OCTOBER 2008 Some of the month's highlights include:

INFORMATIONS CONSULAIRES

CONSULS HONORAIRES Le Consulat général de France a le plaisir d'annonce la nomination de : ● M. Jim COPPER à St Louis (Missouri). Il succède à M. Jim MAUZE ● M. Raphël JOURNEL à Indianapolis (Indiana). Il succède à M. Alain WEBER. ● M. Bernard DUHAIME à Omaha (Nebraska) - Création d'une agence consulaire. En savoir plus en page "Informations consulaires".

LE GUICHET DE L'ADMINISTRATION ELECTRONIQUE (GAEL) Le ministère des affaires étrangères et européennes met à la diposition des Français inscrits au registre des Français établis hors de France un guichet d’administration électronique (GAEL). Ce portail permet d'accéder à ses données personnelles figurant dans le registre. En savoir plus en page "Informations consulaires".

VICTIMES A L'ETRANGER Nouveau sur Ie site du ministère des Affaires étrangères et européennes : le guide "être victime à l'étranger". En savoir plus en page "Informations consulaires".

ACTUALITE/NEWS

63EME ASSEMBLEE GENERALE DES NATIONS UNIES: Discours de M. le Président de la République Nicolas SARKOZY - New York le 23 septembre 2008. 63RD SESSION OF THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY: Speech by M. Nicolas SARKOZY, President of the French Republic - New York on September 23. (Read - Audio)

L'EUROPE FACE A LA CRISE FINANCIERE Article de M. Jean-Pierre JOUYET, secrétaire d'Etat chargé des affaires européennes, publié dans le journal le Monde du 20 septembre 2008. (Lire) EUROPE IN THE FACE OF THE FINANCIAL CRISIS Article by M. Jean-Pierre Jouyet, Minister of State, responsible for European Affairs, published in the "Le Monde" newspaper. Paris, September 20, 2008. The EU has to rethink its economic model to make the financial system serve development (Read).

INTERVIEW Interview of French Consul General Jean Baptiste MAIN de BOISSIERE on WNUR - 89.3FM University of Northwestern Radio - "French Credit Policy" - le 29/09/08. French banks are benefitting from regulation. Can American lawmakers learn something from them? Listen to this report: Low quality High quality

PRESIDENCE FRANCAISE DU CONSEIL DE L'UNION EUROPEENNE FRENCH PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION MIDWEST : LES EVENEMENTS DU MOIS / UPCOMING EU EVENTS

October 2-4 - Omaha (NE) : 33rd Annual European Studies Conference - University of Nebraska Oct. 3 - Luncheon featuring Jean-Baptiste MAIN de BOISSIERE, Consul General of France. Theme: Which role for Europe in the XXI Century" - Information & Program.

October 15 - Ann Arbor (MI) : Center for European Studies -European Union Center - University of Michigan Luncheon featuring Sidy DIALLO, Deputy Consul General of France in Chicago. Theme : "The French Presidency of the European Union : Accomplishments and Challenges." Information & Program

October 17 - Chicago (IL): "Why Are The French Different?" . Breakfast & Presentation featuring Jacques ANDREANI, former Ambassador of France shares his insight on France's identity and role in the E.U Event organized by Alliance Française de Chicago & French-American Chamber of Commerce. Information & Program.

October 20-24 - Urbana Champaign (IL) : EUC 10th Anniversary / Celebrating the EU Week : The Future of the European Union October 20 : Round table on the theme : "The Future of the European Union" featuring His Excellency Pierre VIMONT, Ambassador of France to the United States and Sidy DIALLO, Deputy Consul General of France in Chicago. October 20 : Keynote Address on transatlantic relations by His Excellency Pierre VIMONT, Ambassador of France to the United States. Information & Program.

Pour tous les événements visitez / More events on: ECONOMIE/BUSINESS & CULTUREL & EVENTS

RETROSPECTIVE

● 20 & 21 septembre : Cérémonie de réouverture de La "Amoureux House à Ste Genevieve (MO) ● 21 septembre : Jumelage Albion (Michigan) et Noisy-le-Roi (Yvelines) - Diner de gala ● 18 septembre : Lancement du projet MetraMarket à Chicago (IL) ● 10 septembre : Lancement du « Large Hadron Collider » en direct de Genève à Fermilab (IL) ● 1er septembre : Championnat du monde de Pâtisserie à Nashville (TN) - Coup de chapeau à Dimitri FAYARD, Pâtisserie Vanille - Chicago. Voir page "RETROPSECTIVE"

EVENEMENTS/EVENTS

CHICAGO (IL)

Bank of America Chicago Marathon : Dimanche 12 octobre ● Dimanche 12 octobre : Venez encourager les Marathoniens Français et Francophones avec le Groupe Professionnel Francophone sur l’« International Mile». ● Vendredi 10 octobre : COCKTAIL pour les MARATHONIENS FRANCOPHONES et leurs amis - Ouvert à tous. Informations complètes.

