Antonia de Rendinger performed at the University of Montpellier as part of the “
” campaign to raise awareness about hazing
On Thursday, November 10, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Richter Student Center at the University of Montpellier, comedian Antonia de Rendinger will perform an exclusive show for students at theUM , with the aim of raising awareness about hazing.
Hazing: An Issue Universities Should Not Ignore
Orientation events are an important tradition for new students: they provide an opportunity to get to know one another, foster a sense of belonging, and start the year off on the right foot—in a spirit that is both fun and focused on academic work. While the University welcomes these orientation events, it strongly condemns acts of hazing in which students are forced to submit to humiliating or degrading acts… This year, the “UM ” is tackling the issue of hazing in a new way. And what better way to address this sensitive topic than through humor, giving everyone the opportunity to speak out on the matter?
Antonia de Rendinger: artist, comedian—but that's not all!
The actress, who will soon be performing at the University of Montpellier, is also deeply committed to the fight against all forms of discrimination. This won’t be the French artist and comedian’s first time doing this: for several years now, Antonia de Rendinger has been performing at the University of Bordeaux, where she presents an exclusive show on “student mental health.” This awareness-raising initiative has been a resounding success, combining information with an opportunity for students to speak openly.
A unique, interactive show that will make you “laugh seriously”
Written specifically for the University of Montpellier, this show features Antonia de Rendinger interacting with the audience and will be a perfect opportunity to raise awareness about the dangers of hazing in a unique way. Through humor, interaction, and improvisation, the show aims to go beyond simply condemning these dangerous practices by using creativity to—perhaps—generate solutions. This is a novel approach to raising awareness among the student community.
Antonia de Rendinger will be joined on stage by actor Marko Mayerl, as well as by Nicolas Leroy, a first-year master’s student at theUM and a pianist.
To discuss all aspects of hazing with the public, the following individuals will also be present:
- Agnès Fichard-Carroll, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Life at theUM,
- Grégoire Bonzi, a psychologist at the University Health Center,
- Katarzyna Blay-Grabarczyk, associate professor and associate dean of the School of Law and Political Science.
This event is open only to students at the University of Montpellier. It is funded by the CVEC and organized by the Student Life Office of theUM / Campus Life Division.
Registration is required.
Practical Information:
- Date: November 10, 2022, starting at 6:30 p.m. (official speeches at 7:00 p.m. and performance at 7:30 p.m.)
- Location: Richter Student Center – University of Montpellier