Category Archives: Community
Final Ferrucci Events of the Semester
Windows to Italy Lecture Series. “Quieting the Human in Premodern Italy” by Dr. Arielle Saiber (Johns Hopkins University). Wednesday, April 1, 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Argyros Forum 201. We can barely imagine what it is really like to be another … Continue reading
Where Language, Culture, and Community Flourished: Highlights from Italian Perspective
Language and Culture: An Italian Perspective brought the Musco Center to life with an extraordinary energy. The tenth edition of the Ferrucci Institute’s signature series drew a large and engaged audience, filling the venue with conversation, curiosity, and heartfelt connection. … Continue reading
Join us for Language and Culture: An Italian Perspective
The tenth edition of the Italian Perspective Series explores the intersections of language, identity, and belonging Saturday, February 21, 202610:00 AM – 12:00 PMMusco Center for the Arts, Chapman UniversityFor details and tickets: [link] The Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience … Continue reading
Cultural Immersion and Research: The Ferrucci Institute’s Impact on Experiential Learning in Rome
This January, a group of ten Chapman students, from a variety of majors, participated in the intensive University Honors Program travel course “Interpreting the Past: An Experience of Rome.” Through the mentorship of Dr. Pacchioni, the director of the Ferrucci … Continue reading
Italian Language Day: Celebrating Italian Beyond Borders
On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, students, faculty, and community members came together to celebrate Italian Language Day, an event organized by the Italian Program with support of the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles and the Ferrucci Institute. This celebration … Continue reading
Dr. Pacchioni to speak at the Italian Cultural Institute of LA
Hosted by the future California Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of Italian and the Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles, in collaboration with Fondazione Italia, this event brings together educators and cultural leaders to discuss new directions for … Continue reading
Applications Now Open for the Ferrucci Institute Community Service Award
We’re excited to announce that the application period for the 2025-2026 Ferrucci Institute Community Service Award is now open! This award honors individuals who have made a meaningful and lasting impact by promoting Italian language, culture, heritage, and community engagement … Continue reading
Join us for the 13th Annual Paul’s Pasta Piazza Party!
An evening of Italian flavor, music, and community spirit at Chapman University. Buon appetito! 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
Italian Language Day at Chapman: Lingua oltre i confini
A celebration of Italian language oltre i confini—beyond borders—featuring student presentations and a special lecture, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles.
The Ferrucci Institute Explores the Humanity of Science
On March 15, the broader Chapman Italian Studies community came together for a day dedicated to exploring and celebrating the human dimension of scientific inquiry. Guided and inspired by the core mission of the Ferrucci Institute—to uncover the universal meaning … Continue reading