Welcome to Villanova University's Italian Club! If you are a student interested in joining the club, please contact an officer (see list of officers). This site was created to give current and future members aplace to check in and see what we are up to! It is updated frequently so please check back soon!
Our Mission
The Italian Club of Villanova University seeks to promote the Italian culture, unite students, and supplement classroom experiences.
Officers' Message
"Villanova's Italian Club is a student organization based on the appreciation of Italian culture. The club is open to students of anyheritage. Events to promote the club include: entertainment in the form of trips to opera performances in NYC and Philadelphia, food in the form of Italian dinners featuring wonderful music and authentic foods and sports in the form of bocce (our first tournament was held in Fall 2001). We also work closely with the multicultural organizations tohelp foster community and understanding across the Villanova campus. As officers of the club, we welcome and encourage any suggestions for next year's activities."
Administration
President: Carmine Berardi
Co-Vice Presidents of Activities: Erica Bruno and Maria Tempera
Co-Vice Presidents of Trips: Stephen Ramsey and Brian Sheridan
Co-Vice Presidents of Student Involvement: Lauren Pedicini & Adam Lupisella
Sec./Treasurer: Gabriella Pettinelli
Regular Activities and Upcoming Events 2012-2013
September 11 @ 6:00pm
"Meet and Greet" Event. First Italian Club Meeting of the school year.
September 22
Villanova Day of Service.
October 1 @ 4:00 pm West Lounge
Italian Club Festival
October 8-10 11:30-2:30 Cannoli Sale in front of Connelly Center
October 30 beginning at 10 AM in the First Floor Lounge of Falvey Library
Italian Club will join other campus clubs, organizations, departments and Falvey Library in participation of "Dante's Adventures: A Marathon Reading".
December
End of the semester party
February 18 Carnevale: The Italian Club students perform a traditional folk dance, sing traditional songs, and learn bout the history of Carnevale.
March 23 Opera trip to the Met to see "Otello".
April End of the year party.
Soccerkix Opportunity
Antonio Saviano, the founder of Soccerkix, which is affiliated with Italian Professional Soccer Teams, wanted to offer the following opportunity: "Every year Soccerkix takes players and teams to Italy for training andlanguage and cultural experience. If you would like any more information on this, please read this press article about Soccerkix or you can visit the website.
