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Clubs & Associations

Le Cercle Français (French Club)

Le Cercle Français (French Club) plans linguistic and cultural events for anyone at The Ohio State University who want to learn more about France and Francophone countries as well as the French language. We hold events such as film nights, cultural discussions, game nights, presentations, etcetera. Moreover, we can also help connect students with each other for one-on-one conversation partners or other collaborations. Plus, all French language proficiencies are welcome!

The French Club is an academic community that is essential for Ohio State students who want to practice French. Efforts are dedicated towards: service, community, and improving speaking skills. Moreover, events are going on all the time so if you are interested in anything French, the culture, or whatever else, this club has something for you!

AY25 Leadership Team:

To learn more, visit us on Instagram at lecerclefrancais_osu or through the Student Activities forum in the Office of Student Life.

GroupMe

The French Club uses GroupMe as its primary form of communication. Please join the GroupMe to stay connected.

Informal meetings to meet with like-minded individuals, discuss the French culture, practice your French speaking skills, and have some fun! These meetings can include anything from French games to movies to even cooking classes!!! Sessions will be held in-person.

General Meeting Schedule 

 Our first meeting will be Thursday (9/5) in Enarson room 358 from 6-7. We will play Jeopardy and we will have a Q&A about French major/minor/class requirements.

Coming up...

  • 9/19: Visit regions of France with card games
  • 10/3: Guess Who?
  • 10/17: Euro Café
  • 10/31: A movie with French candy
  • 11/14: A trip to La Châtelaine 

In coordination with the Department of French & Italian, students of 1101, 1102, and 1103 can receive extra credit for participating in the meetings.

Practice your French speaking skills with fellow learners and native speakers at our informal conversation tables! Sessions will be held in-person throughout the semester.

Conversation Table Schedule

Our first conversation tables are going to be this Wednesday (8/28) in Crane Cafe (Hagerty Hall) from 6:30-7:30. Even if you are a beginner in French or if French is your first language, you will definitely have the chance to speak with others!

Western Sahel Student Association (WSSA)

The Western Sahel Student Association aims to provide a space where students of Mauritanian, Senegalese, Gambian, Malian, and Guinean descent (Western Sahel region) and those interested in the cultures of those countries to come together to meet the student’s academic, cultural, and social needs. We aspire to promote and maintain the awareness of the Western Sahel cultures on The Ohio State University campus through WSSA. The WSSA will also seek out opportunities to give back to their communities. 

WSSA Social Media:

Instagram: WSSA_OSU 

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Leadership:

Oumy Camara.67@osu.edu, AY25 President

Dr. Anne Mutidjo.1@osu.edu, Faculty Advisor

Italian Club

Italian Club is an organization of Ohio State students and faculty interested in the Italian culture and traditions. Many activities are organized throughout the year, including conversation tables on campus, movies and dinners.

The Italian Club will meet every Wednesday from 5:30pm-6:30pm in the Crane Cafe in Autumn 2024.

Watch our students' dance performance of Tarantella at the Taste of OSU.
See photos from their Bocce Tournament.
See photos from their Bruschetta Night.

AY25 Leadership

  • Gianni Nocera.22 - Primary Leader
  • Evan Beard.313 - Secondary Leader
  • Caroline VonVille.20 - Treasurer
  • Professor Giuliano Migliori.2 - Faculty Advisor

AY25 Programming & Events

  • Italian Club Movie Night - October 24, 2024, 6:30pm
  • Italian Club Pizza Night - November 7, 2024, 6:30pm
  • Italian Dancing Lesson - November 21, 2024, 6:30pm
  • Learn to Cook Italian Food - December 5, 2024, 6:30pm

We meet at 7:00pm on the second Monday of each month at various locations in Columbus. In addition, we have occasional special event meetups. More information is available through our group's Meet-up website.

In general, members have an intermediate level of Italian proficiency. But if you are a beginner, don’t let that stop you. Through our Meetup you can sign up for language study and interactive learning experiences from Children's Classes to Travelers' Tips to Beginner through Advanced Italian.  All levels and ages are welcome.

To learn more about the group, see the FAQ, look for issues of Italian Meetup News posted on the Message Board, check the Calendar for past meeting agendas, and follow us on Twitter.