Category Archives: Students Success

Final Ferrucci Events of the Semester

Posted on March 19, 2026 by pacchioni

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

Posted on January 21, 2026 by pacchioni

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

Posted on December 14, 2025 by mattavelli

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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Italian Language Day at Chapman: Lingua oltre i confini

Posted on September 24, 2025 by pacchioni

A celebration of Italian language oltre i confini—beyond borders—featuring student presentations and a special lecture, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles.

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Learning Beyond the Classroom: Immersion in Lecce

Posted on September 9, 2025 by pacchioni

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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Bridging Cultures, Inspiring Creativity: Chapman Students’ Transformative Journey in Florence

Posted on January 29, 2025 by pacchioni

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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Pirandello Comes to Life! Don’t miss the newest adaptation of “Six Characters in Search of an Author” on stage in LA and Orange

Posted on September 17, 2024 by pacchioni

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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January Abroad: Chapman Students Carry on Field Research in Rome

Posted on January 21, 2024 by pacchion

Rome is the quintessential site for examining the evolution of various cultural phenomena across millennia, the structuring of political power, intertextual relationships in virtually all of the arts, the development of religion, the aesthetic exploration of place, and more. The … Continue reading →

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Alumni Letters – Ayuj Consul: Chapman, Italy, India

Posted on October 6, 2023 by pacchioni

It was a joy hearing from  Italian Studies/Dodge alum Ayuj Consul! Ayuj has always been a dedicated learner of Italian. Now, he continues this interest post-graduation in his hometown, New Delhi, in connection to his artistic pursuits.  “After graduating from … Continue reading →

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Chapman Students Explore the Subpeninsula of Italy

Posted on August 7, 2023 by pacchion

This summer, Chapman’s Italian Studies Program offered its signature language immersion travel course. The course offers students the unique opportunity to connect deeply with a specific area of Italy, one defined by unique geographic and historical features, while developing their … Continue reading →

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