The Sorbonne University Alumni Club in San Francisco invites you to an exceptional evening to discover the history of the French presence in San Francisco through an exclusive presentation and a visit of the museum dedicated to this subject. The event will also be an opportunity for a friendly exchange between alumni and friends of the Francophone community.
Program:
- Welcome speech by Noémie Heral, Director of the Alliance Française of San Francisco.
- Remarks by Paul Salvaire, Deputy Consul General of France in San Francisco and Sorbonne University alumnus (History Degree).
- Presentation on the history of the French in San Francisco by Georges Vieux.
- Remarks by Arnaud Auger, founder of the Sorbonne University Alumni Club in San Francisco.
- Distribution of complimentary copies of Vallée du Silicium by Alain Damasio, specially dedicated to the museum. This book will represent the contemporary history of the French in Silicon Valley and mark the launch of a fundraising campaign to develop the museum’s section dedicated to the post-1945 period, which has yet to be created.
- Free visit of the museum and networking over an apéritif
Event Objective:
Bringing together Francophiles and history enthusiasts around the French presence in San Francisco, and sharing a cultural and convivial moment with the Sorbonne University alumni in San Francisco.
Organizer: Sorbonne University Alumni Club in San Francisco.
Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Location: Alliance Française, 1345 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
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