FLion!
The FLion! is the official mascot of the Foreign Language Initiative. The Lion of Nubia , endowed with a compassionate heart, seeing that the FLion! had inherited a world of language barriers and social discord, helped the FLion! create a place where both halves of the earth overlap to form a bridge. This point of contact brings people together and turns dreams of cultural harmony into reality that reigns in the hearts of all who become a part of this thriving community of friendship, language and interaction. The spirit of their humanitarian vision is embodied in the FLion! we meet at all FLI events faithfully and diligently promoting FLiteracy! The FLion! invites everyone to discover the beauty inspired by different languages. The Lion of Nubia and the FLion! in all their forms remain by our side to guide us gently on that journey leading to the hearts of friends we have yet to meet.
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The FLion! will award a $25 prize to an MSU student who designs the best FLI poster whose theme revolves around a specific language and that includes an original catchy phrase. The winning poster will be permanently displayed in the FLI Website. Event held spring term.
Sample posters, specific languages & theme ideas can be viewed on the FLI Website.
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The Lion of Nubia illustration by BO2, (c) by Locus Publishing Company (Taiwan) - used with permission. The Lion of Nubia poster courtesy of Eva Han.