Party night in Kingscross : Get some French House music culture
10/11/08 19:54 Filed in: Events
The UFM people like to party, off course.
So we meet for one of the last night of the semester, before exams, and before people go back home overseas.
Remember to arrive BEFORE 10 pm, otherwise you will miss the best DJ duo after Justice and Daft Punk : OZilla & 1ino1eum !
For some real French House Music.
more description about it :
The Facebook Event
Aww shiet, this goes out to everyone in Syd, we're officially kicking off the end of year this Friday, DAD@World Bar (TOP FLOOR). Come along for a shit-kicker-of-a-night, ya heaaaaarddd!
Set times:
OZilla vs. 1ino1eum - 10pm to 11pm
COSTANZA - 11pm to 12am
Bad Teeth - 12am to 4am
(P.S. if you didn't make it on the guestlist don't worry, just mention "COSTANZA" at the door for $5 entry)
Friday, November 14 at 10:00pm
WORLD BAR, Kings Cross
24 Bayswater Rd.
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Movie : Paris, je t'aime / Paris, I love you
10/11/08 19:52 Filed in: Movies
Come and join us for our last movie of the year!
"Paris, je t'aime" is a series of 18 short movies about the citie of lights. Each of these movies has been directed by big names, such as the Cohen brothers, Wes Craven, or Gus Van Sant. They show you their perspective on the different suburbs of Paris.
The movie also boasts an incredible cast, with stars from France and abroad (without Jean Reno though, haha). You will be surprised! My personal favourite is Steve Buscemi as a lost tourist.
This movie is so good, that the Americans decided to copy it, and make a "New York, I love you"!
Be aware this movie has been rated MA in Australia for language and brief drug use, yay! Oh, and ladies, Toni Compagnone may make an appearance, haha ;-)
Official website, with the trailer:
http://www.firstlookstudios.com/pjt/
Tuesday, November 11
6:00pm - 8:30pm
W5C210
Crepe party the come back
10/11/08 19:44 Filed in: Events
It really looks like we are getting unlucky with our crepes :-(.
Due to a high number of complaints it will not be held on Friday, but no worries, its on next Thursday, that will be the last week of uni and that would be a great opportunity to chillax!
Keep on waiting, and the crepes will be even better !
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What about cooking crêpes ? We are sure all of you have been dreaming on doing that.
There it is, the UFM makes it possible. We will be holding a crêpe cooking session on campus where all members will be able to demonstrate their cooking skills and eat their own crêpes. This is a good occasion to relax, enjoy, and appreciate some nice french food.
The main ingredients will be provided, the only thing you will have to do is heat up the pan and start the delicious process.
Please do not forget your membership card :-) et tous à vos poêles !!
Detailed info on crêpes, lol:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cr%C3%AApe
Thursday, November 13
12:00pm - 2:00pm
The Courtyard, close to U@MQ
Beach Volley Session
04/11/08 11:55 Filed in: Sport
RUSH TO THE BEACH!!!!!
Do sports, get suntan, play with crazy teammates from the UFM!! Yes, this is the Beach Volley time, mate! What an excellent way to get the most of the wonderful weather! Let’s go to manly beach for fun and sun.
All people from every level are welcome (from the World expert to the complete beginner, however Women older than 70y with osteoporosis will not be accepted, we apologize)
15th of November
RDV point : at the Beach Volley field in Manly Beach
Zounds! How to go there? From MacQuarie Uni Take the 290 or 292 or 294 and the 144 or 143
Time : 14h00 am on the beach for swimming and then around 4h00 pm for Beach Volley Session
End : around 6 pm
Contact Info Eric Malbos (on Facebook)
Take comfortable shoes, Water, sun block, (sexy) swimming suit although G-string are prohibited as UFM is the protector of morality ( but if you insist Ask the President Mister Nicolas).
See you there!!
Ruée sur la plage!!!!Faire du sport, bronzer, jouer avec les coéquipiers délirants de l’UFM !! Oui il est temps de se faire une session Beach Volley ! Il faut profiter du beau temps et sortir de l’université. Tous a Manly Beach for le sable et le soleil !
Crepe Party Postponed
29/10/08 18:40 Filed in: Events
Meteo forecast says that tomorrow (Friday, 30th of October), it will be rainning.
Hence, we decided to postpone the crepe party for, let say, next week.
We’ll keep you informed about that, so see you soon ;)
Update :
Dear members,
Due to some administrative confusion, the crêpes party will be held on Friday, in the courtyard close to U@MQ.
Do not worry it is still on ;)
See you there!
Hence, we decided to postpone the crepe party for, let say, next week.
