation of French and improve it.
  • January 29 (Wednesday) 3:00pm, LSC Kindness Lounge (by the fireplace): Groupe de Conversation, for all levels.

Below are some CSU Cercle français activities. Members of the Francophone community, you are invited as well to join the students who will be doing so too!

  • December 2, 4 and 6 @ 9-9:50, Clark C36: CULTURAL PRESENTATIONS: Cultural showcase by LFRE 300 French Students. Choose a day to listen to some great presentations done by students.
  • December 3 (Tuesday) 7:00pm, BHSCI 103: INTERNATIONAL FILM NIGHT: Joyeux Noël (2005), Drama
  • November 21 (Thursday) 3:30pm, LSC 376: CULTURAL PRESENTATION: Représentation de la France dans l’imaginaire Maghrébin, by Dr. Mohammed Hirchi, CSU Associate Professor of Arabic and French
  • November 14 (Thursday) 4:00pm, LCS 328-330: CULTURAL PRESENTATION : Annecy: La Perle Des Alpes Françaises, by Mathieu Valia, CSU Alumnus. Discovering a beautiful town of the Alps!
  • November 13 (Wednesday) 3:00pm, LSC Kindness Lounge (by the fireplace): GROUPE DE CONVERSATION : FOR ALL LEVELS
  • November 12 (Tuesday) 8:30am, Morgan’s Grind: GROUPE DE CONVERSATION DETENDU (relaxed): FOR 200-400 LEVELS, casual conversation
  • October 10 (Thursday) 11:00-2:00, LSC Plaza: ALL-LLC CLUB FESTIVAL: Live, Laugh and Languages! Join us to see all of our language clubs in one spot, sharing free cultural food, free drinks, crafts, trivia, games! If you would like to volunteer at our French Club table (and count it for your activité if you help for an hour): please click the LINK. Sponsored by ASCSU and Coca-Cola. If you would like to volunteer at our French Club table (and count it for your activité if you help for an hour): please click this LINK. Sponsored by ASCSU and Coca-Cola.
  • September 27 (Friday) 6pm, Eddy 100: SOIRÉE ART (“CRAFT”) ET FRANÇAIS : – Join French Club officers for an hour of crafts (bracelets, origami, shopping bag making, fortune tellers, and more… you choose what you enjoy), snacks, and some fun time with other French students. It will be fun and relaxing! If you don’t like crafts, no problem, just come to hang out!
  • September 26 (Thursday) 3:30-4:00, Clark C262: ATELIER DE PRONONCIATION – Niveaux 100-200:. Come learn some tips to be more aware of your pronunciation of French and improve it.
  • September 25 (Wednesday) 3pm, LSC 324: CULTURAL PRESENTATION : Vers une décolonisation du développement agricole en Afrique de l’Ouest, by Dr. Jessie Luna, CSU Dept of Sociology
  • September 18 (Wednesday) 4-5pm, LSC 372: EDUCATION ABROAD in a French-speaking country: Q&A, led by Dr. Gretchen Steidley and returning students from France: Interested in studying abroad in one of the upcoming semesters? Come, listen student experiences, and hear about great programs!
  • September 18 (Wednesday) 3:00pm, LSC Kindness Lounge (by the fireplace): GROUPE DE CONVERSATION : FOR ALL LEVELS
  • September 15 (Sunday) 4pm in the grassy area between the Eddy and Education buildings (west of Clark C; free parking south of the quad): PIQUE-NIQUE DE BIENVENUE : open to ALL students of French and the French-speaking community: so come to get to know each other better and your French instructors while chatting, eating and playing games. It is a fun annual event we have at the start the school year! Potluck style: Signup here:
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  • September 4 (Wednesday) 7pm, BHSCI 131: INTERNATIONAL FILM NIGHT: Peau d’âne (1970) – based on a literary classic
  • September 4 (Wednesday) 5:00pm, Morgan’s Grind: GROUPE DE CONVERSATION DETENDU (relaxed): FOR 300-400 LEVELS, casual conversation
  • September 3 (Tuesday) 10am-3pm: CSU Involvement Expo on the Plaza: come check out the Cercle français table by representing our Club for 30 to 60 minutes only

This autumn, Ishmael Johnson is organizing a series of relaxed French meetups in Fort Collins. The gatherings will take place on the first Sunday mornings of the month, starting on September 7th, followed by October 5th, November 2nd, and December 14th.

Each meetup begins at 8:00 AM at Schrimsaw Tattooing, located at 1008 N College Ave, Fort Collins, 80524.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ishmael at 970-310-8759. It’s a great opportunity to practice French in a laid-back setting!

flyer that says réuniones françaises détendues, l'automne 2024, les samdis matins, 7 sept, 5 oct, 2 nov, 14 dec @ 8h00, schrimshaw tattoing, 1008 n college ave, fort collins, 80524, questions 970-310-8759

Here is information about a French summer camp in Fort Collins from July 29 to August 2. It’s organized by Rachel Macfarlane for children and their friends.

Check out the attached flyer and contact Rachel directly (text 970-222-9354) if you are interested. Rachel has a French degree from Coloroad State University in addition to a K-12 Teaching Certificate.

flyer for Chez Mmme, a French Day Camp for kids in Fort Collins

Aujourd’hui, j’ai créé ce site web pour notre groupe Fort Collins French. Je vais améliorer ce site web dans les prochains mois !

Assurez-vous de rejoindre notre groupe Facebook gratuit. Vous pouvez répondre aux événements, poser des questions, démarrer ou participer à des discussions et y publier des photos !