Stories Brings Friends Together at Palazzi Community Center

A group of friends convened for a relaxing evening at the Palazzi Community Center to celebrate the passion that brought them together: writing.

Letture in Giardino: “Noi Dove”

Dante’s Divine Comedy Documentary Premiere

Friends and families' faces light up and conversation sparks after a documentary premiere at the PCC.

A Palazzi Community Center Event

AUF’s Upcoming Annual Conference Allows Students' Visions to Come to Life 

Get involved in AUF’s 13th Annual Conference! Students are encouraged to participate in AUF’s Annual Conference this December 6 & 7.

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Florence on Display in 'Tiny Florence'|Photography Student Exhibition

The exhibition will highlight the photographic talents of students in the intensive sections of Introduction to Digital Photography and Introduction to Street Photography. Their work will be on display at the Palazzi Community Center starting Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Debuts Thursday, September 19 at the Palazzi Community Center

AUF 13th Annual Conference, Fall 2024

Stony Brook University and The American University of Florence are pleased to announce the 13th Annual Conference, which will take place in Florence on Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7, 2024

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Paige Towery opted to traverse international borders, relocating from Oregon to Florence, Italy to attend AUF’s culinary program, Apicius.

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Stories Brings Friends Together at Palazzi Community Center

A group of friends convened for a relaxing evening at the Palazzi Community Center to celebrate the ...

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Friends and families' faces light up and conversation sparks after a documentary premiere at the PCC...

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AUF’s Upcoming Annual Conference Allows Students' Visions to Come to Life 

Get involved in AUF’s 13th Annual Conference! Students are encouraged to participate in AUF’s Annual...

A Call For Contributions ...

Florence on Display in 'Tiny Florence'|Photography Student Exhibition

The exhibition will highlight the photographic talents of students in the intensive sections of Intr...

Debuts Thursday, September 19 at the Palazzi Commu ...

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Matthew Greiner

My Master program really pushed me every day to think and develop a new approach to food. ...

My Master program really pushed me every day to think and develop a new approach to food. ...

Matthew Greiner, Iowa City, Iowa, USA

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Caleb England

Caleb England

Exposure to another culture, in an intensive context, allows you gain new perspective and understanding...

Exposure to another culture, in an intensive context, allows you gain new perspective and understanding...

Caleb England, USA

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Taylor Samuels

Taylor Samuels

I love Florence because it is a small city where you get to know many local people, while also being...

I love Florence because it is a small city where you get to know many local people, while also being...

Taylor Samuels, USA

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Devin Parr

Devin Parr

AUF alumna Devin Parr defines herself as So-Cal wine gal, a culinary enthusiast, an aspiring ninja, and...

AUF alumna Devin Parr defines herself as So-Cal wine gal, a culinary enthusiast, an aspiring ninja, and...

Devin Parr, USA

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Jane Smith

Jane Smith

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Jane Smith, USA

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Matthew Greiner

Matthew Greiner

My Master program really pushed me every day to think and develop a new approach to food. ...

My Master program really pushed me every day to think and develop a new approach to food. ...

Matthew Greiner, Iowa City, Iowa, USA

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Caleb England

Caleb England

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Exposure to another culture, in an intensive context, allows you gain new perspective and understanding...

Caleb England, USA

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Taylor Samuels

I love Florence because it is a small city where you get to know many local people, while also being...

I love Florence because it is a small city where you get to know many local people, while also being...

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Devin Parr

Devin Parr

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My Master program really pushed me every day to think and develop a new approach to food.

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