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Please let us know if you are coming to France! Here is a list of upcoming and recent events.
In 2008, we are planning a number of lectures by Brown professors visiting France, as well as a Jabberwocks concert in the spring.
Monthly All University Happy Hour
The first Thursday of every month, alumni from universities throughout the U.S. meet at Carr's from 7:30 to 10 pm for happy hour. Carr's is located at 1 rue Mont Thabor, 75001 Paris, Metro: Tuileries.
Prof. Sanes Faculty Lecture (Neuroscience)
Professor Jerome Sanes, Neuroscience, will be addressing the Brown Club on the evening of Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 (place and time TBA). Professor Sanes's work concerns brain control of voluntary movement and motor learning in humans using neuroimaging methods. He also directs Brown's MRI Research efforts. In his talk, Professor Sanes will give a review of neuroimaging, especially MRI at Brown, in the context of cognitive neuroscience, neurology and psychiatry. He will also speak about his work on motor learning. The event is free. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP with Rebecca Birnbaum.
Atelier des Chefs COOKING CLASS
It will take place on the evening of Thursday, February 7th, 2008 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Printemps, at Metro Nation. THE COOKING SCHOOL IS PRIVATIZED AT THIS OCCASION FOR THE BROWN CLUB OF FRANCE. The evening includes preparation of a first course and main course (menus to choose from.) The dessert will be prepared by the Chef. The class is followed by dinner with wine, which is, of course, included in the price. Cost: 50 euros per person. Please RSVP with Rebecca Birnbaum.
Job Search Workshop
On Wednesday, February 6, 2008, from 2:30 to 5:30 pm, the first is a JOB SEARCHING WORKSHOP with Dominique Gouteron, an exceptional consultant (her specialties include coaching, communication training, team cohesiveness, settling into a new position, interhierarchical dialogue.) She currently works at Holodis, HR consulting firm. Ms. Gouteron will help you jump start your job search process, no matter how much work experience you may already have. The talk will be held in FRENCH. Cost: 30 euros. Please RSVP with Rebecca Birnbaum.
Ivy League Bookclub
Stan Augarten of the Columbia Club of France has started an Ivy League Bookclub. The club reads fiction and nonfiction, in both English and French, and meets once a month,
in the evening, in a Left Bank cafe. There have only been two meetings so far and they are still looking for more members. If you love to read and talk about books, you're welcome to join. Attendance is free but the cafe expects everyone to buy at least one drink. For the 3rd meeting on January 8, they will be reading Philip Roth's "The Plot Against American." If you want to join or more information, please send a brief message to Stan Augarten (please be sure to put Book Club in the subject line.)
American Cathedral 20s/30s Group Holiday Party
The American Cathedral's 20s/30s Group's annual Christmas party is this Friday, December 14th, at 7 p.m. in the parish hall. If you're in your 20s or 30s, join us for some holiday cheer, mulled wine and Christmas carols. Please bring a beverage of your choice to share (wine, Orangina, a fine Christmas ale, etc.), and feel free to invite friends to join, so long as they too bring something to drink. This event is hosted by the Rev. Jonathan Huyck '91. For directions, see the American Cathedral website.
American Jazz Trio - December 12, 2007 (19h and 21h)
The "American Jazz Trio" is composed of Oliver Griffith on sax and flute, Philip Crawford on piano, and Adrian Dearnell '94 (past Brown Club of France President) on acoustic bass. The trio has been performing in France since early 2007 at venues such as the US Embassy, the American Chamber of Commerce, France Amerique, as well as at clubs and festivals. Their repertoire, firmly in the mainstream jazz tradition, consists of well known standards, blues and latin jazz. Entre Libre. SWAN BAR - 165, bd du Montparnasse 75006 Paris, Metro Port Royal, Raspail, Telephone: 01 44 27 05 84
Thanksgiving 2007
The Brown Club is hosting a Thanksgiving, along with Cornell and Columbia, on November 21, 2007.
Prof. Raaflaub Lecture - September 2007
On September 24, 2007, the Brown Club of France had the privilege of hosting a lecture by Professor Kurt Raaflaub, Professor of History and Classics, on "The Quest for Peace in the Ancient World."
Gothic Art and Architecture Tour of Paris - June 2007
On June 3, 2007, the Brown Club of France hosted a walking tour of Paris, focusing on gothic art and architecture. The tour was led by Anna Russakoff '90.
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