🇮🇹Benvenuti🇮🇹 Welcome to Frank DiMino Casa Italiana, center for Italian studies at Nazareth University.
The Casa Italiana was established on the campus of Nazareth College in 1978 as a center of Italian language, literature, and culture for both the College and the general public. A gift from the Italian-American community of greater Rochester, the Casa promotes a shared appreciation of traditional and contemporary Italian trends, exploring the history of the Italian experience in America, and enhan
06/12/2026
Are you studying Italian and want more practice? Casa Italiana is hosting a weekly conversation table! Taking place on Thursdays from 5 till 6 pm in the Le Chase lounge. All levels of proficiency are welcome! Come visit and learn something new!
05/20/2026
Barilla, the most famous pasta manufacturer in Italy but also the largest pasta company in the world, is expanding its manufacturing operations in the Town of Avon through a two-phase project that will bring a $145 million investment and more than 90 new jobs to Livingston County.
$145M Barilla expansion in Avon to boost production, employment Barilla is investing $145 million to expand its Avon manufacturing facility, creating over 90 new jobs and boosting production capacity.
05/19/2026
05/17/2026
A shoutout to all our 2026 graduates for their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments - congratulations on this wonderful milestone! Congratulazioni, in particolare, ai neo-laureati del programma di italiano!
05/16/2026
Congratulations class of 2026 and WLC grads!
05/15/2026
Don't forget, there's still time to register for our language and culture camp this July! Feel free to call (585)389-2468 or email [email protected] with any questions. We're looking forward to seeing you there!
04/30/2026
We would like to congratulate two of Casa Italiana’s talented students for receiving The VoluntarItaly scholarship. Makayla Oriel and Danny Belman were both selected to represent Nazareth University and Frank DiMino Casa Italiana, on a three week volunteer trip to Italy. They will both be working alongside camp counselors. During this time, Makayla and Danny will have the opportunity to hone their Italian skills as well as add valuable experience to future resumes. We wish them both well on this exciting trip and we hope they take this as an opportunity to make a difference in lives.
04/29/2026
Casa library is going on summer break! Be sure to stop by for an espresso and study sesh before times up!
04/29/2026
Italian and French Students Visit Nazareth University This month over 30 Italian and French language students went to Nazareth University to enjoy an Italian and French Cultural Day. The Italian students of Mr. Nicholas-Hahn (Dept. Chair) and Mrs. Sampson, along with the French students of Ms. Ethier, were all graciously welcomed to the Frank DiMino Ca...
12/14/2025
Our Christmas Cuccidati Cookie Making Class was full of holiday cheer, tradition, coffee and lots of sprinkles! ❄️🇮🇹
We learned how to make these classic Sicilian cookies from scratch while celebrating Italian culture, community, and the joy of baking together. As well as fantastic coffee options provided to us by Tía coffee who we are so thankful for this holiday season. The LeChase Lounge was filled with laughter, festive vibes, and the smell of the holidays 🎅✨
Grazie to everyone who joined us, we loved baking with you and can’t wait for the next Casa Italiana cooking class next semester ! 💛