Category Archives: Italy Today
Postcards from the travel class in Catania
In June, a group of ten students, led by Prof. Sara Mattavelli, participated in a travel course in Catania, Sicily, combining Italian language study with cultural immersion. Through daily Italian classes and excursions in Catania and the surrounding area, students … Continue reading
Wrapping Up a Successful Semester for Italian Studies Students
The Italian Studies Program just wrapped another eventful semester. May brought many occasions to celebrate our students’ success and bid farewell to our wonderful seniors who graduates in 2026. On May 4th, Italian Studies Minor Olivia Sacco was awarded the … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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