We’ll keep you informed about that, so see you soon ;)
Update :
Dear members,
Due to some administrative confusion, the crêpes party will be held on Friday, in the courtyard close to U@MQ.
Do not worry it is still on ;)
See you there!
Discussion Group
26/10/08 14:00 Filed in: Events
Movie: Wasabi
26/10/08 13:53 Filed in: Movies
Ever wanted to see Jean Reno play DDR? lol
Hubert (Jean-Reno) is a French policeman with very sharp methods. After being forced to take 2 months off by his boss, who doesn't share his view on working methods, he goes back to Japan, where he used to work 19 years ago, to settle the probate of his girlfriend who left him suddenly without a trace.
Turns out she left him, among other things, a daughter (Ryoko Hirosue) who's being pursued by the Yakusa. Big deal, that's not enough to scare our Jean Reno!
Hirosue is absolutely funky, Reno is as cold as 'the professional', and his sidekick (Michel Muller) is having fun just being part of the action.
This is a great Action-Comedy. As you may have guessed already, Jean Reno is one of my favourite actors!
See you on Tuesday!
Tuesday, October 28
6:00pm - 8:00pm
W5C210
Crepe Party
18/10/08 19:18 Filed in: Events
What about cooking crepes ? I am sure all of you have been dreaming on doing that.
There it is, the UFM makes it possible. We will be holding a crepe cooking session on campus where all members will be able to demonstrate their cooking skills and eat their own crepes. This is a good occasion to relax enjoy and appreciate some nice french food.
The main ingredients will be provided, the only thing you will have to do is heat up the pan and start the delicious process.
Please do not forget your membership card :-) et tous a vos poeles !!
Detailed info on crêpes, lol:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crêpe
Thursday, October 30, 2008
12:00pm - 2:00pm
The Atrium (bottom floor of U@MQ Building)
Cycling Session
18/10/08 18:20 Filed in: Sport
CYCLING SESSION Saturday October 25th 2008 AD
You miss the cycle to work day? You have no time to go in the Tour de France? No problem, we organize a cycle session to discover Sydney beautiful coastline. What about using this environment friendly mean of transportation to explore Sydney and its amazing landscape, look out fauna and flora?
It also a good opportunity to do sport, get slim and healthy and be prepared for the coming summer (people will admire your splendid body on the beach!)
Of course, every people are accepted from the Tour de France Maillot Jaune to the Beginner as long as you have a bike. However, Hippies with Hair total length superior to 2 meters will be accepted for security reason, we apologize)
Anyway, we will start our cycling session from around Chatswood, the riding to the Quaint Clive Park and its beautiful vantage point on the Middle harbor, eat our picnic and caviar, then proceed to Harold Reid Reserve to contemplate the bay and its castle.
RDV point : BP GAS STATION at the Pacific Highway and Epping Road crossing
Time : 11h30 am
End : around 4 pm
Contact Info Eric Malbos (on Facebook)
Take comfortable shoes, Water, meal for a picnic, French Wine, hammer… thrusters on the bike are prohibited…
See you there!!
Tu as manqué le Cycle Work day? Mais c’est intolérable ! Cependant tu peux largement te rattraper en venant participer a une session vélo organisée par l’UFM. C’est naturellement l’occasion de d’utiliser un moyen de transport écologique pour visiter Sydney, ces merveilleux points de vue et ses cotes. C’est aussi la chance pour toi de faire du sport et de rester en Forme. Ne négliges pas que l’été approche et que tu vas devoir exhiber ton corps devant des milliers de personnes a la plage. Alors rejoins-nous pour un bon délire en vélo !
You miss the cycle to work day? You have no time to go in the Tour de France? No problem, we organize a cycle session to discover Sydney beautiful coastline. What about using this environment friendly mean of transportation to explore Sydney and its amazing landscape, look out fauna and flora?
It also a good opportunity to do sport, get slim and healthy and be prepared for the coming summer (people will admire your splendid body on the beach!)
Of course, every people are accepted from the Tour de France Maillot Jaune to the Beginner as long as you have a bike. However, Hippies with Hair total length superior to 2 meters will be accepted for security reason, we apologize)
Anyway, we will start our cycling session from around Chatswood, the riding to the Quaint Clive Park and its beautiful vantage point on the Middle harbor, eat our picnic and caviar, then proceed to Harold Reid Reserve to contemplate the bay and its castle.
RDV point : BP GAS STATION at the Pacific Highway and Epping Road crossing
Time : 11h30 am
End : around 4 pm
Contact Info Eric Malbos (on Facebook)
Take comfortable shoes, Water, meal for a picnic, French Wine, hammer… thrusters on the bike are prohibited…
See you there!!
