  {"id":204542,"date":"2017-11-09T00:05:20","date_gmt":"2017-11-09T00:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/coccia-institute\/?page_id=204542"},"modified":"2022-06-03T11:33:52","modified_gmt":"2022-06-03T15:33:52","slug":"cultural","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/coccia-institute\/outreach\/cultural\/","title":{"rendered":"Cultural"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The Coccia Institute Partners with the Montclair Literary Festival<\/h2>\n<p>May 5-6, 2022<\/p>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/06\/montclair-literary-festival-scaled.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/06\/montclair-literary-festival-scaled.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coccia Institute Director, Mark Rotella, poses with organizer of the Montclair Literary Festival, Marcia Marley, and English teachers from Montclair High School and Montclair Kimberley Academy. Photo credits to Bill Soloman.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Coccia Institute had the pleasure to collaborate with the Montclair Literary Festival on two exceptional events &#8212; one highlighting the brilliance of students in the MSU Creative Writing Program in an event entitled &#8220;Literature&#8217;s Rising Stars: ÌÇÐÄvlog&#8217;s Creative Writing Award Readings&#8221; on May 5th, and also recognizing selected student entries from Montclair High School and Montclair Kimberley Academy in an an event entitled &#8220;Voices of Tomorrow&#8221; on May 6th.<\/p>\n<p>For more photos from these events, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icloud.com\/sharedalbum\/#B11G1qNHBGNinLo;44DA5813-F8B9-45A8-BDC2-A283086B08F4\">here<\/a>. Photo credits to Bill Soloman.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>UNICO Eastern Regional Meeting&#8211; Hershey Lodge, Hershey PA &#8212; Dr. Andrea Baldi, PhD, Receives Cav. Joseph Coccia, Jr., Heritage, Language and Culture Award<\/h2>\n<p><strong>November 9-10, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2019\/11\/andrea-baldi.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2019\/11\/andrea-baldi.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"andrea baldi\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Andrea Baldi receiving the Cav. Joseph Coccia Jr., Heritage, Language, and Culture Award from Coccia Foundation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For more photos from this event, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/uExkhgVVy1mmPY5B6\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Board Meeting of Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations&#8211;Washington, DC<\/h2>\n<p><strong>November 2, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2019\/11\/mary-ann.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2019\/11\/mary-ann.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"mary ann\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A UNICO Portrait &#8212; UNICO National member Mary Ann Re (Director of the Coccia Institute) pictured with three Presidents\/Past Presidents and two Cav. Joseph Coccia Award recipients (Frank DeFrank, Tom Vaughan and Joseph Agresti&#8211;John Calvelli and Anthony Tamburri).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For more photos from this event, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/kD7pRT5Sj5sLUyku9\">here. <\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Umberto Mucci at the Columbus Citizens Foundation&#8211;An Italian&#8217;s Perspective on Columbus<\/h2>\n<p><strong>October 30, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2019\/11\/mary-ann-and-umberto.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2019\/11\/mary-ann-and-umberto.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"mary ann and umberto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Mary Ann Re, Director of the Coccia Institute, pictured with Umberto Mucci before he presented an intriguing lecture entitled &#8220;Columbus: An Italian Perspective.&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For more photos from this event, please click<a href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/NauxjUMhJs5azPiJA\"> here. <\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Presentation to Prof. Gabriella Finizio &#8211; Cav. Joseph Coccia, Jr. Heritage, Language and Culture Award (UNICO National Eastern Regional Meeting, Providence RI)<\/h2>\n<p><strong>October 28, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_204649\" class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/11\/Cultural-Newest-edition.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/11\/Cultural-Newest-edition.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Professor Gabriella Finizio being congratulated as Coccia Award Recipient\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Professor Gabriella Finizio being congratulated as Coccia Award Recipient<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><\/figure>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/KhbXhj3mam2Kae9v6\" target=\"_blank\">More photos of the October 28, 2017 event<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Italian Heritage Culture Committee (IHCC)-NY Columbus Day Kick Off at Consulate General of Italy in NY<\/h2>\n<p><strong>October 6, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_204619\" class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/11\/Cultural-Colombus-Day-Kick-off.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/11\/Cultural-Colombus-Day-Kick-off.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Consul General Genuardi with members of the IHCC Board\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Consul General Genuardi with members of the IHCC Board<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><\/figure>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/4amm8znLPyprUpfy8\" target=\"_blank\">More photos of the October 6, 207 event<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Annual Coccia Foundation Golf Outing and Gala Reception for Italian Studies<\/h2>\n<p><strong>May 26, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_204615\" class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/11\/Cultural-Coccia-Golf.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/11\/Cultural-Coccia-Golf.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Coccia family enjoying reception\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coccia family enjoying reception<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><\/figure>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/uFoGprnPLQERFfos7\" target=\"_blank\">More photos of the May 26, 2017 event<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Italian Heritage and Culture Committee (IHCC) of NY: Presents the DaVinci Awards to Dean\/Distinguished Professor Anthony Tamburri and Columbus Citizens Foundation President Angelo Vivolo at Consulate General<\/h2>\n<p><strong>May 12, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_204609\" class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/11\/Cultural-IHCC-2017.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/11\/Cultural-IHCC-2017.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Dep. Consul Chiara Saulle (far left), Angelo Vivolo (left), Dep. Consul General Roberto Frangione (right), and Consul General Francesco Genuardi (right)\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dep. Consul Chiara Saulle (far left), Angelo Vivolo (left), Dep. Consul General Roberto Frangione (right), and Consul General Francesco Genuardi (right)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><\/figure>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/vQ69t2RcfXxuUadT6\" target=\"_blank\">More photos of the May 12, 2017 event<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Aquilonia and Montclair Delegations Visit Coccia Institute<\/h2>\n<p><strong>October 7 &amp; 10, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_204601\" class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/11\/Cultural-Aquilonia-Visits-Coccia-1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/11\/Cultural-Aquilonia-Visits-Coccia-1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Aquilonia Delagates meet with Montclair Delegates at MSU\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aquilonia and Montclair Delegates kick off tour of campus in Dickson Hall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><\/figure>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/Lu8jghGH6XsxjnJm8\" target=\"_blank\">More photos of the October 7, 2017 event<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/8AdHKheyGELCPCww5\" target=\"_blank\">More photos of the October 10, 2017 event<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Aquilonia-Montclair Sister City Relationship Established<\/h2>\n<p><strong>January 24, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_204598\" class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/11\/Cultural-Aquilonia.