Benefits
Awards
The Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµ finds way to recognize the accomplishments of our membership. These currently include book awards, distinguished service awards, and honorary membership awards.
Learn more about each award, see past winners, and apply for an opportunity to be recognized by Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµon our website.


Funding
From time to time the Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµ will announce via the Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµListserv, the availability of targeted funds for a specific purpose with a given budget. Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµmembers may then complete the Application for Funding form for these designated projects approved by the Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµExecutive Council.

Publications
The Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµ was founded in 1924 to promote the study of Italian language, literature, and culture in schools, colleges and universities in North America. It has approximately 1500 members worldwide. The Association publishes the quarterly journal, Italica, and a twice-yearly Newsletter. It sponsors seminars and workshops in the broad area of Italian studies and holds annual meetings, usually in conjunction with ACTFL but also in Italy.


Partnerships
The Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµis proud to partner with organizations that help us support our mission to Preserve, Advance, and Promote Italian Language and Culture in the United States and beyond. In addition, these organizations also provide exclusive partner benefits to Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµmembers. Please follow the link below to find out more about our current partnerships. Please note that some benefits are limited to Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµmembers and will require you to login to your Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµaccount. Finally, if your organization is interested in partnering with the AATI, please send an email to info@aati-online.org.

Resources
Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµis dedicated to excellence in teaching and research in all areas of Italian studies. Members receive four issues of Italica, the Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµNewsletter (online), and are eligible to give papers at our annual meeting.
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Latest News
Antonietta DiPietro Receives Distinguished Service Award for 2018 (K-12)
Dr. Antonietta Di Pietro, AP Italian Instructor at G.W. Carver International Studies Program, Lecturer of Italian at Florida International University, and current Executive Board Member for High Schools (2018-2020) of the Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµ...
Frank Nuessel Receives Distinguished Service Award for 2018 (College / University)
Professor of Spanish, Italian and Linguistics and University Scholar of the University of Louisville, and former Vice-President (2010-2011), President (2012-2014), and current Past President (2015-2017) of the Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµ has been...
Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµCollege Essay Winners Announced
The Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµCollege Essay Committee Announces the 2017-2018 Winners:Nicholas DeMarieUniversity of Pennsylvania"Dio, la materia, l'uomo"(miglior saggio in lingua italianaProfessor Eva Del Soldato )Jordan CostanzaUNC at Charlotte"Gastronomic Purism"(miglior saggio in...
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