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The overall purpose of the John
D. Calandra Italian American Institute is basic to the central mission of The
City University of New York. Italian-Americans represent the largest European
ancestral group in New York State, New York City and at CUNY. Thus, the
primary purpose of the Institute is to foster higher education among
Italian-Americans. This mission is carried out by: ·
Conducting
and sponsoring empirical, theoretical and analytical research which will
expand, deepen and strengthen critical understanding of the Italian American
experience. ·
Serving as a
central clearing house for the dissemination of research to academia,
government, industry and the civic community. ·
Organizing
conferences, lectures, seminars and symposia on the Italian American experience.
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Operating
specialized counseling programs in areas of outreach, articulation and
student retention at CUNY. ·
Administering
an Exchange Program between CUNY and Italian public universities. ·
Maintaining
a resource library of printed material as well as videos pertaining to the
Italian American experience. ·
Maintaining
up-dated listings of Italian-American students and faculty at CUNY as well as
faculty, academic scholars and professionals at other universities. ·
Providing a Speakers
Bureau for students, faculty and community groups on topics relevant to the
Italian American experience. ·
Producing
and distributing a television program, informational in nature, geared to the
Italian-American community. The Calandra Institute seeks to
accomplish its mission through its research unit, Career Counseling Center,
Academic and Cultural Programs, outreach programs, resource library, Columbus
CUNY/ITALY Exchange Program and various community projects. For background information, including significant events in the development of The Calandra Institute click History.
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