Tohoku University presents the delights of France in a week-long festival at Aobayama and Kawauchi Campuses starting Tuesday, October 13.
In true French form, there'll be food, music, a movie and of course, stimulating lectures!
If you've ever thought about studying in France, the French Student Exchange Promotion Office will be on campus to answer all questions.
Or if you've just always wanted to say "Bon Jour!" to someone and hear it said back, stop by any of the events and introduce yourself. There's something for everyone in the schedule below. Allons-y!
| Oct 13 - 16 | |
| Lunch Bentos featuring French food will be on sale Where:BOOOK at the School of Engineering on Aobayama Campus Time:From 11:30am Price: 500yen per lunch box, limited to 30 boxes each day. |
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| Oct 13 | |
| Study in France! Campus France (French Student Exchange Promotion Office) will be on campus to promote studies in France. Where: Student welfare facilities, in front of Coop on Kawauchi Kita Campus Time:11:30am ~ 3:00pm |
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| Special lecture followed by a panel discussion Who: Bernard Delmas, President and CEO of Nihon Michelin Tire Co. Ltd. The talk will be followed by a discussion on the merits of studying abroad, internships and double degrees. The panel will be chaired by Mr. Florent Dabadie, and will include: - Mr. Bernard Delmas, President of Nihon Michelin Tire Co. Ltd - Mr. Frank Debouck, Director of Ecole Centrale Lyon - Prof. Hirokazu Moriya, Tohoku University, School of Engineering Where: Lecture Hall 1, Multidisciplinary Research Building, Kawauchi Minami Campus Time:6:00 pm More information: https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/events/lecture/event20151007.html |
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| Oct 14 | |
| Special lecture followed by discussion Who:Prof. Akira Mizubayashi from Sophia University (French literature department) Chair: Mr. Florent Dabadie Topics include: "How the French language changed my life" and "My mother-tongue is Japanese and my father-tongue is French" Where: Lecture Hall 2, Multidisciplinary Research Building, Kawauchi Minami Campus Time: 6:00 pm |
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| Oct 15 | |
| French movie "Sport de Filles" (with Japanese subtitles) Where: Multimedia Building, 2F, Kawauchi Kita Campus Time:6:30pm |
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| Oct 16 | |
| Information and networking session Who: French students studying at Tohoku University and Japanese students who had studied in France. Anyone else who is interested in studying in France or learning more about France is also encouraged to attend. Where: Multimedia building, 6F, Kawauchi Kita Campus Time:6:00 pm (There will be a free French buffet!) |
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| Oct 17 | |
| French song contest organized by the Alliance Francaise. Prizes include return air ticket to Paris, French lessons and French restaurant vouchers. http://alliancefrancaise-sendai.org/ja/2015/07/17/ Where:International Exchange Office, Main Engineering Building, Aobayama Campus Time:1:30pm |
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- Event Sponsors:
- Tohoku University, Alliance Francaise de Sendai, Campus France, Embassy of France in Japan
Contact:
Tohoku University France Week CoordinatorsTel: +81-22-795-7996
Email: office
ied.eng.tohoku.ac.jp