Initiatives
One of the ABA's chief priorities is the fostering of initiatives that promote the teaching and study of Boccaccio's life and works. To find out more, please select an initiative from the list below.
Lecturae Bocaccii
Beginning in 1983, the ABA publishes a lectura dedicated to each day of the Decameron's tales. Each volume is grouped by giornata resulting in a ten-volume set. Follow the link below for updates
Zamponi Scholarship
In honor of Prof. Stefano Zamponi (1949-2024), The ABA and the Ente Nazionale Giovanni Boccaccio offer one graduate student scholarship to attend ENGB’s summer school in Certaldo, Italy
Velli Prize
In recognition of Giuseppe Velli (1928-2013), the American Boccaccio Association offers 3 annual prizes for excellence in undergraduate, graduate, and creative work on Boccaccio
Paleography Seminar
In collaboration with the Ente Nazionale Giovanni Boccaccio, the ABA sponsors annual workshops taught by internationally renowned paleographers for the benefit of its members. Funding available