UFM News

Crepes Party

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2009-09-01T23:50:48+10:00

Come and join us by eating some wonderful Crepes.

What better way of celebrating UFM culture, than doing our favourite pastime: Eating Crepes!!

The First Crepe will be free for all UFM Members. Then, Crepes will cost $1 for UFM Members and $2 for Non-UFM members.

Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Location: U@MQ Courtyard

Trivia

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2009-09-06T23:47:15+10:00

Trivia, organized by the UFM !
All your knowledge about 'francophone stuff' will be needed if you want to win the final surprise prize ! But don't worry, there will be beers at each round to keep your brain fresh...

Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Location: ubar @ Macquarie Uni

Picnic

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2009-08-08T16:18:08+10:00

Thank you to all our new members for joining the UFM team and what better way to celebrate the occasion than attending our first social event; The UFM picnic on Thursday 13 August 12-2 pm. It is a time for all our members to familiarize with each other and discuss their expectations for the UFM this semester.

The picnic will be down by the lake in front of the courtyard, where we can all enjoy some much needed sun with the food and drinks that will be provided. For you Petanque addicts, don’t worry we will have the set with us on Thursday. So come out and enjoy the company of your fellow UFM members for what promises to be an unforgettable day

Merci

The UFM team

Date: Thursday, August 13, 2009
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Down by the lake, in Mac Uni Park
Phone: 0434969450
Email: ufm.mail@gmail.com

2nd Semester !

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2009-08-08T16:17:04+10:00

Hello everybody!
Welcome to another semester of classes, which can only mean a whole new semester of UFM! I hope everyone enjoyed their holidays and is ready for class or at least the events that the UFM have planned for this upcoming semester.

The UFM has undergone some changes but we promise to continue to deliver new and exciting events for our members. Firstly our former President Nicolas Monge has left the club and we wish him all the best but we celebrate the return of our new President Alexis Motz who has just recently returned from Taiwan and is eager to make up for lost time. We’ve also welcomed three new executive members to the team: Robin is the new Events Coordinator, Chris A. is the new Communications Director, and Chris M the new Language and Culture Director.

We’ve come back from the break completely motivated to ensure that this semester is the most fun and productive UFM semester. We have organized many of our most popular previous events but also integrated new and exciting events which are not to be missed! We have new members who have only heard good things about this club, so let’s make sure to show them just how friendly and fun our club is.

So make sure you come to our events starting from Week 2 onwards. If you still haven’t signed up and are interested in joining the UFM then feel free to attend any of our meetings and we will sign you up immediately. Hope to see you at the events throughout the semester and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to email any of our executive members.

A bientot!

The UFM team.

Movie Night - Jeux d'Enfants

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2009-08-25T14:44:41+10:00

The game begins when Julien and Sophie are children, but as they grow older they intensify and become more twisted and dangerous. Although they are in love with each other, the game of dare later dictates their future, and the dare even goes as far as hurting and tricking each other. (Wikipedia).

Date : Tuesday, 18th august, 2009
Time : 4:00pm - 6pm
Location : soon
Email : ufm.mail@gmail.com

movie Night - La Doublure EVENT CANCELED

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2009-05-05T16:54:00+10:00

We are sorry but the event is canceled.

Movie Night - La Doublure

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2009-05-04T00:54:48+10:00

The Valet (released in French-speaking countries as La Doublure) is a 2006 French comedy film written and directed by Francis Veber. The screenplay focuses on a parking valet who is enlisted to impersonate the lover of a famous fashion model in order to deflect attention from her relationship with a married businessman. (Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Valet)

Date: tuesday, May 5
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Macquarie Uni,E7B.T5

Discussion Groups

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2009-04-05T22:32:28+10:00

Parler en Francais

Zion and Robin, two cool members of the UFM, will be here to show you how to do it with style, it's easy.

Date: Wednesday, April 8
Time: 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Location: Ubar@Macquarie Uni

Trivia

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2009-04-01T02:16:00+11:00

Bonjour everyone!

The UFM will soon be holding an exciting night of Trivia. It is a time to test and expand your knowledge of everything Francophone-related with fellow members!

When? Tuesday 7th April at 5pm
Where? Ubar

UFM Members are all welcome to participate for free although the Ubar capacity will be limited to 40 people. Non members can join in the fun for $2 so bring your friends!

