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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
Conference “Les Ranchers francophones” presented by Maurice Guibord
Wednesday, October 30 at 2:30 p.m. at OFFA's student lounge
Event for students of the HIST 102W-F100 course taught by Nicolas Kenny and open to the community.
No registration required. Go directly to the lounge.
American Election Night
Tuesday, November 5, 6 to 8 pm, OFFA Student Lounge, Burnaby Campus
You're invited to an election night party at OFFA. On the menu: quizzes, predictions, prizes and more.
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. More information to come!
A snack will be served. Free and open to all. Registration required (link available November 4).
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.
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
- 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)