French Events
Current events
Did you know that over 300 million people speak French as a first or second language?
The International French Language and Francophonie Week is designated by the French Ministry of Culture and is one of two such weeks throughout the year that aim to raise awareness about French-speaking cultures around the world (the next one will take place in November 2024).
From March 18 through 28, 2024, the French program at Texas Tech is organizing various initiatives around campus and the community.
All Week – Restaurants Coupons: We'd like to highlight two local small businesses that serve cuisine from the French-speaking world and thank them for their support. Find information about coupons below.
Brûlée Bakery – 2605 Boston Ave, Lubbock, TX 79410
 |
A family-owned bakery offering a variety of sweets |
Lite Bite Mediterranean Market – 3624 50th St, Lubbock, TX 79413
 |
A family-owned Mediterranean restaurant and market that has been serving the Lubbock Community since 1993. During French-language week, you can receive a free Baklava dessert with the purchase of any plate. |
Thursday March 21, 4-5pm – Faculty & Staff French Conversation Hour | Brûlée Bakery
Join French Studies faculty colleagues hosting this informal gathering, eat delicious
pastries while practicing your French. All levels welcome! Contact Dr. Kristen Michelson
(kristen.michelson@ttu.edu) or Dr. Sonja Stojanovic (sonja.stojanovic@ttu.edu) for any questions.
Friday March 22, 8:30-11am – Madeleine & Baklava Giveaway | CMLL Lobby
Find our table in the CMLL Lobby, learn more about the French program at TTU, and
try some tasty French madeleines (French writer Marcel Proust's favorite), as well
as Lebanese baklavas from Lite Bite Mediterranean Market.
Friday March 22, 4-6pm – Pétanque & Quiche | Outside of CMLL by the Dairy Barn Silo
Learn how to play one of France's beloved pastimes – pétanque – and treat yourself
to a slice of quiche from Brûlée Bakery. No prior knowledge of French (or pétanque
!) is required.
Monday, March 25, 3-4pm – Student French Conversation Hour | CMLL 121
Come and join MA students in French who will lead this cultural conversation hour
in French on the topic of “Francophonie.” All levels of French welcome!
Thursday, March 28, 8pm – Piano Recital: French Soirée Musicale | Hance Chapel
Listen to music by celebrated French composers like Couperin, Rameau, Ravel, Debussy,
and Poulenc, and discover a few new names: Mel Bonis, Chaminade, and Pesson.
Join us, bring a friend; We look forward to seeing you at these events!
Past Events
CMLL French Language & Area Studies
-
Address
CMLL Building, 2906 18th St, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.3145