Knead, Roll, Love: The Art of Creating Pasta from Scratch
May 23, 2022
“Are you ready for the magic?” An Italian pasta chef smiled as 23 sets of eager eyes watch her dangle fresh cuts of pasta dough
A Traveler’s Pilgrimage to Italy
“Rome is the city of echoes, the city of illusions, and the city of yearning.”
-Giotto di Bondone, Renaissance painter
What is it about Rome that has captured the imagination of writers for centuries? Twenty-one students are searching for answers to that question during this Maymester 2022 class. The students, led by instructors Carolyn Click and Andy Burns, aim to use their five senses to explore the spiritual heart of this city and the landmarks that have drawn pilgrims to it for ages.
Along the way, we plan to record our impressions of the classical landmarks of ancient, medieval, and modern Rome, learn to navigate the Metro, try new foods and discover the heartbeat of this eternal city.
We will also travel by train to Assisi, the hillside town that is the birthplace of St. Francis of Assisi, who founded the Franciscan Order in the Middle Ages. And we plan to “dig into” the ancient city of Ostia with a trip to the archaeological site that was once a harbor town. Along the way, the students plan to write about their experiences and photograph their journey. We hope you will travel along with us as you read their work.
Gelato in Rome? No Problem.
May 23, 2022
On a hot summer day in Rome, there is nothing more refreshing than Gelato. But with so many choices, can you go wrong?
New York Pizza May be Famous, but It Isn’t Italian
May 22, 2022
Capricciosa pizza from Pepy’s Bar, topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, prosciutto, mushrooms, artichoke and arugala. Pizza: a classic craving when a student from the
Rome Restaurant Stays True to Its Roots
May 22, 2022
Want an authentic Roman Italian restaurant experience? This restaurant is the place for you.
Religion Rules Rome: From the Eyes of a Tourist
May 20, 2022
If you are thinking of visiting the Vatican, be prepared for a bit of unruly tourists. If you want a more serene experience, take a look into La Moschea, the Mosque of Rome.