The prize will be a fantastic basket of French goods as well as beer vouchers. Now what could be better?

Trivia always brings out laughter as well as getting those brain juices flowing (especially if it is held at a place serving alcohol like Ubar) so we hope to see many of you there.

Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Location: Ubar @ Macquarie Uni
Email: ufm.mail@gmail.com

Super SNORKELING SESSION

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2009-04-01T02:06:30+11:00

Why not enjoying the end of the summer by doing some snorkeling, looking at the wonderful sea bottom, colorful fishes and gold treasure?

Hence, it is time to take your fin and swim! We will start from the Shelly Beach : 10 minutes walk from Manly beach. Shelly Beach has been recommended by the Dive 2000 diving center. It is a nice spot protected and without current. Perfect for snorkeling and great for beginners as well.

Fee : Free
RDV point : when you are facing the ocean, At the left of the volley ball court on Manly Beach
If you arrive after 14.30 go directly to shelly beach
Time : 14h00 pm
NOTE : I will be on manly at 12 pm for surfing, if you fancy surfing come along dude!
End : around 4-5 pm
Commuting : From uni take the 290 or 288 or 292 stop at crows nest and then take the 143 or 144

Contact Info Eric Malbos (on Facebook) 0433647418

Take comfortable shoes, Water, sunblock, Red wine, diving mask if you possess one … sea mines are prohibited…

See you there!!

Date: Saturday, April 4, 2009
Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: when you are facing the ocean, At the left of the volley ball court on Manly Beach
Phone: 0433647418 (Eric)
Email: ufm.mail@gmail.com

Movie Night - La Cité De La Peur

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2009-03-27T13:41:49+11:00

Probably a classic of the french comedy movies.

La Cité de la peur, or Le film de Les Nuls, is a French comedy film written by the comedy group Les Nuls and directed by Alain Berbérian in 1994. The movies parodies big budget American films (Basic Instinct, Pretty Woman and the Terminator, among others, are directly spoofed) and relies heavily on puns and wordplay, which makes it somewhat inaccessible for non-French speakers. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Cité_de_la_peur)

Ok so Wikipedia says that it's inaccessible for non-french speakers... Well, we'll see :)

Date: tuesday, March 31
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Macquarie Uni,E7B.T5

Discussion Groups

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2009-03-24T20:18:42+11:00

There is nothing better than sit down, having a fresh drink, and talk in french. Okay, there is stuff much better than that, but still, you should come and practice your french with us.

- “Even if you’re a noob, there is nothing to be ashamed of. For example, I’m not ashamed of my bad english.” (JCVD)

Date: Wednesday, March 25
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Ubar@Macquarie Uni

Crepe Party

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2009-03-19T16:06:39+11:00

Do you like pancakes ? So you should try crepes, It's almost the same, just a little bit thinner, but much better (off course).

Members : First crepe is free, then it’s $1 per crepe
Non-members : $2 for a crepe

Date: Thrusday, March 26
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Macquarie Uni, in the courtyard
Phone: 0424337107
Email: ufm.mail@gmail.com

Hyper SURF SESSION

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2009-03-16T13:43:54+11:00

Surf is a part of Australian Culture! You can’t stay in Australia without trying surfing at least once Dude! Exactly, it is time to come and surf smoothly on beautiful rolls!

You are a complete beginner? no problem, you can hire a softboard : it is a easy to surf board covered with foam so you cannot hurt yourself (or somebody else), the basics for a start will be taught to you but if you want to go deeper you can ask for a professional surf lessons at the same spot.

Fee : for surfboard rental 15$ for one hour or 25$ for 2 hours
RDV point : On the beach of ManlyBeach just after the Beach Volley court.
Date : March the 21th 2009 AD
Time : 14h00 pm
End : around 4-5 pm or even later if you can’t stop surfing, Dude!
Commuting : From uni take the 290 or 288 or 292 stop at crow’s nest and then take the 143 or 144 and stop at the terminus (Manly).

Contact Info Eric Malbos (on Facebook) 0433647418

Take comfortable shoes, Water, sunblock, Red wine, a Lycra if you possess one … monokinis are prohibited on Manly…
See you there!!

Super Kayaking Session

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2009-03-12T15:20:23+11:00

Why not enjoying the hot summer by doing some Kayak, looking at the nice coastal scenery and exploring the bay?

