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
Join us on the UA Mall for a frightening film!
Join the Department of French and Italian on Thursday, October 26th as we watch Italian film director Dario Argento's Phenomena! This 1985 Italian horror film will be sure to put you in a festive Halloween mood. The film will be shown in English for all to enjoy!
Who: Students of French and Italian, and anyone walking by!
When: Thursday, October 26th from 7-9pm
Where: UA Mall, S1 , in front of the Albert B. Weaver Science-Engineering Library (see link above)
Come and play with language in a creative way!
You're invited to the first Playful Poetry Club of the semester! Students of any level of Italian are welcome to come and flex their creativity muscles by combining art and poetry (using a variety of mediums including clay, watercolor, Italian magazines and books, etc.) to create an original work. Refreshments and snacks will be provided to help creative juices flow.
Who: Students in Italian
Where: Environment and Natural Resources 2 Building (ENR2), Room N595
When: Thursday, October 19th, 2:30-5:30pm
Conversation Event
Ciao! Join Dolce Vita Club for their next event: An Evening of Conversation
When?: Tuesday, October 10th from 5:30-6:30pm
Where?: Psychology Building, room 305
Who?: Students of Italian who wish to practice their Italian in a more relaxed setting
We hope to see you there! Questions or curious about Dolce Vita? Check out this webpage.
First General Meeting
Looking for a way to practice your Italian outside of the classroom? Want to meet fellow Italian-speaking students, play Italian-themed games, and enjoy some Italian snacks? Then join the Dolce Vita Club at their first official club meeting on Tuesday, September 26th from 5:30-6:30pm in Education Building, room 353. Come learn about the club, meet the club officers, learn about upcoming events, and enjoy some affogato!
We hope to see you there!
Check out this page for additional info and contact information: https://italian.arizona.edu/undergraduate/engagement/dolce-vita-club&nb…;
Department of French & Italian Achievement Award, 2023
From French to Family Medicine
Studying French at the UA, Dr. Rachel Stringer (BA French and Women's Studies) learned more than just a language - she learned a new way of viewing the world. Dr. Stringer attended medical school at the UA before completing her residency in Family Medicine at Offutt Air Force Base. She is currently stationed in Alaska, where she serves as medical director for the Family Health Clinic and Ambulance Service in addition to providing care for military beneficiaries. Come learn how her background in the Humanities has been helping her in her trajectory.
"Studying other cultures and languages strengthened my ability to empathize, understand, and communicate with my patients and develop effective therapeutic relationships." -Dr. Rachel Stringer, BA French 2012.
When: Thursday, September 28, 2023
Time: 2:00 - 3:30pm
Where: Main Library, ILC Room 112
