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
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Conducted the first Leadership, Learning and Service Retreat in March 2006
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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
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The School is located on 8 lovely acres in the charming Italian countryside below the intimate, medieval village of Corciano
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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
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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
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A schedule that includes visits to effective and sustainable organizations and meetings with prominent Italian spiritual, business, and nonprofit leaders
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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
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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
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Examine our leadership, engage in learning in an international setting, and think deeply about serving at multiple levels
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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”
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Review the schedule, tour the Villa and walk up to Corciano
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Course overview (for credit participants)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Shop at “PAM” - Italian version of the US Grocery/ Dept. Stores
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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