Archive for March, 2015

JCU Political Science Professor Lars Rensmann Presents at Tel Aviv University

JCU Political Science Professor Lars Rensmann Presents at Tel Aviv University

Prof. Rensmann presented his paper in which he analyzes the political response to antisemitism in Germany and Europe by electorally relevant political parties.

Meet Study Abroad Alumna Alice Coyne

Meet Study Abroad Alumna Alice Coyne

A Journalism and Art History major from Freehold, New Jersey, Alice studied abroad at John Cabot University in Spring 2014.

JCU‬ IR Society Welcomes Dr. Themistoklis Demiris, Ambassador of Greece to Rome

JCU‬ IR Society Welcomes Dr. Themistoklis Demiris, Ambassador of Greece to Rome

On Tuesday, March 24th, The International Relations Society was pleased to host Dr. Themistoklis Demiris, the Greek ambassador to Italy, for a lecture entitled "The New Greek Government and the Challenges It Faces".

Imam Bashar Arafat Gives Talk on “Muslims in the United States and the American-European Dialogue”

Imam Bashar Arafat Gives Talk on “Muslims in the United States and the American-European Dialogue”

Imam Bashar Arafat Gives Talk on "Muslims in the United States and the American-European Dialogue."

Powering Education, a Brighter Future for Younger Africans.

Powering Education, a Brighter Future for Younger Africans.

On Monday, March 16 the JCU community welcomed Mauro Ometto, Business Developer at Enel Green Power, and creator and leader of the Powering Education research project.

JCU Welcomes Paula Lucas for a Lecture on Preventing Domestic Violence Abroad

JCU Welcomes Paula Lucas for a Lecture on Preventing Domestic Violence Abroad

On March 23, JCU welcomed Paula Lucas, CEO and founder of the Americans Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center (AODVC), for a lecture on "Weaving a Global Safety Net."

Professor Belényesi Participates in Prestigious Law Conference in Naples

Professor Belényesi Participates in Prestigious Law Conference in Naples

Prof. Belényesi discussed water supply liberalization at the Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II in Naples.

Meet Alumna Cinzia D’Alessandro

Meet Alumna Cinzia D’Alessandro

JCU Alumna Cinzia D'Alessandro about her experience in New York City.

Professor Dews Receives Award for Italy Reads from the National Association of Italian School Principals

Professor Dews Receives Award for Italy Reads from the National Association of Italian School Principals

JCU professor Carlos Dews, founder and Director of the Italy Reads program was awarded the Premio Romei for commitment to the education of younger generations by the Italian National Association of School Principals and Professors

Professor Bachrach’s Book “Glimpsing Heaven” Sells Over 50,000 Copies

Professor Bachrach’s Book “Glimpsing Heaven” Sells Over 50,000 Copies

Professor Judith Bachrach’s book Glimpsing Heaven, the Stories and Science of Life After Death, has sold over 50,000 copies since it was published in September 2014.

The Institute of Creative Writing and Literary Translation Welcomes Poet Marianne Boruch

The Institute of Creative Writing and Literary Translation Welcomes Poet Marianne Boruch

On March 17, the JCU Institute of Creative Writing and Literary Translation hosted a poetry reading by Marianne Boruch.

The Guarini Institute Hosts a Panel Discussion on Tunisia and the Arab Spring

The Guarini Institute Hosts a Panel Discussion on Tunisia and the Arab Spring

Two days before the terrorist attack on the Bardo Museum in Tunis - three outstanding experts discussed the hopes and fears of the so far only successful episode of the Arab Spring.

JCU Students Embark on Eating Italy Food Tour

JCU Students Embark on Eating Italy Food Tour

On Friday, March 13, a group of six hungry JCU students embarked on a delicious adventure organized by the Student Services Office: the Eating Italy Food Tour.

JCU Oxfam Banquet Raises Funds for the Fight to End World Hunger

JCU Oxfam Banquet Raises Funds for the Fight to End World Hunger

On March 11, over 85 students attended the JCU Oxfam Banquet, hosted by the Universities Fighting World Hunger Club (UFWH).

JCU Department of Mathematics Welcomes Grammenos Mastrojeni

JCU Department of Mathematics Welcomes Grammenos Mastrojeni

On March 12, John Cabot University welcomed Grammenos Mastrojeni from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for a lecture on “The Earth’s Matrix: How Climate Change Relates to Peace, Security, Development, and Human Rights.”

John Cabot University Welcomes L’Arche Communities Representatives

John Cabot University Welcomes L’Arche Communities Representatives

On March 4, Marco Veronesi, director of the L'Arche communities in Rome, and Sarah Parisio, director of L'Arche volunteer activities, spoke with students and professors about the relationship between faith, service and disability.

IFE Site Visit to Luiss EnLabs, One of the Leading Incubators in Italy

IFE Site Visit to Luiss EnLabs, One of the Leading Incubators in Italy

On Wednesday, March 11, the Institute for Entrepreneurship led JCU students to visit Luiss Enlabs, one of the leading incubators in Italy.

Internship with a Startup: Sandra Adams-Hallie’s Testimonial

Internship with a Startup: Sandra Adams-Hallie’s Testimonial

Sandra Adams-Hallie, a Dutch national, is a Senior at John Cabot University graduating in both Business Administration and International Affairs.

Professor Elizabeth Geoghegan Wins Two Solas Awards for Best Travel Writing

Professor Elizabeth Geoghegan Wins Two Solas Awards for Best Travel Writing

Professor Elizabeth Geoghegan Wins Two Solas Awards for Best Travel Writing.

Side-by-Side: Works by Marina Haas and Gianluca Esposito, Curated by Serafino Amato

Side-by-Side: Works by Marina Haas and Gianluca Esposito, Curated by Serafino Amato

The first show of 2015 in the Side-by-Side series curated by Professor Serafino Amato opens with an encounter of works by German-born Marina Hass and Italian-born Gianluca Esposito.