Cultural Center to bestow vocal scholarships
Some of Chicago’s best young singers will perform arias and art songs by iconic Italian composers at the Italian Cultural Center at Casa Italia’s Vocal Scholarship Awards Dinner and Concert. The event will start at 2 p.m. on Nov. 8 in the Casa Italia Community Center and feature a wine and cheese reception, concert and dinner. Scholarships from the...
Federazione Abbruzzese del Michigan Awards 2020 Merit Scholarships
Congratulations to Rose Carmel Goddard and Miranda Manzo, winners of this year’s FADM Merit Scholarship. Each of these exceptional young women received $1000 to pursue her studies. Rose Carmel is a University of Michigan Senior majoring in Movement Science in the School of Kinesiology. She is the daughter of Michael and Catherine (Calvano) Goddard...
New professor brings Italy to Hillsdale
It’s been three months since the Vincenzis moved to Hillsdale and their home has been a revolving door ever since. Hospitality is the Vincenzi family speciality. On a typical evening, that means lime cheesecake and fresh pasta are on the table for their guests. Dr. Anna Vincenzi, a new assistant professor of history, will teach Western and America...
Anna Grassellino riceve dagli USA i fondi per il computer più potente del mondo
Si chiama Anna Grassellino, ha 39 anni ed è originaria di Marsala. Sarà lei a alla guida del centro di ricerca, che avrà il compito di sviluppare un computer quantistico d’avanguardia con prestazioni mai raggiunte finora basato su tecnologie superconduttive. Grassellino è un ingegnere elettronico, laureata all’Università di Pisa nel 2005 ed oggi al...
Dr. Marzo to lead Loyola medical school
Loyola University Chicago has named Sam Marzo, M.D., dean of its Stritch School of Medicine. “We are confident that Dr. Marzo will continue to shape and grow the Stritch School of Medicine,” says Norberto Grzywacz, Ph.D., Loyola University Chicago provost and chief academic officer. “With Jesuit values as part of his moral foundation, Dr. Marzo wil...
Scholarships awarded to eight students by Italian American Cultural Club
Some high school students are marking the mark and being honored for their good grades. The Italian American Cultural Club gave eight $1,000 scholarships to local students. The scholarships are in honor of past members of the club who passed away. "I felt really grateful when I got the scholarship," said Angelina Balzano. "The Italian American Cult...
Cedar Grove UNICO Announces Scholarship Recipients
On June 4 the Cedar Grove Chapter of UNICO National awarded their annual scholarships to their recipients at their homes. They were Taylor Schmey, Stanley Duwal IV and Christopher Schoner. All three demonstrated outstanding achievements in the classroom, community and school activities. We'd like to congratulate them as they embark on the next c...
Chicago Public Schools Will Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day Instead of Columbus Day
Since 1937, the United States has nationally celebrated Columbus Day in honor of the explorer who claimed discovery of the New World in his 1492 voyage. However, citizens have begun to question Columbus’ celebration, particularly in light of the growing acknowledgement of the violence and enslavement he perpetrated across Native communities. In fac...
Jean Lenti Ponsetto Announces Plans to Retire from DePaul
Following an illustrious 45-year career at DePaul University, Athletic Director Jean Lenti Ponsetto has notified University President Gabriel Esteban and the University Board of Trustees of her intention to retire in the coming months. Ponsetto has agreed to stay on in her role and assist the university with the leadership transition to a new athle...
Salem Italian American scholarship
The Salem Italian American Education Fund is now accepting applications for 2020 scholarship awards. The scholarship is open to all area high school seniors who plan to attend a post-secondary institution. The application deadline has been extended. Students must return a completed application postmarked no later than May 26. Scholarship applicatio...
Salem Italian American Scholarship deadline extended to May 26
The Salem Italian American Education Fund is now accepting applications for 2020 Scholarship Awards. The Scholarship Award is open to all area high school seniors who plan to attend a post-secondary institution. The application deadline has been extended. Students must return a completed application postmarked no later than May 26, 2020. Scholarshi...
For love of la bella lingua
Five-time Oscar winner Federico Fellini once said, “A different language is a different vision of life.” As a world-renowned film director, Fellini captured many aspects of life through his lens, immersing us in various cultures. Fellini believed that exposure to different languages forces us to see the world from the perspective of the people who...