Chalk Artist Emily Miller, '14 and '20, and French & Statistics major Aner Schuyler participate in the Chalk Art Symposium at he Mary Idema Pew Library plaza. 

Students translated research from traditional posters and oral talks onto the sidewalk. Schuyler's project interpreted Voltaire's "Candide" through mental health and trauma theory to encourage emotional healing and resilience.

Did you take French in High School or have previous experience with the language? Learn more about our Language Placement Evaluation by clicking the image to the left! All students who have previously studied a modern or classical language are strongly encouraged to take the evaluation conducted by our Language Resource Center (LRC). The more you know, the more time and money you could save!

Since 2003, the Alliance Française of GR has awarded more than $25,000 to deserving students attending Grand Rapids area colleges and universities! The scholarship is awarded each year in April to a declared French Major OR Minor. Students must be at least a sophomore at the time of application, and they typically apply the funds to an upcoming study abroad opportunity or their tuition payments.