Richard Vetere is a playwright, novelist, poet, film and TV writer, producer/director, and actor. 11:00 am: Melville Library, Room 4530 (Prof. Carravetta’s HUI 338 Class) 3:00 pm: Center for Italian Studies, Frank Melville Memorial Library, Room E4340 In both presentations, Richard Vetere will speak about being an Italian American writer, the influences, subconscious and conscious ones, of being Italian American as well as writing about subjects outside of being Italian American. He will comment on  how he believes those not Italian American see him; especially, in his words, "What I have learned from reviews of my work concerning the idea of critics easily identifying me as Italian American artist or not. I have been reviewed by The Times to Variety and the critics' perceptions are very interesting." In light of the many projects and papers he donated to the University’s Special Collections, Vetere will talk about what it means to be a writer and pursue that artistic vision as a life's pursuit.  All are invited. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by The Center for Italian Studies. Richard Vetere is a playwright, novelist, poet, film and TV writer, producer/director, and actor. 11:00 am: Melville Library, Room 4530 (Prof. Carravetta’s HUI 338 Class) 3:00 pm: Center for Italian Studies, Frank Melville Memorial Library, Room E4340 In both presentations, Richard Vetere will speak about being an Italian American writer, the influences, subconscious and conscious ones, of being Italian American as well as writing about subjects outside of being Italian American. He will comment on  how he believes those not Italian American see him; especially, in his words, "What I have learned from reviews of my work concerning the idea of critics easily identifying me as Italian American artist or not. I have been reviewed by The Times to Variety and the critics' perceptions are very interesting." In light of the many projects and papers he donated to the University’s Special Collections, Vetere will talk about what it means to be a writer and pursue that artistic vision as a life's pursuit.  All are invited. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by The Center for Italian Studies.