Professor Colaneri taught full-time in the Modern Languages Department at Iona College from 1959 until retirement in 2002, and 14 years part-time at The College of New Rochelle. During his career at Iona he was moderator of the Italian Club, served multiple terms as Chair of the department, and developed the International Studies program. In addition, he authored several books to accompany the study of Italian and conducted tours for language students of all ages to Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, and Egypt. Although he mainly taught Italian language, culture, and literature, he knew French, Spanish, Portuguese and began the study of Japanese. In recognition of his dedication to the promotion of second-language acquisition for all Americans and his commitment to the values and ideals of a liberal arts education, his family and friends created this fund to encourage the study of language in international settings.

Award: $2,000
Application Deadline:

 

Qualifications

• Full-time language major or minor at The College of New Rochelle or Iona College
• Sophomore or Junior status at the time of application, with a minimum 3.3 GPA
• Acceptance to an approved language study abroad program

Application Materials

1. A typed essay of 2 pages describing your reasons for studying language and your goals for the foreign study program to which you have applied
2. The names of two faculty members who will write letters of recommendation for you, at least one of whom must be in the languages department. The letters must address your readiness for overseas study and your language ability; they should be sealed and sent directly by the faculty to: Dr. Ann Raia (address below)
3. A copy of your college transcript
4. A copy of your application to the study abroad program, and your letter of acceptance into the program
5. A signed commitment to write a full report of your experience upon your return and to make a formal presentation to the department faculty and students.
6. A signed statement permitting the release of information to the Review Committee and to internal and off-campus media.

Submit to:

Dr. Ann Raia (araia@cnr.edu),
Professor Emerita of Classics
College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, N.Y. 10805
29 Castle Place
New Rochelle, NY 10805
Email: araia@cnr.edu

SCHOLARSHIP REVIEW COMMITTEE:
Dr. Susan Conte, OSU, John D. Colaneri, Mauro Christopher Romita, JD