06 Marzo 2018
Enrico Mentana, Maurizio Pallante, Daniela Ducato and Rahul Antao Will Speak as Guests of Honor
52 students from Italy, Albania, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Israel, the United States, Mexico, Brazil and Kenya will be graduating in a ceremony that will start at 3pm in the Agenzia di Pollenzo courtyard
Journalist and director of TG La 7 Enrico Mentana, the founder of the Happy Degrowth movement Felice Maurizio Pallante, Sardininan entrepreneur and founder of Edizero Daniela Ducato and UNISG alumnus and International Fund for Agricultural Development consultant Rahul Antao will be the guests of honor at the graduation ceremony to be held on the afternoon of Friday March 9 at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo.
This is by now the seventh iteration of the Pollenzo tradition of Graduation Day, a key moment of unity for the entire student community and beyond. As always, after the discussions of theses in the morning, the actual ceremony will start in the afternoon. At 3pm the students, wearing their caps and traditional black capes, will gather in the Agenzia di Pollenzo for a group photo.
The students, guests of honor, faculty and other UNISG staff will then proceed to the parish church of San Vittore, where the new graduates will receive their degrees. Each guest of honor will also share memories of their own studies with the audience.
This year the graduates come from 11 Italian regions (Piedmont, Lombardy, Liguria, Emilia-Romagna, Trentino, Friuli, Tuscany, Marche, Lazio, Campania and Puglia) and from Albania, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Israel, the United States, Mexico, Brazil and Kenya.
Of these students, 38 are graduating with a Three-Year Undergraduate Degree in Gastronomic Sciences, while 14 will be awarded the Two-Year Graduate Degree in Promotion and Management of Gastronomic and Tourism Heritage.
Here are their names and thesis titles
Three-year Undergraduate Degree
FROM ITALY
Piedmont
Roberta Arciprete, 23, from Chieri (province of Turin), will discuss the thesis “Il rapporto tra cibo e detenuti: la convivialità reclusa come presidio di umanità che resiste dentro le mura del carcere" (“The relationship between food and detainees: Confined conviviality as a bulwark of humanity resisting behind prison walls”), supervised by Prof. Nicola Perullo.
Martina Barbero, 22, from Carmagnola (province of Turin), will discuss the thesis “Esperienza di un gusto zen. Riflessioni sulle pratiche asiatiche di incontro con il cibo. Il Giappone come caso studio" (“Experiences of zen taste: Reflections on Asian food practices with Japan as a case study”), supervised by Prof. Nicola Perullo.
Enrico Boschiazzo, 25, from Cortemilia (province of Cuneo), will discuss the thesis entitled “Cortemilia e la Tonda Gentile delle Langhe. Progetto di sviluppo di una filiera della nocciola" (“Cortemilia and the Langhe Tonda Gentile: Development project for a hazelnut supply chain”), supervised by Prof. Andrea Pieroni.
Angela Cantino, 23, from Turin, will discuss the thesis entitled “Menu e identità a tavola excursus storico delle scelte gastronomiche e della loro rappresentazione" (“Menus and identities at table: Historical excursus of gastronomic choices and their representation”), supervised by Prof. Antonella Campanini.
Cecilia Castelvero, 23, from Ovada (province of Alessandria), will discuss the thesis entitled “Il cibo nel cinema italiano della prima metà del '900" (“Food in Italian film in the first half of the 20th century”), supervised by Prof. Simone Cinotto.
Giulia Garetto, 23, from Chieri (province of Turin) will discuss the thesis entitled “Cucina di Genere" (“Gender cuisine”), supervised by Prof. Maria Giovanna Onorati.
Chiara Pisano, 23, from San Mauro Torinese (province of Turin), will discuss the thesis entitled “La relazione tra immagine e gusto: alcune riflessioni sulle etichette dei vini naturali" (“The relationship between image and taste: Some reflections on natural wine labels”), supervised by Prof. Nicola Perullo.
Daniele Porporato, 22, from Volvera (province of Turin), will discuss the thesis entitled “Yogurt funzionalizzato con polvere di vinacce: un esempio di utilizzo innovativo di sottoprodotti di origine enologica" (“Yogurt made functional with marc powder: An example of the innovative use of winemaking by-products”), supervised by Prof. Luisa Torri.
