The Department of French & Italian will host its annual Francophone Day on March 20, 2025 to celebrate francophone culture, language, dance, theatre, art, and so much more. The Department takes pride in promoting world cultures and encourages students to think more broadly and openly about how we interact with others. This event will feature a contest and film festival, to which all are invited and welcome. You can find more information about our Francophone Day programming through our events website.
What is la Journée Internationale de la Francophonie ?
It is celebrated each year on March 20, to commemorate the birthdate of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF). You can read more through the OIF website.
What is the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF)?
What is the difference between “la francophonie” and “la Francophonie”?
Often confused, there is a difference between “la francophonie” – with a small “f” and “la Francophonie” with a capital F.
