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This edition: November 2009

Episode Details

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

  • About this series

  • Italics, Television for the Italian American Experience is a monthly presentation in the CUNY Presents timeslot that features prominent Italian Americans in the arts, business, government, sports, academia, and more. Each episode explores various aspects of the Italian diaspora, Italian-American history and traditions, contemporary Italian-American life, and takes a projected look at the future of the Italian-American community.

    Italics is hosted by Anthony Julian Tamburri, Dean of the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute of Queens College/CUNY and Distinguished Professor of European Languages and Literatures.

    Italics is now in its third decade serving the Italian-American community and those interested in Italian-American history and culture. Italics is co-produced with the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute.

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