Longtime St. John's Administrator Reflects on 61 Years of Building Bridges and Cultivating Relationships
That was how Joseph Sciame ’71Ed, Vice President, Office of Community Relations, encapsulated more than six decades as a St. John’s University student, administrator, and integral member of the campus community, one most often tasked with fostering positive relationships with the diverse groups outside the University’s walls. As an undergraduate st...
The 10 best things to do in Turin, Italy in 2024
A city with a thousand faces, with an elegant historic center and a long list of world-class monuments, galleries and museums, surrounded by green parks, tree-lined avenues and hills, embraced by the chain of the Alps and the loops of the Po. Turin has a very fascinating past and contains among its palaces, its avenues and in the bowels of the eart...
Owners Of San Diego's Civico 1845 Italian Restaurant Honored As "Ambassadors Of Italian Cuisine" By Italy Government
A branch of the Italian government has honored San Diego's Civico 1845 as "ambassadors of Italian cuisine" at an event held in Las Vegas. "Last night in Las Vegas we have been awarded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture and Italian Trade Agency as ambassadors of the Italian Cuisine in the United States," wrote Civico...
Venice, Italy: The Ultimate Guide for the Adventure of a Lifetime
Venice? It's a twisted grid of history, all charm. Think St. Mark's Square, Grand Basilica, Doge's Palace. Rialto Bridge? Shopper's haven, killer views. Bridge of Sighs, dark history. Prisoners saw Venice last here. Salute Basilica next, haunting, plague-born. Teatro La Fenice? Opera, fire tales. The Arsenal, old naval might, now Biennale's canvas....
Pininfarina of America Celebrates a Decade of Creativity and Innovation in Design
Pininfarina of America, subsidiary of the iconic design firm, celebrated its 10th anniversary with a special event held in Miami. The celebration took place on December 8th, during the weekend of Art Basel, at the prestigious The Concours Club – an exclusive members-only automotive country club in Opa-Locka. Significantly, the Club’s Events Center,...
Benefits of Cultural Immersion When You Study Abroad in Rome
Meeting and interacting with new people and cultures is one of the best ways to expand one’s worldview and enrich one’s mindset. Studying abroad is an authentic way to cultivate a global perspective through cultural immersion. The Eternal City of Rome, with its storied history and vibrant culture, provides a dynamic and captivating setting to achie...
Lovecchio’s Deli opens in St. Rose to huge crowds
A staple in Norco for 17 years, Lovecchio’s Deli closed it’s doors in October in order to reopen a new restaurant in St. Rose. Last Wednesday, their first day in business at the new location, they sold out of all daily specials. They sold out of specials the next two days as well. “What an amazing grand opening day,” the restaurant posted on Facebo...
The Fair of Saint Orso, Aosta's biggest celebration
The Fiera di Sant’Orso in Aosta is a centuries-old tradition that celebrates the region’s rich craftsmanship and folklore. It is held annually on January 30th and 31st and is one of the most important events in the Aosta Valley’s calendar. The event traces its origins back to over a millennium ago — the fair’s first documented mention dates to 1000...
Cecilia Alemani named curator of 2025 SITE Santa Fe 12th International
Santa Fe’s local (yet internationally recognized) contemporary arts mecca SITE Santa Fe hasn’t hosted one of its SITE Santa Fe International (née SITE Santa Fe Biennial) exhibitions since 2018. But let’s fast-forward through the whole pandemic-changed-stuff-for-institutions spiel and get right into the news. The museum is back to doing what it does...
7 Compelling Reasons To Visit Brixen In South Tyrol, Italy
Scores of travelers trek to Italy each year in order to experience the country’s majestic landscapes, fascinating culture, artistic treasures and renowned cuisine. Visitors flock to Rome, Venice, Milan and Florence for a true taste of Italian flare. However, the town of Brixen possesses a charm of its own. Located in the province of Bolzano in the...
LAFC sign Italian center back Lorenzo Dellavalle
LAFC have signed Italian youth international defender Lorenzo Dellavalle from their MLS NEXT Pro team through the 2026 MLS season with an option for 2027, the club announced Wednesday. The 19-year-old center back played in Juventus' youth system before joining LAFC2 last August and appearing in three matches. "Lorenzo is a talented young defender,...
Scheduled discussion in 1st Italian Senate committee of "La Marca" bills on regaining Italian citizenship
Thanks to Senator La Marca's many solicitations, yesterday, Tuesday, Jan. 23, her two Bills providing "Provisions on the reopening of the deadline for the reacquisition of Italian citizenship" and "Amendments to Law No. 91 of Feb. 5, 1992, on the reacquisition of citizenship by women who have lost it as a result of marriage to a foreigner and their...