Italian at UGA Celebrates Growth and Innovation

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This fall, the Italian program welcomed two new lecturers, Dr. Giampaolo Molisina and Dr. Massimiliano Lorenzon, as the program celebrates a 17% increase in Italian minors over the past year.

Dr. Giampaolo Molisina brings experiential learning to ITAL 2002 with activities like a tiramisu workshop, visits to Special Collections to view rare Italian texts, and bilingual tours at the Georgia Museum of Art.
Dr. Massimiliano Lorenzon energizes language learning through game-based instruction and cultural tastings. Students enjoy weekly Italian candy explorations and hands-on events like Cannoli Day.
Dr. Samantha Gillen, a Teaching Academy Fellow, has introduced active learning strategies in ITAL 2500 and launched a new conversation course, ITAL 2030. She also hosted the program's first Gelato Social, drawing in over 75 students.
Dr. Jeff Kilpatrick promotes creativity and confidence in language practice and will soon be hosting our annual bocce tournament.
Dr. Lisa Dolasinski, Italian Language Supervisor, is leading curriculum revision and innovative projects like film analysis websites and digital flipbooks. She also organizes a variety of cultural events, including the Halloween social and an affogato tasting at Condor Chocolates.

Together, our Italian faculty are creating dynamic, immersive experiences – from interactive reading workshops to community engagement – making Italian at UGA more vibrant than ever.