Vendredi 17 Octobre : Gala Annuel de l'Union des Français de Chicago "Années 20, Années Folles". Venez fêter l'événement en musique autour d'un cocktail et d'un dîner gastronomique, qui seront suivis d'une soirée dansante. De nombreuses et belles surprises vous attendent ! alors préparez-vous à partager un bon moment tout en divertissements. Informations. Friday, October 17: Please come and join us to celebrate the 31st Annual UFEC Gala " Roaring Twenties..." with a cocktail reception, followed by a gastronomic dinner and music. The event will be filled with surprises waiting for you (including a free week in Paris)! So get ready to share a fun evening in great company... Complete information.

SOUTH BEND (IN)

October 6-8: New Paradigms for Revolutionary Studies: French-American Colloquium Sponsored as part of an ongoing collaboration by a team of scholars from the Université de Provence, the Université de Toulouse, the University of Notre Dame and Indiana University South Bend, this workshop is an opportunity for Francophone and Anglophone scholars in literature, history, and art to collaborate in creating the paradigms that will shape future research in revolutionary studies. Complete information.

ST PAUL (MN) October 18 - 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.: Join the Alliance Française for a Luncheon with former French Ambassador M. Jacques ANDREANI. Theme of the address:" Free Trade, Market Economy and Globalization". This event is co-sponsored by the French American Chamber of Commerce and the University of St Thomas.  Complete information.

CULTURE

CHICAGO (IL)

October 7 - 12-1pm at the Art Institute of Chicago : Jean-Baptiste Main de Boissière presents selected Henri Duparc songs, accompanied by French pianist George Lepauw. Fullerton Hall - Free with admission - Presented with the Consulate General of France in Chicago Piano provided by PianoForte Chicago. Complete information.

Until October 31: Manon by Jules Massenet 27 at Lyric Opera of Chicago, featuring French soprano Natalie Dessay and German tenor Jonas Kaufmann. Complete information - 20 N. Wacker Drive. Tel: 312-332-2244. www.lyricopera.org

October 2-11: Messiaen Music Festival In one of the most talked about musical events of the season, the University of Chicago Presents celebrates the 100th anniversary of the French composer's birth with musicians and ensembles from all over performing in several different venues. International favorites such as soprano Julia Bentley and pianist Pierre-Maurent Aimard and other perform works by Messiaen, Ravel, Boulez, Jolivet, Debussy and more. Complete information.

October 16-29: 44th Chicago International Film Festival Chicago's largest film festival is back, with an impressive sampling of works from around the world, including substantial offerings from France, from both established filmmakers and talented newcomers.

October 23 - November 2: Chicago International Children's Film Festival The largest kids film fest in North America featuring several French movies.

CHICAGO (IL) & ANN ARBOR (MI)

The Rite of Spring by Compagnie Heddy Maalem This innovative French-Algerian choreographer from Toulouse reinterprets Stravinsky's famous score and ballet to create an explosive, energetic contemporary piece using fourteen dancers from Mali, Benin, Nigeria, Togo, Mozambique, Senegal and Martinique. at the Museum of Contemporary Art. NOT TO BE MISSED! ● Chicago, October 17-19 at Museum of Contemporary Art ● Ann Arbor, October 15 at the University Musical Society - Power Center

For a listing of Cultural events in the MIDWEST click here For the CHICAGO AREA go to LIAISON, The Newsletter of the French Cultural Services in Chicago.

EDUCATION

University Partnership Grant: Next Call For Projects PUF helps French and American universities build sustainable education and research partnerships within or/and across all the disciplines. The deadline for applications is December 15, 2008. Complete information.

YEi’09 : Young Entrepreneurs initiative - Appel à candidatures : Ouvert jusqu’au 23 novembre 2008 Encourage les jeunes chercheurs et entrepreneurs basés aux Etats-Unis à venir créer des entreprises a technologies innovantes en France. YEi’09: Young Entrepreneurs Initiative call for proposals - Deadline: November 23, 2008 Are you currently starting a technology venture? Think global. In the increasingly competitive global technology market, a key element of new venture success is the ability to internationalize your vision early. YEI helps you study the feasibility of a project in France. Complete information.