Immigration is focus of Center for Italian Culture series in 2023-24
Through lectures, film series, food events, discussions, workshops, and more, the CIC will examine the impact and legacy of the emigration of Italians to the United States and contemporary migration into Italy.
"Made in Italy" concludes with Italian cheese and wine tasting
Fred Plotkin, a popular expert on opera and everything relating to Italy, will serve as a virtual guide to this in-person evening dedicated to the special pleasures of Italian cheese and wine.
Authenticity is topic of CIC talk on March 30
Guest speaker Elizabeth Krause will look at slow figs and fast fashion to answer "What's Authentic?"
Made in Italy series continues in March
The spring programming continues with a screening of the documentary film "Stracci" on March 16.
CIC Made in Italy series continues with film screening
"The Truffle Hunters" tells the story of a handful of quirky old men who search for rare, expensive and delicious white Alba truffles deep in the forests of Piedmont, Italy.
Made in Italy series begins with olive oil dinner on Nov. 10
From fashion to sportscars to fine cuisine, the programs will spotlight the enduring impact and global reach of Italian-made products.
New collection recalls the life of fallen WW2 sailor
The collection includes 93 letters, postcards, and medals, depicting a military life that was tragically cut short while serving in the Navy in World War II.
Center for Italian Culture gala will support student scholarships
Throughout its history, the center has sponsored programs that celebrate Italian contributions to Western civilization and supported study abroad scholarships that let university students and faculty explore the wider world.
CIC virtual book club to discuss "My Briliant Friend"
Elena Ferrante's book is the first volume of her acclaimed series about the lifelong rivalry and friendship between two women from Naples.
Center for Italian Culture hosts virtual book club talk on March 15
The virtual discussion will examine the memoir of an Italian-American woman’s journey from Campania to the U.S.