Hence, it is time to take your oars and row! We will start from the Spit bridge, warm up, stop at a nice beach for a break and a picnic then rowing to sugarloaf bay.

It is possible to choose between a solo or a duo Kayak… then your rowing is supposed to be coordinated pal!

Fee : 50$ for 3 hours rental
RDV point : at the spit bridge (The spit), in front of the Sydney Harbor Kayak Shop
Time : 13h00 pm
End : around 4-5 pm

Commuting : From uni take the 290 or 288 or 292 stop at crows nest and then take the 143 or 144 and stop at the spit bridge.

Contact Info Eric Malbos (on Facebook) 0433647418

Take comfortable shoes, Water, sunblock, Red wine, diving mask if you possess one … torpedos are prohibited…

See you there!!

Movie Night - 36 quai des orfevres

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2009-03-12T16:59:40+11:00

36 Quai des Orfèvres (Department 36) is a 2004 French film directed by Olivier Marchal and starring Daniel Auteuil and Gérard Depardieu. The film takes place in Paris, where two cops (Auteuil and Depardieu) are competing for the vacant seat of Chief of Police while in the middle of a search for a gang of violent thieves. The movie is directed by a former police officer who spent twelve years in the French police before creating this story, which in part is taken from real facts happened during the eighties in France. 36 Quai des Orfèvres is the address of the French equivalent of Scotland Yard. The film was nominated for 8 César Awards. Director, Olivier Marchal, is a former policeman and based the story on a collection of real life events. (Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/36_Quai_des_Orfèvres_(film) )

PS : those are really good actors, almost as good as Steven Seagal !

Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Macquarie Uni - X5B.039

Phone: 0434969450
Email: ufm.mail@gmail.com

Update : the classroom is X5B.039

Discussion Groups

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2009-03-10T00:40:12+11:00

Hi Everyone!

First of all, we'd like to thank those who attended our last event for showing up. It was great meeting you guys, and I hope you all had a good time!

Our next event will be the discussion group. We know a lot of you have been looking forward to this as it will be an awesome opportunity for french students to practice their french. If you can already speak french, you can tag along to help out; or if you don't speak any french, just come and chill! The discussion group will be held at the Ubar, on the balcony, this Wednesday at 4 p.m. Nina and Madd will be waiting for you there!

See you soon!

The UFM Team.

Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Ubar@Macquarie Uni

French Film Festival, Movie tickets for "What If"

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2009-03-05T11:36:03+11:00

Hi guys!

This is just a reminder that we need to know who is coming FOR SURE on friday so that we can reserve tickets for you. I think we're only buying 20 tickets (there is a chance we might buy more) so we'll reserve those tickets especially for people who tell us that they are definitely coming to watch the movie.

So please send us a message on facebook or email (ufm.mail@gmail.com) confirming you are coming and don't forget to mention your name. NO "MAYBES"... if we hold a ticket for you and you don't come then that would be inconsiderate to those people who actually want a ticket.

Also, don't forget to bring your Student Card with your UFM sticker on it!

Thank you and hope to see you there :)

A bientot!

French Film Festival

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2009-03-02T11:34:58+11:00

ZE time of one of our most exciting events has come!

That's right... on Friday 6 March we are heading to the Lindt Cafe for a relaxing afternoon break followed by a evening movie session at Palace Verona to experience the Alliance Francaise French Film Festival 2009!

The details are as follows:

We are meeting in front of Macquarie Centre near the bus stops at 2:45pm to catch a train into the city at 3pm. Look for Sandrine! Check out http://coulix.net/ufm/page2/page2.html if you don't know what she looks like. You can also send her a private message on facebook to get her phone number!. Alternatively, you can simply join us in the city at Martin Place Station or at the Martin Place Lindt Cafe around 4pm. For more information on Lindt Cafe, including the address, map and menu, please see http://www.lindt.com.au/1/6.asp

We'll leave Lindt Cafe around 5:30pm and catch a bus to the cinema to watch the 7pm session of "What If" (titled "Notre univers impitoyable" in French).Ticket prices are $14 for non members and $12 for UFM members. If you want more information on the film or just on the festival in general, check out http://www.frenchfilmfestival.org/film30/sydney.aspx

If you'd like to simply watch the movie then you're welcome to join us at the cinema around 6.30pm. The address is 17 Oxford St, Paddington. Here's a link for further information about Palace Cinemas: http://www.palacecinemas.com.au/

This is going to be a great cultural experience so I encourage as many people as possibe to come! We are buying a limited number of prepaid tickets to ensure our places so please RSVP ASAP (before Thursday) on our facebook event, through our email (ufm.mail@gmail.com) or sms Nina on 0434 969 450.

