We will hold our yearly Rassemblement in Orono, at the Franco American Centre from April 26 - 28, 2019. As in the past, we will open our gathering at 5pm at the Franco American Centre with a dinner (optional potluck -- no worries if you can't bring something). And, as before, we plan to have […]
We are a group of students from the University of Maine who are studying to become French teachers. On Mondays, we work with children K-2 grades. We do crafts, learn songs, and play games, all while learning words and phrases in French. This is a fun way to introduce children to French, get them excited […]
We are a group of students from the University of Maine who are studying to become French teachers. On Wednesdays, we work with children 3-5 grades. We do crafts, learn songs, and play games, all while learning words and phrases in French. This is a fun way to introduce children to French, get them excited […]
We have lots of fun events planned for our yearly gathering -- we hope you join us! All times in Eastern Standard Time. Zoom links and other information will be provided to registered attendees in advance of the event. Friday, April 21, 2023 3:30pm: Talk in English (HYBRID) by Pierre Lavoie, author of MILLE APRÈS […]
Traditionally, the Franco American Center has hosted a three-day Rassemblement (Gathering) for writers, artists and creative thinkers in the month of April. I am writing to you today because I believe that this year’s opening event may be of interest to you. On Friday April 21, at 3:30 p.m. at the Franco American Centre on […]
4pm: Talk and concert (HYBRID) by Robert Sylvain: http://robertsylvain.com/ As the keeper of songs in his generation, Robert inherited his Mémère’s cherished notebook of old Acadian ballads, which he has […]
Hélène Choquette will be in Orono on February 29, 2024 for a screening of her film, "A Story about the Taste of Language." The film is in French with English subtitles about the evolution of French in Quebec. A discussion with the director in English will follow the film. We are also planning a light […]
Please join us for this year's Rassemblement! Lisa and I are delighted to invite you to our annual gathering. We both hope that you will join us. We will post more information here as the schedule falls into place We look forward to gathering and celebrating together. We are excited to say that there is […]
We at the Franco-American Centre at the University of Maine, Orono are excited to invite you to our 2025 Rassemblement of Franco-American artists, writers, creatives and cultural advocates. To attend, […]
The University of Maine is pleased to announce the publication of Piecework / Travail à la pièce, a bilingual collection of two plays by Vermont playwright and performer Abby Paige. Written for solo performance by the author, the two plays featured in Piecework / Travail à la pièce explore the Franco American experience and the […]
