May 11, 2023
A Symposium/ Reports from the Field, Rome, Italy Borromini Institute/Gustolab International is happy to team up with Japan Food Studies College on an exciting Symposium in Rome 11-13 May, 2023. Wed 10 May – Symposium Preparation Participants Arrive and check into lodging on their own (hotels arranged individually in Central Rome) Thur 11 May –…Read More
July 19, 2022
To mark the end of the Summer program, we will be holding a Final Symposium Event in July 2022. Students from the Illinois in Rome and the Cornell CALS Global Fellows Summer 2022 programs will present on their academic internship which included placements at an Italian organization and research projects. Want to receive…Read More
July 19, 2022
Fermentation in Italy & Japan: Tradition and Innovation A Symposium/ Workshop in Rome, Italy Academic Presentations and Workshops: Thur May 11 – 12, 2023 Cost for in person participation: $300/person Submit registration form and payment Note: there is no fee for participants who join remotely but they must register here to receive credentials Please…Read More
June 7, 2022
We were happy to host 22 students in the short program “Illinois CEE Global Leaders in Construction Management (GLCM)”. Led by Prof. EJ Ignacio, the program introduced and educated students on the different construction methods, techniques, and issues found in construction sites in Rome. In this 8-day program, students visited Rome’s metro C, the construction…Read More
May 4, 2022
HWS Spring 2022 students in the figure sculpture class “La Bella Figura” in Rome presented their work during this semester end event. Want to receive emails from us about future events and activities? Click on the button below to fill out a short form. I want to stay updated
May 3, 2022
We celebrated student achievements during the Illinois in Rome Spring 2022 Program symposium. Three students presented on their academic internship which included placements at an Italian organization and research projects. Additionally, we screened three videos, the result of student teams working with their video instructors to storyboard, film, and edit videos for the Food…Read More
April 15, 2022
To celebrate Earth Week, Gustolab International has organized various civic engagement initiatives for its students in collaboration with local organizations. Ranging from local neighborhood clean-ups to exploring horticulture and regenerative agriculture as a means of social aggregation and cultural awareness to a beach clean-up, these initiatives are meant to help study abroad students reflect about…Read More
March 24, 2022
Transdisciplinary Dialogue: Climate Change Italy As educators, we are obliged to help all of our students– regardless of discipline– understand the extraordinary moment in which we are living and its potential for change. For this reason, Gustolab International Italy/Borromini Institute organized the Transdisciplinary Dialogue: Climate Change Italy, adhering to the Worldwide Teach-In on Climate…Read More
March 10, 2022
Our director & president will be attending the 2022 Forum on Education Abroad’s Annual Conference in Chicago. Reach out if you will be attending and want to connect!
March 10, 2022
An invitation-only side event of the 2022 Vini Selvaggi Wine Fair in Rome, “Two generations of winegrowers, one shared path” is a discussion with winemakers from two different generations who will discuss topics ranging from agriculture to sustainability while taking into consideration the impact of economic, ecological and cultural changes over time. Moderated by communicator…Read More
