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Want to get ahead on your degree during Winter break? Consider taking some Italian courses and fulfill your Degree Requirements! Check out what's being offered below! All classes are FULLY ONLINE. In-State tuition for all in Winter …

Want to be a part of the "Sweet Life"? Then join the University of Arizona's Italian Club, DOLCE VITA!!  Dolce Vita is a UA student-run cultural organization that celebrates Italian culture. Our members embrace and spread our love of the…

One professor in the Department of French and Italian has been promoted, demonstrating excellent performance in teaching, service and research. Dr. Maria Letizia Bellocchio is promoted from Assistant Professor of Practice to Associate…

Students had lots of fun at the final Virtual Cooking Night on Tuesday, May 3rd. Many delicious dishes were prepared and students enjoyed one final activity together before the end of the semester. Read some testimonials below and scroll for…

Fulfill Degree Requirements with Italian summer courses! All classes are FULLY ONLINE with the exception of ITAL 202 (hybrid). In-State tuition for ALL in Summer Session!  For more information, see summer-winter.arizona.edu Pre-Session (May…

Still unsure about what you'll be taking for Fall 2022 semester? Consider an Italian course! Our instructors and professors are offering many exciting and interesting courses that will expand your view on Italian culture, history, food, theatre,…

Please help us congratulate Ashley Spartz on receiving the Donna Swaim Study Abroad Award for Double Majors and the Van de Verde Memorial Scholarship! In her own words: “I am truly honored and grateful to have been chosen as a recipient for both…

Please help us to congratulate Federico Fabbri who was awarded the 2022 College of Humanities Outstanding GAT in Teaching award! Congratulazioni, Federico! 

The Dolce Vita Club's first Kick Off event of Spring 2022 in February was a success! Around 30 people attended the event, enjoying the sunshine with a cup of affogato coffee, playing bocce and Italian card games, and chatting with each other. …

Students of Italian gathered together for a virtual cooking event right before Thanksgiving to cook different Italian dishes together. They signed up before the event and chose a recipe from the list (or brough their own choice) using the Italian…

Jessica Polsky, a 1998 graduate who turned her degrees in Italian and dance into an acting career that’s stretched from Broadway to Milan, is the College of Humanities 2021 Alumna of the Year.   Midway through her dance degree, Polsky took a…

Two College of Humanities professors are among 24 UA employees selected to participate in the 2021-22 Academic Leadership Institute.  Aileen Feng, Associate Professor of Italian and Director of Italian Studies, and Caleb Simmons,…