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Film Screening, Come un uomo sulla terra

This film recounts filmmaker Dagmawi Yemer's journey, as he fled political oppression in Ethiopia in 2005. Run time: 60 min.

September 29, 2026 | 4:20 – 5:20 PM

The Center for Italian Studies, E-4340 Melville Library

Film Screening, Come un uomo sulla terraThis film recounts filmmaker Dagmawi Yemer's journey, as he fled political oppression in Ethiopia in 2005. Run time: 60 min.September 29, 2026 | 4:20 – 5:20 PMThe Center for Italian Studies, E-4340 Melville Library... RSVP
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Beyond Boundaries: Translation as Research and Practice, An Interdisciplinary Roundtable

Organized by the Humanities Institute, co-sponsored bythe Center for Italian Studies.

October 6, 2026 | 12:30 – 1:50 PM

Humanities, 1008

Beyond Boundaries: Translation as Research and Practice, An Interdisciplinary RoundtableOrganized by the Humanities Institute, co-sponsored bythe Center for Italian Studies.October 6, 2026 | 12:30 – 1:50 PMHumanities, 1008... More Information
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In Conversation: Filmmaker Dagmawi Yemer

Acclaimed filmmaker Dagmawi Yemer will be in conversation with SBU professors Simone Brioni, Loredana Polezzi, and Shimelis Gulema about his full-length and short films that document the story of migrants perilous journeys from Africa to Europe, and the experience of racism by African migrants in Italy.

October 6, 2026 | 3:30 – 5:20 PM

Javits Lecture Center, Room 101

In Conversation: Filmmaker Dagmawi YemerAcclaimed filmmaker Dagmawi Yemer will be in conversation with SBU professors Simone Brioni, Loredana Polezzi, and Shimelis Gulema about his full-length and short films that document the story of migrants perilous journeys from Africa to Europe, and the experience of racism by African migrants in Italy.October 6, 2026 | 3:30 – 5:20 PMJavits Lecture Center, Room 101... RSVP
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Book Presentation: Antonella Valoroso, Un Ponte per Giovanni da Verrazzano / A Bridge for Giovanni da Verrazzano

Dr. Antonella Valoroso will discuss her latest book about the complex history that led to the naming of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge after a nearly forgotten Tuscan navigator. A recption follows, sponsored by the Fondazione Verrazzano.

October 8, 2026 | 5 – 7 PM

The Center for Italian Studies, E-4340 Melville Library

Book Presentation: Antonella Valoroso, Un Ponte per Giovanni da Verrazzano / A Bridge for Giovanni da VerrazzanoDr. Antonella Valoroso will discuss her latest book about the complex history that led to the naming of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge after a nearly forgotten Tuscan navigator. A recption follows, sponsored by the Fondazione Verrazzano.October 8, 2026 | 5 – 7 PMThe Center for Italian Studies, E-4340 Melville Library... RSVP
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UNICO Brookhaven Library Dedication

Join us for an evening celebrating local authors and Brookhaven UNICO members, who will be honored with a dedicated space in the Center’s Italian and Italian American library. 

October 14, 2026 | 5 – 7 PM

The Center for Italian Studies, E-4340 Melville Library

UNICO Brookhaven Library DedicationJoin us for an evening celebrating local authors and Brookhaven UNICO members, who will be honored with a dedicated space in the Center’s Italian and Italian American library. October 14, 2026 | 5 – 7 PMThe Center for Italian Studies, E-4340 Melville Library... RSVP
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Finding Your Italian Roots

Do you wish you knew more about your Italian ancestors? Italian genealogy expert Eileen Swanberg will discuss ways to use family names, immigrations and census records, and helpful tips and tools, so you can discover more about your Italian roots.

October 21, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM

The Center for Italian Studies, E-4340 Melville Library

Finding Your Italian RootsDo you wish you knew more about your Italian ancestors? Italian genealogy expert Eileen Swanberg will discuss ways to use family names, immigrations and census records, and helpful tips and tools, so you can discover more about your Italian roots.October 21, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:00 PMThe Center for Italian Studies, E-4340 Melville Library... RSVP
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CommUniversity Day: CANCELLED due to the severe weather forecast from the approaching Nor’easter.

September 26, 2026

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Film Screening, Come un uomo sulla terra

September 29, 2026; 4:20 – 5:20 PM

The Center for Italian Studies, E-4340 Melville Library, Stony Brook University

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Opportunities

Ca' Foscari Honors Scholarships

For the 2026–2027 academic year, the Ca' Foscari University has allocated a package of merit-based scholarships, aimed at outstanding international students who intend to enroll in Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programs (taught either in Italian or in English). Specifically, the offer includes:

  • 8 scholarships for Bachelor’s students worth €10,000 per year for a duration of three years;
  • 20 scholarships for Master’s students worth €10,000 per year for a duration of two years

All detailed information and the official call for applications are available at the Ca' Foscari University site. The link to the page has also been included on the Ministry’s website: Scholarships offered by Universities – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

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