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Geotalk Lecture to Focus on Sicily

Newell-Amato Discusses Geography, Love Stories, Greek Myths

Written By Kevin Montano '16, PR Intern

Contact - cleogrande@utica.edu

Utica, NY (02/19/2015) - Domenica Newell-Amato, Ph.D., assistant professor of French and Italian at Utica College, will present her lecture, “Sicily: Geography Explained through Love Stories and Ancient Greek Myths” on Friday, Feb. 20.

A historic element of the Mediterranean, Sicily is known for its scenery and cuisine and is a major draw for tourists. But much of Sicily’s unique geographical features can be explored through Ancient Greek mythology. Newell-Amato will discuss how mythology intertwines with the diverse coastlines of the island. Through her travel and Sicilian heritage, she will explore the rich history of this Mediterranean jewel being desired and conquered.

Newell-Amato holds a doctorate in French literature from Emory University in Atlanta. She greatly enjoys traveling to Sicily and her research centers around early modern Orientalism, African studies and postcolonial studies.

The lecture will take place at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 20 with refreshments served at 2:15 p.m. It is free and open to the public, and will be held in Willard Conference Room in DePerno Hall at UC.

For more information, call: (315) 792-3028 or visit www.utica.edu/geotalk

About Utica College – Utica College, founded in 1946, is a comprehensive private institution offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The College, located in upstate central New York, approximately 90 miles west of Albany and 50 miles east of Syracuse, currently enrolls over 4,000 students in 38 undergraduate majors, 29 minors, 20 graduate programs and a number of pre-professional and special programs.