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The Center for Italian Studies

The Center for Italian Studies was created in 1978 by the University of ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵsylvania President Martin Meyerson and by the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences Vartan Gregorian, with the endorsement of the Republic of Italy. It was the first such center in the United States. 

Events



A Conversation with Ann Goldstein on Her New Translation of Alba de Céspedes’ Forbidden Notebook

Oct 24, 2024 at - | Class of 1955 (2nd floor, Van Pelt Library)

Acclaimed translator of Elena Ferrante’s novels and former editor at the New Yorker, Ann Goldstein is joining the University of ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵsylvania to discuss the new translation of Alba de Céspedes’ Forbidden Notebook…



Italian Open House

Oct 28, 2024 at - | Cherpack Lounge

The Italian Studies program invites all undergrads interested in learning more about our courses and our program (on campus and abroad) to an informal aperitivo.



Rewriting Dante in the American South from the 19th Century to Today with Dennis Looney (University of Pittsburgh)

Della Valle Lecture in Dante Studies
Nov 7, 2024 at - | 623 Williams Hall

This talk begins with a review of ground covered in Freedom Readers, specifically of African American authors from the 19th century to more recent times, including Jesmyn Ward, who amplified Dante’s voice…

Study Italian at ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ

Guidelines for studying Italian at ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ based on level of previous study.