Morinello announces Italian-American scholarship opportunities
Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello joined his colleagues in the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators and announced the conference is now accepting applications for its annual college scholarship contest. The conference will award four $3,000 scholarships to future and current college students based on academic and athletic achieve...
Employment: Tiro a Segno Fellowship in Italian-American Culture
The next round of applications for the Tiro a Segno Visiting Fellowship in Italian Studies will be accepted from now until April 7, 2017, for positions to be held in Spring 2019 and Spring 2021. Please see details below if you are interested in applying. The Department of Italian Studies and the Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò at New York University i...
Take Another Bite of the Italian Language in New York
Italy continues to be one of the most loved countries and, by extension, Italian remains one of the most loved foreign languages. We’ve previously reportedon the importance of the use of Italian culture and its international fame will attract more people towards the language and we’ve also discovered that the Italian language has gained a foothold...
AISA: 2nd St. Joseph’s Day Celebration Conference
Announcing the second year of the American Italian Socio-historical Association (AISA). The purpose of this scholarly organization is to present and disseminate social scientific research on the Italian American experience. Specifically, the social scientific research on the Italian American experience would involve the fields of anthropology, econ...
Tamburri: “L’italiano non è più solo una lingua etnica”
“L’italiano non è più solamente una lingua etnica. È molto importante ribadirlo. Direi essenziale. D’altronde abbiamo pressappoco 100mila giovani a livello nazionale che studiano l’italiano; a livello universitario, invece, ne calcoliamo circa 90mila”. Lo assicura Antony Julian Tamburri, Decano e professore dell’Italian American Institute Calandra...
Williamsville school board tackles Columbus Day as educational experience
Some other area schools have changed Columbus Day to Indigenous Day, and now it is Williamsville's turn to tackle the topic. The school board has put the name change on the agenda for a vote next month, but at least four of the nine board members have signaled their opposition to the proposal. No matter how the vote goes, some board members are tr...
Students in grades 3-8! Now is the chance to enter your invention!
Deadline for entries Friday , February 17, 2017. Final Competition: Sunday, April 2, 2017. Calling All Young Inventors. In keeping with the legacy of inventor Antonio Meucci, The Garibaldi-Meucci Museum is pleased to announce the: The 2017 Antonio Meucci Young Inventors’ Competition Throughout his lifetime, Antonio Meucci was responsible for many i...
Helping Kids Learn to Appreciate All Things Italian
It’s no secret that New York City is home to some of the best ways to experience Italian culture, with neighborhoods such as Little Italy and artisanal grocery stores such as Eataly. We are surrounded by a plethora of cultures, and as New Yorkers, it is our responsibility to take full advantage of the opportunities they offer to understand and beco...
Save the Date: Italy and the Euro-Mediterranean Migrant Crisis (April 26 and 27, 2017)
Italy and the Euro-Mediterranean Migrant Crisis: National Reception, Lived Experiences, E.U. Pressures. Columbia University, Wednesday, April 26, 2017; Montclair State University, Thursday, April 27, 2017 The Euro-Mediterranean migrant crisis prompted by the turmoil in North Africa and the Middle East continues to be discussed with increasing frequ...
Senator Klein gets grant for Primavera Italian Language and Culture Program
The Primavera Italian Language and Culture Program is pushing forward against the odds, trying to stay in operation for another year - getting help from wherever they can find it. Liras, euros and dollars will all be graciously accepted. The free, comprehensive Saturday-morning program has served the community for 35 years, teaching both t...
Anthony Julian Tamburri, Dean of the Calandra Institute, Is Appointed Distinguished Professor of European Languages and Literatures at Queens College
On June 30, 2014, The Board of Trustees of The City University of New York appointed five new Distinguished Professors: Dean Anthony Julian Tamburri was one of them. His appointment will go into effect this coming September 1, 2014, as Distinguished Professor of European Languages and Literatures at Queens College. Read more &nbs...
Valhalla High School senior Sara Pennella will visit Italy on scholarship for a cultural trip this summer
"This is a great opportunity," Pennella said. "I'll get to see and learn about new areas. Everybody talks about Rome, but this is different. I'll visit the town of Narni and other local spots." Pennella will study culture, history and language in the Umbria region in central Italy from July 12-15. Her trip is part of a summer program...