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An archive of articles. Sorted by newest to oldest by date. Select the photo or the "Read the Full Article" link to read the full article.

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2011

2011 WisItalia Awards BanquetOn May 14, 2011, friends of Italian culture and language gathered at the Concourse Hotel in Madison for WisItalia's 8th Annual Awards Banquet.

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Italian Day 2011L'Italia unita (1861-2011) - Welcome to Italian Day 2011, A Celebration of Italy. On April 14, 2011, middle and high school students participated in the 4th Italian Day event held at the UW-Madison campus. This fun event takes place every two years among some of the schools that offer Italian as part of their curriculum.

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Vincent 'Enzo' Puglielli - photo taken by Phyllis DeGioiaI first met "Enzo" several years ago while we were students taking an Italian class with Italian Instructor Christopher Celi as part of the WisItalia-Madison Italian classes taught at the Italian Workmen's Club in Madison. He used the name "Enzo" in class, and Vince outside of class. Enzo was always a delight to talk to. He was very soft-spoken, told wonderful stories, and we all enjoyed his "novità." Vincent George Puglielli, age 68, died Friday, March 11, 2011, at home following a six-year battle with cancer.
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Andrea Palladio - from WikipediaAfter several years, the resolution honoring Italian-born architect Andrea Palladio was passed by the U.S. Congress with the support of more than 50 Members of Congress, more than 25 organizations and Giulio Terzi, Ambassador of Italy to the United States. The House passed House Concurrent Resolution 259 on 11/17/2010, and the Senate passed it on 12/6/2010. The resolution, "(1) recognizes the 500th anniversary of Andrea Palladio's birth year; (2) recognizes his tremendous influence on architecture in the United States; and (3) expresses its gratitude for the enhancement his life and career has bestowed upon the Nation's built environment."

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2010

Italian-American FlagCelebrate by learning more about what Italian-Americans have done for our country. Every year the U.S. president signs an executive order designating the month of October as National Italian American Heritage Month. Passed by the Assembly on September 22, 2009, State of Wisconsin 2009 ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION 10. Senator Peter Barca and Representative Joe Parisi (two of the authors of Italian descent) were very instrumental in passing this resolution.

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2009 WisItalia Awards BanquetWisItalia's 7th Annual Teacher of the Year Awards Banquet held on May 22, 2010, at the Italian-American Society of Kenosha, 2217 52nd Street, Kenosha, WI.

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AP Italian logoAP Italian Updates from the College Board or other sources.

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2009

Giorgio NapolitanoDecember 31, 2009 - with an year-end message from the President of the Republic to the Italians, the Quirinal launched its official channel on YouTube. Accessible at www.youtube.com/presidenzarepubblica (exit WisItalia), the channel will collect footage of the most significant activities of the Head of State.

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School receiving grant funds2009-10 School Year. WisItalia, in conjunction with the Consul General and the Italian government, is able to give certain Wisconsin schools/programs that teach the Italian language, grant funds for their language programs. Funds can be used to buy materials, to augment salaries, or for activities that furthers the study of the Italian language.

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Reception for Clara Sereni, Madison, WIIn November 2009, Clara Sereni came to Madison and Chicago. Clara gave a talk about her writings: how food and cooking traverse the private and the public, encompassing Italian literature and Italian Cinema. Clara and Giovanna presented the English translation of her book, Keeping House: A Novel in Recipes.

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Giovanna Miceli Jeffries, Ralph Annina, Elizabeth MitchellAt the Annual Wisconsin Association of Foreign Language Teachers (WAFLT) Conference - Learners without Borders: World Languages for a Global Society on November 7, 2009, an Italian session was presented by Giovanna Miceli Jeffries, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Ralph Annina, Bradford High School in Kenosha and Elizabeth Mitchell, Trinity Academy in Pewaukee.

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President Obama - free photoOn Wednesday, November 4, 2009, President Barack Obama and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan visited Wright Middle School in Madison. Wright is a 12-year-old charter school at 1717 Fish Hatchery Road that emphasizes getting involved and creating positive change in the community.

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children making merenda - pizzaAn Italian Language Immersion program was held for two weeks (June 15 – 26, 2009) in Madison with the participation of 6 children, age 4-9. “Il prato verde e il lago azzurro” (Green meadow and blue lake), the name of the camp, was organized and taught by Giovanna Miceli Jeffries, with the assistance of Tony Manzo.

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Giovanna Miceli Jeffries and Italian Ambassador, Giovanni CastellanettaOn June 13, 2009, Giovanna Miceli Jeffries, representing WisItalia, attended the second national conference on the status and promotion of Italian in the USA. The conference was successfully organized by NIAF and the Italian Embassy of Washington D.C. to bring together representatives from various Italian-American organizations, Italian language non–profit organizations (Enti Gestori, such as WisItalia), representatives of Italian departments, Italian teachers and professional associations, consular educational officers, etc.

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WisItalia members at Italian National Day in ChicagoRepresentatives from WisItalia attended the Festa della Repubblica celebration in Chicago at the invitation of the Consul General of Italy, Alessandro Motta.

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2009 WisItalia Awards BanquetWisItalia's 6th Annual Teacher of the Year Awards Banquet held on May 16, 2009, at the Roma Lodge, Racine, WI.

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Italian Day posterOn Tuesday, April 21, 2009, 110 high school students participated in the third Italian Day event, "Forza con l'italiano" held at the UW-Madison campus. This fun event takes place every two years among the high schools that offer Italian as part of their curriculum.

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clip art of $2,000 checkWisItalia was the recipient of two $1,000 grant/donation awards in early 2009, by the Roma Lodge in Racine, and an organization called the American Society of the Italian Legion of Merit (ASILM).

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School receiving grant funds2008-09 School Year. WisItalia, in conjunction with the Consul General and the Italian government, is able to give certain Wisconsin schools/programs that teach the Italian language, grant funds for their language programs. These funds can be used for books and other teaching materials, supplies, rent and special projects.

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2008

Golf CharityOn Sunday, September 28, 2008, 55 intrepid golfers took to the links at Sun Prairie Golf Course to compete in the 2008 Italian Charity Golf Classic. Proceeds went to the Capital Candlelighters, a non-profit organization serving families whose children have been diagnosed with cancer.

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Spring Harbor Middle School students and teacherItalian program at Spring Harbor Middle School, Madison began its 10th year this September 2008! It is an occasion to remember and celebrate because this program lead the way to the expansion of other Italian programs throughout WI.

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Victory K-8 Coliseum MuralThe five-year-old kindergarteners, and sixth and seventh graders at Victory K-8 School unveiled three Marvelous Meraviglioso mixed media murals on Wednesday, May 28, 2008, Milwaukee, WI.

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2008 WisItalia Teacher of the YearWisItalia's 5th Annual Teacher of the Year Awards Banquet held on April 12, 2008, at the Italian Community Center, Milwaukee, WI.

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2007

2008 WisItalia Teacher of the YearOn March 6, 2007, high school students participated in an Italian Day event, held at the UW-Madison, WI campus. To test their proficiency, the students participated in Italian language competitions (i.e, poetry, skits and a poster contest).

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Updated November 12, 2012