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Category Archives: Italy Today
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
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Italian Studies Alum Lights Up Vatican City for Historic Disney+ Concert
The Italian Studies faculty is thrilled to share that Aidan Callanan, a recent Italian Studies alumnus, recently served as Lighting Director for renowned designer Tom Sutherland on Grace for the World, a historic concert broadcast live on Disney+ from St. … Continue reading
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Learning Beyond the Classroom: Immersion in Lecce
Nestled in the sun-drenched heel of Italy’s boot lies Lecce, a baroque gem in the region of Puglia. This past summer, a group of Chapman students led by Prof. Mattavelli traded lecture halls for limestone piazzas, immersing themselves in the … 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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Bridging Cultures, Inspiring Creativity: Chapman Students’ Transformative Journey in Florence
Florence, the birthplace of the European Renaissance, continues to represent Western ideals of civilization and artistry across the globe. The period that marked the beginning of modernity–a monumental shift in ways of thinking and managing politics, economics, and the arts–is … 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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Join us for Digital Italia Language, Literature, and Innovation
On the occasion of the 24th annual Italian Language Week in the World, the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles, the Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research, and the Italian Studies Program at Chapman University present a panel discussion … 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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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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The Italian Legacy of the Carabini Family at Chapman University
The Italian Studies program at Chapman University is delighted to announce the creation of the Vicky and Michael Carabini Endowment. The fund will enhance the activities of the Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research and further promote the teaching … 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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