Game Night!
Join Dolce Vita Club on Tuesday, February 27th for Game Night!
Come out and play Jeopardy and Trivia and enjoy some refreshments, like home-made Sicilian Sfinci cookies!
We hope to see you there.
Questions about Dolce Vita Club? Check out this link.
What can Italian do for you?
Come and introduce yourself to fellow Italian students and meet the Italian professors!
Want to learn about the Italian Studies program here at UA? Then stop by room 571 in the Modern Languages building for a pastry or some gelato from Viro's Real Italian Bakery and enjoy a chance to connect with fellow students and faculty in the program. Learn about the major and minor, offered classes, study abroad opportunities and scholarships, and more! Meet the club officers and members of the student-run Italian club, Dolce Vita. The Undergraduate Advisor, Professor Lilia Coropceanu, will be around to answer any and all of your questions.
Speriamo di vedervi!
First General Meeting
Join Dolce Vita Club for the first general meeting of the Spring 2024 semester!
Come and learn about the club, meet the club officers, hear about upcoming events, and become a member. Enjoy some focaccia bread too!
We hope to see you there.
The College of Humanities has partnered with the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences and their Norton School of Human Ecology to create a new double major for students: Fashion and Italian! You can find answers to all your questions on the new website: speakfashion.arizona.edu.
More questions? Please reach out to our Director of Undergraduate Studies, Professor Lilia Coropceanu, at liliacoropceanu@arizona.edu.
After graduating in December of 2008, I moved to Orvieto, where I studied abroad as an undergrad. My B.A. in Italian and minor in classics opened the door to several research and teaching opportunities, which I enjoyed for the four years I lived there.
Upon returning to Tucson, I really began to appreciate the skill set that a background in the humanities provides, especially when that focus is in a second language: critical and creative thinking, clear and conscious communication, a sense of intellectual and social curiosity, and a general ability to open yourself to other cultures.
During the pandemic, I turned to writing, and the ability to work with texts in different languages provided a wide breadth of source material that otherwise wouldn’t have been available to me. I am currently working on a culinary and cultural guide to the Italian South, and I am constantly aware not only of what a gift the in-depth language learning of the Italian program has been to me but also of the amazingly well-integrated cultural aspect. From medieval poets to comedic plays to 1980s radio programs, the ways in which this knowledge has allowed me to connect with people and places cannot be overstated.
Dolce Vita Club
Need to de-stress before finals? Come and paint a tote bag with Dolce Vita Club! All materials will be provided (including some snacks), all you have to do is bring yourself. We hope to see you at the final Dolce Vita Club event of the Fall semester!
When: December 5th, 5:30-7:00pm
Where: Education Building, Room 353
Questions or curious about Dolce Vita? Check out this webpage.
Dolce Vita Club
Percentage Day at Scented Leaf Tea House on University Blvd!
Mention the Dolce Vita Club at checkout and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to help support the club. Scented Leaf is open from 7:30am-9:00pm.
Post a selfie with you tea and tag @DolceVitaClub_ on Instagram for a chance to win a prize!
Indulge in an Italian culinary experience!
Ciao a tutti!
You're invited! Come to the next Dolce Vita event: Italian Thanksgiving!
Indulge in an Italian culinary experience by choosing one of three options to cook: orecchiette, fresh pasta, and paninis. Once everyone has made their food, you will sit down together and enjoy what you have made with fellow club members! The event will be held in Room 101 of the Shantz Building, which has a kitchen for cooking and a room to eat in.
Here is the sign up sheet: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845AFAD22A2FEC16-45623117-dolce#/
This event is for members only, so if you have not paid your dues yet, you can pay at the event (dues are $8 for new members). Remember: these dues go towards all of the food and supplies needed for this to be spectacular!
Can't wait to see you there!
Winter 2023 Session
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 Session!
For more information, see summer-winter.arizona.edu
Tier 2 Individuals & Societies/GenEd - Diversity Emphasis (Cross Listed):
ITAL 231 Fashion and Culture in France and Italy (Building Connections)
Dr. Kaye
ITAL 330D Empowered Women in Italian Literature and Culture (EP Humanist)
Dr. Gaspar
Tier 2 Humanities:
ITAL 230 Introduction to Italian Culture (Building Connections)
Dr. Bellocchio
ITAL 240 Folklore and Popular Culture (Building Connections)
Dr. Bellocchio
Questions? Reach to the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Professor Lilia Coropceanu, at liliacoropceanu@arizona.edu.
All 200-300 level courses count towards the minor & major in Italian!
Partnering with the Spooky Halloween Movie Night
Want to enjoy some popcorn as you watch the showing of Phenomena by the Department of French and Italian on the UA Mall? Then stop by the Dolce Vita Club's table located on the Alumni Plaza, just across from where the movie will be shown, and purchase a bag to munch on! This is also a great opportunity to learn more about the Italian club, meet some of the officers, and learn about their upcoming events!
Check out more information about Dolce Vita Club here: https://italian.arizona.edu/undergraduate/engagement/dolce-vita-club
