Virtual Information Desk – Spring 2021
Though our physical presence is limited this semester, the French Department is available and ready to help you! You’ll find a list of common topics below, and you can directly reach out to the Professor listed.
If your question is not included in the list, please reach out to one of our staff members. Kathy Halvorsen can assist with questions about courses and events. Maggie Kirschner can assist with questions about money and policies. No matter what the question is, they’re both going to help you find the answer!
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VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS |
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Kathy Halvorsen |
Monday thru Friday |
8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
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Maggie Kirschner |
Monday thru Friday |
8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
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Maggie Kirschner |
Tuesday and Thursday |
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
357 New Cabell Hall (mask required) |
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FRENCH LANGUAGE PROGAM?
For answers to your questions about French 1000 through French 2000 classes
or the French Placement exam contact:
Professor Karen James, Language Program Director, ksj7c@virginia.edu
Prof. James’ Virtual Spring 2021 Office Hours - First week of the semester:
Regular 2021 Spring semester office hours:
- Monday 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
- Wednesday, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
and at other times by appointment.
Please contact me by email (ksj7c@virginia.edu) so that I can send you the Zoom meeting info.
First Week Sign-Up Sheet only Click Here for Google Doc Advising Sign-up Sheet. Please use Goolge Doc extra Language Program Advising Office Hours for First week of Semester.
***OTHER IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION:
For questions about the French Major or Minor, contact Jennifer Tsien, Director of the Undergraduate Program, email: jst8e@virginia.edu
For questions about the French Graduate Program, contact Maya Boutaghou, Director of Graduate Studies fmb5s@virginia.edu
For questions about placement in French 3000 classes and above please contact Jennifer Tsien, Director of Undergraduate Program, jste@virginia.edu
For questions about the French Reading Exam, please email frenchexaminer@gmail.com or go to https://french.as.virginia.edu/graduate-reading-exam-0 for more information. Checks must be made out to the University of Virginia and must be received no later than the Friday before the exam.
For questions about the Lyon Program, please contact Leah Hicks at ldb7v@virginia.edu or call 434 243-2151 or go to https://educationabroad.virginia.edu/make-advising-appointment .
For questions about the Summer Learning Institute program, please go to https://SLI.virginia.edu or call 434 924-6552.
For questions about the Community Scholar Program please go to https://www.scps.virginia.edu/class-registration/community-scholar/ .
Declaration Forms & Minor Forms
If declaring a major or minor, completing these and bring either a hard copy or electronic copy when you are meeting with advisor.
Major Form Click Here
Minor Form Click Here
FACULTY |
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ZOOM INFORMATION |
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Mary Beth Allen |
Appointment only |
Wednesday |
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Contact Professor |
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Ari Blatt |
Appointment only |
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Maya Boutaghou |
Appointment only |
10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Friday |
Contact Professor |
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Kandioura Drame |
Appointment only |
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Thursday and Friday |
Contact Professor |
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Rachel Geer |
Appointment only |
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Monday and Wednesday |
Contact Professor |
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Elizabeth Hall |
Appointment only |
Monday & Wednesday |
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Contact Professor |
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Pascale Hapgood |
Appointment Only | 9:30 am - 11:30 am | Wednesday | Contact Professor | ||
Janet Horne |
Appointment only |
Student Hours |
Thursday |
Contact Professor |
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Karen James |
Appointment only |
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Monday |
Contact Professor |
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1:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
Wednesday |
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Nicolas Lombart |
Appointment only |
Appointment Only |
Contact Professor |
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Claire Lyu |
Appointment only Zoom Only |
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Thursday | Contact Professor | cl9t@virginia.edu | |
John Lyons |
Appointment only (Zoom only) |
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Monday |
Contact Professor |
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Appointment only (Zoom only) |
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
Thursday |
Contact Professor |
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Deborah McGrady |
Appointment only |
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm |
Wednesday |
Contact Professor |
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Amy Ogden |
Appointment only |
2:00 pm - 3:45 pm |
Thursday |
Contact Professor |
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Cecile Rey |
Appointment only |
Zoom only |
Contact Professor |
Contact Professor |
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Gladys Saunders |
Appointment only
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2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Tuesday |
Contact Professor |
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Spyridon Simotas |
Appointment only (Zoom Only) |
2:00 pm - 2:45 pn |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm |
Contact Professor |
ss4ws@virginia.edu | |
Jennifer Tsien |
Appointment only |
Wednesday |
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Contact Professor |
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GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTS |
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Sana Abdi |
Appointment only |
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Ninon Bartz |
Appointment only |
Wednesday |
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Contact Professor |
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Claire-Marie Brisson |
Appointment only |
Tuesday and Thursday |
11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Contact Professor |
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Nouha Gammar |
Appointment only |
Friday |
11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Contact Professor |
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Eleni Karalexis | Appointment only | Wednesday |
10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Contact Professor | ehk3fd@virginia.edu | |
Loren Lee |
Appointment only
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Tuesday |
10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Contact Professor |
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Emily Marks |
Appointment only |
Tuesday (Zoom only) |
10:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Contact Professor |
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Miller McLean |
Appointment only |
Tues & Wed |
11:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Contact Professor |
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Megan O'Donoghue |
Appointment only |
Monday | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Contact Professor | mko6ye@virginia.edu | |
Thursday | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm |
Contact Professor |
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Nnenna Onyima |
Appointment only |
Friday |
10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Contact Professor |
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Kelley Rose |
Appointment only |
Mondays and Wednesdays via Zoom |
11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Contact Professor |
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Saira Sohail |
Appointment only |
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Paige Tierney |
Appointment only |
Only by appointment |
No set hours |
Contact Professor |
Directions
The Department of French is located on the Third Floor of New Cabell Hall (intersection of JPA and Ruppel).
Street Address:
1605 Jefferson Park Avenue
University of Virginia
Department of French
New Cabell Hall, Room 358
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4770
Mailing Address:
Department of French
P.O. Box 400770
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4770
Main Office: New Cabell Hall, Room 358
434-924-7158
kah6f@virginia.edu
Parking: Hourly visitor parking available in the Central Grounds Parking Garage on Emmet St.