On Tuesday, April 17, 2007 author Philip Roth received the first Grinzane Masters award in recognition of his excellence as a writer and for introducing the work of Primo Levi to American readers. He was  awarded $25,000 in the memory of the Italian Jewish writer, chemist, Primo Levi on the anniversary of his death. FIAC was delighted to take part in this auspicious occasion. The event  was hosted by the Italian Academy for Advanced Studies at Columbia University and sponsored by the Compagnia di San Paolo.