‘Mr. St. John’s’ Joseph Sciame retires after six decades of service — and finally dishes on secret he shared with Silvio Berlusconi
A man known as “the face” of St. John’s University has retired after 61 years – and he finally revealed a secret he shared with former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi. Longtime Vice President Joseph Sciame, 82, helped educate generations of students including a high-profile bishop and Berlusconi’s daughter, whose presence on campus he kept...
Leandro P. Rizzuto Scholarship - The American Society of the Italian Legions of Merit (ASILM)
Exciting news for Italian American students looking to study in Italy! The American Society of the Italian Legions of Merit (ASILM) is now offering the Leandro P. Rizzuto Scholarship to any at a U.S. accredited college or university in Italy for the 2024 academic year. The student selected by the ASILM Scholarship Committee will receive a scholarsh...
Innovation Odyssey: Commemorating Antonio Meucci for National Innovation Day
Friday, April 12 from 10 to 11:30 AM. Casa Belvedere - 79 Howard Ave, Staten Island, NY. FREE for members, $10 donation non-members. Includes light refreshments. Explore the extraordinary inventions of Antonio Meucci, an Italian inventor whose work revolutionized communication. From his early days in Florence to his groundbreaking experiments in Ha...
Vaccaro Speaks at American Association of Italian Teachers Conference
Chris Vaccaro, the executive director of the Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island, spoke about preserving Italian heritage and culture today at the annual conference for the Long Island Chapter of the American Association of Italian Teachers. “I told them emphatically that we will advocate to protect and maintain Italian language progra...
Italian Fairy Visits PS 36 The J. C. Drumgoole School: A Magical Journey into Language and Culture
Students at PS 36 School in Staten Island were in for a delightful surprise when an unexpected guest flew onto the stage during their kindergarten class. It was none other than the beloved Italian fairy, making a special appearance to enchant the young learners with the magic of language and culture. The kindergarten classes at PS 36 are part of an...
The Vibrant Arrival of the Italian Carnival in Harlem: PS 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy
PS 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy in Central Harlem experienced a day unlike any other as they welcomed the colorful spirit of the Italian carnival into their halls. Led by Principal Denise Gomez and Vice Principal Ms. Ellman, the school hosted renowned director and performer Simona Rodano, along with Pasqualino Beltempo, Giorgia Picano, Ariann...
IAP 314: from tax ledgers to teaching triumphs – Maria Teresa Quaranta is one special educator!
When Maria Teresa Quaranta left her tax accountant ledgers for lesson plans, she wasn’t just changing careers; she was answering a calling. Her heart led her to the vibrant halls of the Robert F. Kennedy School in Manhattan, where she now brings the richness of Italian American culture to life using innovative teaching strategies tailored to studen...
Columbus Citizens Foundation Scholarship Program - Study Abroad Scholarships
Columbus Citizens Foundation offers opportunities for students to engage with all things Italian through study abroad, internships, or other programs in Italy. The applications for the study abroad scholarships are now open. The deadline is April 15, 2024. Apply Today here for The Guarini Scholarship or CCF Opportunities Fund. The Honorable Frank G...
The Italian Fairy journeys: Inspiring Staten Island Students to Embrace Italian Language and Culture
Renowned actress, singer, and educator Simona Rodano, known affectionately as The Italian Fairy, recently visited Monsignor Farrell High School thanks to Mr. Lou Tabacco (President of Monsignor Farrell High School) and Mrs. Loretta Drogon, igniting excitement and enthusiasm among students for the learning of the Italian language. Rodano's visit wa...
Corning (NY) teachers & students to travel to Italy for exchange program
The Corning-San Giovanni Sister Cities Association is sending faculty and students of the Corning-Painted Post Area School District, along with the mayor, to Italy to participate in its exchange program between the Sister Cities this February. The association will send two high school students, two high school teachers, the superintendent of the sc...
Assemblyman Ra Proud To Announce 2024 Italian-American Conference Scholarship
Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) and the Conference of Italian-American State Legislators are proud to announce that applications are now being accepted for the group’s annual scholarship program. Four scholarships will be awarded to NYS resident college students or college-entering high school seniors. Two academic and two athletic scholarshi...
Teachers, Pundits to Discuss Italian-American Public Art in NY Seminar
“Creative Spaces/Contested Spaces: Reinterpreting Italian American Public Art in New York City” is the title of the new seminar scheduled in New York, next June. Funded by the federal agency National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and conceived and organized by Rebecca Bauman, Associate Professor of Italian at the Department of Modern Language...