Italy Center 15th Anniversary Celebration Weekend

Celebrating Community

Join us in Bologna this November as we mark the 15th anniversary of the Italy Center with a special weekend dedicated to connection, reflection, and shared experience. Celebrating Community will bring together alumni, current students, faculty and staff (past and present!), and our wonderful community partners to honor the relationships and memories that have defined the Center over the last 15 years.

The program will start off with our Gratefulness Gala and be followed by a weekend of engaging faculty-led activities, and opportunities to gather over meals and conversation—creating space to reconnect with old friends and build new connections. 

This milestone weekend is both a celebration of our past and an invitation to look ahead. The Italy Center has been made possible by a vibrant and generous community, and as we gather to celebrate, we also welcome those who wish to support its continued growth and impact for future generations.

We hope you will join us in Bologna to celebrate, reconnect, and be part of what comes next.

Next Steps

1. Submit your RSVP through this event page

2. Purchase your tickets here!

3. Share with everyone!

Pricing

• Gratefulness Gala only: $145 per person ($50 pp for children 10 and under)

• Two day ticket (includes Gala plus one other day of your choice): $220 per person

• Full package (includes Gala plus two or three days of your choice): $260 per person

In the RSVP form, you can let us know which days you plan to attend!

Accommodation

We've put together suggested options for accommodation during your time in Bologna! View them here.

Looking for a roommate? Be sure to join the group here on our website to meet with other attendees.

Supporting the Italy Center

We are grateful to all the supporters of the Italy Center - your donations directly support scholarships for students to join us for a semester or summer!

Would you like to become a supporter?

There are two ways to support our work!

• When you purchase your tickets, you can select one of our donor tiers. Some include entry tickets for the weekend's activities!

• After purchasing your tickets, you can select an amount of your choosing through the 'Donate Now!' button.

Amici tier - $500

• Recognition at Gratefulness Gala

• Name listed on website

Ambasciatori tier - $750

• Recognition at Gratefulness Gala

• Name listed on website

• Two (2) complimentary tickets to the Gratefulness Gala 

Sostenitori tier - $1,000

• Recognition at Gratefulness Gala

• Name listed on website

• Two (2) complimentary tickets to the Gratefulness Gala and all events on 27 November

Bologna Steward tier - $2,500

• Recognition at Gratefulness Gala

• Name listed on website

• Two (2) complimentary tickets for the Gratefulness Gala, all events on 27 November, and 28 November

Legacy Circle - $5,000+

• Scholarship in the donor’s name

• Recognition at Gratefulness Gala

• Name listed on website

• Four (4) complimentary tickets for the full Anniversary Celebration weekend