The George L. Graziadio Center for Italian Studies

This Fall 2026, enroll in ITAL 454/554: Italian Cinema at CSULB!

In this course, you will have the opportunity to watch the most significant films in Italian cinema and learn about the directors and movements that helped shape them.

It will take place in-person on Mondays from 5:00 to 8:50pm and the units can be applied towards the Italian minor or major. The class is taught in English, so no Italian required!

You are all invited to "A Sustainable Future", a virtual talk taking place on April 20th at 5:00pm.

There, Larry Rich, who is the coordinator of the Long Beach Office of Sustainability, will give a talk on environmentalism and sustainability, and tie it to ecocriticism.

To join, please use Zoom ID 638 484 0633 or this link: csulb.zoom.us/j/6384840633

You are invited to a special screening of the short film Il Moro. It will recount the untold story of Alessandro de’ Medici, the first Duke of Florence in 1530 and the first man of African descent to become a head of state in Renaissance Europe. The film aims to speak loudly of the situations that Black Europeans are still experiencing today and to celebrate today's Afro-European community in the history of the continent.

Following the screening, Daphne de Cinto, the film's director, will discuss the film and answer any questions during a virtual Q&A with the audience.

This event will take place in AS-384 on Monday, April 27th at 10:00AM. We look forward to seeing you there!

You are invited to the RGRLL Spring Research Showcase taking place on Friday, May 1st at 1:00pm in AS-384. Join us to see all the amazing research our colleagues have been working on!

Join us for a conversation about literature, borders, and language with one of Latin America’s most renowned contemporary writers, Yuri Herrera. Hailed by The Guardian as “a star of global fiction,” Herrera’s literary prowess transcends the Spanish-speaking world making him one of the foremost ambassadors of Mexican literature of the 21st century in the international stage. He’s the author of several books, including Sings Preceding the End of the World, a lyrical tale about migration translated by Lisa Dillman, that won the prestigious 2016 Best Translated Book Award, was a finalist for the Premio Internacional de Novela Rómulo Gallegos, and is featured on The Guardian’s list of the 100 best books of the 21st century. Translated to several languages, Herrera’s oeuvre explores the ways in which literature responds, represents, and reimagines migration, exile, transnational identities, linguistic hybridity, and human’s relationship to technology.

Event will be in Spanish, with interpretation available to people that request it (please email [email protected]).
+ Info: contact Prof. Daniela Suárez

With the deadline to apply coming up soon (March 15th), join us for the final informational meeting for the 2026 Recanati summer abroad program.

It will take place Friday, February 27th at 5:00pm (Zoom ID: 485 868 9162).

Be sure to come with your friends and any questions!

Interested in a summer study abroad in Italy? Join us on December 11th at 5:30pm (Zoom ID: 485 868 9162) for an in-depth informational meeting on the Recanati program. Feel free to bring your friends and any questions!

You're invited to Enrico Caruso in New York, an event featuring film historian Giuliana Muscio. There, she will be presenting a restored documentary on the legendary tenor and will partake in a Q&A with attendees.

Taking place on November 13th from 2:00-3:15PM in LA1-312, all are welcome. An online option is also available using Zoom ID: 638 484 0633.

Hope to see you there!

The Donato Center invites you to attend a wonderful event on Conference Interpreting featuring Italian/English interpreter Matteo Bugiolacchi.

There, Mr. Bugiolacchi will discuss how to train as a conference interpreter, the essential skills needed for success, and how to prepare for professional interpreting assignments. Drawing from over a decade of experience working with high-profile clients including the Vatican, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the European Commission, he will share insights into the realities and opportunities of this profession.

You are welcome to attend in-person or virtually (zoom details may be found in the flyer)