Archive for February, 2014

Harvard Professor Theda Skocpol Visits JCU

Harvard Professor Theda Skocpol Visits JCU

The Guarini Institute for Public Affairs was pleased to welcome Dr. Theda Skocpol from Harvard University for a special lecture entitled "Obama, the Tea Party and the Future of American Politics".

JCU Welcomes Privacy Icon Simon Davies, the Man Who Stood Up to Google and Facebook

JCU Welcomes Privacy Icon Simon Davies, the Man Who Stood Up to Google and Facebook

Davies is considered one of the world experts on Internet privacy and data protection.

President Pavoncello Discusses New Book on U.S. President Obama

President Pavoncello Discusses New Book on U.S. President Obama

President Franco Pavoncello took part in a debate on a new book about U.S. President Barack Obama, La lezione di Obama, ("Obama's Lesson") by Stefano Lucchini e Raffaello Matarazzo.

John Cabot Students Participate in ItaliaCamp

John Cabot Students Participate in ItaliaCamp

On Saturday, February 15, John Cabot students had the chance to cooperate with some of the most promising innovators in Italy.

Alumna Mari Yoko Hara Featured on American Academy in Rome Website

Alumna Mari Yoko Hara Featured on American Academy in Rome Website

The American Academy in Rome recently interviewed John Cabot University alumna Mari Yoko Hara for a feature on its website.

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by USA Today on Italian PM

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by USA Today on Italian PM

John Cabot University President and professor of political science Franco Pavoncello was interviewed by USA Today on the current Italian political situation and the Prime Minister-designate Matteo Renzi.

Winners of Italy Reads 2013 Student Video Contest Announced!

Winners of Italy Reads 2013 Student Video Contest Announced!

On the 19th of February, a joyous crowd of Italian high school students and teachers were joined by representatives from the Embassy of the United States of America in Italy to watch the videos of the finalists in this year's Italy Reads Student Video Contest.

Business Student Carlo Sammarco Experiences Chinese Capitalism

Business Student Carlo Sammarco Experiences Chinese Capitalism

Read Carlo Sammarco's (Business Administration, Class of 2014) testimonial about his internship in Shanghai

Students Services Sponsors Memorable Valentine’s Week at JCU

Students Services Sponsors Memorable Valentine’s Week at JCU

Student Services were very enthusiastic about all of the events and activities that took place at JCU during Valentine's Week!

President Franco Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Political Situation for International Press

President Franco Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Political Situation for International Press

Dr. Pavoncello is well-known media commentator on Italian affairs and a contributor to major international newspapers.

Librarian Eleonora Moccia Accepted to ACRL 2014 Immersion Program

Librarian Eleonora Moccia Accepted to ACRL 2014 Immersion Program

Partnering with faculty in creating skilled, independent, critical learners is perhaps the ACRL 2014 most engaging activity at the Frohring Library, and certainly its most essential goal.

JCU to Host 2014 MUN Conference for High School Students

JCU to Host 2014 MUN Conference for High School Students

Sponsored by the JCU Model United Nations Society.

Call for Papers – International Conference “Rethinking Political Catholicism”

Call for Papers – International Conference “Rethinking Political Catholicism”

The conference is part of the John Cabot University Summer Institute for Religion and Global Politics (May 19-June 20, 2014).

ISFOL and JCU’s Institute for Entrepreneurship Join Forces for Education

ISFOL and JCU’s Institute for Entrepreneurship Join Forces for Education

On January 23, 2014 the Institute for the Development of Vocational Training for Workers (ISFOL) held an important conference at the Auditorium in Rome.

“Writing about Your Life- and Getting Paid for It” A Lecture by Paula Derrow

“Writing about Your Life- and Getting Paid for It” A Lecture by Paula Derrow

On February 11th 2014, John Cabot University had the pleasure of welcoming editor and writer Paula Derrow for a special lecture on publishing personal essays.

JCU Visits Kazakhstan’s Embassy in Rome

JCU Visits Kazakhstan’s Embassy in Rome

On February 11th, President Franco Pavoncello, Director of Marketing Danette Anderson, and three current JCU students from Kazakhstan visited the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Rome.

Professor Elizabeth Geoghegan’s New E-Book a Best Seller on Amazon

Professor Elizabeth Geoghegan’s New E-Book a Best Seller on Amazon

Only a week after publication, the e-book ranks 1 in the Kindle Store's "hot new releases" for essays and is among Amazon's current best sellers.

La Ronda del Caffelatte Volunteers Deliver Breakfast to the Homeless

La Ronda del Caffelatte Volunteers Deliver Breakfast to the Homeless

On January 30th, La Ronda del Caffèlatte e Dolci met under a crowd of umbrellas in Piazza Mastai to deliver breakfast to the homeless and needy of Trastevere.

Thank You JCU Orientation Leaders and Skippers

Thank You JCU Orientation Leaders and Skippers

The Orientation Leadership program is one of the most successful student leadership programs at JCU and the JCU community is proud to honor our students' accomplishments!