Giovanni Rabbia, 23, from Savigliano (province of Cuneo), will discuss the thesis entitled “La cultura della sostenibilità: il caso del consumo di caffè" (“The culture of sustainability: The case of coffee consumption”), supervised by Prof. Paolo Corvo.
Matilde Rinaldi, 22, from Alba (province of Cuneo), will discuss the thesis entitled “Oltre l'immagine: sensorialità e sostenibilità" (“Beyond the image: Sensoriality and sustainability”), supervised by Prof. Nicola Perullo.
Elena Tirone, 23, from Chieri (province of Turin), will discuss the thesis entitled “La pesca del tonno rosso nel Mediterraneo: la controversa gestione di questa risorsa tra cultura e legislazione" (“Bluefin tuna fishing in the Mediterranean: The controversial management of this resource, from culture to legislation”), supervised by Prof. Silvestro Greco.
Alessio Torchia, 24, from Moncalieri (province of Turin), will discuss the thesis entitled “Presente e futuro della ristorazione ospedaliera nell’Aou Cittá della Salute e della Scienza di Torino" (“The present and future of hospital catering in Turin’s A.O.U. Città della Saluta e della Scienza”), supervised by Prof. Antonio Montanari.
Lombardy
Martina Claudia Ceccarelli, 23, from Milan, will discuss the thesis entitled “Lo sviluppo sostenibile della società umana come la sola strada che possa garantirci di preservare un mondo sano ed armonioso ed un futuro felice" (“The sustainable development of human society as the only path to ensure we preserve a healthy and harmonious world and a happy future”), supervised by Prof. Nicola Perullo.
Vittorio Maria Cenci, 23, from Carnate (province of Monza Brianza) will discuss the thesis entitled “L'individuo nella modernità liquida di Bauman" (“The individual in the liquid modernity of Bauman”), supervised by Prof. Paolo Corvo.
Elena Contenti, 23, from Bergamo, will discuss the thesis entitled “La valorizzazione della canapa (Cannabis Sativa L.). Criticità e punti di forza delle sue filiere sostenibili" (“The promotion of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.): Critical issues and strengths of its sustainable supply chains”), supervised by Prof. Paola Migliorini.
Tommaso Galli, 22, from Milan, will discuss the thesis entitled “Food Riot: le rivolte milanesi del 1898 e il ruolo del pane nel corso degli avvenimenti" (“Food riots: The Milanese revolts of 1898 and the role of bread in the course of events’”), supervised by Prof. Simone Cinotto.
Erica Alma Fifield, 23, from Italy and the United States, will discuss the thesis entitled “B2B E-commerce start ups nel settore food" (“B2B e-commerce start-ups in the food sector”), supervised by Prof. Franco Fassio.
Liguria
Francesca Torello, 22, from Savona, will discuss the thesis entitled “Ortoressia e veganesimo: quale rapporto esiste tra un disturbo alimentare e una dieta vegana?" (“Orthorexia and veganism: What relationship exists between an eating disorder and a vegan diet?”), supervised by Prof. Paolo Corvo.
Emilia-Romagna
Bianca Bertaccini, 23, from Bologna, will discuss the thesis entitled “Il ruolo del F&B Manager nel settore turistico alberghiero" (“The role of F&B manager in the tourism-hotel sector”), supervised by Prof. Antonio Montanari.
Friuli
Simonetta Torre, 29, from Trieste, will discuss the thesis entitled “La mancata rivoluzione, l’illusoria semplificazione proposta e supportata dalla sola retorica legislativa; il flop del nuovo Testo Unico sul vino, l’analisi della Legge 238 del 12 Dicembre 2016 - Spunti de iure condendo" (“The lost revolution, the illustory simplification proposed and supported by legislative rhetoric; the flop of the new consolidated law on wine and an analysis of Law 238 of December 12, 2016 – Reflections de iure condendo”), supervised by Prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Tuscany
Giovanni Giorgi, 22, from Prato, will discuss the thesis entitled “Ruolo e identità della bottega nel contesto urbano" (“Role and identity of the bottega in the urban context”), supervised by Prof. Franco Fassio.
