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Lorenzo de' Medici AnnouncementsLdM and NCRC Launch Conflict Transformation Certificate Today more than ever, there is a great need for students to learn about enlightened and innovative ways to deal with conflicts, whether small or large, interpersonal or international. Starting in Spring 2011, the LdM Florence campus offers a one-semester "Certificate in International Conflict Transformation." The Certificate Program, subtitled "Preventing, Managing, and Resolving Conflicts," is comprised of five core courses and one language course. These courses, leading to a Certificate of Completion, are offered in collaboration between LdM Florence, in conjunction with the University of Florence Department of Peace Studies, and The National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) based in San Diego. LdM's long-standing partnership with the University of Florence includes the Department of Peace Studies and Social Sciences. LdM's own Department of Peace Studies offers six courses, two of which form part of the new Certificate. LdM instructors bring awareness of special Italian contributions to Peace Studies, as well as their own international activities. The courses underpin the applications for Conflict Resolution in terms of theories, techniques, and modern international political and social contexts. The National Conflict Resolution Center has become a national and international voice in conflict resolution after more than 25 years of successfully resolving conflicts through mediation and negotiation. NCRC has facilitated the resolution of conflicts in businesses, non-profits, government bodies, communities, and families. This new Certificate includes two intensive courses taught by NCRC staff in Florence. Based on practical experience, these courses - case-based and hands-on --go beyond conflict theory to train students in the practical skills people need to manage a wide range of conflicts in the real world. The Certificate now offers an exciting new opportunity for students to acquire important professional skills in the stimulating, intercultural setting of LdM Florence. Certificate Courses: Campus Addition: Palace of Palla Strozzi
Fall 2010 at LdM: Fall Course Offerings Now Available
LdM Summer 2010 Workshops and Archaeology Field School: Imagine, Create, Restore, and Explore!
2010 at LdM: Summer Course Schedules and Workshop Offerings Now Available! In 2010, LdM continues its over 35 year legacy of empowering students to realize their potential through study abroad. Summer at LdM presents you with the opportunity to authentically engage with the community worldwide, whether earning credit toward your degree at your home institution or exploring your personal or professional interests. Month-long courses offered at our Florence, Rome, and Tuscania campuses range from art/design to sociology, from art history to philosophy, and from business/communications to Italian language and culture. The LdM Summer Workshops and Archaeology Field School offer a balance of classroom instruction and field work for students of archeology, painting, restoration, and writing. LdM Archaeology Students Unearth Ancient Etruscan Tomb
NEW: Lorenzo de' Medici Expands in 2009
2009 "Art is in the Streets" Winners Announced Excellence in art and design recognized
We would also like to congratulate the following LdM students for the recognition of excellence their artwork received in the 2009 edition of the "Art is in the Streets" art exhibition: Painting, Drawing and Mixed MediaWinner: Julia Jorjorian Title of work: UNTITLED Course: Advanced Drawing: Observation and Interpretation Taught by: Prof. Mirella Ferrari Graphic Design Winner: Santiago Padilla Gonzales Title of work: Contemporary Jungle: Evil Fridge from Hell Course: Advanced Imaging Taught by: Prof. Paolo Ghielmetti/ Francesco Mugnai SPECIAL MENTION: Student: Andreina Yanes Title of work: April Packagings Course: Principles of Drawing for Visual Communication Taught by: Prof. Giovanna Mattera Interior Design Winner: Jessica Okhuysen Title of work: D.U.M. Diffuse Urban Museum Course: Display Design Taught by: Prof. Franco Pisani Photography Winner: Nick Conedera Title of work: 15 Self Portraits Course: Digital Photography Taught by:Prof. Rossana Pinero SPECIAL MENTION: Student: Fernanda Adame Eliās Title of work: Reflexion Course: Fashion Photography Taught by: Prof. Michele Pero Italian Language Department Receives 2009 Award  Lorenzo de' Medici has been chosen again as a recipient for LanguageCourse.net's 2009 Excellence Award. Every year LanguageCourse.Net requests evaluations from more than a thousand language course students worldwide in order to honour language schools which provide outstanding services to their clients. As a result of these evaluations LanguageCourse.Net presents an annual Excellence Award to those language schools, which receive the highest customer satisfaction ratings worldwide. The 2009 Excellence Award not only recognizes LdM's accomplishments with respect to its quality of service but also certifies the high standards applied in its Italian Language courses.
