Each academic year, the Ferrucci Institute offers a series of talks featuring scholars from both within and outside of Chapman University who are advancing the field by exploring Italy’s more universal educational and intellectual potentials, both in its peninsular and diasporic contexts. The series takes place in Argyros Forum 201 (Orange campus) on two Wednesday evenings in fall and two evenings in spring. All students, faculty, and staff working on Italy-related projects are encouraged to attend. The event is open to the public.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
5–6:30 p.m.
Argyros Forum 201
Daniele Struppa (Ferrucci Institute Fellow)
"Leonardo Fibonacci Encounters Emperor Federico II, Stupor Mundi
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
5–6:30 p.m.
Argyros Forum 201
Joel Kotkin (Chapman’s Center for Demographics and Policy)
Irene Lottini (The University of Iowa)
"The Italian Artisan Economy and its Relevance in America’s Future"
Wednesday, February 24, 2027
Argyros Forum 201
5 – 6:30 p.m.
Chiara Mazzucchelli (University of Central Florida)
"Paper Boats: Literature, Memory, and the Ocean"
Wednesday, March 21, 2027
5 -6:30 p.m.
Argyros Forum 201
Emily Carman (Ferrucci Institute Fellow
Emma Harvie (Ferrucci Emerging Creative Scholar)
“Transitional Divas: Italian Female, Stars in Postwar American Cinema”
Windows to Italy Series 2026-2027!
