Cultural Italian American Organization (CIAO)
The Center for Italian Studies is proud to sponsor CIAO, a long-standing student club at Stony Brook University. CIAO to celebrates Italian culture, language, and heritage in a variety of exciting events. Past events included a Calabrian Halloween night and a Christmas celebration with panettone and pandoro, which are traditional Italian cakes. In Spring 2025, CIAO held an Italian game night (including bocce!) and an evening of Valentine's Day traditions. In the fall, we played Tombola and made Tiramisù with SBU Eats. Join us this semester for more fun activites celebrating all things Italian and Italian American!
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Fall 2026 Events
- Monday, August 31 from 6-7pm: Game Night: Scopa
- Monday, September 14 from 6-7pm: Guest speaker Dr. Maffei (SBU neuroscience professor) on the science of taste + science in Italy.
- Monday, September 28 from 6-7pm: Pots & Pesto (decorate your own basil pot!)
- Monday, October 19 from 6-7pm: International Pasta Day celebration
- Monday, November 2 from 6-7pm: Slice of Cinema
- Monday, November 16 from 6:30-7:30pm: Spritz & Sparkle (Aperitivo and crafts)
- Monday, November 30 from 6-7pm: Build a Cannolo (RSVP on SB Engaged)
All CIAO events will take place at the Center on Monday evenings.
2023-2024 Events
(CIAO San Valentino evening)
(CIAO Calabrian Halloween)
(CIAO pasta making)