Events and Activities

The Italian Table (la tavola italiana)

The tavola italiana is an informal weekly gathering of students, faculty, and TAs, who enjoy conversing in Italian on various topics of interest while having lunch together. Fall 2012, la tavola italiana meets on Tuesdays from 12-1 in the Terrace Room.

Study Abroad Information Sessions

Monday February 4, 5:00pm
Professors and students who have recently come back from Italy will meet students who would like to learn more about our study abroad programs in Italy. Feel free to participate and ask questions.

Italian Cinema at Bucknell

Thursday March 28, time & place TBA
Cinema Paradiso + pizza.
The Italian Club is happy to invite you to the screening of Cinema Paradiso, an Italian film by Giuseppe Tornatore, during your study break. Watch a fantastic film and enjoy delicious pizza.

Italian Food and Culture

Saturday February 16, all day
Opera: Rigoletto in NYC.
Join us in this wonderful trip to New York City to see the opera Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi and eat in a great Italian restaurant.

Wednesday February 20, 5:00pm
Cooking class with Michela and Samanta (place TBA).
Our TAs will guide students through a fun experience with the Italian cuisine. Learn how to prepare traditional Italian dishes, and then enjoy a great meal.

Wednesday/Thursday March 20-21
Carnevale
This is an event promoted by Bucknell University as a whole. There will be an Italian representation, with students of our classes presenting their own work. Everybody is welcome to join us if you have ideas that you would like to share and present at the Carnevale, or simply if you want to watch the show in March.

Saturday April 6, 12:00 noon
Campobello gelateria in Sunbury.
Students will embark for a fun short trip to an Italian ice creamery in Sunbury. Let's eat great Italian gelato together!

Friday April 19, 7:00 pm
Cooking class with chef Davide at Pronto.
Professors and TAs will accompany students to Pronto in Lewisburg where chef Davide will teach us how to prepare traditional Italian dishes. A delicious meal will follow the cooking class!

Exam study break + Tombola: TBA.
Participate in the Italian Bingo during your study break. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Italian traditional games, win great Italian prizes, relax and have fun!