The Italian Cultural Center, established at St. John's in 1992,
conducts various educational and cultural activities that increase
the awareness of Italian-Americans of their heritage, and strives
to foster a greater appreciation of the significant contributions
of Italians to American culture.
Additionally the Center strives to:
- promote Italy, its language, literature and culture
- inform the community of Italy's contribution to architecture,
art, music, literature, medicine, mathematics, philosophy,theology,
science, law and every field of human endeavor
- present cultural events, such as concerts, operas, plays and
exhibits; enhance opportunities for the study of the Italian
language, literature and culture
- enlarge the St. John's
library collection of publications covering the contribution of
Italy and the Italian-American experience
- create exhibits for italian art and artifacts; present
workshops in art, music and theater
- and provide scholarships to
students for study in Italy