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Long-distance runner Vincent Ciattei teaches the lessons of agony and ecstasy
by Silvio Laccetti It was the greatest moment of his racing career. It was the biggest disappointment he ever suffered in his career as a distance runner. Italian American Vincent Ciattei was being interviewed minutes after he finished his Olympic qualifier final race at storied Hayward Field at University of Oregon. He had run his…
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The Terrazzo Sun Dial Project
The Foundation embarked on an ambitious project in 2023, to create and dedicate a Sun Dial honoring the Pellarin family for their historically important role in bringing the arts and artisans of terrazzo to the U.S. in the early 20th century. A giant 4 feet in diameter dial is to be installed in Union City,…
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How Many Italians Are There? Look to the Italian Diaspora.
(contains a map of the Italian Diaspora) by Silvio Laccetti It’s spring and I am preparing a global outreach for my Foundation’s WorldCast 23 Environmental Studies broadcast for high school students.These include students in Italian Studies classes as well as in environmental sciences. In searching the globe for both Italian Studies and Environmental Sciences students,…