Archive for September, 2015

Prof. Michael Driessen Participates in Live Televised Analysis of Pope’s Speech to US Congress

Prof. Michael Driessen Participates in Live Televised Analysis of Pope’s Speech to US Congress

Prof. Driessen is an expert on religion and politics.

JCU Welcomes New Professor of Philosophy and Bioethics Dr. Stefan Sorgner

JCU Welcomes New Professor of Philosophy and Bioethics Dr. Stefan Sorgner

Professor Sorgner is one of the world’s leading post- and transhumanist philosophers, and is joining John Cabot’s faculty after teaching at a number of universities across Germany and Austria.

JCU Interfaith Initiative Welcomes Archbishop David Moxon

JCU Interfaith Initiative Welcomes Archbishop David Moxon

The discussion focused on the struggle against modern slavery and human trafficking from an ecumenical and Interfaith perspective.

InVerse – Italian Poets in Translation Celebrates 10th Anniversary

InVerse – Italian Poets in Translation Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Founded in 2005 by JCU professors Brunella Antomarini, Berenice Cocciolillo, and Rosa Filardi, InVerse – Italian Poets in Translation celebrated its 10th anniversary on the evening of September 16.

Professor Argentieri Publishes Article in Corriere della Sera on “Historical Roots of Hungarian Toughness”

Professor Argentieri Publishes Article in Corriere della Sera on “Historical Roots of Hungarian Toughness”

The main Italian daily, Corriere della Sera, published an opinion editorial by JCU professor Federigo Argentieri.

Student Margherita Maida Hired as Business Developer for London Start-Up

Student Margherita Maida Hired as Business Developer for London Start-Up

Current student Margherita Maida found employment in London eight months prior to earning her Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from JCU.

Harambeans, Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things

Harambeans, Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things

On Friday, September 4th the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship led a group of JCU Students to the Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance's 2015 Rome Forum.

JCU Wraps Up Student Leadership Training Week

JCU Wraps Up Student Leadership Training Week

Friday, September 4th, marked the end of the week-long Student Leadership Training sponsored and organized by the Student Services department at JCU.

Student Brando Caruso Wins Gold in European Water Skiing Championship

Student Brando Caruso Wins Gold in European Water Skiing Championship

Caruso brought home Gold in the slalom event category last week in Spain.

Author Jhumpa Lahiri, JCU 2013 Writer in Residence, to Receive National Humanities Medal

Author Jhumpa Lahiri, JCU 2013 Writer in Residence, to Receive National Humanities Medal

The award ceremony will take place on Thursday, September 10, and will be conferred by President Barack Obama.

Faculty Development Funds Support John Cabot University’s Outstanding Professors

Faculty Development Funds Support John Cabot University’s Outstanding Professors

Faculty Development funds have been supported by a generous donation from the Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation and have been awarded to professors for research and professional projects during the 2014-2015 academic year.