UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming Events
November 10, 2025
5 – 7 PM
Film Screening: Big Night (1996) w/ discussion by Loredana Polezzi
Immigrant brothers from Italy Primo and Secondo open their dream restaurant. However, their food is unfamiliar to the local palate, and the restaurant is struggling. In a final effort to save the restaurant, the brothers plan to put on an evening of incredible food. Join us to find out if they succeed!
November 20, 2025
5 – 6:30 PM
Lecture: Raymond Carlson (Yale University Art Gallery), “Seeking Michelangelo’s Poetic
Origins and Finding his Artistic Profession”
This lecture reevaluates Michelangelo’s artistic practice at the dawn of the sixteenth century.
December 10, 2025
5 – 7:30 PM
Holiday Gathering and Student Awards
Join us for our annual holiday gathering. We will have a spread of delicious food and drink. We will also recognize our student award winners.
More Events
News & Announcements
Book Review by Loredana Polezzi
D'Amato Chair Loredana Polezzi recently reviewed "A Fictional Inquiry" by Daniele Del Giudice. Read her review here and learn more about the novel here.
Mothers, Mobility, Narrative: Maternity in US Literature by Mary Jo Bona
Mary Jo Bona, Distinguished SUNY Professor Emerita in the Dept. of Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies, has published her monograph Mothers, Mobility, Narrative: Maternity in US Literature. Use coupon code SNPF25 at checkout for a discount. Read more about her inspiration behind this book.
Congratulations to Mary Jo Bona, Loredana Polezzi, and Karen Lloyd
Mary Jo Bona, Distinguished Professor Emerita, has established an endowed lecture series for WGSS. Loredana Polezzi, Alfonse D'Amato Chair, has been refinished as a global top scholar. Karen Lloyd, Dept. of Art, has won a SUNY Chancellor’s Award for excellence in teaching.
Congratulations to Emily DiCesare
Emily DiCesare, a soon-to-be Junior in the Biochemistry Program at Stony Brook University, has been awarded the Rube Family Scholarship in honor of Jennifer Rube by the Vincent Lombardi Lodge #2270 of the Order of the Sons and Daughters of Italy in Rochester, New York. During the Fall 2024 semester, she served as Teaching Fellow in Christine Griffiths' SBU 101 course and visited the Center for Italian Studies on a regular basis. Emily is a strong student, encouraging mentor, and aspiring doctor! Congratulations, Emily!
Dean's Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching
Congratulations to Simone Brioni (English), who was recently honored with the Dean's Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching.
Andrea Fedi Honored for Service
Congratulations to Dr. Fedi for his 30 years of service at SBU. Thank you for your commitment to teaching Italian language and culture!
Opportunities
Call for Papers to Fitchburg State 2026 Conference on Italian Studies
Call extended until December 1, 2025.
Mignone Fellowship Applications
We are accepting current students for the Mignone Fellowship. See details on this opportunity here, and apply now!