Ancient Roman folklore was fifilled with mysterious lights, creatures, supernatural beings, and unexplained encounters. This presentation explores the strange stories Romans recorded about their world and beyond. Were these myths, misunderstood events, or something more mysterious. Location: Academic I, room 1106
In 15th-century Renaissance Italy, tarot cards were luxury playing cards and status symbols, not tools for fortune-telling. Explore their mysterious imagery and history, along with student artwork from the Constructed Image course. Location: Academic I, Room 1106
Join us for lunch and a creative workshop on the art of making Venetian masks, traditionally decorated with fabric, gold leaf, fur, gems, and feathers. Today, these masks are worn at Venice’s famous Carnival, attracting millions of visitors each year. Location: SGA Office, Student Union, Room 3215
Are you a mastermind on all things Italian? Here’s your chance to test your knowledge on Italian history and culture and to win fun prizes. Location: Nelson Mandela Room, Room 3214
Discover what healthcare was really like in Ancient Rome, from aqueducts, public baths, sanitation, and herbal remedies to early surgery. Influenced by Greek medicine and religious beliefs, Roman healthcare was surprisingly advanced and helped shape medicine and public health for centuries. Location: Academic I, Room 1106
Explore how artifificial intelligence and digital media were integrated into a contemporary production of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. See how film, radio, and live performance brought new tension and a modern perspective to the play. Location: Academic I, Room 1106
Join us for a slide-illustrated lecture and a celebration of the marques, designers and racers that shaped automotive history. Location: Academic I, Room 1106
Get ready to roll! Whether you are a seasoned pro or trying it for the first time, this is all about friendly competition and campus bragging rights. Grab a friend to join a team of two or sign up solo, and we will pair you up. Free snacks and prizes awarded for the top teams. …
Illustrated with film excerpts this program explores the heroic life of cyclist Gino Bartali, the two-time Tour de France champion, who protected Italian Jews during the German occupation of Italy. * Co-sponsored by the Antisemitism & Islamophobia Task Force Location: Holocaust Museum
Discover the history and traditional art of hand-stretched mozzarella from Campania, Italy. Learn how this centuries-old craft has been preserved across generations. Limited to 10 participants Location: Hawk's Nest, Room 3112
How did the Byzantines, Muslims, and Normans shape Sicily? Explore Sicily’s Islamic and Norman heritage through the architectural remnants of Palermo, Messina, and beyond. * Co-sponsored by the Antisemitism & Islamophobia Task Force Location: Academic I, Room 1106