Proceeds from the event go to the Maria S. Haynes Italian Studies Scholarship. He replaced her and is now chair of the Foreign Languages Department. Professor Haynes shared her love for the Italian language, culture and literature with her students and members of the community. She started the Italian Year Abroad program and took many students to Florence over the years. ISAC is composed of interested and involved members from the university campus and surrounding community.
Members share a love of the heritage and contemporary vitality of Italian culture.
The council counts hundreds of supporters from the community as members. Activities of ISAC include fostering Italian culture in the community, hosting special events and providing scholarship support for the study of Italian culture and language, locally and abroad. Tickets must be purchased in advance.