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Long Island War Heroes in Focus: The Humble and the Heroic
Emphasizing the stories of many Long Island war heroes, local author Dr. Salvatore LaGumina sheds light on the extensive patriotic efforts of Italian-American soldiers in "The Humble and the Heroic", on Tuesday, October 24, from 5:30-7:30 pm in the Fortunoff Hall Ballroom at Dowling's Rudolph Campus in Oakdale. Dr. LaGumina will tell poignant stories that reveal what went on within families behind the headlines of World War II. This event is part of Dowling's yearlong series of events, "Celebrating Long Island".
This thought-provoking talk will focus on the idea that an extra measure of loyalty and patriotism was required of Italian immigrants during WWII because their ancestry was of a nation pitted against us on the battlefield. Striving not to repeat history, Dr. LaGumina will focus on how we should treat immigrant groups in future conflicts. Italian Americans' quest for acceptance amidst a path paved with sacrifice, bitter poverty, and discrimination is worthy of scholarly study and impassioned discussions. Dr. LaGumina will spark the audiences' hearts and minds with the travails of humble Italian Americans who fought for freedom.
Dr. Salvatore LaGumina is Professor Emeritus of History and Director of the Center for Italian American Studies, Nassau Community College. He is also author/editor of seventeen books and several dozen articles. These include: The Italian Americans: An Encyclopedia; From Steerage to Suburb, Long Island Italians; and Wop, A Documentary History of Anti-Italian Discrimination.
"Celebrating Long Island" is made possible through the generous support of the Gardiner Foundation.
About Dowling College
Dowling College is an independent, coeducational college that serves more than 6,500 students at
its historic Rudolph Campus on the banks of the Connetquot River in Oakdale, NY, and the 105-acre
Brookhaven Campus in eastern Long Island and a business center located near the Nassau-Suffolk
border in Melville. Dowling offers Bachelor′s, Master′s, and Doctoral degrees in several
disciplines through its four schools: Arts and Sciences, Aviation, Business, and Education.
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