Congratulations to the LdM Italian Language Department for another year of excellence! Click here to check our the Italian Language blog. Film Spray Festival at LdM  Lorenzo de' Medici is proud to announce the first edition of Film Spray! This festival represents an opportunity for an Italian and foreign audience to see and judge important Italian films that have received scant or no distribution through traditional channels. Eight films will be projected in the Chiesa di San Jacopo in Campo Corbolini and CINEMA CIAK, specially opened for the event. Both venues are found in Via Faenza, Florence. The philosophy underlying the event is linked to the pacifist movement of Empowerment, which seeks to develop a parallel, real, and self-organized economy from the marginalised sectors of society. The audience will receive voting cards through which they will rate the features viewed contributing to the election of the winning film.
For more information regarding specific films to be shown, including trailers and detailed program information, please visit www.filmspray.org. Fall 2009 at LdM: Fall Course Offerings Now Available!  This fall, LdM continues its over 30 year legacy of empowering students to realize their potential through study abroad. Whether focusing on your future in art/design in Florence, building your resume through a radio internship in Rome, truly immersing yourself in the Etruscan culture of Tuscania, or experiencing the international vibe of Venice, LdM provides you with the opportunity to authentically engage with the community worldwide. For those looking to explore the history of Italy and the uniqueness of its varied regions, LdM offers the One Semester - Three Cities Program.
Create, Restore, and Explore: LdM Summer 2009 Workshops  Follow Michelangelo's footsteps through Carrara. Capture the color and light of Italy. Restore 16th century murals. Excavate ancient Etruscan ruins. Whatever your interest, the LdM Summer Workshops and Tuscania Archaeology Field School provide students with exceptional opportunities to actively engage in the various environs of Italy. For information on all Summer 2009 program options, click here.
Spring 2009: Study in Venice with LdM! 
Lorenzo de' Medici is pleased to announce the opening of its newest campus this Spring 2009 semester. LdM Venice, in affiliation with Istituto Venezia, offers students an opportunity to study in an historic setting in the city center's Campo Santa Margherita. Whether you traverse the narrow streets on foot or the canals via vaporetto, you're certain to find yourself transported by the atmosphere that is uniquely Venice. LdM Venice Spring 2009 features a range of courses in the liberal and studio arts, with an emphasis on Italian language and on the rich artistic resources of the city of Venice. In accordance with LdM's commitment to ensuring students' successful intercultural interactions, students will enroll in either a 3 or 6 credit Italian language course as well as a complement of 3 to 4 electives. The LdM Venice campus is also a second option for students interested in the One Semester - Three Cities Program. Students spending the beginning of their semester in Tuscania and Rome will now be able to complete the program in either Florence or Venice! The One Semester - Three Cities Program is a fascinating course of study that invites students to experience the roots of Western Civilization as well as the modern language and culture of Italy. The spring application deadline is November 15th. LdM Rome Announces New Blog  LdM is pleased to announce the launching of its Rome blog. This new feature aims to bring attention to events, clubs, and extracurricular activities, helping students connect with the vibrant Rome community. LdM Rome's prime location in the center of the Eternal City, as well as the attractive professor-student ratio, make this campus our fastest growing site. The thriving society in this European capital enables LdM to specialize in contemporary subjects such as International Business and Politics, while students collaborate with industry professionals and work on community projects. LdM boasts close ties to Cinecittā, the largest film and television production facility in Europe second in size only to Hollywood. Classics students can breathe Antiquity in the Roman Forum and uncountable other well-preserved sites. Students of Renaissance and Baroque art can visit one of Rome's over-900 churches, and Religion students can stroll through Vatican City, home to the Pope and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling. Click here to see what the LdM Rome students are up to today! Inauguration of New Museum, "La Casa di Giotto"  Lorenzo de' Medici has established a new collaboration with the Casa di Giotto, the historic house believed to be the birthplace of the artist, Giotto di Bondone. The house is located in the beautiful countryside near the town of Vicchio, about 30 minutes north of Florence. Under the direction of LdM professor Valentina Zucchi, the house has recently been restored and converted into a multimedia museum for adults and children, dealing with Giotto and the art and life of his times. Giotto (born 1267, died 1337), the founding father of Italian Renaissance art, revolutionized the painting of his time and has left the world famous works of art in many Italian cities, including Padua, Assisi and Florence. The municipality of Vicchio was also the birthplace of the Renaissance artists Beato Angelico and Benvenuto