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Mission Statement
Mission Statement The Harvard College Italian American Association is an organization of Italian-Americans and appreciators of the Italian-American culture. The Association strives to unify Italian-American students at Harvard by holding weekly, monthly, and semester events that engage students in their common heritage and networking them with other Italian-Americans in the Boston area. Above all, the Association strives to promote a positive image of Italian-Americans to the Harvard community by informing of the legacy of Italian-Americans and of the accomplishments that they have achieved.
HIAA's Constitution:
Congratulations to the new 2011-2012 board members: Marisa D'Orsogna '13 & Kevin Moore '12 as Co-Presidents,
Andrea Rickey '12 as Treasurer, and Michelle Dimino '14 as Sectretary!
Check out our Intercollegiate Summit Event
Board meetings are held on Sundays, 7-8 pm
in Eliot's Memorial Dining Room.
HIAA: Past & Present
About the HIAA Founded in the fall of 2005, the Harvard College Italian American Association (HIAA) provides a forum for Italian-American students and those interested in the Italian-American culture to engage in the heritage through various social and academic events.
According to the 2000 National Census, Italian Americans constitute the seventh largest ethnic group in the United States with roughly 15.6 million people. From the discovery of the New World to the building of our national infrastructure to the selfless protection of the American democracy in various wars, Americans of Italian descent have a rich legacy in this country and a unique history largely defined by Old World traditions and the immigrant struggle.
Today, Italian Americans are noted as a people committed to family, hard work, patriotism, and cultural traditions. The struggle for today’s Italian American community is in reality that of previous generations: to preserve and promote our rich heritage, combat negative stereotypes, and make great strides forward without forgetting from where we have come. Bocce tournaments, North End excursions, author panels, and Italy-US political discussions are only a handful of the many events the HIAA hosts throughout the year. The HIAA also produces an annual journal featuring the most recent research on Italian-American literature and culture along with introspective articles on the Italian-American heritage.
Join the HIAA and be a part of our family.
- Associated Categories: Academic & Pre-Professional, Cultural & Racial Initiatives, Social
- Number of Members: 26-50
- Involvement: Undergraduates, Graduates, Community Members
Subscription and Mailing List
Please sign up via our HCS Mailing List.
Once done, you can receive and post emails to the list!
2011-2012 OfficersComing soon...
2010-2011 Current Officers
Co-President Julia Tartaglia
Born & raised in Westchester, NY. My father (Italian-American) is from Rye, New York and my mother is from Umbria, Italy. Raised to speak both Italian and English, and studied Italian throughout high school and college. Member of the HIAA since freshman year. Very interested in promoting the Italian language/culture and fostering a sense of community for it at Harvard. Also involved in sleep and cognition research and Women in Science at Harvard-Radcliffe.
House: Eliot Year: 2011 Email: jtartagl@fas.harvard.edu
Concentration: Human Evolutionary Biology (with Mind/Behavior Track)
Co-President Elizabeth Pezza
Father's family is from Itri (coastal town south of Rome) and mother's family is from Morcone (small town in Campania). Started studying Italian as a freshman, and after two years of Italian courses here, studied abroad at the University of Bologna in Italy for four months during the Fall 2009 semester. Courses included art history and Roman history. Got the chance to visit cities including Rome, Florence, Venice, Perugia, Verona, and Morcone.
House: Leverett Year: 2011 Email: epezza@fas.harvard.edu
Concentration: Sociology (Secondary in Economics and a Language Citation in Italian)
Secretary Brett Giblin
Fun facts: neither studied Italian nor is Italian by blood, but IS Italian at heart. Sets the social scene for HIAA events and contributes to event publicity and prospective student recruitment. Gli Azzuri is not Brett's favorite team, but rather the Cleveland Indians of good ole' baseball. You get the idea.
House: Eliot Year: 2011 Email: bmgiblin@fas.harvard.edu
Concentration: Molecular and Cellular Biology
Treasurer/Business Chair Roshane Campbell
House: **** Email: rcampbel@fas.harvard.edu
Concentration: Economics Year: 2012
Social and Cultural Events Chair Daniel Alfino
Has family from Sicily and Eastern Europe. The Sicilian family is from the town of San Filippo del Mela (near Messina). Took Italian freshman year and studied abroad in Venice during the summer of 2008. Has also been to Florence, Siena, Pisa, Genoa, Rome, Naples, and Sicily. Enjoys Italian food, especially my grandmother's recipe for chicken cacciatore.
House: Dunster Email: dalfino@fas.harvard.edu
Concentration: Government Year: 2011
Community Service Chair Hanny Rivera
Studied Italian since freshman year of high school. Spent last summer in Italy, mostly in Tuscany and Abruzzo but traveled to Rome, Milan, Turin, Perugia, and other regions. Not actually Italian for that matter. Cuban parents, native spanish speaker. Became obsssed with Italian after watching La Vita E' Bella my 8th grade year. Other activities include Crimson Dance Team, Cuban American Undergraduate Student Assoc., and Latinas Unidas.
