Support the Center for Italian Studies: Empower Students and Strengthen Community Connections

Give the gift of language! We invite you to support the vibrant and growing community of students, faculty and enthusiasts of Italian language and culture at Stony Brook University. Your generous donation to the Center for Italian Studies will provide critical financial support for students, expand outreach to local schools and fund dynamic public programs in Italian language, arts and history. Together, we can empower students and strengthen community connections.

Your Gift Makes a Difference

When you donate to the Center for Italian Studies, you are directly supporting our language students like Anita and Ludovica, who are future leaders and educators. You are also helping to expand our efforts to bring Italian language and culture to learners of all ages in our region. Your support provides:

• Scholarships and awards for students in the Italian programs, ensuring that financial barriers don’t limit potential.
• Educational resources and books for local schools to enrich Italian language instruction, foster a global perspective and deepen students’ appreciation for Italy’s rich cultural heritage.
• Professional development workshops for teachers to demonstrate innovative teaching methods, language immersion activities and techniques to integrate Italian into diverse classrooms.
• Dynamic and engaging programs on Italian and Italian American culture, from the annual showcase of Italian automotive excellence at the Concorso d’Eleganza to efforts to conserve the critically endangered Apennine brown bear.

Give today and help us bolster the future of Italian Studies at Stony Brook University and beyond. Your donation not only supports the next generation of Italian teachers and scholars but also enriches the lives of children and members of our local community.