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Author Archives: Federico Pacchioni
Dr. Pacchioni speaks at the 49th Annual Conference of the Italian American Studies Association at California State University, Long Beach
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Exploring Sicily’s fascinating and diverse culture through films
This week students of Italian and local folks attended a lecture entirely in Italian delivered by Elisa Pianges from Babilonia, Centro di Studi Italiani in Taormina, Italy. Elisa’s love and knowledge of photography, cinema, and Sicilian culture –coupled with her obvious gift as a language … Continue reading
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The Chapman community gathers around its piazza for an Italian evening
Join us for the 8th annual Paul’s Piazza Pasta Party and Columbus Day Celebration on Wednesday October 26, 2016, 5-7pm. An evening of festivities featuring live musical performances, artists and Italian cuisine.
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“A Trip to Sicily through Film.” Join us for a compelling presentation and to learn about studying in Taormina
Professor Elisa Pianges and other staff from Babilonia, Center for Italian Language and Culture, will visit Chapman University to deliver a presentation exploring Sicily’s fascinating and diverse culture through films set in the island. The lecture will be in Italian. After … Continue reading
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New Orange-Milan Language Exchange Tandem Program
Students of Italian at Chapman can now participate in a newly established Italian-English Language Exchange Tandem Program in collaboration with Università Cattolica of Milan. This is a terrific opportunity to increase familiarity and fluency in Italian, learn more about today’s Italian youth … Continue reading
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Business & Culture at La Serata
This past Wednesday evening, students of Italian Studies gathered together to enjoy the first La Serata of the 2016-2017 academic year. Professor Emanuela Panebianco organized the event around the theme of “Business & Culture”, specifically highlighting the similarities and differences … Continue reading
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The Inauguration of Chapman University 13th President Daniele C. Struppa infused with Italian poetry
On Thursday evening Dr. Pacchioni opened the event A Celebration of Creativity in the Arts with a recital of Giacomo Leopardi’s “L’infinito” , followed by original music by Sean Heim, a conversation with the film director Werner Herzog, and a dance choreographed … Continue reading
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Melissa Marino selected as future leader of NIAF on Campus
Melissa Marino has been selected by the National Italian American Foundation to join the Italian American Leadership Council (IALC) Fellow Program. Melissa Marino is a Santa Barbara native receiving a BFA in Theatre Performance and a BA in Italian Language … Continue reading
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La Serata – Join us this fall
Open to all who want to improve their language skills, learn about the Italian culture, share their talents, speak with native speakers, and socialize with members of the local community and other students!
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A Journey to Sicily: Immersion in Taormina (summer 2017)
Chapman Italian Studies is launching a new travel course in Taormina, Italy, next summer. Students interested in participating can contact Dr. Pacchioni at pacchion@chapman.edu Sicily presents a prime opportunity to experience cultural hybridization at its best and most beautiful. Due to its strategic … Continue reading
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Earthquake emergency: a message from the National Italian American Foundation
A major earthquake has devastated several villages in the mountainous area between Monti Sibillini and Gran Sasso, where the regions of Lazio, Umbria, and Marche meet. As we send good thoughts and prayers to the victims of this disaster, it’s … Continue reading
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Dr. Pacchioni delivered a talk at Spalding University’s MFA Creative Writing Residency Program in Rome
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Seeking new opportunities for CU students at Università Cattolica of Milan
Last week Dr. Pacchioni visited Università Cattolica in Milan and met with staff of the International Education office to discuss study abroad and exchange program developments between Cattolica and Chapman Italian Studies.
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Dr. Pacchioni speaks at the annual conference of the American Association of Teachers of Italian in Naples
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Eat, Cook, Learn! An Educational Culinary Evening with the Bairds
The Baird family generously hosted a cooking class for Dr. Paduano’s course “ITAL 340: History and Culture of Food in Italy” last Sunday. Students had a chance to prepare together a few tasty dishes of “cucina povera” such as gnocchi al pesto and polpettone, while learning about geographical and … Continue reading
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