Tu as manqué le Cycle Work day? Mais c’est intolérable ! Cependant tu peux largement te rattraper en venant participer a une session vélo organisée par l’UFM. C’est naturellement l’occasion de d’utiliser un moyen de transport écologique pour visiter Sydney, ces merveilleux points de vue et ses cotes. C’est aussi la chance pour toi de faire du sport et de rester en Forme. Ne négliges pas que l’été approche et que tu vas devoir exhiber ton corps devant des milliers de personnes a la plage. Alors rejoins-nous pour un bon délire en vélo !
Conversation Group
18/10/08 17:34 Filed in: Events
Member in the spotlight October 2008
18/10/08 17:29 Filed in: Members in the spotlight
Here is Sarah, we have met her last thursday at the discussion group, and she has been selected to be the “Member in the Spotlight” for october, find more about this Demoiselle. Congrats Sarah ! A bientot ;-)
Name : Sarah Judd
Represents: Hornsby ! NSW
Studying French ? : Yesss, and anything else ? Bachelore of Social sciences
Interests: French, Dance, Travellin
Favorite spot at uni ? The grass outside the bar
Favorite UFM event: Discussion group
Favorite Francophone country ? France
Favorite French Food ? La soupe à l'oignon
Favorite French Artist ? Rodin
French things you <3: Culutre, art, Countryside, Food
French things you : Smoking !
Favorite French Saying: “Faire du lèche- vitrine”
Why did you join the UFM ? I needed to practice my French and I just love France.
Merci Sarah :-)
Name : Sarah Judd
Represents: Hornsby ! NSW
Studying French ? : Yesss, and anything else ? Bachelore of Social sciences
Interests: French, Dance, Travellin
Favorite spot at uni ? The grass outside the bar
Favorite UFM event: Discussion group
Favorite Francophone country ? France
Favorite French Food ? La soupe à l'oignon
Favorite French Artist ? Rodin
French things you <3: Culutre, art, Countryside, Food
French things you : Smoking !
Favorite French Saying: “Faire du lèche- vitrine”
Why did you join the UFM ? I needed to practice my French and I just love France.
Merci Sarah :-)
You don't need to check the same list of websites everyday to keep up-to-date : RSS
14/10/08 00:25 Filed in: UFM infos
How to be aware of the latest news of all the different blogs and websites across the internet without having to check them manually every days: RSS.
Here is a video in english with french subtitles to understand how work and how to use RSS.
Thanks to :
Common Crafts (who made the video)
Vincent Durmont (subtitles)
If you want to give it a try, two simple solutions :
- You have a gmail account, simply connect to it and go to Google Reader application. That’s it, all you need to do now is to add some subscriptions of websites that you find interesting. For example the UFM website ...
- You don’t have a gmail account or want to use something else than Google Reader : Thunderbird (Mozilla), Mail.app (apple), NetNewsWire, FeedDemon, etc ... lots and lots of applications are available to manage and read you RSS.
Here is a video in english with french subtitles to understand how work and how to use RSS.
Thanks to :
Common Crafts (who made the video)
Vincent Durmont (subtitles)
If you want to give it a try, two simple solutions :
- You have a gmail account, simply connect to it and go to Google Reader application. That’s it, all you need to do now is to add some subscriptions of websites that you find interesting. For example the UFM website ...
- You don’t have a gmail account or want to use something else than Google Reader : Thunderbird (Mozilla), Mail.app (apple), NetNewsWire, FeedDemon, etc ... lots and lots of applications are available to manage and read you RSS.
Weekly Discussion Group
14/10/08 00:16 Filed in: Events
If you've been looking for opportunities to practice your French, this is for you! We meet every week at the U-Bar to talk about anything you want, as long as we do it in French.
If your French is already excellent, you can always enjoy a beer and a friendly chat! If however you are shy and unsure about your skills, do come! This is a very casual meeting and everyone will be friendly.
Every week we will provide a general topic. This is just to give a direction to the discussion and be used as a starting point to break the ice.
This week's topic: Cinema & Movies!
So come this Thursday and look for Madd and/or James on the U-Bar terrace. If you do not know what they look like (they are slightly better looking than last week), look for a dictionary on a table!
If you're still in despair, just call Madd, her number is right here.
On se voit là-bas!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
4:00pm - 6:00pm
U-Bar/Uni-Bar/SAM-Bar depending on how you like to call it
Movie: Les Visiteurs
13/10/08 00:14 Filed in: Movies
Our next movie should have been on the 21st, but it's the day of the GLP speaker series. So we're advancing the next movie to this week, and then we'll keep our fortnightly movie schedule.
