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Advancing Italian American Studies
For over forty-five years, the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute has fostered a greater understanding of the Italian American and Italian diaspora history and culture through research, education, and public programs. We serve as a vital resource for scholars, students, and the community in New York City and beyond.
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From the DeanAugust 18, 2025
Academic Year 2025-26
Queens College begins the 2025-26 academic year on Tuesday, August 26. With it, we are launching a new suite of programs at the Calandra Institute!
Our calendar of events has been updated with the talks, readings, and presentations scheduled for the fall semester—including film screenings, historical analysis, and theatrical performances. The first event of the academic year, Captive Sites of Memory: Conflicting Italian Identities in the United States During World War II, takes place September 9 and relates to the current exhibition on…
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Online Form for Italian Heritage & Culture Month Events
For 2023, the theme for Italian Heritage & Culture Month, as selected by the Italian Heritage & Culture Committee of…
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Book Release: Gli americani italiani: cultura e società by Anthony Julian Tamburri
New book release in Italian by the Dean of the Institute! Anthony Julian Tamburri is a leading figure in the…
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Academic Year 2025-26
Queens College begins the 2025-26 academic year on Tuesday, August 26. With it, we are launching a new suite of…
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