College of Letters & Science
Would Molière be the great playwrite we know today had he not met Madeleine de Béjart, the beautiful, intelligent, and gifted acress who was his collaborator, mistress, and sister-in-law–or perhaps mother-in-law? Richard Goodkin’s well-documented novel adopts the form of a historical fiction. When details are missing from the historical record, the author fills in the …
The GAFIS Graduate Student Symposium, in its 28th year, provides a forum for intellectual and scholarly exchange in a positive collegial atmosphere. Interdisciplinary in nature, this national event gives future colleagues the chance to meet each other and to hear about current issues in upcoming research. Excellence and pertinence are assured through an anonymous and …
6pm aperitif, 7pm dinner Reserve on line at uwfrenchhouse.org or in person at the French House
Undergraduate Awards Ceremony
Friday, November 6, 2015 the visit of Professor Philippe Desan (U. of Chicago) with a talk on Montaigne in the French House at 4:00 PM.
Conceiving Peace, Pacification, and Conflict Resolution in the Early Modern Period February 27th, 2015 9am-4:30pm in the Pyle Center Flyer | Program This conference will touch on several interrelated questions : how can enemies reconcile ? How can we imagine peaceful coexistence ? How can nations and individuals …
This conference will touch on several interrelated questions : how can enemies reconcile ? How can we imagine peaceful coexistence ? How can nations and individuals get along ? The early modern period was witness to wars and civil strife of unheard-of dimensions, fueled not only by traditional political ambitions of sovereigns …
This conference will touch on several interrelated questions : how can enemies reconcile ? How can we imagine peaceful coexistence ? How can nations and individuals get along ? The early modern period was witness to wars and civil strife of unheard-of dimensions, fueled not only by traditional political ambitions of sovereigns …
This conference will touch on several interrelated questions : how can enemies reconcile ? How can we imagine peaceful coexistence ? How can nations and individuals get along ? The early modern period was witness to wars and civil strife of unheard-of dimensions, fueled not only by traditional political ambitions of sovereigns but by …
The 15th annual Major Fête & Major Festa is a great event for students to learn all about French & Italian. Representatives from all around campus will be available for consultation. Wednesday, April 15th, 1418 Van Hise Hall. Drop in anytime from 12:00 to 1:30. Let us know you’re coming by emailing Sue Grass: …