'Les Visiteurs' was replaced by 'Le Dîner de Cons' last Tuesday. Not really a pity since they are both great movies.
'Les Visiteurs' is a great comedy. I can't believe it's already 15 years old. I've just watched the first 20min again, it was so good! The story is about two men, a nobleman (Jean Reno) and his squire (Christian Clavier) from the Middle Ages who by some 'unfortunate accident' get sent to the year 1993. Their quest to go back to their own time is simply hilarious.
You may have seen the lame American version of this movie. FORGET IT. The original is a hundred times better.
REMEMBER THAT MOVIES ARE NOW ON TUESDAYS. WE HAVE ALSO MOVED ROOMS.
Tuesday, October 14
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Uni, W5C210
Discussion Group
08/10/08 08:51 Filed in: Events
Thursday, October 9
4:00pm - 6:00pm
U-Bar/Uni-Bar/SAM-Bar depending on how you like to call it
If you've been looking for opportunities to practice your French, this is for you! Starting this Thursday, we will meet every week at the U-Bar to talk about anything you want, as long as we do it in French.
If your French is already excellent, you can always enjoy a beer and a friendly chat! If however you are shy and unsure about your skills, do come! This is a very casual meeting and everyone will be friendly.
Every week we will provide a general topic. This is just to give a direction to the discussion and be used as a starting point to break the ice.
This week's topic: la crise économique!
So come this Thursday and look for Madd and/or James on the U-Bar terrace. If you do not know what they look like (really really ugly people), look for a dictionary on a table!
On se voit là-bas!
Movie Outing: "Bienvenue chez les ch'tis" @ the Dendy + French Café
Bonjour Everyone,
We hope everyone is enjoying their holidays! This coming Friday night we are going to see the movie ‘Bienvenue chez les ch'tis’ at the Dendy Cinema in Circular Quay. We also thought it would be a good idea to head to the little French café ‘La Renaissance’ in the Rocks beforehand –and if you are feeling brave enough you can order in French.
--Details
-Date: This Friday
-Time: Meet at SIBT (E3A) bus stop on campus, bus leaves @ 2:29pm.
Alternatively, you can meet us at Wynyard Station bus stop (York st) @ 3:10pm. (Or join us a any later time of course)
-Cost: $10.50 for the movie ticket (you will need your student i.d) + whatever you would like from the café
From Wynyard we will walk down to the French café in the Rocks –speaking in French is not mandatory but feel free ;)
---MOVIE STARTS AT 6.15PM---
--More info about the movie:
in English: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1064932/
in French: http://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=126535.html
--The Dendy website:
http://www.dendy.com.au/
After the movie if anyone is still happy to keep going we can walk to the nearest bar for a couple (hum~) of drinks, and French conversation for those of you who are keen.
See you on Friday, and bonne chance with your exams/papers!
Pétanque
14/09/08 18:52 Filed in: Sport
Come and play this boules game that emerged in the South of France a century ago!
No prior knowledge of the game is required. On-the-spot extreme training will be provided (it takes like 1 minute!). Here is some detailed info from Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%A9tanque
We'll play an even easier version of pétanque. It will be a very easy and friendly game. No sweat, guaranteed!
Feel free to bring your own boules, the more the merrier.
Relay for Life
03/09/08 13:52 Filed in: Events
OK, this one is a bit special. The UFM is putting up a team for the Relay for Life organized by Macquarie and the Cancer Council. This is a fund raising event to improve our community and support the fight against cancer.
We are going to participate in many many fun activities during the afternoon (Saturday) and overnight (do not worry, you will be able to sleep too!). Many people will be present, there are already 27 teams. Come and have fun with your UFM fellows!
So, if you have survived cancer, or you are close to somebody who has, or you want to support this fight and your community, or you just want to have fun, please join!
---To join the UFM team, you need to follow this link:
http://www.relay.cancercouncil.com.au/relay.html?relay_id=250
In the list of teams on the right-hand side, choose UFM. You\'ll be asked to fill in a form.
The registration fee is $11 per person (you get a T-shirt)
Make sure you register before September 5, afterward it will be $15 per person
---A little extra:
Register by 30th August for your chance to win one of five Microsoft sofware packages worth over $1000 each, including Windows Vista, Office Professional, Flight Simulator and Encarta!!! Don't delay, register TODAY!!!!
---More info on the Relay for Life Facebook group:
http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/event.php?eid=7248094599&ref=ts
We're hoping to see many of you there.
