Embark on a captivating journey into Italian culture and language through a series of enriching events. Join students and VIP Italian Americans to explore the Bridges of Life in Italy, savor the Taste of Italy’s culinary delights, delve into The Global Italian Diaspora’s context, and more. Immerse yourself in insightful lectures by renowned scholars, offering unique perspectives and experiences. Additionally, don’t miss the cultural celebrations at the St Joseph’s Day Table at Historic Mission San Juan Capistrano. Experience the vibrancy of the Italian Entry in the Swallow’s Day Parade, in San Juan Capistrano. Mark your calendar for an engaging lineup of Italian-themed evenings that celebrate heritage and connection
2023
Festa d’ Autunno
September 10, 2023 – Chapman University Italian Studies Program meeting students and VIP Italian Americans connecting Italian Culture & Language
Bridges of Life in Italy
Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 7-8:30 p.m. at Chapman University by Dr. Thomas Harrison (University of California Los Angeles) Introductory Comments: Dr. Federico Pacchioni, President Daniele Struppa
Taste of Italy
September 23, 2023 – Italian American Museum Los Angeles – Taste of Italy is Los Angeles’ premiere Italian Food and Wine event featuring award-winning restaurants and wineries, with fantastic entertainment in a spectacular setting.
The Global Italian Diaspora: Texts and Contexts of Italianness in an Era of Global Migration
Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 7-8:30 p.m. at Chapman University by Dr. Norma Bouchard (Ferrucci Institute Fellow) Introductory Comments: Dr. Federico Pacchioni, Dean Jennifer Keene
Sicilian Songs and Stories with Michaela Musolino
Sat, November 4, 2023 – 7:30 PM Sun, November 5, 2023 – 9:30 AM at Collage: A Place for Art and Culture, 731 S Pacific Ave, San Pedro, CA 90731, USA
2024
What do stories do? The Added Value of Italian Entrepreneurship
February 21, 2024, 7-8:30 p.m. at Chapman University by Dr. Luca Cottini (Villanova University)
Introductory Comments: Dr. Federico Pacchioni, Professor Mario Leone
St Joseph’s Day Table
Tuesday, March 19, 2024, – Historic Mission San Juan Capistrano
Italian Entry in the Swallow’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 23, 2024, San Juan Capistrano
A Place in the Sun: Jews and the Italian Empire
by Dr. Shira Klein (Ferrucci Institute Fellow) Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 7-8:30 p.m at Chapman University Introductory Comments: Dr. Federico Pacchioni, Dr. Andrea Molle
Song & Culture; An Italian Perspective Chapman University
April 6, 2024 – 8th in the perspective series