Cheers,

Union Francophone @ Macquarie

Pique nique

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2009-02-19T15:11:59+11:00

The first event of the year. Simple pique nique, food and drinks are provided, just come along to chill on the grass of the Macquarie park and meet some francophone people.

Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Macquarie Park, next to the lake

0-Week

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2009-02-19T15:10:41+11:00

You can meet the famous UFM team from the 23rd to the 26th of February at the uni. Come get some info, get a membership, see what all this Francophone thing is about.

Start Time: Monday, February 23, 2009 at 9:00am
End Time: Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 3:00pm
Location: UFM tent

We Are Back

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2009-02-19T10:40:04+11:00

Hi everyone!

Welcome to the new year of uni, which means a whole new year for the UFM! I hope everyone enjoyed their holidays and is ready to get back to class… and to the UFM events of course.

The UFM is going to see changes this year and we promise to deliver new and exciting events. Our first and most important change involves our executive members. We’ve said goodbye to our vice-president Alexis who will be replaced by Sandrine. Alexis has gone off to Taiwan on exchange so we wish him the best of luck on his journey. We’ve also welcomed three new executive members: Kim is the new Treasurer, Guillaume the Secretary and I, Nina, the Communication Director.

We’ve come back from the break completely organised and are planning awesome new events which will soon be revealed ;) I can assure you that this year will be even more proactive, efficient and fun than last year! So make sure you come visit our stall during O-Week at the Central Courtyard between the 23rd and 26th of February to sign up again! You’ll also be able to find out about we have planned for you this semester.
We hope to see you all during O-Week :)

A bientot!

Nina Wu
Communication Director of the Union Francophone @ Macquarie

Party night in Kingscross : Get some French House music culture

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2008-11-10T19:54:01+11:00

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.

Google map

Movie : Paris, je t'aime / Paris, I love you

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2008-11-10T19:52:20+11:00

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

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2008-11-10T19:44:50+11:00

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

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2008-11-04T11:55:31+11:00

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

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2008-10-29T18:40:16+11:00

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!

Discussion Group

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2008-10-26T14:00:43+11:00

The usual. Come and meet up at the Ubar terrace for some casual French conversation!

This week's topic: Summer Vacation!

Thursday, October 30
4:00pm - 6:00pm
U-Bar Terrace

Movie: Wasabi

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2008-10-26T13:53:29+11:00

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

Conversation Group

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2008-10-18T17:34:41+11:00

As usual, let's meet at the U-Bar and chat in French!
This Week's Topic: "my favourite food"!
See you there.

Thursday, October 23, 2008
4:00pm - 6:00pm
U-Bar Terrace

Crepe Party

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2008-10-18T19:18:29+11:00

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)

Member in the spotlight October 2008

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2008-10-18T17:29:59+11:00

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 :-)

Cycling Session

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2008-10-18T18:20:05+11:00
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 don't need to check the same list of websites everyday to keep up-to-date : RSS

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2008-10-14T00:25:52+11:00
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.

Le RSS expliqué en vidéo - Vidéos buzz

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

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2008-10-14T00:16:04+11:00

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

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2008-10-13T00:14:04+11:00

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

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2008-10-08T08:51:20+11:00

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

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2008-10-01T20:29:45+10:00

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

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2008-09-14T18:52:41+10:00

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

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2008-09-03T13:52:47+10:00
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.

Movie: Les Choristes

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2008-09-03T13:47:58+10:00

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/

Movie: Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2008-08-24T13:36:30+10:00

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

Bushwalk session

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2008-08-25T15:31:57+10:00
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.

Two new sections !

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2008-08-21T21:49:16+10:00
Two new sections have been added : Sport activities, leaded by the amazing Eric, and a short description of the UFM team in the ‘about us’ page.

End of the Macfest, a new semester begins !

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2008-08-10T03:14:56+10:00

Macfest

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2008-08-04T19:34:59+10:00
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!

Creation du site

ufm.mail@gmail.com — 2008-07-09T16:05:27+10:00
First day.