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A
central mission of the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute is to
conduct, support and encourage research on the Italian-American experience
within The City University of New York and the academic community at
large. The
Institute’s research objectives are: · Conduct, assist and support ongoing
research on Italian-American Occupational and educational attainment; · Conduct, assist and analyze experiential
and cultural research on Italian-Americans; · Conduct public policy analyses and
otherwise contribute to public affairs through consultative and information
services to public officials, community leaders, legislators and human
services providers; provide research opportunities for faculty and students; · Disseminate research findings through
reports, conferences, lectures, seminars and symposia to academia,
government, industry and the civic community. · The Institute sponsors an annual
national conference on Italian-American Studies attended by national and
international scholars. The conference proceedings are published and made
available to scholars, libraries, and interested organizations and
individuals. Special seminars and conferences are also sponsored to address
specific areas: history, literature, arts, political thought, urban and
regional studies, women's studies, language and culture education, etc.
Dr. Anthony Julian Tamburri Director
of Demographic Studies Assistant
Director of Academic and Cultural Programs
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