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An evening dedicated to understanding the media’s impact on citizenship and equality in America and Italy
A crowded classroom attended the screening of Fred Kuwornu’s latest documentary “Blaxploitalian”. Offering a rare and fruitful opportunity to compare the media’s impact on the perception of otherness on both sides of the Ocean, the screening stimulated needed conversations among students … Continue reading
Italy’s President Sergio Mattarella honors forty exemplary citizens: champions of justice, resistance and solidarity.
Read article in La Repubblica
Art and science in the Italian Renaissance: the case of anatomy, a lecture by Dr. Kevin Petti
Join us for Dr. Kevin Petti’s presentation “Anatomia Italiana: Art and Anatomy in the Italian Renaissance” on Monday, November 14, 7-8:30pm in Argyros Forum 209A.
Dr. Pacchioni speaks at the 49th Annual Conference of the Italian American Studies Association at California State University, Long Beach
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
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!
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
Dr. Pacchioni delivered a talk at Spalding University’s MFA Creative Writing Residency Program in Rome
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.