Archive for October, 2012

Guarini Institute Welcomes Senator Ignazio Marino

Guarini Institute Welcomes Senator Ignazio Marino

On October 30th, Italian Senator Ignazio Marino of the Partito Democratico spoke to John Cabot University students and professors about the U.S. presidential election and how the decisions made by American voters impact the world. The discussion, which was held in the JCU cafeteria, was opened by Professor Argentieri, Director [...]

President Franco Pavoncello Quoted in International Media on Election

President Franco Pavoncello Quoted in International Media on Election

John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello was recently interviewed by Bloomberg Businessweek Television on the recent regional vote in Sicily and the outlook for Prime Minister Mario Monti's government.

JCU Trustee Reza Arabnia’s Company Featured on Italian National TV

JCU Trustee Reza Arabnia’s Company Featured on Italian National TV

Popular prime time news program Report recently did a feature on JCU Trustee Ali Reza Arabnia, as a unique example of a CEO guided by ethical principles and a courageous and creative approach to problem-solving in times of crisis.

Professor Federigo Argentieri Presents Paper at International Conference

Professor Federigo Argentieri Presents Paper at International Conference

Prof. Argentieri's contribution is entitled "Perlasca and Anti-Nazi Anticommunism."

Roma International: Critical Issues and Advantages

Roma International: Critical Issues and Advantages

As part of Rome's Festival of Diplomacy, the Guarini Institute of Public Affairs presented the findings of a major field research project, Roma International: Critical Issues and Advantages. In the Sala Pietro da Cortona at the Campidoglio, a small team of young scholars presented their findings on Rome's international [...]

Professor Tiziana Provvidera’s to Publish New Book

Professor Tiziana Provvidera’s to Publish New Book

The volume, which Prof. Provvidera co-edited with Oreste Trabucco, will be presented at the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche in Rome.

Guarini Institute Presents: 20 Years of Humanitarian Intervention

Guarini Institute Presents: 20 Years of Humanitarian Intervention

On October 15th 2012 the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs was honored to host a discussion on the last 20 years of humanitarian intervention.

President Franco Pavoncello Attends NIAF Awards Gala

President Franco Pavoncello Attends NIAF Awards Gala

The NIAF award was assigned to the Accademia, located right next door to John Cabot University, for its scientific and cultural activity and for its work promoting Italian culture in the world.

Dr. Vasiliki Kynourgiopoulou: Antiquities Trafficking in the Mediterranean

Dr. Vasiliki Kynourgiopoulou: Antiquities Trafficking in the Mediterranean

The talk examined the history and current situation of antiquities trafficking by organized criminal groups destined for museums and private collectors.

JCU Participates in U.S. Embassy in Rome’s International Conference

JCU Participates in U.S. Embassy in Rome’s International Conference

John Cabot University contributed to the U.S. Embassy - Rome's international conference on Piracy and Counterfeiting in a Digital Environment: U.S. and Italian Experiences.

“The US Election and Foreign Policy:” an Original Contribution

“The US Election and Foreign Policy:” an Original Contribution

JCU presents "The US election and Foreign policy: an original contribution to the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs

JCU Alumna Mari Yoko Hara Wins Prestigious Rome Prize in Art History

JCU Alumna Mari Yoko Hara Wins Prestigious Rome Prize in Art History

Mari Yoko Hara, who earned her B.A. in Art History at John Cabot University, won the two-year pre-doctoral Rome Prize of the American Academy in Rome for 2012-2014 and is currently in residence at the Academy as a Rome Prize Fellow.

Prof. Barbara Magnanelli Publishes Book on Corporate Governance

Prof. Barbara Magnanelli Publishes Book on Corporate Governance

An empirical analysis on the governance models, the governance as a whole, and the governance mechanisms (Lambert Academic Publishing)

Professor Lars Rensmann Publishes Book on Arendt and Adorno

Professor Lars Rensmann Publishes Book on Arendt and Adorno

JCU Political Science Professor Lars Rensmann has just published the volume Arendt and Adorno: Political and Philosophical Investigations with Stanford University Press.

Dean Mary Merva Invited to Participate in Aspen Institute Italia Seminar

Dean Mary Merva Invited to Participate in Aspen Institute Italia Seminar

Vice President and Academic Dean Mary Merva had the pleasure to be invited to participate in the 3rd edition of the Aspen Institute Italia Seminar on "The Enlightenment and the Transatlantic Link: Common Roots and Today's Challenges."