UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming Events
October 7, 5 – 6:30pm
Lecture by Francesco Rombaldi
Francesco Rombaldi (Rome, Italy), curator and editor-in-chief of Yogurt, will explore the evolving role of photobooks and independent publishing in shaping
contemporary photographic narratives.
Center for Italian Studies, SBU
October 9, 5pm
Book Talk: Diaries
Francesco Zizola (author) and Francesco Rombaldi (curator) will engage in conversation
with Simone Brioni, Andrea Fedi, and Loredana Polezzi.
Zoom/Poetry Center, Humanities, SBU
October 16, 5 – 6:30pm
Narrative Talk by Gabriella Ghermandi
This event centers stories of Ethiopian resistance in the struggle against Italian
colonial expansion under Fascism, and features readings, monologues, and song by Ghermandi
Lecture Hall 1, Wang Center, SBU
More Events
News & Announcements
Events hosted by Valentina Moro, Dept. of Philosophy
On October 10, (6:15 PM) Dr. Moro will be respondent to the talk "Radical Italian Feminism: From Carla Lonzi’s Sexual Difference to Adriana Cavarero’s Anti-(Trans)Gender." Please note this seminar will take place at The Italian Academy, 1161 Amsterdam Avenue in the 5th floor seminar room, Columbia University. More information.
On October 20, (5 – 6:50 pm) in Harriman Hall 249, Dr. Valentina Moro's graduate philosophy course (PHI 615: Philosophy and Feminism) will feature a guest lecture by Dr. Natascia Tosel (University of Verona), titled "Vulnerability as Politics: Feminist Practices of Narra(c)tion". Open to SBU students, faculty, and staff only.
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 Fellows to the Sorbello Foundation
The Romeyne Robert and Uguccione Sorbello Foundation is seeking fellows. The selection committee particularly welcomes applications from postdoctoral researchers and early-career scholars who are developing innovative and impactful research in the field of U.S.–Italy studies. Application deadline is October 12, 2025.
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!