Friday, March 13
9:30-13:30
Prof. Rinelli
                                                                                                   

This workshop provides an introduction to the complex and rich field of Migration Studies which covers several university disciplines such as History, Geography, Law, Political Science, Economics, but also Arts and IT.  Students will learn how to read current news and build a set of resources to put diversity and inclusion back on the divisive topic of migration to counter fake populist narratives.                 

This workshop offers an accessible, in-depth introduction to ethical problems about climate justice, with attention to environmental racism, indigenous rights, gender, age, and other aspects of diversity, and to the role of individuals and institutions in climate change.

Saturday, March 14
or Saturday, March 21
9:30-13:30
Prof. Rinelli

Friday, March 20     
14:00-17:00               
Prof. Montefusco

A workshop focused on research and awareness of how fashion advertising has, especially since the 1960s, told the story of fashion itself and the transformations of Italian society.

Saturday, March 21
14:00-17:00    
Prof. Bordignon 
      

This workshop introduces high school students to the key institutions, debates, and challenges shaping European politics today, with a special focus on the European Union. This simulation gives students the opportunity to practice debate, teamwork, and decision-making while experiencing first-hand what it feels like to study political science at university level.

Sunday, March 22
9:30-13:30
Prof. Rossi                                        

What does the “Made in Italy” label mean and how is it used today?  When and how did its history begin?  This workshop examines Italy’s history from its emergence as a tourist destination to highlighting the excellences and critical issues of its key sectors today.

Sunday, March 22
14:00-17:00
Prof. Bordignon   

This interactive workshop introduces high school students to the emerging field of business and human rights, exploring how companies balance profit-making with their responsibilities to people and the planet. Students will participate in a short role-play activity where they take on the perspectives of businesses, NGOs, and policymakers negotiating a human rights challenge.

Sunday, March 22
14:30-18:30
Prof. Rossi    

The workshop retraces the fashion history of the 20^th century, highlighting how fashion has often been a tool for political struggle.  The workshop integrates aspects of history, sociology, semiotics, anthropology and seeks to understand how the political struggle was transformed into commercial products.

Friday, March 13
14:00-17:00
Prof. Pettit

This course offers an introduction to basic techniques of photographic printing in the darkroom. We will explore photograms, transparencies, and film negatives for a creative approach to image-making. Students will make several experimental photographs using mixed techniques.

Saturday, March 14
or Saturday, March 21
9:30-13:30
Prof. Buening

Discover micro worlds in photography!  This is an experimental workshop where students will use different and unusual materials to take original photos and discover a new way of seeing the world through a camera. 
*Students need to bring their own smartphone or camera.

Saturday, March 14
or Sunday, March 15
10:00-16:00
Prof. Mannino

Students will learn how to make handmade paper from recycled paper and how to include printed images in them.  Please bring any images you would like to insert as a collage onto your sheets.

*Dress code: Wear rubber sole shoes

Friday, March 20
14:00-17:00
Prof. Pettit

This course is an introduction to one of the earliest photographic techniques, cyanotype. After a brief introduction to pioneer Anna Atkins, we will discuss paper and simple chemistry to create a record of local plants and experiment with transparency processes.

Saturday, March 21
9:30-13:30
Prof. Guerra

Explore the versatility of fluid ink washes with a brush and a quill pen. We create quick sketches and longer, sustained renderings of a variety of subjects, including still lifes and on-site landscapes. Techniques include wet-on-wet, dry brush, layered cross-hatching, and stippling.

Saturday, March 21
10:00-16:00
Prof. Mannino
 

This workshop will introduce direct modeling and sculpting in clay to create a life size head mask.  The focus will be on rendering all figurative facial elements in portraiture over a correct head framework.  Participants will carry their head mask home for finalization and are welcome to bring some pictures of their choices as a reference.

Saturday, March 21
14:30-18:30
Prof. Guerra

A step-by-step approach to portraiture using specific instructions for flawlessly proportioned features. Students will sketch each other from life and then learn how to transfer a famous work of art using a grid. They will eventually produce a full palette watercolor rendition of the original image.

Friday, March 13
or Saturday, March 14
14:00-18:00
Prof. Bruccoleri

This workshop encourages students to develop a refined approach to cyberspace and the problems it can bring, while learning about cybersecurity measures for easy understanding in personal daily life.  Students develop greater awareness of the dangers of the cyber world.

Sunday, March 22
9:30-13:30
Prof. Lindo

This workshop is a gateway to learning the art of expression by engaging with rhetoric and using the writing process to communicate ideas with purpose and passion, clearly and with integrity, helping to develop a strong voice and gain confidence in their writing abilities. 

Sunday, March 22
14:30-18:30
Prof. Lindo

Learn essential skills and techniques to become a confident and engaging speaker.  Whether you’re presenting in class, giving a work presentation, or just want to improve your communication skills, this workshop will empower to you speak with clarity, conviction, & impact.

Sunday, March 15
14:00-18:00
or
Sunday, March 22
9:30-13:30
Prof. Parisi

This workshop reflects upon many food-related issues: what can we learn exploring the basics of nutrition science, the latest research on what’s healthy, analyzing and comparing the standard American diet with the Mediterranean diet, and other traditional diets in the world, exploring the studies on fast & slow food, understanding, discussing, and comparing the globalization of eating habits versus different eating cultures.

The last hour will include a test of Mindfulness and a session of "Mindful Eating".

Friday, March 13
or Friday, March 20
14:00-18:00
Prof. Innamorati

Through group activities and collaboration, participants will discover the causes behind daily air pollution and the consequences of these pressures on global climate stability. In the workshop students will collectively develop practical solutions to reduce exposure to air pollution in urban areas and to respond to climate change impacts, drawing on experiences and examples from the city of Rome

Saturday, March 14
14:00-18:00
Prof. Innamorati

Students will explore some of the most pressing environmental challenges (waste management, climate change, biodiversity loss) and discuss a way forward to address these challenges and adopt an integrated approach in defining potential solutions taking into consideration environmental protection objectives as well as social equity and economic wealth.

Sunday, March 15
or Saturday, March 21
14:00-18:00
Prof. Carvelli

Biology & sustainability are not just things we read about in books – they-re all around us, even in the spaces we walk through every day.  This workshop invites students to explore the campus as if it were a living laboratory, discovering how biodiversity connects directly to environmental sustainability.