Archive for February, 2012

Martial Arts and Muay Thai at JCU

Martial Arts and Muay Thai at JCU

A message from El Cheikh Fares Cheikh Moussa, President of the JCU Martial Arts Club and Trainer of the Muay Thai Team

Professor Ferruccio Trabalzi Talks Outreach Cultural Exchange Program

Professor Ferruccio Trabalzi Talks Outreach Cultural Exchange Program

On Thursday, February 16th, JCU Professor Ferruccio Trabalzi joined a small group of JCU Study Abroad students participating in the JCU Outreach Cultural Exchange Program to speak about the experience students can gain through this program.

Read Elizabeth Landon’s Story of Her Semester Studying Abroad at JCU!

Read Elizabeth Landon’s Story of Her Semester Studying Abroad at JCU!

Find out about Study Abroad student Elizabeth Landon's account of her semester at JCU.

Study Abroad in Rome: Charlotte Landon’s Experience

Study Abroad in Rome: Charlotte Landon’s Experience

Check out Charlotte Landon's story of her semester studying at JCU!

Professor Michele Testoni Participates in Discussion on Syrian Uprising

Professor Michele Testoni Participates in Discussion on Syrian Uprising

Professor Michele Testoni participated in a discussion on Italian national radio channel Radio 3 on the Syrian uprising and its most recent developments.

JCU Speaker Series Presents “To What Strange Place” by Ian Nagoski

JCU Speaker Series Presents “To What Strange Place” by Ian Nagoski

The 2012 Media and Communication Speaker Series welcomed Ian Nagoski, who talked about his most recent work, "To What Strange Place", depicting the music of the Ottoman-American diaspora in New York City in the 1910-20s.

From JCU to KPMG: Read Claudio Di Benedetto’s Story

From JCU to KPMG: Read Claudio Di Benedetto’s Story

Find out about Business Administration graduate Claudio Di Benedetto's experience at JCU and beyond.

John Cabot University Hosts Climate Reality Project Director Mario Alverà

John Cabot University Hosts Climate Reality Project Director Mario Alverà

On February 22nd, JCU welcomed Mario Alverà, Italian Director of The Climate Reality Project, an NGO founded by Al Gore dealing with climate change, for a presentation of the NGO and its objectives.

Professor Lila Yawn to Give Talk at Columbia University

Professor Lila Yawn to Give Talk at Columbia University

Professor Lila Yawn, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art History at John Cabot University as well as arts and humanities advisor at the American Academy in Rome, has been invited by Columbia University to talk about her latest research.

President Pavoncello Welcomes Ambassador of Georgia Dr. Konstantin Gabashvili

President Pavoncello Welcomes Ambassador of Georgia Dr. Konstantin Gabashvili

President Franco Pavoncello today welcomed Dr. Konstantin Gabashvili, Ambassador of Georgia to the Italian Republic, to John Cabot University.

JCU’s Lawrence Bartolomucci Publishes Article on Italian Olympic Games Bid

JCU’s Lawrence Bartolomucci Publishes Article on Italian Olympic Games Bid

Lawrence Bartolomucci was recently featured in Lavoce.info, an Italian website dealing with economics and current affairs, with a feature on the proposed bid for Rome to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games.

JCU’s STAND Fund-Raising Concert for Honduras Raises 1100 Euros

JCU’s STAND Fund-Raising Concert for Honduras Raises 1100 Euros

On Wednesday, February 15th, the John Cabot University community came together in support of a worthy cause with a student-hosted, fund-raising concert for Mission Lazarus, an NGO based in Honduras.

József Szájer on the New Hungarian Constitution

József Szájer on the New Hungarian Constitution

József Szájer, head of Hungary's FiDeSz European parliamentary group, discussed the new Hungarian constitution in a Guarini Institute event.

JCU Students Visit Tuscany

JCU Students Visit Tuscany

Despite some of the harshest temperatures to grace Italy for decades, this past weekend a group of 45 very enthusiastic John Cabot University students, accompanied by staff members from the Student Services Center, braved the cold and snow, and left Rome for a cultural excursion of some of the finest sights Tuscany has to offer.

President Franco Pavoncello Comments on Italian Labor Reform Plans on Press TV

President Franco Pavoncello Comments on Italian Labor Reform Plans on Press TV

President Franco Pavoncello was recently asked to offer his comments on Italy's plans to overhaul its labor system on Press TV.

John Cabot University Celebrates Fortieth Anniversary This Year!

John Cabot University Celebrates Fortieth Anniversary This Year!

2012 is a very important year for John Cabot as it marks our 40th anniversary.

Professor Moira Egan Featured in Poesia, a Prestigious Poetry Journal

Professor Moira Egan Featured in Poesia, a Prestigious Poetry Journal

Prof. Moira Egan Featured in Poesia, a Prestigious Italian Poetry Journal

Focus on the Class of 2015: Loredana Mihani’s Story

Focus on the Class of 2015: Loredana Mihani’s Story

My name is Loredana Mihani and I am a degree-seeking freshman at John Cabot University studying English Literature. I am from Albania.

“Make it New Versus Positivise the Remake” by Simon Reynolds

“Make it New Versus Positivise the Remake” by Simon Reynolds

Influential music critic Simon Reynolds kicked off the JCU Media and Communication Speaker Series of talks for the 2011/2012 academic year.

Professor Pietro Paganini Interviewed on Al Jazeera

Professor Pietro Paganini Interviewed on Al Jazeera

Professor Pietro Paganini Interviewed on Al Jazeera about Italy in the Eurozone Crisis