Following the recent Black Lives Matter protests, the city of Denver removed the Columbus memorial sculpture from Civic Center Park to protect it from vandalism. They are looking to change the purpose of the sculpture and have asked Denver’s Italian community to provide input into the process. I attended a ZOOM meeting with the Italian Vice-consul, Giovanna Carriero-Contreras, and representatives of several other Italian organizations as well as Alisa DiGiacomo from History Colorado. It was agreed that the sculpture should honor the many contributions the Italian community has made to the Denver area and beyond. The dedication plaque and location will be determined in conjunction with the city.  Our Vice-consul stated that the Italian community wants to be a part of the change that is taking place. We at the Dante Alighieri Society agree and will be participating in the process.  Stay safe and well. Let me know if you have questions.  John Giardino johncgiardino@comcast.net

ITALIAN LANGUAGE REMOTE ONLINE CLASSES

All language classes are remote online classes for the fall 2020 session. Classes are offered live for 90 minutes, once a week, for 10 weeks. Classes with fewer than five students will be canceled or combined. Students should order their textbooks at the same time that you register for your class, using the links below at the end of each class description. Students receive automated email confirmations of their registration and PayPal payment. For more information, please contact the Education Chair Suzanne Fasing at suzannefasing@yahoo.com.

The deadline to register and pay for fall classes is September 7, 2020.