Arturo Turillazzi, 23, from Siena, will discuss the thesis entitled “Reforestation as a possible solution to restore food sovereignty: Sadhana Forest study case," supervised by Prof. Paola Migliorini.
Lazio
Maria Vittoria Scaglione, 23, from Rome, will discuss the thesis entitled “Il mercato del caffè in Italia e le strategie delle piccole imprese di torrefazione" (“The coffee market in Italy and the strategies of small roasting companies”), supervised by Prof. Alessandro Stanchi.
Michele Zincone, 24, from Italy and Belgium, will discuss the thesis entitled “Una Dop sotto assedio: Il Pomodoro San Marzano" (“A PDO under siege: The San Marzano tomato”), supervised by Prof. Gabriele Volpato.
Campania
Laura Gagliardi, 22, from Salerno, will discuss the thesis entitled “La pizza tra la storia e il mito, dal XVII secolo al riconoscimento Unesco" (“Pizza between history and myth, from the 17th century to UNESCO recognition”), supervised by Prof. Antonella Campanini.
Antonio Lamattina, 23, from Eboli (province of Salerno), will discuss the thesis entitled “Mozzarella di Bufala Campana Dop: analisi di una realtà produttiva della Piana del Sele" (“PDO Mozzarella di Bufala Campana: Analaysis of a producer in Piana del Sele”), supervised by Prof. Luisa Torri.
Puglia
Marilù Caputo, 22, from Nardò (province of Lecce), will discuss the thesis entitled “Educazione al piacere attraverso il vino e il cioccolato" (“Education in pleasure through wine and chocolate”), supervised by Prof. Nicola Perullo.
Gaia De Palma, 22, from Ruvo di Puglia (province of Bari), will discuss the thesis entitled “Il patrimonio gastronomico del popolo kurdo analizzato dalla prospettiva dell'arena domestica dei migranti di prima generazione in Italia" (“The gastronomic heritage of the Kurdish people analyzed from the perspective of the domestic arena of first-generation migrants in Italy”), supervised by Prof. Andrea Pieroni.
FROM ABROAD
Nathaniel Luke Di Giovanni, 23, from the United States, will discuss the thesis entitled “How apps are changing the gastronomic institutions of the United States," supervised by Prof. Franco Fassio.
Zahra Leila Hirji, 22, from the United Kingdom, will discuss the thesis entitled “The Brexit vote and its bittersweet aftertaste – The power of food rhetorics," supervised by Prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Leah Nairesia Lekanayia, 28, from Kenya, will discuss the thesis entitled “Effects of food taboos on food choices and preferences with the reinvention of traditions and culture in a Maasai Community," supervised by Prof. Gabriele Volpato.
Marina Moreira Asnis, 25, from Brazil, will discuss the thesis entitled “Meliponines and their importance for tropical livelihoods," supervised by Prof. Gabriele Volpato.
Lucy Wanjiru Njuguna, 35, from Kenya, will discuss the thesis entitled “Auditory contributions to taste perception," supervised by Prof. Luisa Torri.
Karen Tavyla Peres Lopes, 24, from Brazil, will discuss the thesis entitled “L'esperienza agricola come strumento per una consapevolezza globale" (“The agricultural experience as a tool for global awareness’), supervised by Prof. Nicola Perullo.
Entoni Rasku, 28, from Albania and Italy, will discuss the thesis entitled “Analisi Socio-Economica dell'area di Theth, Albania" (“Socio-economic analysis of the area of Theth, Albania”), supervised by Prof. Paolo Corvo.
Kajsa Kristina Schmid, 25, from Switzerland, will discuss the thesis entitled “The rediscovery of old root vegetable varieties at the Bernese weekly market", supervised by Prof. Paola Migliorini.
Natalie Shafrir, 28, from Israel, will discuss the thesis entitled “Sharing food as a space for positive interpersonal communication – Can eating together be used as a tool in conflict resolution?" supervised by Prof. Nicola Perullo.
Luis Manuel Vazquez Herlanda, 22, from Mexico, will discuss the thesis entitled “Entomophagy in restaurants of Oaxaca," supervised by Prof. Gabriele Volpato.
