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This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs (OFFA) at Simon Fraser University. Join us in celebrating OFFA’s two decades of promoting Francophone cultures, excellence in postsecondary education in French and community engagement.
Several events will take place throughout the academic year. To stay in the loop, make sure you subscribe to the OFFA Newsletter.
Upcoming Events
Radio-Canada Citizen Conversation
Thursday, November 21, 4 to 5 p.m., Diamond Alumni Centre, Burnaby campus.
On November 21, Radio-Canada invites you to take part in a citizen conversation on trust in the media, to be held at the Diamond Alumni Centre (Burnaby campus), from 4 to 5 pm. This citizen conversation will be hosted by Marie Villeneuve, who will be joined by two journalists - panelists: Julie Landry and Francis Plourde. Come and chat in a friendly atmosphere with Radio-Canada on-air personalities about this crucial issue for our changing society.
Registration is mandatory. Snacks will be served. Free and open to all.
INFO EVENING - YOUR OPTIONS IN FRENCH AT SFU
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 AT 5:30PM (ONLINE)
Would you like to know more about undergraduate options in French at SFU? Register for the info evening on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. (online). On the menu: a short presentation about the programs, testimonials from students and graduates, Q&A and more. The event is open to high school students, parents, school staff and anyone interested in learning more about undergraduate options in French at SFU.
Book lauch: Dorothée-Myriam Kellou, Nancy-Kabylie
December 9 at 6 pm, SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver
Come and meet author, journalist and filmmaker Dorothée-Myriam Kellou at the launch of her book Nancy-Kabylie - for which she received the Prix littéraire de la Grande mosquée de Paris - best essay 2024
Info session - Ma thèse en 180 secondes competition for graduate students
December 11 at 9 am (online)
Interested in taking part in the MT180 contest? Register for the next information session! Hosted by Acfas, this information session will take place on December 11, at 9:00 am. Learn more about the competition in general, the regional finals and talk to two former finalists about their experiences and advice. Sarah Aufrère from Simon Fraser University and François Regis Kabahizi from the University of Regina will talk about their experiences.
Ma thèse en 180 secondes - Western Final
March 21, 2025 at Simon Fraser University
Are you a master's or doctoral student? The Ma thèse en 180 secondes (MT180) competition is a unique opportunity to perfect your communication skills while giving you the chance to share your research in the public space!
Information sessions - Teacher Education Programs: (PDP and PLP) - French module
Thinking of teaching French or teaching in French? Register for a Professional Development Program (PDP) and Professional Linking Program (PLP) - French Module information session to learn more about the program and the opportunity to become a Core French, French Immersion or Francophone teacher in British Columbia.
SFU's Printemps de la francophonie - 15th edition
March 1 to 31, 2025, in Greater Vancouver and online
Look out for the programming release for this special OFFA's 20th-anniversary edition in mid-February.
Université d'été sur la Francophonie des amériques
June 16-20, 2025
The Centre de la francophonie des Amériques will hold the 7th edition of the Université d'été sur la francophonie des Amériques at Simon Fraser University in Greater Vancouver, British Columbia.
Available online
Hangout with Lionelly (April 24, 2024)
Watch or re-watch this 60-minute interactive show that highlights post-secondary student life in French in a captivating way.
Masterclass with WebOuest Formations (February 9, 2024)
La Classe des maîtres, presented by WebOuest and Unis TV in collaboration with OFFA, is a discussion focusing on the relationship between writer-producer-director. Four TV industry professionals answered questions from host Julie Carpentier, anchor and producer of Le Téléjournal Colombie-Britannique for the past 15 years.
Past Events
- American Election Night (November 5, 2024)
- Conference “Les Ranchers francophones” presented by Maurice Guibord (October 30, 2024)
- Activity for Students: Pottery Painting (October 20, 2024)
- Conference “The challenge of humanitarian responses in this era of polycrisis” by François Audet, Université du Québec à Montréal (October 16, 2024)
- The British Columbia provincial election campaign, a discussion with Nicolas Kenny, moderated by Jérémie Cornut (October, 2 2024)
- Back-to-school French Fête | OFFA's 20th Anniversary (September 17, 2024)
- Salon du livre de Vancouver (May 23-25, 2024)
- Ma thèse en 180 secondes - Western Final (March 28, 2024)
- Printemps de la Francophonie (March 1-31, 2024)
- «J'enseigne en Français» Conference (February 16, 2024)
- Administrators' Network Conference (February 15, 2024)
- Info Evening - Your Options in French At SFU (November 9, 2023)
- Ricard Foundation Reception & Palme Académique (November 1, 2023)
- Journée sur la recherche en Français à SFU (October 13, 2023)
- Lebanese Film Festival In Canada (September 22-25, 2023)
- Back-To-School French Fête at SFU (September 13, 2023)
- Literary Discussion with Dany Laferrière (June 10, 2023)
- Ma Thèse en 180 Secondes - Western Final (March 28, 2023)
- Printemps de la Francophonie (March 1-31, 2023)
- Bilingual Job Fair (April 5, 2023)
- Congrès «J'enseigne En Français» (February 17, 2023)
- Get Connect-Ed en Français (January 31, 2023)
- Symposium On the Francophonie In British Columbia - OFFA's 15th Anniversary (October 4 And 5, 2019)