2007 Italy Study Abroad Program

2007 Italy Study Abroad Group at Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome
The Palazzo Senatorio and a replica of the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius can be seen in the background.

The 2007 Honors College Italy Program focused on the history, culture, and architecture of the city. Through visits to Rome, Florence, Siena, Pienza, Assisi, Venice, and other sites, students gained an understanding of the development of the city in Italy.

The group was in Italy for three weeks, from July 8th to July 28th. Besides the onsite visits, students stayed in the Tuscan town of Castiglion Fiorentino for two weeks at the Santa Chiara study center.

This year's Italy Program Participants included:

Rachel Almarez
Crystal Longoria
Nicole Nelson
Mark Polzin
Maria Puente
Victor Quilliam
Joe Ramirez
Pamela Ressler
Vicktoria Robles
Jameka Nicole Taylor
Dr. Robert Baron, Associate Dean of Dept. of Architecture
Dr. Richard Diem, Dean of Honors College
Dr. David Johnson, Vice Provost for Academic and Faculty Support

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