“Puglia and the History of Olive Oil” by Professor Carl Ipsen

Hosted at the Glendale Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library in March of 2023, Professor Carl Ipsen discusses his recent sabbatical research on olive oil in the Puglia region of Italy.
Professor Ipsen, a member of the IU Faculty since 1994, is an historian of modern Italy. He is a fellow in the American Academy in Rome and is a founding member of the IU Food Institute.
IHSI Lecture Series – “Puglia and the History of Olive Oil” by Professor Carl Ipsen

Join professor of history and founding member of IU’s Food Institute Carl Ipsen for a special presentation in Indianapolis. Hosted at the Glendale Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library, Professor […]
“Italian Renaissance Architecture” by Dr. James Glass

Dr. Glass has a long career in historic preservation and is a regular columnist for The Indianapolis Star on Indiana history and heritage. He has given countless lectures for a variety of organizations locally, nationally and internationally. This lecture, “Roman Architecture,” was presented as part of the Italian Heritage Society of Indiana’s Lecture Series on […]
“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.
IHSI Lecture Series – “The Veneto Region of Italy” by Professor Elisa Lucchi-Riester

Senior Lecturer, Elisa Lucchi-Riester is 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 […]
IHSI Lecture Series – “Renaissance Architecture” by Dr. James Glass

Speaker: Dr. James Glass We are honored to have as our next presenter, and for the second time, Dr. James Glass who will be speaking on the subject of Renaissance […]
Italian Heritage Society Lecture Series – Dual Citizenship
Italian Heritage Society Lecture Series Back By Popular Demand! Obtaining Dual Citizenship: What You Need to Know! Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Nora Library 2:00-4:00 pm Always Free – No […]