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Amy Giraldo Awarded Outstanding Italian Studies Minor

Posted on April 26, 2019 by pacchion

Chapman University’s Department of World Languages and Cultures selected Amy Giraldo as Outstanding Italian Studies Minor. A note from her professors: “Few words are not sufficient to describe Amy Giraldo. Not only she exemplifies academic commitment and rigor at the … Continue reading →

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Learn about the history and significance of the Sicilian puppet theater!

Posted on April 3, 2019 by pacchion

Join us for the upcoming presentation by Italian Studies alumnus Marco Saglimbeni, scheduled on Monday, April 15, 7:00-8:30pm, in the Center for American War Letters of the Leatherby Libraries.

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Documenting Sicily through film: an alumna’s passion for the island

Posted on February 26, 2019 by pacchion

Gabriella Pinel, class of 2017, studied Italian at Chapman University while completing her B.F.A. in Television Broadcast Journalism. Motivated by her fruitful study abroad experience in Italy, she decided to move to Sicily after graduation to live in the small fishing … Continue reading →

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Join us for a playfully educational evening with author Carla Gambescia

Posted on February 8, 2019 by pacchion
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Interpreting the Past: An Experience of Rome

Posted on January 21, 2019 by pacchion

This winter term, Dr. Pacchioni launched the new travel course Interpreting the Past: An Experience of Rome. The course integrates personalized projects with visits to the Eternal City’s most representative museums and archeological sites, an overview of its ancient and … Continue reading →

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Dr. Pacchioni speaks at the annual conference of the Pacific Ancient and Modern Language Association in Bellingham, WA

Posted on November 9, 2018 by pacchion
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“New Italian Migrations to the United States.” Join us for a lecture by renowned scholars Laura Ruberto and Joseph Sciorra

Posted on October 15, 2018 by pacchion

The presentation will highlight the two-volume collection, New Italian Migrations to the United States (University of Illinois Press, 2017), that offers a radical rethinking of the history of Italian Americans. The books’ editors will discuss how the continual immigration from … Continue reading →

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An Italian Piazza Comes to Life in Orange County

Posted on October 12, 2018 by pacchion

Balmy autumn weather, great company and amazing Italian food made Paul’s Pasta Piazza Party the place to be on Chapman University’s campus this past week.  The Attallah Piazza with all its magic, cheer, and color was transformed into an Italian square teeming with … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Pasta Piazza Party – Chapman University’s Italian Heart

Posted on September 26, 2018 by pacchion

Mark your calendars for the beloved Chapman tradition of Paul’s Pasta Piazza Party. Italian music, cuisine, and good company for all right in the heart of the Orange campus: Attallah Piazza, Monday, October 8, from 5pm to 7pm. Special thanks … Continue reading →

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An Italian Studies Minor in the Spotlight

Posted on June 28, 2018 by pacchion

Daniel Emmet (Italian Studies minor, 2015) recently performed at America’s Got Talent 2018, presenting first his original song “Amante”, and then, upon request of jury member Simon Cowell, Il Divo’s “Passerà.” The faculty of Chapman Italian Studies is enormously proud … Continue reading →

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