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 2024, 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 2025 Events
- Tuesday, September 9 from 6:30-7:30pm: Formula One & Italian Race Cars w/ Andrea Fedi
- Tuesday, September 23 from 6:30-7:30pm: Gelato workshop w/ Loredana Polezzi
- Tuesday, October 7 from 6:30-7:30pm: Bocce Tournament on Top of Staller Steps lawn (weather permitting)
- Tuesday, October 28 from 6:30-7:30pm: Board Games + Halloween Activities
- Tuesday, November 11 from 6:30-7:30pm: Activity TBD
- Tuesday, December 2 from 6:30-7:30pm: Bracelet making
Please note that all events (other than the Bocce tournament) will take place at the Center.
2023-2024 Events
(CIAO San Valentino evening)
(CIAO Calabrian Halloween)
(CIAO pasta making)