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A former college professor and administrator, Joseph Scelsa spearheaded the creation of the Italian American Museum in New York to bring our community’s countless stories vividly to life for the general public. The Italian American Museum in New York reopened in October after a massive, six-year transformation and expansion. The unveiling was the culmination of 23 years of work by Joseph Scelsa, the museum’s founder and president, whose vision and tenacity made it all possible. With a doctorate in sociology and education from Columbia University, Scelsa’s resume also includes serving as dean of the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute …