Inserra Chair

Welcome to the page of the Inserra Chair in Italian and Italian American Studies, affiliated with the Italian Program and housed in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at Montclair State University.

Upcoming program2022-23 Calendar

This endowed position is devoted to the promotion of Italian culture with particular emphasis to its meaning and relevance in the international scene, and especially in the U.S. and in New Jersey, as a result of people’s migrations and exchanges of ideas, practices, and goods over the centuries. Since its inception in 2011, the Inserra Endowment has made possible on campus a vast array of activities from the regular presentation of cultural events with notable artists and scholars to the development of innovative educational initiatives and pedagogical approaches.

Italian for Spanish speakers and The Common Spanish Legacy in Italy and Latin American CulturesInserra Paid Internship Program Italian Early College/HS Summer Program
Made in Italy ProjectFood, WWII and Migration at the Time of the Allied Landing in Sicily

Join us for a rich program of Italian and Italian American cultural activities at Montclair State University, other venues in New Jersey, or online!

News and Announcements

Dr. Teresa Fiore Published Article on Memoria Presente, A Digital Archive about Italy-Latin American RelationsSunday February 19, 2023
Present Memories: On the Politics of Image-making (Tour - Feb. 25)Friday February 3, 2023
Prof. Teresa Fiore Invited to Teach a One-Week Graduate Seminar at the University of Palermo, ItalySaturday January 21, 2023
Students from Different Disciplines and Language Backgrounds Interact with Afro-Italian Rapper Amir Issaa During Visit on CampusSunday November 20, 2022
Dr. Fiore Featured in La Voce Magazine Article about Leonardo SciasciaSunday October 23, 2022

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Grazie @magazzino for hosting "Present Memories" w/ @dawitlpetros, @mistura.a Allison, @ilariamarion Conti &… https://t.co/nGG5VXEG3H
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The Inserra Chair is pleased to offer a visit to @Magazzino Italian Art on Feb. 25 for Present Memories: On the Po… https://t.co/U1j5aL7KNe
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The Inserra Chair is pleased to offer a visit to @Magazzino Italian Art on Feb. 25 for Present Memories: On the Pol… https://t.co/Wu6rhaxSth
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