This edition: November 2009
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Original tape date: November 9, 2009.First on ITALICS, we join The John D. Calandra Italian American Institute as they celebrate the Institute’s 30th Anniversary. The event was hosted by Matthew Goldstein, Chancellor of CUNY, James Muyskens, President of Queens College, John J. Calandra Esq., Son of the Late Senator John D. Calandra, namesake of The Institute, and Anthony J. Tamburri, Dean and Executive Director of The Calandra Institute. The Honorable Mario Cuomo, Former Governor of the State of New York, and Matilda Raffa Cuomo, Former New York State First Lady, were both honored by the Institute for their lifetime of work and support for the community. Senator Diane Savino was also honored for her many efforts in supporting education in the New York State Senate and Legislature. Past Directors of The Institute, Staff, Friends and Family joined other distinguished members of the Tri-State Italian American Community in celebration of The Institute and its contributions in its 30 years. The Ceremony was held at the offices of McDermott, Will & Emery LLP, in Mid-Town Manhattan.
Guest List
John J. Calandra Esq. Former CUNY Trustee
Hon. Mario Cuomo Former Governor , State of New York
Mrs. Matilda Raffa Cuomo Founder, Mentoring USA
Fred Gardaphé, Ph.D Distinguished Professor of Italian American Studies, Queens College/CUNY
Hon. Joseph Giamboi Supreme Court Justice, State of New York
Matthew Goldstein Chancellor, City University of New York/CUNY
Dr. James Muyskens President, Queen’s College/CUNY
Dr. Joseph V. Scelsa President, Italian American Museum
Cav. Anthony Julian Tamburri, PhD. Dean and Executive Director, The John D. Calandra Italian American Institute
- Andrew Spannaus & Giorno della memoria
- Monday, August 17 - 9:30am
- The Arbëreshë Community & NIAF
- Tuesday, August 18 - 9:30am
- (Re)Covering America and Italian American Day
- Wednesday, August 19 - 9:30am
- Open Roads: New Italian Cinema
- Thursday, August 20 - 9:30am
- TBA
- Monday, August 24 - 9:30am
- Tuesday, August 25 - 9:30am
- Wednesday, August 26 - 9:30am
- Thursday, August 27 - 9:30am
- Italian American Culture & NOIAW
- Monday, August 31 - 9:30am
- Open Roads: New Italian Cinema
- Tuesday, September 1 - 9:30am
- Claudio Pagliara
- Wednesday, September 2 - 9:30am
- CAFÉ MARS AND CIVITA
- Thursday, September 3 - 9:30am
- THE VIEW FROM LAKE COMO: CONVERSATION WITH ADRIANA TRIGIANI
- Monday, September 7 - 9:30am
- Alain Elkann & ILICA
- Tuesday, September 8 - 9:30am
- Book Launch, PIACE, and a Presepio
- Wednesday, September 9 - 9:30am
- Frank Ingrasciotta in Blood Type: Ragu
- Thursday, September 10 - 9:30am
- Antonio Tibaldi, Gorgona
- Tuesday, August 4 - 9:30am
- Frank Ingrasciotta in Blood Type: Ragu
- Monday, August 3 - 9:30am
- Open Roads: New Italian Cinema
- Monday, July 27 - 9:30am
- Tuesday, July 28 - 9:30am
- Wednesday, July 29 - 9:30am
- Thursday, July 30 - 9:30am
- Wednesday, August 12 - 9:30am
- (Re)Covering America and Italian American Day
- Tuesday, July 21 - 9:30am
- Thursday, July 23 - 9:30am
- Tuesday, August 11 - 9:30am
- The Arbëreshë Community & NIAF
- Monday, July 20 - 9:30am
- Wednesday, July 22 - 9:30am
- Monday, August 10 - 9:30am
- Andrew Spannaus & Giorno della memoria
- Thursday, July 16 - 9:30am
- Thursday, August 6 - 9:30am
- Emma Stebbins at The Heckscher Museum of Art
- Wednesday, July 15 - 9:30am
- Wednesday, August 5 - 9:30am
- Thursday, August 13 - 9:30am
