IAMA scholarship ceremony
On July 2, at the monthly IAMA (Italian American Memorial Association) meeting, a scholarship ceremony took place honoring this year's recipients and presenting them with scholarships. Five scholarships were presented this year to the following students. A Sports Scholarship was presented by Marion Smeriglio to Nicholas Menkin, who will be...
Rowan Italian-American Club hosts Autism Awareness Benefit
Rowan University's Italian-American Club will hold its Second Annual Autism Awareness Benefit on Saturday, April 11. The benefit runs from 7-10 p.m. in the Enyon Ballroom in Rowan's Chamberlain Student Center. Semi-formal attire is requested, and everyone is encouraged to wear blue to represent Autism Awareness. DJ Rob Zybrick will provid...
AlmaLaurea meets World Bank and Companies in Washington
World Bank, companies and American institutions. AlmaLaurea will be in Washington on June, 4 and 5, for his strong commitment to the process of internationalization, for the establishment of universities networks and cooperation for graduates database's design and enhancement in third countries. First with the international team of higher education...
IAMA presents scholarships
The Italian American Memorial Association Scholarship Ceremony was held on July 3 at the IAMA facility. Scholarships were presented at the July monthly meeting with IAMA members present. Three scholarships were given this year to the following Long Branch High School students; Amanda Burke, Luke Balina and Trey Smith. Amanda Burke received...
The Present and Future of Italian Language and Culture Studies
What are the new directions available to the field of Italian Language and Culture Studies in a globalized world in which Italy plays an important role both economically and culturally? Within what kind of interdisciplinary framework does the field need to work in order to fully thrive? What contents, technologies and methodologies can be adopted t...
Pandola learning center offers Italian-related classes; Celebrates 20th anniversary
An exciting lineup of spring classes will begin March 10 & 12 at Pandola Learning Center on Stiles Street. Something for everyone ... learn to cook! Speak Italian! Take painting! Make jewelry! Make your own limoncello! And MUCH more. Since 1996, the Rev. Oreste Pandola Learning Center (named in honor of its founder, a previous pastor)...
Twenty university students receive travel grants to Italy through a National Italian American Foundation program
Twenty college students from across the nation will participate in the Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery Program, an all-expenses-paid educational and cultural initiative that sends Italian American students to Italy. Sponsored by the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF), the tour will visit Italy's Calabria region from May 26...
CFPs from the Italian American Literature Forum for the 2017 MLA Convention in Philadelphia
DigITALamericana: New Archives of an Invisible People. The Italian American Literature Forum is seeking panelists to present transmedia perspectives and projects (oral histories, photos, artifacts, home movies etc.) on the Italian American experience for its guaranteed session at the 2017 MLA Convention in Philadelphia. As defined by...
Scholarships offered by the University for foreigners of Perugia
The University for Foreigners in Perugia together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Embassy in Washington offers 50 scholarships to attend Italian language and culture courses or teacher training courses at the University for Foreigners of Perugia. The University for Foreigners in Perugia is the oldest and most prestigious Italia...
Italian Through Music: A Pedagogical Seminar
Do you teach Italian? Do you love music? Join us Friday February 27, 12-4pm, to discover how you can use music in your Italian classroom. This seminar is offered to K-12 teachers in existing Italian programs as well as to individuals and schools that may be interested in establishing a new Italian program. Read more ...
Officials plan MCCC Congress
by Rich Cuccagna Dr. Jianping Wang, the new president of Mercer County Community College (MCCC), met recently with the Chair of the New Jersey Italian and Italian American Heritage Commission (NJIIAHC), Robert DiBiase, and Chair of the organization's Curriculum Development Committee, Cav. Gilda Rorro Baldassari, Ed.D. The purpose...
Parsippany School to Expand Italian Teachings
With classes held at the Parsippany PAL, a local Italian school recently achieved its not-for-profit status. Founded three years ago to fill a need in the community, the Italian School NJ is a growing initiative that seeks to educate students of all ages and levels in both Italian language and Italian culture. This past September, the org...