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Manchester Board of Directors
Michael G. Farina
Director (D)
27 Huntington Street
Manchester, CT 06040
Tel. 432-2976
E-mail: MFarina@ci.manchester.ct.us
Family
Education
- The Graduate School of the City University of New York - Latin and Greek Institute (2002)
- University of Connecticut - PhD course work completed (2002), M.A. in Italian Studies (2000), Honors Scholar, Cum Laude, B.A. in Philosophy (1997)
- Carla Rossi Academy - Classical and Dante Studies (1998-1999)
- Pomfret School (1993)
Political Experience
- The Committee to Re-Elect Kevin Zingler - Co-Chair (2007)
- Barry, Deputy Treasurer (2008)
- Parents for Highland Park Committee for Renovations to Highland Park School
- Manchester Young Democrats - Vice President
- Democratic Town Committee Policy & Action Committee - Member
- Town of Manchester Board of Directors (2008)
Professional Experience
- Yale University - Senior Lector of Italian (2005-Present)
- Abbey Road Oversees High School Programs (2006) and Italian Programs (2007)
- Trinity College - Residential Dean (2002-2003)
- Duke University's ICCS Program in Rome, Italy - Italian Program Director (2000-2001)
- University of Connecticut - Italian Instructor (1998-2000; 2001-2002; 2003-2004)
Current Community Service
- National Italian American Foundation - Executive Council
- Manchester UNICO - Executive Board, Foundation Treasurer, & Chapter Vice President
- Pomfret School - Executive Council, Decade Chair, & Alumni Association Vice President
- MACC Food Drive - Volunteer
- Greater Manchester Young Democrats - Chair of Community Service
- Manchester Breast Cancer Screening Program Dance (Chair) and Manchester Relay for Life (Team Captain)
- Christmas in April/Rebuilding Together, Manchester Youth Services Bureau, and Manchester Band Shell - Volunteer
Awards and Recognition
- Yale University - IIG Grant, CLS Grant, and Sophomore Advisor
- Pomfret School - Morgan Wing Bowl, DiNatali Cup, Alumni Association Cup
- Trinity College - Fellowship
- Graduate School of the City University of New York - Floyd Moreland Fellowship
- National Italian American Foundation - Category I Program Gram, Visceglia Grant
- University of Connecticut - FL Program Grant, New England Scholar, Outstanding Leadership Award, Graduate Studies Fellowship
- The Carla Rossi Academy - Outstanding Fellowship, Gamma-Epsilon Fellowship, Delta-Kappa Fellowship
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