Le Cercle Français, the French club at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, sponsors semester events for students and members of the Sioux Falls community interested in French language and culture. The four officers of the club form Le Cabinet and meet once or twice each semester to plan activities. Any Augustana College student who is interested in French language or culture may participate in the club; students do not need to be French majors or minors to be a members of the club, to participate in any activity sponsored by the club, or to hold a positions as officers of the Cabinet. For more information on Le Cercle Français, consult the club's constitution or contact the club's faculty advisor Dr. Scott Fish.

Le Cabinet 2011-2012
Officers of Le Cercle Français are (from left to right): Zakarya (Zak) Konte (Secrétaire) and Meredith Reynolds (Présidente).

Activities and Events
For information on the activities and events sponsored by the club this semester, visit the Department's Celebration of Cultures series calendar; most events are free and open to the public. Students are also invited to join our Cercle Français Facebook Page.

Akilah Institute for Women
Le Cercle Français has selected, as an on-going service project, to help support Akilah Institute for Women in Kigali, Rwanda. Monique Schmidt, M.F.A., a 1998 Augie Alumna who majored in French and Communications, is the Academic Director for Akilah. The Institute helps young women in Rwanda gain confidence, become proficient in English, and gain skills and knowledge in leadership and hospitality management in order to gain meaningful employment and to launch ventures in the fastest growing sector of the Rwandan economy. Le Cercle Français holds an annual Mardi Gras bead sale, and organizes an ongoing school supply and book drive to support Akilah. If you would like to assist our efforts, please contact Dr. Scott Fish.