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Alumni News
See below for recent stories about our alumni and their post-graduation adventures.
The Department of French & Italian Studies would like to congratulate the class of 2023! We are elated to have contributed to their success.
On June 8th, graduating majors in French & Italian Studies gathered with their families and professors on campus to mingle, enjoy refreshments, and celebrate their achievements at a graduation reception for the class of 2023.
The UW Simpson Center for the Humanities announced its Fellowship and Collaborative Project awards for 2023-2024, with strong representation from French & Italian Studies including faculty and a graduate alumna!
We recently checked in with alumna Emma Delapré about her experience as a French major in the Honors Program. Emma graduated in June 2022 with a double major in French Studies and International Studies: European Studies.
We recently checked back in with French graduate alum Pippa Marple, who has had an exciting year since graduating last spring. She shared the following update with us:
The Department of French & Italian Studies would like to congratulate the class of 2022! FIS wishes to recognize our graduates for their work ethic and perseverance in continuing their studies online despite a global Pandemic and challenging circumstances.
Two of our graduating French majors, Simon Ferry and Cecilia Ward have been accepted to the prestigious Teaching Assistant Program in France during the 2022-2023 school year.
French Studies Alumna, Otilia Baraboi, has been named the new Executive Director at the Alliance Française de Seattle! Please see the announcement on their website here.
When Chris Tutolo moved to Seattle, Washington to attend the University of Washington, he had one goal in mind—to join a graduate program that would allow him ample opportunities to teach French.
The Department of French & Italian Studies would like to congratulate our graduating seniors! The class of 2021 has shown true dedication and perseverance to finish their bachelors degrees in a very challenging time. We would also like to acknowledge and thank the families of the graduates for their support and patience during this year.
