Circolo italiano (Italian Club)

Students having an awesome time at one of our many events.

The Circolo italiano brings together students interested in Italian language and culture through social and cultural activities throughout the academic year. Events are open to the Dickinson community, and students do not need to be Italian majors, minors or currently enrolled in an Italian course to participate.

Activities vary from year to year and may include Italian dinners, cooking events, film screenings, games, holiday celebrations, conversation activities and events connected with contemporary Italian culture.

Students interested in participating—or in helping organize future events—should follow Italian Studies at Dickinson on Instagram and watch for announcements about upcoming activities.

Some of the Circolo's past events include:

WELCOME BACK APERITIVO. The Italian Club opens each year with a traditional "aperitivo" serving savory and sweet Sicilian treats provided by Massimo's Italian Bakery. Wine is also served for those who are 21 and older.

UNA BELLA SERATA. The Italian Club closes each year with a traditional "apericena" serving savory and sweet Sicilian treats provided by Massimo's Italian Bakery with pasta from Marcello's Ristorante. Wine is served for those who are 21 and older.

THE ART OF MAKING ESPRESSO. The Italian Club and the Professors host an espresso-making demonstration in the Biblio Café where you see and learn how to make your own espresso and cappuccino!

FLAVORS OF ITALY. A celebration of Italy's food specialties coming from Italy's gastronomically diverse 20 regions.

AUGURI, ITALIA! Celebrating 150 years of Unity. A celebration of Italy's 150th anniversary, with a traditional Italian dinner, music and a special guest speaker from the Italian Consulate of Philadelphia who spoke to the students about Italian unity.

LUCI DI NATALE – Holiday Party. An Italian holiday dinner with authentic music and traditional Italian food (pastas, sausages, panettone, tiramisù... and much more)! One of the most anticipated events of the year, along with a lot of food, students end the evening by playing Tombola (Italian Bingo with prizes) which is traditionally played on Christmas. Food is provided by Massimo's Italian Bakery and Marcello's Ristorante. Wine is served for those who are 21 and older.

BOLOGNA RECEPTION. A mixer organized each semester for the students going to Bologna. Students who returned from Bologna are also on site to offer their experience of the city and their knowledge of places to eat and drink.

ANTI-FASCIST DAY. On April 25, 1945, Italy was liberated from Fascist rule, leading to the formation of the Italian Republic. 65 years later, il Circolo italiano came together on Morgan field to celebrate with food, music and dance. In addition to pizza from Miseno's, there was a public reading of Fascist propaganda and Resistance literature and singing of popular Partisan songs. Some of the Italian students from the University of Bologna also taught how to properly dance the Tarantella!

Taylor Stroilli '16 twirling her spaghetti for the paparazzi!