“The Veneto” by Elisa Lucchi-Riester
Senior Lecturer, Elisa Lucchi-Riester, presents “The Veneto.” A Professor of 18 years in Butler University’s Spanish Department, she speaks four languages, including her native Italian. She taught Italian until the University cut the program in 2013. Passionate about languages, she also serves as a volunteer translator in communities and as a medical interpreter.
Encounter and Engagement – Adventures in Language
~Margaret Lois Jansen “Encounter” and “engagement” describe my hopes and focus in my Italian travels. I first experienced Italy in 2008 when I was teaching at Marian University as part […]
IHSI Cultural Committee – May 2022
Submitted by Carol Faenzi IHSI Wine Tasting Event We had 36 guests attend our sold-out Wine Tasting event on April 21st at the 21st Amendment in Carmel. In addition to […]
Watch for Us in the Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade
The Italian Heritage Society of Indiana will be participating this year’s AES 500 Festival Parade! The parade starts promptly at noon on Saturday, May 28, the eve of the Indianapolis […]
IHSI Scholarship Awards $7,000 to Local Students
To encourage educational advancement and career development within the community, IHSI sponsors a scholarship program, the Pietro Ferri Italian Heritage Society of Indiana Scholarship. Recently seven local high school students […]
IHSI Italian Street Festival Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for volunteers to enjoy the festival and volunteer at the IHSI Booth. This is one of IHSI’s biggest fundraisers, so please come join the fun! Location: […]
Pasquetta 2022
We had a great time at Pasquetta with old and new friends! Two new families joined us, and everyone was glad to see Angelo and Rina. It was a perfect day to […]
President’s Message May/June 2022
Saluti a tutti, Spring has finally arrived with everyone ready to enjoy some warmer weather along with some great IHSI activities and events! Bocce ball is of course back with […]
IHSI Newsletter: Mar/Apr 2022
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A Stranger in My Country – Judith Cannavo
Image: Panoramic terrace at Balestrate, Sicily, Italy with a sculpture by Francis Giglio My grandfather, Angelo Cannavo, was born May 10, 1886. I was born May 10, 1951. My grandfather […]
