Search Menu EXPAND IN THIS SECTION Series on Italian colonialism continues with book readings NOVEMBER 16, 2021 The Center for Italian Culture at Fitchburg State University launches a series of book discussions in December centered on the acclaimed novel The Shadow King, set against the Italian invasion of Ethiopia in the 1930s. The discussions of the historical fiction novel The Shadow King, by Ethiopian-American author Maaza Mengiste, will take place at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7 and Tuesday, Jan. 18, in the main lounge of Hammond Hall, 160 Pearl St. Admission is free and open to the public, but face coverings are required indoors and all guests will be asked to attest they are free of COVID-19 symptoms. Mengiste will come to campus in February to deliver the series’ keynote address. Following the opening of the book discussions, the series, entitled Confronting Italian Colonialism, will welcome Professor Roy Domenico, chair of the Department of History at the University of Scranton, for a guest lecture entitled “Italy’s Imperial March to Ethiopia” at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, at Ellis White Lecture Hall in Hammond Hall. Domenico focuses his teaching and research on 19th- and 20th-century European political and cultural, with an emphasis on Italy and Catholic nations. The series culminates in Mengiste’s keynote address at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15 in Hammond Hall. To learn more, visit fitchburgstate.edu/cic. TAGGED AS center for italian culture Falcons, Fly Apply Visit Get Info Back to Top 160 Pearl Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420-2697 (978) 665-3000 Directions Contact Us DIRECTORIES MENU - FOOTER - DIRECTORIES Offices & Services Faculty/Staff RESOURCES MENU - FOOTER - RESOURCES FOR Accepted Students Current Students Adult Learners Faculty & Staff Family School Counselors Community INSTITUTION MENU - FOOTER - INSTITUTION Employment Emergency Information Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Affirmative Action/Title IX Clery Act and the Annual Security Report OTHER MENU - FOOTER - OTHER Take a Virtual Campus Tour Fitchburg State Mobile App Bookstore Make a Gift facebook instagram linkedin twitter youtube © 2021 Fitchburg State University All Rights Reserved Site Design by iFactory Fitchburg State uses technology to gather information and better understand visitors’ experiences. By continuing to use this website, you consent to this usage in accordance with our Privacy Policy. I've read it More information