FUA Meets The Blonde Salad 

The latest Blending Newsletter has been released. The third issue of Fall 2018 opens with an article from two FUA students who had the opportunity to meet Chiara Ferragni, an incredibly successful social media influencer who has taken the internet by a storm. This issue also features an exploration of diverse regional cuisines from students of the Italian Advanced I class, as well as some final reflections on walking around the city of Florence from students of the Travel Writing class, as the semester draws to an end. The monthly alumni section interviews Daniela Gordillo, who upon graduating, has embarked on a successful career as an occupational therapist.

Cover by  by Alana Betancourt and Isabella Orama

FLY Debuts New Alice Blome Sartoria Collection

The second issue of Fall 2018 opens with FLY's launch of Paola Dell'Eva's latest collection, "Alice Blome Sartoria". The issue also features an exploration of Tuscan delicacies from students of the Italian Advanced I class, and an exploration of Italian customs and traditions from students of the Travel Writing class. The monthly alumni section interviews Matt Crawford, who is living in Rochester, New York and is venturing into an exciting career in radio.

Cover by Sydney McCourt

Interview with Gina Valentino 

The first issue of Fall 2018 opens with an interview with FUA alumna Gina Valentino. Also featured are articles about La Specola Museum, a custom fragrance creative experience at Erboristeria San Simone, and exploring the various bookstores of Florence. There is also an interview with Sara Abriola, FUA Alumna and Study Abroad Advisor.

Cover by Gina Valentino 

FUA Hosts Summer Photography Exhibitions  

The second issue of Summer 2018 opens with the FUA Summer Photography Exhibitions. Also featured are articles about a rock performance group, the Steve McCurry photo exhibit, Super Tuscan wines and Aperitivo here at Ganzo, among others. There is also a student piece about living in an Italian homestay, the Look of the Month written by our FAST students and a “Faces of Florence” photo piece. 

Cover by Hana Smith 

Women’s Health Class of Purdue University Present Research Findings at FUA 

The first issue of Summer 2018 opens with the recent findings of Women’s Health Class of Purdue University at FUA. Also featured are reflections of the Cathedral of San Galgano and street musicians of Florence. The monthly alumni section interviews Hayley Degrandchamp, who is currently working at a marketing tech start-up as the office manager. 

Cover by Prof. Andrea L. DeMaria

Spring 2018 Career Program Graduation

The third issue of Spring 2018 opens with the recent graduation of FUA Career Program students representing diverse areas of the institution. Also featured are reviews of current art exhibitions in Florence and a look at Florentine markets and carousels. The monthly alumni section interviews Vanessa Weego, who is currently applying design skills at a US-based Italian company.

Cover by Molli Browne

DIVA Film Photography Exhibition

The first issue of Spring 2018 features a breaking news piece on DIVA’s first film photography exhibition in Corridoio Fiorentino. Also featured are three stories on the labyrinth feature of San Martino Cathedral in Lucca, Vegan Food in Florence written in Italian by an advanced language student and an article on the Chianti Lover’s Wine Festival.

Cover image courtesy of FUA

First Alumni Week in Florence

The first issue of Spring 2018 features a breaking news piece on FUA’s first-ever Alumni Week that hosted former students in Florence. Also featured are Florentine museum accessibility for the visually impaired, life in Florentine streets written in Italian by advanced language students, feeling one’s way around famous squares, and two gorgeous photojournalism stories on Florentine faces and places.

Cover image courtesy of FUA

Jessie Chaffee Presents Novel in Florence

The third issue of Fall 2017 features a breaking news piece on author and former FUA writer-in-residence Jessie Chaffee who presented her new novel prior to the fall FUA-SBU conference. The issue also includes Apicius’ new WACS Fast Track certification, a special traveling with children section, and fashion students imagining interviews with Pucci and Ferragamo.

Cover image courtesy of Jessie Chaffee

TuttoToscana Debuts Art in NYC

The second issue of Fall 2017 features a breaking news piece on the recent TuttoToscana program in NYC. Creativity abounds with musings on the positivity of solitude, a two-page fashion spread, and short story about love at first sight. A first-hand account of the launch party for the Femininity Is... capsule collection by FAST alum Alexandra Zofcin rounds out this edition of Blending Newsletter.

Cover image by David Weiss