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
- Antonio Tibaldi, Gorgona
- Tuesday, April 21 - 9:30am
- Thursday, April 23 - 9:30am
- Thursday, May 7 - 9:30am
- Tuesday, May 19 - 9:30am
- Emma Stebbins at The Heckscher Museum of Art
- Wednesday, April 22 - 9:30am
- Monday, May 11 - 9:30am
- TBA
- Monday, April 27 - 9:30am
- Tuesday, April 28 - 9:30am
- Wednesday, April 29 - 9:30am
- Thursday, April 30 - 9:30am
- Monday, May 4 - 9:30am
- Tuesday, May 12 - 9:30am
- Book Launch, PIACE, and a Presepio
- Tuesday, May 5 - 9:30am
- Thursday, May 14 - 9:30am
- Frank Ingrasciotta in Blood Type: Ragu
- Wednesday, May 6 - 9:30am
- Monday, May 18 - 9:30am
- Alain Elkann & ILICA
- Wednesday, May 13 - 9:30am
- Antonio Tibaldi, Gorgona
- Wednesday, April 8 - 9:30am
- Frank Ingrasciotta in Blood Type: Ragu
- Tuesday, April 7 - 9:30am
- Monday, April 20 - 9:30am
- Book Launch, PIACE, and a Presepio
- Monday, April 6 - 9:30am
- Thursday, April 16 - 9:30am
- Alain Elkann & ILICA
- Thursday, April 2 - 9:30am
- Wednesday, April 15 - 9:30am
- THE VIEW FROM LAKE COMO: CONVERSATION WITH ADRIANA TRIGIANI
- Wednesday, April 1 - 9:30am
- Tuesday, April 14 - 9:30am
- CAFÉ MARS AND CIVITA
- Tuesday, March 31 - 9:30am
- Monday, April 13 - 9:30am
- Emma Stebbins at The Heckscher Museum of Art
- Monday, March 23 - 9:30am
- Tuesday, March 24 - 9:30am
- Wednesday, March 25 - 9:30am
- Thursday, March 26 - 9:30am
- Monday, March 30 - 9:30am
- Thursday, April 9 - 9:30am