We are going to participate in many many fun activities during the afternoon (Saturday) and overnight (do not worry, you will be able to sleep too!). Many people will be present, there are already 27 teams. Come and have fun with your UFM fellows!
So, if you have survived cancer, or you are close to somebody who has, or you want to support this fight and your community, or you just want to have fun, please join!
---To join the UFM team, you need to follow this link:
http://www.relay.cancercouncil.com.au/relay.html?relay_id=250
In the list of teams on the right-hand side, choose UFM. You\'ll be asked to fill in a form.
The registration fee is $11 per person (you get a T-shirt)
Make sure you register before September 5, afterward it will be $15 per person
---A little extra:
Register by 30th August for your chance to win one of five Microsoft sofware packages worth over $1000 each, including Windows Vista, Office Professional, Flight Simulator and Encarta!!! Don't delay, register TODAY!!!!
---More info on the Relay for Life Facebook group:
http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/event.php?eid=7248094599&ref=ts
We're hoping to see many of you there.
Movie: Les Choristes
03/09/08 13:47 Filed in: Movies
Here is another #1 quality movie, from 2004. I guarantee you will like it.
See how one man changes the lives of orphan boys from a difficult school with the help of music. The movie is set in 1949 rural France.
I know it sounds really serious, I thought so too, until I saw it. This award-winning film is beautiful, and will definitely charm you.
As usual, it will be in French, with English subtitles.
More info at IMDB:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0372824/
Bushwalk session
25/08/08 15:31 Filed in: Sport
BUSHWALK SESSION
Saturday August the 30th 2008 AD
Time to venture out of the university buddies!! What about exploring some reserves, discover the Australian Fauna and Flora and to talk about the French Paradox and the Canadian Chambardement!
We can also take some pictures of dangerous living creatures, try to survive in a hostile environment and learn how to swim with a crocodile!!... I am Joking!!!
Anyway, we will start our first bushwalk in the Lane cove Park southern section.
RDV point : On the parking at the southern Entrance : Riverside Drive and Delhi Road crossing
Zounds! How to go there? From Macquarie Uni or From Chatswood Train Station, Take the 545 or 550
Time : 11h30 am
End : around 4 pm
Take comfortable shoes, Water, Food for a picnic, French Wine, Dynamite… axes are prohibited…
See you there!!
PS : In case of Earthquakes, Tornadoes and/or rain, the bushwalk is automatically cancelled. In case of tsunami, take your SurfBoard as surf session will be available in the forest.
Saturday August the 30th 2008 AD
Time to venture out of the university buddies!! What about exploring some reserves, discover the Australian Fauna and Flora and to talk about the French Paradox and the Canadian Chambardement!
We can also take some pictures of dangerous living creatures, try to survive in a hostile environment and learn how to swim with a crocodile!!... I am Joking!!!
Anyway, we will start our first bushwalk in the Lane cove Park southern section.
RDV point : On the parking at the southern Entrance : Riverside Drive and Delhi Road crossing
Zounds! How to go there? From Macquarie Uni or From Chatswood Train Station, Take the 545 or 550
Time : 11h30 am
End : around 4 pm
Take comfortable shoes, Water, Food for a picnic, French Wine, Dynamite… axes are prohibited…
See you there!!
PS : In case of Earthquakes, Tornadoes and/or rain, the bushwalk is automatically cancelled. In case of tsunami, take your SurfBoard as surf session will be available in the forest.
Movie: Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain
24/08/08 13:36 Filed in: Movies
Here is our first weekly movie! Finally we were allocated a room (W5C310), we can start our movie rampage.
"Amélie" is the first movie we're showing. If you don't know this movie yet, IMDB provides detailed information and reviews:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0211915/
There will be subtitles in English, so unless you can't read, you have no excuse.
Come at 6.00pm, screening will start at 6.10.
Wednesday, August 27 at 6:00pm
Uni, W5C310
Two new sections !
21/08/08 21:49 Filed in: UFM infos
Macfest
04/08/08 19:34 Filed in: UFM infos
MacFest is on Week 1 from Tuesday to Thursday from 10am to 3pm.
Come see us, meet the crew, sign up for our new fantastic club and get your membership card.
Activities will start from Week 2 and will include crêpes, parties, games, movies, sports, and much more!
Remember, you do not have to speak French to be a member nor do you have to be a student.
Looking forward to seeing you all next week.
Bring your friends!
Come see us, meet the crew, sign up for our new fantastic club and get your membership card.
Activities will start from Week 2 and will include crêpes, parties, games, movies, sports, and much more!
Remember, you do not have to speak French to be a member nor do you have to be a student.
Looking forward to seeing you all next week.
Bring your friends!