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Category Archives: Faculty Success
From Numbers to Nuances: Dr. Mattavelli on Redefining Leadership in Italian Programs
At the 2025 Annual AATI Conference at Princeton University, Dr. Mattavelli contributed meaningfully to the ongoing dialogue around innovation in Italian language education. She organized a very well-attended roundtable titled “Challenges and Innovations in Italian Language Programs Direction,” co-sponsored with … Continue reading
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From Sorrento to California: A Semester of Epic Poetry, Pedagogy, and Cultural Exchange
Professor Corrado Confalonieri’s 2025 began in Germany, where on January 14 he was invited to give a lecture on the concept of time in Renaissance epic poetry at the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg. The following day, he presented his book Torquato Tasso … Continue reading
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Where Science, Culture, and Sustainability Meet: Chapman Students’ Experiential Journey in Piedmont, Italy
This summer, a new chapter of Chapman University’s interdisciplinary and global experiential education unfolded in Italy. Thanks to a pioneering partnership between the Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research, the Food Science Program, and the prestigious University of Gastronomic … Continue reading
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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
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Join us for Space and Culture: An Italian Perspective in the Musco Center for the Arts
The Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research is pleased to announce the ninth edition of the Italian Perspective Series, focusing on the intersection of Space and Culture. The event will take place in the magnificent yet intimate venue of … Continue reading
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Promoting cultural understanding through education and leadership: Dr. Mattavelli’s contribution
Dr. Sara Mattavelli’s multifaceted contributions to the field of Italian Studies this fall highlight her professional leadership, innovative course design, and dedication to promoting cultural understanding through education and communication. In November, Dr. Sara Mattavelli attended the ACTFL (American Council … Continue reading
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Exploring Italian Studies: Dr. Confalonieri’s First Semester at Chapman
Fall 2024 marked the first semester at Chapman University for Corrado Confalonieri, the inaugural Bernardino Telesio Endowed Professor of Italian Studies. Dr. Confalonieri taught an Italian language course, participated in various on-campus activities, and began mentoring a student selected as … Continue reading
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Advancements in the Critical Integration of AI in Italian Language Teaching and Learning
On October 16, Chapman Italian Studies students and faculty engaged in a special workshop underscoring the transformative power of technology in language education and literature, while calling for critical engagement with its limitations. The workshop – a collaboration between the … Continue reading
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Pirandello Comes to Life! Don’t miss the newest adaptation of “Six Characters in Search of an Author” on stage in LA and Orange
Chapman University’s Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research is partnering with the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles to bring you Ferrucci Fellow Nick Gabriel’s new adaptation of SIX CHARACTER IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHOR. In an effort to … Continue reading
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Expanding the Understanding of Italy’s Intellectual and Creative Import. Join us for Windows to Italy!
Each academic year, the Ferrucci Institute offers a series of talks featuring scholars from both within and outside of Chapman University who are advancing the field by exploring Italy’s more universal educational and intellectual potentials, both in its peninsular and … Continue reading
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Dr. Pacchioni Serves on the Jury of the Gallo Film Festival
The Gallio Film Festival, officially called Gallio Film Festival del Cinema Italiano Opere Prime, is an Italian film festival dedicated to showcasing debut works from emerging filmmakers. It is held annually in the scenic town of Gallio, located on the … Continue reading
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Dr. Confalonieri joins Chapman Italian Studies as the inaugural Telesio Professor
Chapman University’s Italian Studies Program and the Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research are pleased to announce that Dr. Corrado Confalonieri will join the faculty as the inaugural Bernardino Telesio Endowed Professor in Italian Studies. He holds doctoral degrees … Continue reading
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The Ferrucci Institute’s Contributions to the Study of a Global Treasure of Tuscan Culture
On June 1st, 2024, a group of scholars and theater practicians from around Italy, Europe, and North America gathered in the small town of Collodi, at the foothills of the Tuscan Apennines, for a conference exploring the reasons and ramifications … Continue reading
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Windows to Italy: Year One
The 2023-24 academic year brought with it a new Chapman Italian Studies series presented by the Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research. The series took place in the beautiful Dee Henley Reading Room of the Leatherby Libraries of Chapman … Continue reading
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Dr. Pacchioni Receives Award for Excellence in Publications on the Art of Puppetry
Dr. Pacchioni’s book The Image of the Puppet in Italian Theater, Literature, and Film (London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2022) has received the Nancy Staub Award for Excellence in Publications on the Art of Puppetry from the Union Internationale de la Marionnette … Continue reading
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