Monday, 4 February 2013

Deadline extended!

The deadline for BIC's trip to the opera has been extended to Tuesday, February 12th! Make sure you sign up soon spaces will fill up fast! $22 a ticket!!

email brockitalianclub@gmail.com if you would like to attend this amazing trip!

Wednesday, 30 January 2013

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Movie Night

Date: Wedneday, February 13th
Time: 7pm
Location: Club Roma, St. Catharines
Cost: FREE!!
Details: Rides may be arranged, email brockitalianclub@gmail.com


Trip to the Opera


Date: Saturday, February 16th
Time: 4:30pm
Location: Canadian Opera Company, Toronto
Cost: $22/person (special student discount for those under 30 years of age)
Details: Transportation not included, but arrangements can be made just email brockitalianclub@gmail.com

Celebration of Nations


Date: Thursday, March 7, 2013
Time: 11:00am-2:00pm
Location: Pond Inlet, Brock University
Details: Celebration of Nations is an event which highlights Brock’s true multicultural diversity. BIC will be joining many other cultures who will be showcasing their traditions in a market like atmosphere. There will be table exhibits with colourful displays, food and music performances that you don’t want to miss! Come check us out!

BIC is looking for anyone who would like to showcase a talent of theirs (dance, musical performance, etc.), traditional dresswear, or even if you would like to provide some Italian food for the event :) Sample sizes work best! email brockitalianclub@gmail.com if you are interested!!

Monday, 28 January 2013

Italian Film Night at Club Roma

Come out and enjoy Giuseppe Tornatore's psychological thriller, La Sconosciuta (The Unknown Woman) with Brock Italian Club! View the trailer here! The film will be in Italian with English subtitles. 



Where: Club Roma
When: Wednesday, February 13th
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE!!!!


Email brockitalianclub@gmail.com to arrange rides to Club Roma, we'd be more than happy to carpool! 

Monday, 7 January 2013

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Ciao a tutti e felice anno nuovo!

We have many events coming up where we will be needing some members to help out & volunteer their time!

Frost Week:
Tuesday, January 8th from 11am-1pm Brock Italian Club will be hosting a table in Isaac's where we will be providing information about the club, accepting new members, and promoting events!

Coming Up:
Thursday, January 17th from 11am-2pm we will be hosting a table in MCA block! Volunteers needed! There will be a 50/50 draw!

Italian Potluck! Brock Italian Club will be hosting a potluck on Thursday, January 24th from 1pm-3pm! Please bring an Italian dish to the club room MCA 222! There will also be a 50/50 draw to help support the club & raise money for upcoming events! So be sure to stop by, try some great food, and enter the chance to win some extra cash!! Food & money, what could be better? If interested in attending, please email brockitalianclub@gmail.com

On Saturday, February 16th @ 4:30pm we will be going to the Canadian Opera Company to watch the amazing opera performance, La clemenza di Tito! For a full synopsis, please check out their website!

Date: Saturday, February 16th, 2013
Time: 4:30 pm
Cost: $22+tax (amazing deal for those who are under the age of 30!!)
Where: Canadian Opera Company, 145 Queen St. W., Toronto
Deadline to sign up: February 7th, 2013

This event is on a first come first serve basis, so please sign up & pay your fee directly to Brock Italian Club Executive before the deadline in order to ensure your spot! Transportation will not be provided, but if you are interested in travelling by group on the Go Train, please contact brockitalianclub@gmail.com and arrangements can be made.

If you are interested in any of the volunteer opportunities or events please contact Brock Italian Club!

Wednesday, 28 November 2012

Studia a Roma, Assisi, Siena e Firenze!

For everyone interested, there is a great opportunity being offered at Brock this year! The course Reading the Italian Medieval and Renaissance City (ITAL/VISA/MARS 3M50) is being offered this summer.

The course will begin at Brock in May during the Spring Evening session, then continue with a two-week study tour in Italy to the cities of Rome, Assisi, Florence, and Siena. 

The travel package is all-inclusive and worry-free with return flights, private coach transportation, 3-star hotels, breakfast and dinner!

If you are interested, please attend an Information Meeting on Tuesday, December 4th from 3pm-4pm in Plaza 410! There is a maximum of 24 students to be enrolled in the course so it's being offered on a first-come, first-served basis!




Wednesday, 21 November 2012

Club Update

Ciao a tutti,

Italian Club Meetings & Homework Help will be postponed until next term, and will recommence on Thursday, January 10th.

Next Term
Homework Help Hour: Thursdays 1pm-2pm
Meeting: Thursdays 2pm-3pm

Remember, meetings are not mandatory but if you would like to make a difference in your community and become more involved, it would definitely be worthwhile to attend. We discuss upcoming events, fundraising, and networking ideas. Feel free to email the club brockitalianclub@gmail.com at any time if you would like to become more involved.

Also, we have just created a Facebook account! Please check it out and add us as a friend!

Upcoming Event:
We are going to have a booth set up in MCA block on January 17th from 11am-2pm with coffee & baked goods being sold to raise funds for the Modern Languages Department.
If you would like to become a volunteer for the event please email brockitalianclub@gmail.com 

Please provide feedback if you would like to start having "Conversation Cafes" where we would go to a local cafe in St. Catharines and speak in Italian to one another to improve our language skills in casual conversation.

Grazie mille!