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    The Future of the Italian Language

    Kayla Pantano(November 08, 2016)
    Montclair University will host a conversation with the likes of Consul Francesco Genuardi and Lucia Pasqualini on the current state of the Italian language in order to foster interest in a structured and sustainable way. Discover a taste of the upcoming event's discussion through our interview with Associate Professor and Inserra Chair Dr. Teresa Fiore.
  • Leonardo Cenci in the hospital
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    Run Leo! Avanti Tutta. At the New York Marathon to Conquer Cancer

    Mico Delianova Licastro(November 03, 2016)
    An Italian athlete is coming to New York, not to stop a war, but to continue one that he began 4 years ago in 2012 against cancer, an incurable lung tumor that metastasized. Leonardo Cenci goes by the name “Leo,” which, in Italian, means lion. He is the type of person who loves life and is not easily intimidated by the challenges that we as humans sometimes encounter, especially ones that can shorten our lives. Leo also conceived the “Oncology Games,” and created “Avanti Tutta”, an organization that, through its programs, promotes a healthy lifestyle and gives dignity to individuals afflicted by cancer.
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    ISSNAF. Awards to Six Young Italian Researchers

    The Italian Scientists and Scholars of North America Foundation (ISSNAF) conferred awards to six young Italian researchers on Tuesday, October 18th at the Italian Embassy in Washington. Italian Ambassador to the United States, Armando Varricchio, believes that “The Italian scientific community in the United States is comprised of extremely important professionals, and it greatly contributes to strengthening the relationship between Italy and the United States [...] The networking activities assured by ISSNAF offer concrete opportunities to develop and deepen this partnership.” The six researchers who were honored had worked in universities and research centers either in the United States or in Canada, and they were recognized for outstanding work in their respective fields.
  • "The Bridge" book awards at the Italian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
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    The Bridge Book Award in its Second Edition

    Kayla Pantano(October 27, 2016)
    On Wednesday evening, Nadia Terranova and Marco Belpoliti discussed their award-winning books at the Italian Institute of Culture.
  • Flooding in Piazza San Marco
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    A Fresh Proposal for Venice

    Joelle Grosso(October 24, 2016)
    From October 13th to October 16th, the huge D-Nest International Inventors Exhibition was held in Venice and a serious solution to all of the city’s flooding problems was proposed.
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    The Italian-American Community and i-Italy

    Alex Catti(October 21, 2016)
    The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) gala was held on October 15th at the Wardman Park Marriot in Washington D.C. During the day an “Expo” of all-things-Italian was held on the Marriot’s lower level. i-Italy was present, and its co-founders - Letizia Airos and Ottorino Cappelli - presented the company’s current projects and future aspirations. Host: John M. Viola; Moderator: John D. Calvelli; Panelists: Patricia DeStacy Harrison, Linda Carlozzi, Aileen Riotto Sirey.
  • Matteo Renzi and Agnese Landini with Barack and Michelle Obama
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    Italian Excellence at Obama’s “State dinner”

    Tommaso Cartia(October 20, 2016)
    “Patti chiari, amicizia lunga!” (Short reckonings make long friends!) With this proverbial Italian expression, President Barack Obama affirmed the profound diplomatic ties between the United States of America and Italy. The occasion was Obama’s extremely elegant, and last, “State dinner.” Prime minister Matteo Renzi and a delegation, representative of Italy’s finest, attended the event.

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