Marie-Christine Koop Receives Gold Medal for Francophone Values | College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
October 5, 2017

Marie-Christine Koop Receives Gold Medal for Francophone Values

Marie-Christine Koop received the Renaissance Française Gold Medal for Francophone Values (Médaille d'Or des Valeurs Francophones). Founded in 1916 by French President Raymond Poincaré, the Renaissance Française is under the auspices of the French government. Its main mission is the promotion of French culture as a cradle of humanism and respect for all beliefs and nationalities. The Gold Medal for Francophone Values recognizes individuals who devote themselves to the development of the French language and culture in their country.