Events
November
2005
June Study Abroad Program
Consortium
Santa Margherita Ligure (Genoa)
The Consortium in collaboration with the University of Genoa's DIRE (Dipartimento di Ricerche Europee) will offer a four-week summer program in Italian Language and Culture from June 5 to July 1, 2006 at Santa Margherita Ligure (Genoa). The program will consist of small classes, highly-qualified instructors, lodging in 3-star hotel, breakfast, weekday dinners in a local Trattoria and excursions. The price for the program is 3700 Euros. For more information, please consult the Consortium website: http://www.studyinitaly.it or contact them via email at s.branciforte@wind.it.net November 2, 2005
7-9pm
Sicilian Evening at Montclair State University
Finley Hall, Room 115
Montclair State University
To celebrate Montclair State University’s new International Summer Institute in Taormina, Sicily, the MSU community will host a Sicilian evening featuring food, wine, raffles and literature about the program. In addition, Joseph Orlando, Sicilian-American Writer and Prominent Maritime Lawyer, will comment on his work, The Fisherman’s Son - a compelling account of the struggles of Sicilian-American families faced with the challenge of upholding traditional cultural values while combating social injustice.
Reservations are required - Seating is very limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP by October 28 with Karen Segraves-Pender at (973) 655-4499 or segravesk@mail.montclair.edu. Please be sure to leave a contact phone number in your reply.
Also, if you would like to learn more about this great new study abroad opportunity, please click on International Summer Institute in Taormina, Sicily for information.
November 12, 2005
Federation of Italian American Societies
Annual Dinner Dance
East Hanover, New Jersey
The Annual Dinner Dance of the Federation of Italian American Societies of New Jersey will be held on Saturday, November 12th at the Hanover Manor, 16 Eagle Rock Ave. Cocktail reception will begin at 6:30 followed by a full course dinner with an open bar and a Venetian Table. Entertainment will be provided by the Innocenti Band.
The Federation will present the “2005 Man of the Year” Award to Eugenio Sicilano, President of San Marco Ravioli. The “2005 Faithful Service” Awards will also be presented to Louis K. Setfanelli posthumously and Louis Vespasiano, Esq.
The price for the ticket is $75. Please make all checks payable to the Federation of Italian American Societies of NJ and send to Savino Balducci, 65 Fairway Ave., Belleville, NJ 07109. For more information, please contact Pasquale Meola at 973-748-0574, Mr. Balducci at 973-751-7003 or Marie Vespasiano at 908-233-8474.
