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Institute at Palazzo Rucellai
Via della Vigna Nuova, 18
Florence, Italy 50123

This Month at the Institute - April

Tuesday, April 2nd
at 5:00pm
The Culture of Coffee
Why is coffee so famous in the world? What makes Italian coffee so aromatic? What makes each coffee so unique? Learn the art of coffee making and taste all kinds of varieties at Caffè Chiaro Scuro.

Wednesday, April 10th
at 6:00pm
Coppa Rucellai: the one and only ISI tournament!
If you didn’t sign up for the Fiorenza Soccer Cup, don’t worry... We’re organizing a soccer tournament for ISI students only!
Compose your own team of 5 players with at least 1 girl, think out a team name and come to Student Services to sign up! There’s a maximum of 30 students so be quick!
Signup deadline is Thursday, April 4

Tuesday, April 16th
at 12:30pm .... 5 minutes!
ALL SCHOOL PHOTO
Meet on the ground floor of Palazzo Bargagli, (the all-school photo will be taken in front of the church in Piazza Santa Croce)

Tuesday, April 16th
at 4:45pm
Arno River Cruise
Paddle down the city stretch of the Arno with the passage under
the four main bridges in Florence. The river is calm, ideal to take photographs, admire the beautiful architecture of the city from an all-new perspective. Plus: race your way to the next bridge!
Signup deadline is Thursday, April 11 - Max. 40 participants

Friday, April 26th
at 11:00am
Adventure Park!
If swinging through the treetops, balancing on a trunk, silently sliding through the air on a zip line or anticipating the excitement of a jump into empty space is what makes you happy, this is the right place to be! The park is in the hills surrounding Florence ... a unique setting!
Signup deadline is Wednesday, April 24

ONGOING

SPORTS
SOCCER tournament
TENNIS classes
YOGA classes
Sign-up at Student Services

MRS. F'S COOKING COURSE
Cook 5 four-course meals over five weeks and learn lots of cooking techniques. Sit at the table and enjoy a real taste of the famous Italian lifestyle.
To sign up for the presentation lesson on Thursday, Sept.13th at 7:00pm, email: jeanne.finocchiaro@gmail.com

LANGUAGES
CAFFE' ITALIANO
Italians love chatting over a cup of espresso coffee. What better way to improve your newly learned Italian than this?! Join a member of staff for a fun Italian conversation in one of the many cafes in town. Check Facebook ISI Fall 2012 page for details!

LANGUAGE TANDEM
Weekly ‘aperitivo’ and language exchange held at Casa della Creatività. While enjoying a cocktail, you can talk with Italian and international students looking to improve their English, and have them help you with your Italian too.