Category Archives: Italy Today

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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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

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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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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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