Giovanni da Verrazzano Symposium

A symposium exploring the historical figure and cultural relevance of Giovanni da Verrazzano from a multidisciplinary perspective. The symposium will feature a maximum of 9 participants (TBA). Zoom registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cCJdXuoOT6-cfAmm0WsfOA.

9:30 AM
Coffee & Pastries

10:00 AM
Anthony Julian Tamburri, Dean, John D. Calandra Italian American Institute
Fabrizio Di Michele, Consul General, Consulate General of Italy of New York
Fabio Finotti, Director, Italian Cultural Institute
Joseph Sciame, President, Italian Heritage & Cultural Committee
Roberto Dolci, Università per Stranieri di Perugia

10:30 – 12:00 PM
SESSION 1
Chair: TBA

Peter Carravetta, Stony Brook University
“The Ulpius Globe”

Antonella Valoroso, Sorbello Foundation
“When Italy Discovered Verrazzano”

12:00 – 1:30 PM
LUNCH

1:30 – 3:00 PM
SESSION 2
Chair: TBA

William Connell, Seton Hall University
“The Role of Venture Capital: Why an Italian”

Stanislao Pugliese, Hofstra University
“Verrazzano, the Great Man in History, and the Decline of ‘Italy’”

3:00 – 4:00 PM
ROUNDTABLE with symposium participants

Call to RSVP as seating is limited.

Phone: (212) 642-2094

Contact: Antonella Valoroso

Email address: valorosa@icloud.com

Telephone: +393479050920