BRIEF: Emeritus English prof to receive award

"I'm happy to be getting all this recognition," Mangione said yesterday. "It makes me feel as if all my work has been worthwhile." Mangione was awarded the Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Award from Governor Cuomo last October. Beginning last November, a three month-long exhibit honored his contributions to literature in the Library of Congress. AMICI, Friends of the Center for Italian Studies at the University and the Balch Instituteare hosting the reception. The invitation-only festivities will be held at the Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies on 7th & Market Streets from 5:30-8:00 p.m. -- Helen Hyun