The Italian-made Walk-Man robot is entering the international competition for a top prize of 2 million dollars alongside 24 robots from other countries, including Japan, China, Germany and Korea. DARPA, an agency for the United State’s Department of Defense, hosts the competition in Los Angeles, June 5-6, 2015. The robots are judged on their ability to […]
VentureOutNY and the Italian Business and Investment Initiative (IB&II) are hosting their fourth VentureOutItaly Program, a week-long Spring Symposium where Italian entrepreneurs can advance their start-ups May 3 -8, 2015. In addition to connecting with venture capitalists, technology companies and industry experts, participants can learn about the US market and business arena. There are several […]
NYU Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò presents a panel discussion on April 29 entitled, “Eppur Si Muove: The Myth of American Success: Do We Have to Leave Italy?”, featuring authors Elena A. Perazzini and Elisa Simonelli. Perazzini is the author of Far From Us, which details the successes of eleven Italians who immigrated to the United States in the […]
Il Museo delle Antichità Egizie, known as Museo Egizio, houses the largest collection of Egyptian antiquities after the Cairo Museum. After almost four years and a budget of 50 million Euros, the Museum’s renovations are now completely done – as of April 1, 2015. Throughout the entire expansion process, the Museum remained open – even achieving […]
On March 31, 2015, John Cabot University (JCU) hosted their annual Gala at the Union League Club in New York City. This year Mr. John Catsimatidis, Hon. Robert J. Del Tufo and Min. Natalia Quintavalle were the guests of honor. JCU President Franco Pavoncello, Board of Trustees Chair Hon. Frank J. Guarini and Vice Chair […]
“Respiro” is Stefano Losi’s third Solo Exhibition at the United Nations in New York City. It is presented by the UNSRC Literary Cultural Circle at the United Nations in collaboration with Istituto Italiano di Cultura, New York. The exhibit includes “Violent Dances Fade”, made of bronze, brass and cast glass sculptures, visual works with oils […]
The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce (IACC) announced its new President, Buccellati CEO Alberto Milani, on March 30, 2015. Mr. Milani, with his international background and experience in the lifestyle and luxury sectors, will bring strategic direction and an innovative approach to the IACC. Prior to Buccellati, Mr. Milani worked at Bulgari, Proctor & Gamble and […]
It was a record-breaking night for La Scuola d’Italia Guglielmo Marconi, with over 500 guests celebrating the night’s theme “Building the Future Today”. John Michael Viola, President and Chief Operating Officer of NIAF, was honored. He praised the school for being the only school where a child can learn “not only the Italian language but […]
Twenty women from different countries were honored by the Society of Foreign Consuls in New York City on March 6 as part of the International Women’s Day celebration. The honorees received a Certificate of Recognition for their role in community empowerment and profound individual achievements. Monica M. Mandelli, Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, received the honor […]
World-renowned architect Renzo Piano dedicated his office, considerable parliamentary salary and power as honorary Senator-For-Life to better Italian city peripheries, communities and architecture students. The group of young architects, named G124 after the number of Piano’s Senate office in Palazzo Giustiniani, strives to improve city outskirts. “The periphery is always accompanied by an adjective that is […]