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Biennial Sorbello Conference

Cultural Exchanges Between Italy and the United States

During this 2-day conference, speakers will trace the transatlantic journeys of Italian cultural mediators such as Nicola Chiaromonte; photojournalists like Federico Patellani; observers of America like Luigi Barzini Sr. and Vico Mantegazza; educator Peter Sammartino; anti-fascist writer G. A. Borgese; and diplomat-journalist Uguccione Ranieri di Sorbello.

October 2-3, 4 – 6:15pm & 8am – 5:30pm

Biennial Sorbello ConferenceCultural Exchanges Between Italy and the United StatesDuring this 2-day conference, speakers will trace the transatlantic journeys of Italian cultural mediators such as Nicola Chiaromonte; photojournalists like Federico Patellani; observers of America like Luigi Barzini Sr. and Vico Mantegazza; educator Peter Sammartino; anti-fascist writer G. A. Borgese; and diplomat-journalist Uguccione Ranieri di Sorbello.October 2-3, 4 – 6:15pm & 8am – 5:30pm... Program
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Lecture by Francesco Rombaldi

Francesco Rombaldi (Rome, Italy), Photographer and Editor-in-Chief of Yogurt, will present his lecture “Material Narratives: My Journey through Photobooks and Independent Publishing.”

October 7, 5 – 6:30 PM

Lecture by Francesco RombaldiFrancesco Rombaldi (Rome, Italy), Photographer and Editor-in-Chief of Yogurt, will present his lecture “Material Narratives: My Journey through Photobooks and Independent Publishing.”October 7, 5 – 6:30 PM... Register
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Book Talk: Diaries

Diaries is a journey through conflicts and crises, where images and words merge like fragments of a diary. Francesco Zizola (author) and Francesco Rombaldi (curator) will engage in conversation with Simone Brioni, Andrea Fedi, and Loredana Polezzi

October 9, 5 PM

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Performance by Gabriella Ghermandi

Join Italo-Ethiopian singer, performer, and writer Gabriella Ghermandi for an evening performance. Co-sponsored by the D’Amato Chair and the Department of Africana Studies.

October 16, 5 – 6:30 PM

Performance by Gabriella GhermandiJoin Italo-Ethiopian singer, performer, and writer Gabriella Ghermandi for an evening performance. Co-sponsored by the D’Amato Chair and the Department of Africana Studies.October 16, 5 – 6:30 PM... Register
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Upcoming Events

October 2-3, 4 – 6:15pm & 8am – 5:30pm
Biennial Sorbello Conference: Cultural Exchanges Between Italy and the United States

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October 7, 5 – 6:30pm
Lecture by Francesco Rombaldi

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October 9, 5pm
Book Talk: Diaries

October 16, 5 – 6:30pm
Performance by Gabriella Ghermandi

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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.

Talks organized by Dept. of Philosophy

On October 3, at 4pm in Harriman Hall 214, Daniele Lorenzini (University of Pennsylvania) will give his talk Frantz Fanon and the Aptness of Anticolonial Violence. Open to SBU students, faculty, and staff only.

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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!

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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.

photo of Simone Brioni, award winner, and Celia Marshik, Dean of the Graduate School standing next to each other. Simone is holding his award for graduate teaching, and they're in front of a red background

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!

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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.

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Call for Papers to Fitchburg State 2026 Conference on Italian Studies

flyer advertising the Fitchburg conference on March 21, 2026. The organizers extend a broad call to all disciplines within Italian Studies exploring any aspect of the notions of persistence, perseverance, steadfastness, constancy, or any related concept from a wide range of approaches and contexts. The submission deadline for papers is October 3, 2025. Email cicconference@fitchburgstate.edu for assistance or visit the page https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/resources/our-community/center-italian-culture/cic-2026-conference-italian-studies

Submission deadline is October 3, 2025.

Mignone Fellowship Applications

We are accepting current students for the Mignone Fellowship. See details on this opportunity here, and apply now!

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