Cellini. Lorenzo de' Medici restoration students have been restoring a local chapel in the area. The collaboration with the Casa di Giotto forms part of LdM's expanding offerings in Museum Studies. Interns from Lorenzo de' Medici have worked on the design and development of the new museum and it is envisaged that future interns will continue to work there. This expands the large range of internship opportunities already available in museums for LdM students. At the same time, LdM intends to hold conferences, classes and meetings in the Casa di Giotto. The opening of the new museum takes place on Saturday, 11 October, 2008, at 3pm. For more information: Phone: +39 055-8439224, +39 055-8448251 Email: info@casadigiotto.it Website: www.casadigiotto.it LdM Receives Italian Language Excellence Award  Lorenzo de' Medici has been awarded the Languagecourse.net "2008 Excellence Award" for its Italian Language courses. Every year LanguageCourse.Net requests evaluations from more than a thousand language course students worldwide in order to honor language schools which provide outstanding services to their clients. As a result of these evaluations, LanguageCourse.Net presents an annual Excellence Award to those language schools which receive the highest customer satisfaction ratings worldwide.The 2008 Excellence Award not only recognizes the accomplishments of the school with respects to its quality of service but it also provides the opportunity to certify to potential clients the high standards applied in LdM's Italian Language classes. LdM US Now LdM North America In an exciting new development, Scuola Lorenzo de' Medici's US Office is expanding! We will now be serving students on the North American continent, including the United States, Canada and Mexico, from our office based in Austin, Texas. The LdM North American Enrollment Services + Academic Relations Office will provide assistance to individuals applying to our programs in Florence, Rome, and Tuscania, as well as offering support for universities and advisors in their evaluation of LdM opportunities. Through our North American Office, LdM currently offers Bachelors Degrees, one-year Study and Professional Study Certificates, Semester and Year Abroad programs, Summer Monthly courses and Workshops, January Intersession and more. Students can select from over 400 courses in over 30 disciplines divided into four academic schools. All courses, except Italian Language classes, are held in English. For more information on any of these opportunities, or for guidance in finding just the right study option to suit your specific needs and interests, please feel free to contact us: LdM North American Enrollment Services + Academic Relations Toll Free 877.765.4LDM or info@lorenzodemedici.org Design Department BlogsThese blogs provide an inside look at the LdM departments of Fashion, Graphic, and Interior Design through projects, professors, activities, and events, including student commentary and plenty of inspiring images.Sookmyung University: A New LdM Partnership Scuola Lorenzo de' Medici is proud to announce a new partnership with Sookmyung University in Seoul, South Korea, one of the leading women's universities of that country. Founded in 1906, Sookmyung University is well known for its advanced technology and strong academic programs. With a motto of "Gentle Power to Change the World" and a goal of "Beyond Women, Toward Leaders, Beyond Korea, Toward the World," the university has proven itself to be a great source of women's empowerment in South Korea.
Sookmyung University is the first South Korean University partnership for Lorenzo de' Medici. We look forward to a long, fruitful relationship between our two institutions and are ready to welcome our first group of Korean students into the LdM family!
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The most recent addition to the LdM Florence campus is an entire floor of the Palace of Palla Strozzi, built in the Renaissance, containing a student lounge and 14 newly renovated classrooms. This addition on Piazza Strozzi is conveniently close to the other LdM facilities.
The series of excavations planned for 2009, organized by Lorenzo de' Medici under
the archaeological supervision of Etruria Meridionale and the town of Tuscania, has
unearthed a sepulcher with burial niches dating from the Hellenistic period of the
Etruscan civilization. This particular excavation is part of an overall project
under the direction of Dott. Stefano Giuntoli, who has already seen some important
finds during recent excavations in the Pina delle Rusciare and Fosso Caprino areas,
including the discovery of six sarcophagi and a bronze mirror now on display in the
National Museum of Riposo. 
We are pleased to announce the addition of a new facility at LdM Florence. LdM's
newest facility is attached to the church of the Medici family (Chiesa di San
Lorenzo) in the beautiful Piazza San Lorenzo and very close to the other 10
facilities hosting more than 400 courses from over 30 subject areas. This expansion
will allow Lorenzo de' Medici to continue to meet its growing student population's
academic needs.
Scuola Lorenzo de' Medici wishes to extend its thanks once again to everyone involved in the planning, coordination and execution of this year's "Art is in the Streets" exhibition, as well as all of our friends, families and members of the community who participated. If you were unable to attend this year's events, please
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