By Isabel Ball, University of Missouri–Kansas City (Photo taken at Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence, Italy) When I applied for funding to conduct research in Florence, Italy, I thought I knew exactly what I was signing up for. I was going to collect concert data, compare musical programming in Florence and Kansas City, write a researchContinue reading “An Ocean Apart, Speaking the Same Language”
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The Gold of Piedmont: How Global Research Redefined My Culinary Perspective
By Francisca Tan, Austin Community College In my two decades of culinary leadership, I have placed thousands of ingredient orders, managed complex inventories, and tracked every gram for corporate profitability. I used to view ingredients through the pragmatic lens of economics. However, standing in the rolling, sun-drenched hills of the Langhe region in Piedmont, Italy,Continue reading “The Gold of Piedmont: How Global Research Redefined My Culinary Perspective”
Post Acqui Terme
By Esther Yoo, Syracuse University I am back home, after a wonderful and fruitful time at the InterHarmony International Music Festival in Acqui Terme! Lots of live performances, Italian food, walking, and friends were enjoyed. This experience has been professionally helpful as a future music educator and performer. I have been able to experience aContinue reading “Post Acqui Terme “
The Gold of Piedmont: How Global Research Redefined My Culinary Perspective
By Francisca Tan, Austin Community College In my two decades of culinary leadership, I have placed thousands of ingredient orders, managed complex inventories, and tracked every gram for corporate profitability. I used to view ingredients through the pragmatic lens of economics. However, standing in the rolling, sun-drenched hills of the Langhe region in Piedmont, Italy,Continue reading “The Gold of Piedmont: How Global Research Redefined My Culinary Perspective”
Looking Ahead: Classical Music Festival in Italy
By Esther Yoo, Syracuse University Hi everyone! My name is Esther Yoo, and I am from Tampa, Florida. I will be a junior this upcoming fall semester, studying Piano Performance at the Setnor School of Music in Syracuse University. Aside from practicing piano every day, I spend my free time reading novels, listening to music,Continue reading “Looking Ahead: Classical Music Festival in Italy”
The First Knead – Returning to the Heart of Piedmont
By Francisca Tan, Austin Community College About Me & My Project (June 19 – July 5) For over 20 years, my life has been defined by the steady rhythm of a professional kitchen. I have managed high-volume service for 2,500 students in Texas and maintained the standards of a Michelin-starred pastry department in New York.Continue reading “The First Knead – Returning to the Heart of Piedmont”
Understanding Roman Food
By: Fredrick Wu, Johns Hopkins University Hi everyone! I am Fredrick Wu and I am from Atlanta, Georgia, but am currently studying at the Johns Hopkins University as a Molecular and Cellular Biology major on the pre-medicine track, but am also considering other potential dual majors such as Classics or International Studies. At Hopkins, IContinue reading “Understanding Roman Food “
Exploring Musical Canon and Music Education in Florence
By: Isabel Ball, University of Missouri–Kansas City Hey everyone! My name is Isabel Ball, and I just finished my first year pursuing a Bachelor of Music Education at the University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC) Conservatory. I’m originally from Missouri, and if there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I love music andContinue reading “Exploring Musical Canon and Music Education in Florence”
Chi, Che, Quando, Dove, Perche?
By: Kathryn O’Connor An introduction to my Global Scholars research project! INTRODUCTION: Hello! My name is Kathryn O’Connor and I am Classical Civilizations major here at Florida State University (Go ‘Noles!). I am also a member of the 2026 Global Scholars cohort, which is a research program at Florida State where over the course ofContinue reading “Chi, Che, Quando, Dove, Perche?”
Cremonese Violin and Workshop Creation Project
By Olivia Leichter, Florida State University There is a question that most string players eventually face, often in the middle of a practice session or right before a performance: something feels off with my instrument — now what? Maybe the strings sit too high, the bow isn’t responding the way it should, or an acheContinue reading “Cremonese Violin and Workshop Creation Project”
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