The Student Perspective On Italian Gentrification

The third and final Fall 2019 Issue of the Blending Newsletter features an in-depth look into the work done by the students for the upcoming FUA-AUF Fall conference; we learn about testaroli, modern-day pasta’s forgotten ancestor; and a student shares the sense of awe that took over him upon seeing Michelangelo's David for the first time.

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ABOUT OUR BACK ISSUES

Want to catch up on your Blending reading? Back issues of the latest editions may be downloaded as full pdfs below.

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  • Corridoio Fiorentino And Ganzo Go Online

    In the third spring 2020 issue we feature a handy guide on how to make your own ravioli, a short story about an unusual thief in Borgo Sant’Apostoli, and a piece about following one’s on wanderlust on the florentine hills.


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  • Learning In (And From) Challenging Times

    In this special Issue the FUA-AUF staff shares thoughts about the current COVID-19 crisis and how it has affected the way they teach and support students. We also feature a profile of one of Florence’s oldest butcher shops, a fiction piece about the a memory of a small Mediterranean town, and a surprising way the artist Matilde Gagliardo uses video to create portraits.

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  • The Student Perspective On Italian Gentrification

    The first Spring 2020 Issue of the Blending Newsletter features the accidental discovery of an art gallery while strolling through the city center; the surprising link between the traditional tortellini pasta and Venus, the Greco-Roman goddess of love and beauty; and details about the recent changes that local soccer team, Fiorentina, has undergone.

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  • The Student Perspective On Italian Gentrification

    The third and final Fall 2019 Issue of the Blending Newsletter features an in-depth look into the work done by the students for the upcoming FUA-AUF Fall conference; we learn about testaroli, modern-day pasta’s forgotten ancestor; and a student shares the sense of awe that took over him upon seeing Michelangelo's David for the first time.

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  • Claudio Cionini's Exhibition at Ganzo

    The second Fall 2019 Issue of Blending Newsletter offers a profile of Claudio Cionini, the artist featured in the first AperiArt event of the season; a report on a Local Florentine Lyceum; and a piece on the history of one of Italy's most iconic scooters: The Vespa.

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  • La Rificolona Festival in Florence

    In the first Fall 2019 Issue of Blending Newsletter, we inaugurate the new academic season by featuring pieces about ancient Florentine pastry shops, new art exhibitions in town, and reportage from Florence’s end of summer festival, La Rificolona. 

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  • VENICE BIENNALE

    In this July 2019 issue of Blending Newsletter, we delve into the centennial history of the aperitivo, an illuminating piece on the little-known Giardino dei Semplici and its botanical wonders, and an honest look on how Instagram is changing the perception of the places we visit.

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  • Apicius Conference on Caterina de'Medici

    The latest Blending Newsletter has been released. The second issue of Spring 2019 opens with the annual hospitality conference held for the first time at the Apicius’ new hospitality building. Travel Writing students uncover hidden surprises in Gubbio and Fabriano, local Florentine sayings, springtime fashion inspiration, a reflection on Dante in love, and an exciting updatefrom FUA alum and restauranteur JR Rellama.

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  • Sam Falzone's Collection at FLY

    The third issue of Spring 2019 opens with FLY's launch of Sam Falzone's latest collection, "Get Lost." Following that we will explore the personal experience of FUA students discovering Italian masters of art. The issue also features an exploration of small, cozy bars where to get studying done and quirky bookstores where readers can also admire new artists.

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  • FLY HOSTS EVENT TO HELP YOUR WARDROBE AND THE PLANET

    The latest Blending Newsletter has been released. The first issue of Spring 2019 opens with an article on a FLY event all about reusing vintage items. This issue also features the lesser-known streets of Florence from students of the Italian Advanced I class, as well as some reflections on reconnecting with nature after a long winter from students of the Travel Writing class as the Spring semester begins. The monthly alumni section interviews Melissa Pistor, who upon graduating, has applied to graduate school to study Textile Design. 

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