Two-year Graduate Degree
Piedmont
Francesca Capelli, 25, from Novi Ligure (province of Alessandria), will discuss the thesis entitled “Indicazioni di origine e marchi commerciali nel mondo del vino: il caso del vitigno autoctono Timorasso" (“Indications of origin and commercial brands in the wine world: The case of the native Timorasso variety”), supervised by Prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Chiara Cavalleris, 28, from Castagnole delle Lanze (province of Asti), will discuss the thesis entitled “Il confine tra il diritto e la comunicazione nella birra artigianale italiana" (“The boundary between law and communication in Italian craft beer”), supervised by Prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Giulia Sofia Perotto, 24, from San Mauro Torinese, will discuss the thesis entitled “La Dieta Mediterranea e la cucina Washoku: modelli gastronomici a confronto" (“The Mediterranean diet and the Washoku cuisine: Gastronomic models compared”), supervised by Prof. Simone Cinotto.
Giulio Scaroina, 27, from Turin, will discuss the thesis entitled “Sistemica e ruolo delle Tavole Accademiche nel contesto del sistema universitario" (“Systemics and role of the Academic Tables in the context of the university system”), supervised by Prof. Franco Fassio.
Camilla Stradella, 27, from Asti, will discuss the thesis entitled “Goldplast: sviluppo e strategie competitive nel mercato del Foodservice Disposable" (“Goldplast: Development and competitive strategies in the food-service disposables market”), supervised by Prof. Carmine Garzia.
Fabio Valpreda, 26, from Asti, will discuss the thesis entitled “L’evoluzione dei consumi nelle pratiche turistiche e il ruolo dell’ambiente sociale nella valorizzazione della comunità locale: il caso astigiano" (“The evolution of consumption in touristic practices and the role of the social environment in the promotion of the local community: The case of Asti”), supervised by Prof. Paolo Corvo.
Liguria
Matteo Maria Doveri, 26, from Rezzoaglio (province of Genoa), will discuss the thesis entitled “La differenziazione del burro nel settore lattiero caseario piemontese: ipotesi di disciplinare burro Piemonte Dop" (“The differentiation of butter in the Piedmontese dairy sectory: Hypothesis of PDO regulations for Piedmontese butter”), supervised by Prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Lorenzo Ivaldi, 26, from Genoa, will discuss the thesis entitled “Comunicare il biologico. Strategie semiotiche nella Gdo" (“Communicating organic: Semiotic strategies in large-scale retail”), supervised by Prof. Dario Mangano.
Emilia-Romagna
Anna Chiara Cesari, 27, from Pianoro (Bologna), will discuss the thesis entitled “La questione dei costi nel controllo di gestione. Il controllo delle risorse e lo sviluppo sostenibile nella ristorazione" (“The issue of costs in management control: The control of resources and sustainable development in the restaurant business”), supervised by Prof. Damiano Cortese.
Trentino
Elena Mancioppi, 28, from Ala (province of Trento), will discuss the thesis entitled “L'olfatto atmosferico. La nebulosa consistenza dell'odore nell'esperienza col cibo" (“Atmospheric olfaction: The nebulous consistency of smell in the experience with food”), supervised by Prof. Nicola Perullo.
Tuscany
Carlotta Ribolini, 24, from Carrara (province of Massa and Carrara), will discuss the thesis entitled “Evoluzione e prospettive del food retail. Il caso Prezzemolo & Vitale" (“Evolution and prospects in food retail: The Prezzemolo & Vitale case”), supervised by Prof. Franco Fassio.
Marche
Francesca Suppo, 26, from Fano (province of Pesaro and Urbino), will discuss the thesis entitled “Turismo sostenibile in Italia: esperienze e riflessioni" (“Sustainable tourism in Italy: Experiences and reflections”), supervised by Prof. Paolo Corvo.
Campania
Roberta Troisi, 23, from Salerno, will discuss the thesis entitled “Il Caso Eataly" (“The case of Eataly”), supervised by Prof. Carmine Garzia.
Puglia
Antonio Enrico Crescente, 26, from Barletta (province of Barletta-Andria-Trani) will discuss the thesis entitled “Viaggio per tornare all'inizio: il vino dalla biodinamica all'assaggio creativo" (“Journey back to the start: Wine from biodynamics to creative tasting”), supervised by Prof. Nicola Perullo.