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/11\/Cultural-Aquilonia.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Dean of College of the Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) Robert Friedman with Raffaello Marzullo at Montclair City Hall\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dean of College of the Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) Robert Friedman with Raffaello Marzullo at Montclair City Hall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><\/figure>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/QsoC3RbPHTiDZYj96\" target=\"_blank\">More photos of the January 24, 2017 event<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Presentation of the Cav. Joseph Coccia Jr. Language Heritage, and Culture Award at UNICO National Eastern Regional Meeting<\/h2>\n<p><strong>November 12, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_204595\" class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/11\/Cultural-UNICO-Eastern-Regional-Meeting.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/11\/Cultural-UNICO-Eastern-Regional-Meeting.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"The Coccia Family with recipient of Cav. Joseph Coccia Jr. Language, Heritage and Culture Award, Dean\/Distinguished Professor Anthony Tamburri\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Coccia Family with recipient of Cav. Joseph Coccia Jr. Heritage, Language and Culture Award, Dean\/Distinguished Professor Anthony Tamburri<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><\/figure>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/jjJaMHJWivFWce3f7\" target=\"_blank\">More photos of the November 12, 2016 event<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations: Semi-Annual Board meeting in Washington D.C.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>October 15, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_204593\" class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/11\/Cultural-COP-2016.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/11\/Cultural-COP-2016.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Aquilonia and Montclair Delegates visit Coccia\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Members of the Conference of Presidents Board<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><\/figure>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/sMCGKPucH9TDugnD7\" target=\"_blank\">More photos of the October 15, 2016 event<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Presentation of the Cav. Joseph Coccia Jr. Language Heritage, and Culture Award at UNICO National Eastern Regional Meeting<\/h2>\n<p><strong>October 23, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_204582\" class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/11\/Cultural-Unico.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/11\/Cultural-Unico.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Coccia family and award winner\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Coccia Family and Award Chair Joseph Agresti present award to Chris DiMattio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><\/figure>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/ZJtEp1VJFNbP7xNR8\" target=\"_blank\">More photos of the October 23, 2015 event<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations: 40th Anniversary Meeting\/Celebration at Columbus Citizens Foundation<\/h2>\n<p><strong>June 6, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_204579\" class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/11\/Cultural-Conference-of-Presidents.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/11\/Cultural-Conference-of-Presidents.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"room full of people at the 40th anniversary\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Director of Education at Consulate General Carlo Davoli addresses Conference of Presidents members.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><\/figure>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/ZH8Qfweahk9MGjRn9\" target=\"_blank\">More photos of the June 6, 2015 event<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Italian Heritage and Culture Committee (IHCC) of NY: Honors Consul General of Italy in NY Min. Natalia Quintavalle<\/h2>\n<p><strong>May 7, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_204570\" class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/11\/Italian-Heritage-and-Culture-Committee-of-NY.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/11\/Italian-Heritage-and-Culture-Committee-of-NY.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Italian Heritage and Culture Committee of NY\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Members of the IHCC-NY Board with Consul General Quintavalle at Mother Italy Statue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><\/figure>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/jNsZKT16BkoX6mwX8\" target=\"_blank\">More photos of the May 7, 2015 event<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Annual Congress of the New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission (NJIHC)<\/h2>\n<p><strong>November 8, 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/11\/Cultural-NJ-Italian-Heritage-Commission-Congress.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/11\/Cultural-NJ-Italian-Heritage-Commission-Congress.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Cultural- NJ Italian Heritage Commission Congress\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Professor Andrea Baldi (left), Professor Laura Sanguinetti White (middle), Dean\/Distinguished Professor Anthony Tamburri (right)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><\/figure>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/AMayd2egRSBRoMmY9\" target=\"_blank\">More photos of the November 8, 2014 event<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Coccia Institute Partners with the Montclair Literary Festival May 5-6, 2022 The Coccia Institute had the pleasure to collaborate with the Montclair Literary Festival on two exceptional events &#8212; one highlighting the brilliance of students in the MSU Creative Writing Program in an event entitled &#8220;Literature&#8217;s Rising Stars: ÌÇÐÄvlog&#8217;s Creative Writing Award [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":204694,"parent":204411,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-204542","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/coccia-institute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/204542","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/coccia-institute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/coccia-institute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/coccia-institute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/31"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/coccia-institute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=204542"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/coccia-institute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/204542\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":205605,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/coccia-institute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/204542\/revisions\/205605"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/coccia-institute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/204411"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/coccia-institute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/204694"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/coccia-institute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=204542"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}