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THE NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION
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NIAF and Italy’s UN Mission Celebrate Dual Milestone Anniversary
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| Recap
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| New York, N.Y.
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20th Annual New York Golf Tournament
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August 11th
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Glen Oaks Golf Club
Old Westbury, N.Y.
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NIAF 50th Anniversary Gala
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October 18th
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Washington, D.C.
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NIAF and Italy’s UN Mission Celebrate Dual Milestone Anniversary at United Nations Reception
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NIAF and the Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations hosted an inspiring reception at UN Headquarters on the evening of July 22nd, celebrating two significant milestones: the 70th anniversary of Italy’s admission to the United Nations and the 50th anniversary of NIAF’s founding.
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NIAF Announces Gonzaga University's Katia Passerini to Receive NIAF Dea Roma Special Achievement Award in Academic Excellence
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Dr. Katia Passerini became the 27th President of Gonzaga University on July 15, 2025, after a distinguished career in higher education leadership spanning roles at Seton Hall University, St. John's University, and the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Born in Italy and a former NIAF scholarship recipient, she brings expertise in project management, information systems, and IT strategy as a Fulbright Scholar who bridges Italian heritage with American academic achievement.
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NIAF and Aspen Institute Italia Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement to Strength US-Italy Relations
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NIAF and Aspen Institute Italia have signed a comprehensive framework agreement titled “USA and Italy: Common History, Common Values, Common Future” aimed at promoting and strengthening relations between the United States and Italy.
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NIAF Statement on the Passing of Wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan
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Born Terry Gene Bollea to Pietro “Peter” Bollea and Ruth Moody, Hogan proudly carried forward his Italian heritage through his paternal grandfather, also named Pietro, who immigrated from Cigliano in the Province of Vercelli (Piedmont), Italy, in 1886. This Italian lineage remained an important part of Hulk Hogan’s identity throughout his legendary career.
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NIAF Mourns the Loss of Beloved Italian American Icon Connie Francis
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“Connie Francis was not just a music icon—she was a cherished member of our Italian American family,” said NIAF President and CEO Robert Allegrini. Born Concetta Rosemarie Franconero to an Italian American family in Newark, New Jersey, Francis was a trailblazing artist who broke barriers and brought Italian American pride to the world stage.
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Be a NIAF Student Ambassador!
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Attention students! The NIAF on Campus application is now open. If you're an Italian American leader in your college's Italian club, apply now to become a NIAF student ambassador.
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Il Sole 24 Ore: Niaf, Calvelli "Promuovere l'Italia vera e guardare al futuro"
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La Voce di New York: NIAF 50 + Italia 70: all’ONU una serata tra memoria, identita’ e diplomazia
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Onu Italia: Celebrati a New York i 70 anni dell’Italia all’ONU e i 50 anni della NIAF: una serata tra storia, cooperazione e identità
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AISE: 70 anni dell’Italia all’Onu e i 50 anni della Niaf: celebrazione a New York
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Economy Magazine: Niaf, Calvelli “Promuovere l’Italia vera e guardare al futuro”
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Fra Noi: NIAF New Chairman John Calvelli
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Washington Examiner: Mamdani’s X post about Columbus statue ignites Italian American backlash
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Italia Report USA: Accordo NIAF-Aspen Institute per rafforzare i legami Italia-USA
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Louis Tosi
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| Congratulations to NIAF Board Member Louis Tosi on receiving the prestigious Cavaliere dell'Ordine della Stella d'Italia (Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy) from Consul Allegra Baistrocchi during halftime at Italian Bowl XLIV! This distinguished honor, awarded by Italian President Sergio Mattarella, recognizes Lou's extraordinary commitment to promoting Italy's culture and values, his leadership in environmental law, and his instrumental role in celebrating Italian heritage in Toledo and beyond. The award celebrates his dedicated service on the National Italian American Foundation board and his tireless efforts to build cultural bridges between Italy and the United States.
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Ciccio’s Olives |
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Ciccio’s Olives: Authentic extra virgin olive oil transports you across time and space, connecting the dots between the Old World and the New World, between cultures and languages, between seaside towns and mountain ranges. Most importantly, real olive oil offers nourishment to your body and warmth to your meals. Ciccio’s Olives is a NIAF member at the Small Business level. Want your business to be featured next? Become a Small Business Member today!
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| Italian American Happenings & Resources
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Italian Mass in Costa Mesa, Calif.
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August 3: The 6:30 p.m. Mass will be celebrated in Italian by Father Brennan. The church is located at 1015 Baker Street in Costa Mesa. After mass enjoy food and friends in the church hall. The mass in Italian is celebrated on the first Sunday of every month.
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Italian Heritage Night with the Washington Nats
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August 6: Celebrate Washington, D.C.’s Italian culture as the Washington Nationals host their annual Italian Heritage Day! Everyone who purchases a ticket through this link will receive an exclusive Italian Heritage Day commemorative item. For every ticket sold, $5 will be donated to the Italian American Baseball Foundation.
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Italian Heritage Night with the NY Yankees
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August 11 – 13: Celebrate your Italian heritage with the New York Yankees! With each ticket you will receive a FREE New York Yankees hat with the Italian flag.
NIAF has partnered with the Yankees for this game. So, not only will you get a free hat but a portion of the proceeds from each ticket will go directly to NIAF!
Don't wait! Purchase your tickets today.
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Concorso Italiano in Seaside, Calif.
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August 16: Concorso Italiano has announced their 40th anniversary car event at Bayonet Black Horse, on California's scenic Monterey Peninsula. Held during the famed Monterey Car Week, the celebration of Italian cars and style will reunite owners, collectors, and enthusiasts for a day of camaraderie and stunning vehicles including Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, and more.
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Italian Heritage Celebration with the Arizona D-Backs
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September 19: Join the Arizona Diamondbacks for their Italian Heritage Celebration. Your special event ticket package includes a game ticket to the D-backs vs. Phillies game as well as an Italian inspired D-backs jersey (limited sizes available, first come first serve).
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Creative Minds Exhibit in Los Angeles, Calif.
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Through October 2025: From the Jacuzzi and the telephone to the nuclear reactor and the Big Mac, Italian American inventors and innovators have impacted our lives in ways great and small. Creative Minds examines the achievements and personal stories of Italian American inventors and vanguards, both immigrant and native born, demonstrating that United States innovation has long reflected the diversity of its people. Featuring a range of objects, rare documents and images, and spanning technology, science, cuisine, education, and medicine, Creative Minds emphasizes the stories of the people who dared to think differently and took risks, all in the pursuit of something new. Located at the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles.
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Edited by Gabriella Mileti
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Amb. Peter F. Secchia Building
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