Cardinal Stritch October Italian Retreat

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A Unique Franciscan University-Italy Relationship for Leadership, Learning & Service Kristine Kiefer Hipp, Assoc. Professor, Leadership Studies, Cardinal Stritch Teri Wagner, Chair, Master of Arts in Visual Studies Program, Cardinal Stritch Angelo Vasta, CEO, and Rossella Vasta, Director, Villa Pieve International School, UmbriaGroupUSA ORIENTATION Cardinal Stritch University – Milwaukee, WI


Developing the Relationship •

Villa Pieve enjoys relationships with institutes of higher learning across the US and has provided the perfect setting for Cardinal Stritch University’s undergraduate and graduate Art courses for the past 8 years

Conducted the first Leadership, Learning and Service Retreat in March 2006

Currently initiating existing courses through Outreach that can be taught by Italian instructors in English and Italian in conjunction with CSU professors


A Unique Setting and Experience

The School is located on 8 lovely acres in the charming Italian countryside below the intimate, medieval village of Corciano

This option for international learning differs from the St. Bonaventure partnership and the Franciscan Leadership Pilgrimage by proposing a third alternative to these already successful programs

It offers…


It offers . . . •

Personalized attention in the home of the Vasta family

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A private setting for dialogue and reflection Experiences are set in numerous cities/towns midway between Florence and Rome according to the time of year


What you can expect! •

A balance of sightseeing, personal growth and reflection, and learning as we dialogue with others around state, national, and global issues to broaden our perspectives

A schedule that includes visits to effective and sustainable organizations and meetings with prominent Italian spiritual, business, and nonprofit leaders

The potential to develop partnerships and service projects we can address, in community, when we return home


International LLS Retreat 1-2 variable credit option

Engage in dialogue, reflection and self discovery with others who recognize the ways and wisdom of St. Francis and seek to take our core values to a higher level

Examine our leadership, engage in learning in an international setting, and think deeply about serving at multiple levels

Synthesize research in leadership, learning and service in the Italian culture and the relationship to practice in Italy and the US


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Maintain a reflection journal that focuses on a topic or issue of personal interest

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Generate a deeper understanding of the challenges and responsibilities we face together in our interconnected world

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Discover hidden possibilities in applying the Franciscan vision in home contexts


Travel to Rome


Welcome to Italy! • • •

Arrive at Fiumicino Airport in Rome Collect your luggage & go through customs Travel by private bus to Villa Pieve


Villa Pieve


Villa Pieve


Villa Pieve


Villa Pieve


Villa Pieve


Villa Pieve


Villa Pieve


Villa Pieve


Villa Pieve


Villa Pieve


Villa Pieve


Villa Pieve


Villa Pieve


Villa Pieve


Villa Pieve


Villa Pieve


Villa Pieve


Villa Pieve


Villa Pieve


Villa Pieve

• Arrive at the Villa, get your room, and meet for “Pranzo”

Review the schedule, tour the Villa and walk up to Corciano

Course overview (for credit participants)

The 1-2 For-Credit option to be applied to Ph.D. credits

• “Cena”


Meet the Family


Meet the Family


Meet the Family


Meet the Family


Assisi •

Santa Maria degli Angeli/Porziuncola and the Rose Garden

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“Basiliche” of St Francis and St. Clare

Piazza and free time

San Damiano Dialogue with members of the University of Peace Studies


Santa Maria degli Angeli


Santa Maria degli Angeli


Santa Maria degli Angeli


La Porziuncola


La Porziuncola


La Porziuncola


Assisi - Eremo, Saint Clare & San Damiano


Assisi - Eremo, Saint Clare & San Damiano


Assisi - Eremo, Saint Clare & San Damiano


Basilica of Saint Francis


Basilica of Saint Francis


Basilica of Saint Francis


Basilica of Saint Francis


Basilica of Saint Francis


Basilica of Saint Francis


Basilica of Saint Francis


Basilica of Saint Francis


Basilica of Saint Francis


Basilica of Saint Francis


Free time in Piazza & Shopping


Free time in Piazza & Shopping


Free time in Piazza & Shopping


Free time in Piazza & Shopping


A Day at the Villa • • • •

Structured activities and dialogue Guest presentations & more conversation Walking tour of Corciano – free time “Cena” at Ristorante il Convento


Walking tour of Corciano


Walking tour of Corciano


Walking tour of Corciano


Walking tour of Corciano


Walking tour of Corciano


Walking tour of Corciano


Walking tour of Perugia • • • •

The Underground City - Rocca Paolina University of Perugia

‣ Medieval Botanical Garden ‣ On campus conversation w/faculty Piazza and free time

Great Fountain, Roman Aquaduct, Etruscan Arch


Perugia - Rocca Paolina


Perugia - Rocca Paolina


Perugia - Rocca Paolina


Perugia - San Pietro & Botanical Garden


Perugia - San Pietro & Botanical Garden


Perugia - San Pietro & Botanical Garden


Perugia - San Pietro & Botanical Garden


Perugia - San Pietro & Botanical Garden


Perugia - San Pietro & Botanical Garden


Perugia - San Pietro & Botanical Garden


Perugia - San Pietro & Botanical Garden


Perugia - Walking Tour


Perugia - Walking Tour


Perugia - Walking Tour


Perugia - Walking Tour


Perugia - Walking Tour


Walking tour Cortona • • • •

Morning on your own

Cena at Tonino’s

Duomo, Art Museum Piazza and free time Le Celle – 1211 Franciscan Hermitage – converse with a Franciscan theologian – dialogue and reflection


Cortona - Walking Tour


Cortona - Walking Tour


Cortona - Walking Tour


Cortona - Walking Tour


Cortona - Walking Tour


Cortona - Walking Tour


Sustainable Family Businesses

Massa Martana: Angelatoni Corp.– Italy’s highest tech factory

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“Pranzo” Deruta: Grazia factory – 500 years old Torgiano – Lungarotti Winery and tasting


Lago Trasimeno • • • •

Free time in Passignano

Shop at “PAM” - Italian version of the US Grocery/ Dept. Stores

Save your €uros for the Cashmere factory ;-)

Ferry to Isola Maggiore & hike on the Island “Pranzo” Tour Mancianti – olive press company for museum and oil tasting


Lago Trasimeno


Lago Trasimeno


Fly Home • • •

Leave Villa Pieve at 4:30am Return to Fiumicino Airport Fly Home



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