October 31 (Tuesday) 2:30 - 4:30 pm. Sponsored by The College of Staten Island. Lecture Hall, Building 1P, 2800 Victory Blvd,, Staten Island. Admission: free; open to the public. Contact: Maryann Feola 718-982-3640 [email protected]

This event will feature author Maria Laurino, whose works include the acclaimed PBS series, The Italian Americans: A History. She will be joined by College of Staten Island faculty and student speakers who will discuss the literature and life stories of the diaspora.