House: Kirkland Year: 2012 Email: hrivera@fas.harvard.edu
Concentration: Organismic and Evolutionary Biology
Community Service Committee Diana Cuesta
Born in Cuba and raised in Hialeah, FL. Junior in Kirkland House studying Neurobiology and Italian. Fell in love with Italian language and culture after meeting a group of exchange students from Milan. Studied Italian language and literature in Genova this summer, and traveled to cities like Milan, Rome, Vasto, and Verona. Absolutely loves Italian music (Jovanotti & Negramaro). Also involved in regenerative neurobiology research at Massachussetts General Hospital, and the CAUSA.
House: Kirkland Year: 2012 Email: dcuesta@fas.harvard.edu
Concentration: Neurobiology
Public Relations Chair Al Montelongo
Has Spanish background as well as an Italian background. Enjoys life down south in Texas. Actually studying Italian this junior semester, and to note: "If there's one thing to love, it's Gelato." Has been to Italy, including Rome, Venice, Florence, and Pisa.
House: Eliot Email: amontel@fas.harvard.edu
Concentration: English Year: 2011
Campus Relations Chair Nicholas Dube
Has traveled all over Italy, but a few favorites are Ravenna, Firenze, Roma, and Gaeta. And of course the Amalfi Coast. Studied Italian since freshman year. Mother is from Italy, and that's what really got me interested in the language. Grew up in an Italian family and love the culture.
House: Leverett Email: dube@fas.harvard.edu
Concentration: History Year: 2011
Webmaster Michael Cioffi
Family from Avellino and Sarno (near Salerno). Studied the language as a freshman. Had a handful of engineering courses to complete, which got in the way. Definitely a soccer fan of Gli Azzuri, the national team, and Napoli, in Serie A. Studied in Venice (2009) with the Harvard Summer School, and has also been to Milan, Florence, Napoli, and Rome.
House : Kirkland Year : 2011 Email: mcioffi@fas.harvard.edu
Concentration : Engineering Sciences EECS (S.B.)
2010-2011 Officers
- Co-Presidents:
- Treasurer:
- Service Community Chair:
- Campus Publicity Chair:
- Webmaster:
- Freshman Representative:
2009-2010 Officers
- Co-Presidents: Julia Targtaglia and Christopher Magliozzi
- Treasurer: Nicholas Dube
- Service Community Chair: Hanny Rivera
- Campus Publicity Chair: Al Montelongo
- Webmaster: Michael Cioffi
- Freshman Representative: Giulio Galliani
2008-2009 Officers
- President: Christina Targtaglia
- Vice Presidents: Christopher Magliozzi and Julia Tartaglia
- Treasurer: Christina Grassi
- Publication Editor-in-Chief: Christina Tartaglia
2007-2008 Officers
- President: Sabino Casella and Justin Rossi
- Vice Presidents: Christina Targtaglia
- Treasurer: Christina Grassi, Freshmen Reps: Christopher Magliozzi, Julia Tartaglia
- Publication Editor-in-Chief: Sabino Ciorci and Justin Rossi
2006-2007 Officers
- President: Vinny J. Re` and Justin Rossi
- Vice Presidents: Sabino Casella and Christina Tartaglia
- Treasurer: Michael Mure
2005-2006 Founding Officers
- President: Vinny J. Re` and Justin Rossi
- Vice Presidents: Sabino Casella and Christina Tartaglia
- Treasurer: Michael Mure
Calendar & Events
Friday, December 3rd, 2010
DINNER & A MOVIE: Want some Italian culture this holiday season?
Come join us as we teach you how to make homemade pasta from 4-6pm in Eliot Kitchen.
Then join us as we wine and dine on our freshly cooked meals as we watch Academy Award winning motion picture, "Life is Beautiful."
THIS EVENT IS FREE, BUT PLEASE RSVP IN ADVANCE SO WE KNOW HOW MUCH FOOD TO BUY!
RSVP at harvarditalianamerican@gmail.com to guarantee a spot
December 2010
CANNOLI SALES!: We are going to do our annual cannoli sales, fresh from Mike's Pastry! Perfect for meetings, get-togethers, study breaks, or just enjoying a cannoli. In order to purchase some (or in batches), fill out this Order Form or send an email our way.
Friday, November 5th, 2010
HIAA WINE & CHEESE: Come for some great food AND great company. We will have a good sampling of different wines.
