40th Anniversary Celebrations in Venice

In 2022-24 UWC Adriatic is celebrating its 40th Anniversary. To honour this milestone, among other celebrations, on Saturday 30 September we are hosting a number of unique events in the historic city of Venice, where our students will have the opportunity to visit “La Biennale Architettura 2023”.

40th ANNIVERSARY OPENING CEREMONY

11:00 | La Biennale di Venezia, Ca’ Giustinian, Venice
A special Anniversary Opening Ceremony of the UWC Adriatic year, in the Sala delle Colonne of the splendid historic palace of La Biennale di Venezia.

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A large, ornate building with arched windows and flag displays overlooks a canal. Bright signs read "La Biennale di Venezia." Boats are docked along the water. The sky is clear and blue.

PRIVATE SCREENING OF FEATURE FILM ‘DUINO’

+ Q&A with actor/director Juan Pablo Di Pace

15:00 | Cinema Rossini, Sala 1, Venice

A private screening for friends of UWC Adriatic of Duino, a new feature film written and directed by UWC Adriatic alumnus Juan Pablo Di Pace (UWCAD 1997-1999) and co-directed by Andrés Pepe Estrada (Golden Globe & Venice Film Critics’ Prize winner for ARGENTINA 1985).

Due to space restrictions, there are only a limited number of places available. The cost contribution is €50 per person.

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Two people with their backs to the camera gaze at a sunset over water, with the title "Duino" written above. The text below reads "a film by Juan Pablo Di Pace & Andrés Pepe Estrada." The sky is a warm orange hue, creating a serene atmosphere.

EVENING GET-TOGETHER

18:00 | Combo, Campo dei Gesuiti, Venice

A gathering of alumni, parents and friends of UWC Adriatic after the Film Screening in Cinema Rossini, Venice! Hosted by students and staff from Duino.

€20 per person (includes aperitivo snacks & first drink)
The Combo bar and restaurant will be open for additional food and drink
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Aerial view of a courtyard restaurant with people dining under white umbrellas. The space is surrounded by an old building with arches and windows. String lights create a cozy atmosphere, and trees partially frame the scene.
A dimly lit banquet hall with round tables covered in white tablecloths, set for dining. A large, blue projection screen is at the far end of the room. The ceiling features exposed beams and colorful lighting.

Gala Dinner

During the evening of 30 September, the UWC Stock Weinberg – Edward Sutcliffe Foundation is hosting a fundraising Gala Dinner in the Procuratie Vecchie in Piazza San Marco. The celebratory dinner will inaugurate and raise funds for the UWC Adriatic Endowment Fund and is an opportunity for the College to attract new supporters who are not aware of the UWC movement and mission. The UWC Adriatic Endowment Fund shall provide a legacy for the College to ensure annual scholarships and financial security for generations to come.