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JCU Center for Career Services Announces First Career Fair of 2023

JCU Center for Career Services Announces First Career Fair of 2023

The JCU Center for Career Services will hold the first Career Fair of the year on March 31, 2023. Career Fairs serve as an opportunity for students and alumni to start thinking about their future careers, practice their interviewing skills, and gain valuable work experience.

Alumnus Giosuè Prezioso Featured in Forbes “30 Under 30 Italy”

Alumnus Giosuè Prezioso Featured in Forbes “30 Under 30 Italy”

Alumnus Giosuè Prezioso, who graduated from JCU in 2015 with a B.A. in Art History, was recently featured in Forbes “30 Under 30 Italy” in the education category.

Alumnus Giacomo di Capua Publishes Article on the Dangerous Absence of Health Talk at COP27

Alumnus Giacomo di Capua Publishes Article on the Dangerous Absence of Health Talk at COP27

JCU alumnus and Class of 2021 Valedictorian Giacomo di Capua recently published an article called The Dangerous Absence of Health Talk at COP27.

Meet Inaugural Director of the Upcoming M.A. in International Affairs Professor Michael Driessen

Meet Inaugural Director of the Upcoming M.A. in International Affairs Professor Michael Driessen

Professor Michael Driessen was recently appointed inaugural Director of the soon to be launched M.A. in International Affairs.

Sustainability at JCU: The Triggering Change Competition

Sustainability at JCU: The Triggering Change Competition

We sat down with Professor Michèle Favorite to discuss sustainability at JCU and the Triggering Change Competition, which aims to develop creative processes that inspire action on environmental sustainability.

Italy Reads Student Video Contest Winners Announced

Italy Reads Student Video Contest Winners Announced

The winners of the 14th annual Italy Reads Student Video Contest were announced during an online award ceremony held on March 16, 2023.

A Tale of Two Cities: Alumna Aurora De Donno

A Tale of Two Cities: Alumna Aurora De Donno

Alumna Aurora De Donno graduated from JCU in 2021 with a double B.A. in Marketing and Communications. She is currently completing an M.Sc. in Marketing and Creativity at ESCP Business School. Aurora recently started working as Assistante Chef de Produit Développement PAP Homme at Christian Dior Couture, in Paris.

Student Assunta Mareschi Participates in Enactus Training Event

Student Assunta Mareschi Participates in Enactus Training Event

Student Assunta Mareschi spoke on a panel at the Enactus training event on February 28th, where she discussed her experience in leadership.

Data Consulting: JCU Welcomes Alumnus Dimitri Visnadi

Data Consulting: JCU Welcomes Alumnus Dimitri Visnadi

On March 9, 2023, Professor Antonella Salvatore welcomed alumnus Dimitri Visnadi to her Principles of Marketing class for a talk on data science and marketing consulting.

Professor Antonella Salvatore Welcomes Alumna Chiara Di Vito

Professor Antonella Salvatore Welcomes Alumna Chiara Di Vito

Professor Antonella Salvatore welcomed alumna Chiara Di Vito to her Professional Skills for Career Development class on March 10, 2023.

Digital Humanities and Corpus Linguistics: JCU Welcomes Fabio Ciambella

Digital Humanities and Corpus Linguistics: JCU Welcomes Fabio Ciambella

On February 21, 2023, the JCU Department of English Language and Literature, and the Department of Mathematics, Natural, and Applied Sciences welcomed Dr. Fabio Ciambella for a talk on “Corpus Linguistics.”

Classics and Fashion: Alumna Magda Benichou

Classics and Fashion: Alumna Magda Benichou

Alumna Magda Benichou graduated from JCU in 2020 with a B.A. in Classical Studies. She then went on to earn an M.Litt. in Classical Literature from the University of St. Andrews in 2022. Currently, she runs her own vintage Italian clothing business called Magda Violet.

JCU Hosts Roundtable Discussion on ChatGPT

JCU Hosts Roundtable Discussion on ChatGPT

On February 20, 2023, the Office of the Dean of Academic Affairs hosted a roundtable discussion about the new software ChatGPT. The discussion focused on the ethics of AI, the potential for bias, and other consequences on academia.

Innovation: Alumnus Filippo Pavone on Adopting AI at Scale

Innovation: Alumnus Filippo Pavone on Adopting AI at Scale

Professor Silvia Pulino welcomed alumnus Filippo Pavone to her Early Entrepreneurship class on March 9, 2023. Filippo graduated from JCU in 2016 with a B.A. in Business Administration and a minor in Marketing.

Female Biophilia as Inclusive Innovation: JCU Welcomes Giulia Tomasello

Female Biophilia as Inclusive Innovation: JCU Welcomes Giulia Tomasello

On February 9, 2023, the JCU Department of Communications and Media Studies hosted the Italian interaction designer, Giulia Tomasello, as part of the Spring 2023 edition of the Digital Delights and Disturbances series.

Confronting Adversity Head On: Queer Alliance President Temashengu Litchfield-Tshabalala

Confronting Adversity Head On: Queer Alliance President Temashengu Litchfield-Tshabalala

Meet JCU student Temashengu Litchfield-Tshabalala, a Student Ambassador and President of the Queer Alliance.

Professor Jenn Lindsay on Documentary Film as Interreligious Dialogue

Professor Jenn Lindsay on Documentary Film as Interreligious Dialogue

Professor Jenn Lindsay recently published the article "Documentary Film as Interreligious Dialogue: A Cognitive Perspective" in the journal Religions. Prof. Lindsay is a social scientist, documentary filmmaker, and musician whose work explores social diversity, intercultural relations, community building, personal transformation, and social change movements. 

The Dynamic Role of an Events Coordinator: Meet Azelya Terzi

The Dynamic Role of an Events Coordinator: Meet Azelya Terzi

Born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey, Azelya Terzi is Events Coordinator at John Cabot University. Azelya is also a JCU alumna, having graduated in 2019 with a B.A. in Communications and a minor in Business Administration.

Il Corpo Nero: Alumna Anna Maria Gehnyei Publishes First Book

Il Corpo Nero: Alumna Anna Maria Gehnyei Publishes First Book

JCU alumna Anna Maria Gehnyei, also known as Karima 2G, recently published a book called Il Corpo Nero (Fandango Libri, 2023). The book talks about her experience growing up as a second generation Italian.

Italy Reads Presents Interview and Digital Newsletter Project

Italy Reads Presents Interview and Digital Newsletter Project

On February 22, during an online meeting, students from various Italian high schools participated with their teachers in a presentation of their final work for the Italy Reads Interview and Digital Newsletter Project.

Transitioning Into Life at JCU: Orientation Coordinator Veronica De Marzo

Transitioning Into Life at JCU: Orientation Coordinator Veronica De Marzo

Born and raised in Naples, Veronica De Marzo is Orientation Coordinator at JCU. Veronica started working at JCU in 2019 as Residence Director, and two years later she was offered the position of Orientation Coordinator.