Saturday, October 2nd, 2010
THE 2ND ANNUAL INTERCOLLEGIATE ITALIAN SUMMIT OF BOSTON: Mr. Stephen Pagliuca (Co-Owner of the Boston Celtics and Managing Director at Bain Capital), Speakers/guest include Hon. Ronald W. Del Sesto, Esq. (Honorary Vice Consul of Italy to Rhode Island and New England Area Coordinator for The National Italian American Foundation NIAF), and Mr. André DiMino (President, Italian American ONE VOICE Coalition, Immediate Past National President, UNICO National). The link for registration and signup are located on our IIS website .
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
LORENZO "JOVANOTTI" CHERUBINI on "MUSIC & HUMAN RIGHTS": Save the date for this unique event!! Organized by The Carr Center for Human Rights @ HKS, The Italian Society @ HKS, and The Italian General Consul @ Boston. More information HERE .
April 2010
PHOTO CONTEST Submit your amazing photos of Italy (anywhere and everywhere) to harvarditalianamerican@gmail.com. First place votes will be featured in our published calender and second place votes will be featured on our website.
Every Sunday, March-May 2010
MIKE'S PASTRY: HIAA is helping to satisfy your cannoli cravings by selling them in the dining halls 2 for $5 and 1 for $3! The cannoli's are directly from Mike's Pastry We will be swtiching house locations every Sunday, so stay informed by keeping an eye on your house email lists over the weeks.
Contact Information
E-mail Us: harvarditalianamerican@gmail.com
Facebook Us: Join our Facebook group
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Elvira G. DiFabio, edifabio@fas.harvard.edu
Mailing Address:
Harvard College Italian American Association
Student Organization Center at Hilles (SOCH)
Box # 297
59 Shepard Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
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Website/Technical Problem/Questions:
Michael Cioffi
mcioffi@fas.harvard.edu
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Alumni & Sponsorship
Stay connected to a broader network even after you graduate. HIAA alumni, Italians, Italian and Italian Americans of Harvard can stay in contact with each other and receive updates about the HIAA community on campus.
For comments/inquiries, contact Christina Tartaglia '09 at ctartaglia@post.harvard.edu
To inquire about sponsoring, please contact us at harvarditalianamerican@gmail.com
Opportunities for Alumni:
- Receive newsletters about HIAA events on campus and in your area
- Connect with other Harvard graduates in your area
- Join the Alumni advisory board
- Become an HIAA sponsor
Links
Click on the +/- tab to check out a compiled list of links/urls that might be of interest to you. Included in it is a couple of Italian-American Harvard & Boston resources as well as miscellaneous Italian websites.
Scholarships
There are a number of scholarships offered by various organizations available to students. Check out an overview of the significant ones found across organizations such as NIAF (National Italian American Foundation) and OSIA (Order Sons of Italy in America).
Journals
HIAA once had a journal publication going. Take a peek at what was offered then. We are in hopes to bring back the journals in the near future.
Student Opportunities/Resources
Please note that the Harvard Italian American Association does not verify the authenticity or legitimacy of the programs or other opportunities that are posted, but merely provides you with information that was sent to our organization from outside parties. If you are interested or would like further information, please contact the organization directly according to the contact information below.
Italian Speakers- Contracted Linguist, $25/hr!
-Position available: Contracted Linguist: Contracted Linguist
-Information: Due to the growing need for individuals that are fluent in both English and Italian we are hoping that you would be able to refer someone interested in joining our team and assisting other members of the community as a Contracted Linguist. This is a paid position typically starting at $25.00/hr with a 2 hour minimum. This rate may be higher for those that already have experience or are certified interpreters. There is no time commitment; when the hospitals contact us and express a need for interpreters we would then refer to our database and if an interpreter is available then we would schedule them, if not we would move onto the next person on our list. Any help that could be provided would be greatly appreciated, native Italian speakers are preferred and those that are interested must be familiar with medical terminology in both Italian and English.
-Company: American Translation Partners, Inc. (ATP). ATP provides local area hospitals with interpreters to assist with non-English speaking patients. We cover many of the local hospitals in the Boston area such as Children's Hospital and Mass Eye and Ear as well some of the other hospitals outside of Boston like the Lahey Clinic.
-Contact: Elizabeth Gravato (Interpreter Coordinator), American Translation Partners
175 Paramount Drive, Raynham, MA 02767 p 508.823.8892 ext. 17| f 508.823.8854
elizabeth@americantranslationpartners.com
www.americantranslationpartners.com
Italian Tour Guide
-Position available:: Italian Tour Guide Needed $150/day (Meals & Transportation Included)
-Information: We have received a request for an Italian-speaking tour guide on August 14th and 15th. It pays $150/day with meals and transportation included and you will be chaperoning a group of three Italian doctors as they discover Boston/Harvard.
-Company: HSA Translation Harvard Student Agencies, Inc.
-Contact:
Tel: +1 (617) 496-1506
Fax: +1 (617) 812-5874
Web: www.hsatranslation.com
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