Category Archives: Faculty Success

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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