FIGSO

   FIGSO is the student-led French and Italian Graduate Student Organization. They host several events during the academic year including a Working Papers Series where graduate students from our department can present work pertaining to French or Italian linguistics, literature, film, and culture.

   In the Fall and Spring, the Lecture Series invites scholars from around the country to host talks and workshops on topics in French linguistics, French literature, and Italian studies.

   We will also screen French films for the Film Series to be held throughout the year. Lastly, we will participate in Explore UT, where our graduate students participate to assist with the French and Italian booth.

Check our departmental events calendar for upcoming FIGSO activities!

2024-2025 FIGSO Officers

 

Co-Presidents: Ashton Carter (French) Francesca Passaseo (Italian)

Treasurer: Edward Garcia

Secretary to the Presidents: Molly Hoyer

Fundraiser Committee: Ashton Carter, Edward Garcia, Grace Todd

Graduate Admissions and Financial Aid (GAFA) Committee Student Representative & Graduate Student Committee Representative (GSC): Matthew Guyton-Docherty

Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) Representative:  Molly Hoyer

FIGSO Research Symposium: Sam Sylvester, Claudia Pisano, Francesca Passaseo (Italian) Pierre Martin, Fatemeh Solemani (French)

Workshop Committee: Liron Shlesinger & Molly Deaver

Undergraduate Recruitment, Retainment and Research Coordinators: Molly Deaver, Ashton Carter, and Angelo Cannistra 

Social Events & Wellness Committee Coordinators: Ashton Carter, Francesca Passaseo

Film series Committee: Nina Kirkegaard, Claudia Pisano

(Non Academic) Book Club: Noemie Hamaide

French Boardgame Club: Megan Hamilton