Archive for October, 2015

Renowned Filmmaker Isaac Julien Presents “Ten Thousand Waves” at JCU

Renowned Filmmaker Isaac Julien Presents “Ten Thousand Waves” at JCU

A key figure in the film and video workshop movement since the early 1980s, Julien produces works for cinema, television, and art galleries.

JCU Interfaith Initiative and U.S. Embassy to the Holy See Present Panel Discussion: “Nostra Aetate 50 Years On”

JCU Interfaith Initiative and U.S. Embassy to the Holy See Present Panel Discussion: “Nostra Aetate 50 Years On”

The expert panel discussed the continued importance of interreligious engagement in combating intolerance.

Professor Pejman Abdolmohammadi Interviewed by Vatican Radio on Iran’s Role in Syrian Crisis

Professor Pejman Abdolmohammadi Interviewed by Vatican Radio on Iran’s Role in Syrian Crisis

Dr. Abdolmohammadi teaches Political Science and Middle Eastern Studies at John Cabot University.

JCU President Franco Pavoncello Takes Part in Festival of Diplomacy Event in Rome

JCU President Franco Pavoncello Takes Part in Festival of Diplomacy Event in Rome

On October 28th at 3:00 pm, John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello will take part in a discussion on "Leadership and Merit in Sustainable Development" organized as part of the Diplomacy Festival.

Content is King, Distribution is Queen

Content is King, Distribution is Queen

The John Cabot University Institute for Entrepreneurship (IFE) held a workshop on the latest promotional techniques with viral branded, and non-branded, video advertising.

Guarini Institute Welcomes Dr. James A. Kushlan for Discussion of Environmental Protection in the United States

Guarini Institute Welcomes Dr. James A. Kushlan for Discussion of Environmental Protection in the United States

Dr. Kushlan, a longtime friend and generous benefactor of John Cabot University, is an expert in environmental conservation.

Seven JCU Students Win Awards at Model United Nations Conference in Rome

Seven JCU Students Win Awards at Model United Nations Conference in Rome

A delegation from the JCU Model United Nations (MUN) Society attended the Rome MUN Conference on October 15 at the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization.

Professor Ammary Presents Paper on Modernist American Fiction at International Conference in Warsaw

Professor Ammary Presents Paper on Modernist American Fiction at International Conference in Warsaw

Professor Silvia Ammary presented the paper "Modernist American fiction: Trauma and healing through memory" at the international conference The Place of Memory and Memory of Place, held in Warsaw, Poland from October 22-24.

Professor Michèle Favorite Gives Talk at “Roma Tre” University on How to Write an Effective Resume

Professor Michèle Favorite Gives Talk at “Roma Tre” University on How to Write an Effective Resume

Prof. Favorite teaches Business Communications and Public Relations at JCU.

Jonas Carpignano’s Film “Mediterranea” Screened at John Cabot University

Jonas Carpignano’s Film “Mediterranea” Screened at John Cabot University

Mr. Carpignano's first feature film, "Mediterranea" had its world premiere at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival where it garnered rave reviews.

Prof. Lila Yawn Publishes Article on Methods of Medieval Scribes

Prof. Lila Yawn Publishes Article on Methods of Medieval Scribes

Lila Yawn specializes in the history of medieval art in Italy and in perceptions of the Middle Ages today.

JCU Community Service Program Donates to Palestinian Refugees

JCU Community Service Program Donates to Palestinian Refugees

The Community Service Program delivered fifteen large bags of donations from JCU students to the Associazione Kim where a group of Palestinian refugees are currently being housed.

JCU Alumna Linda Faison Invited to Pitch Business Idea to FAO Committee on Food Security

JCU Alumna Linda Faison Invited to Pitch Business Idea to FAO Committee on Food Security

Linda Faison was invited to pitch her business idea regarding waste-conscious management directly to a panel of experts.

JCU Students Samantha Abear, Stefania Rojas, and Thomas Oswald Young IV Honored at the Italian Parliament

JCU Students Samantha Abear, Stefania Rojas, and Thomas Oswald Young IV Honored at the Italian Parliament

The Italy- USA Foundation is an independent institution that was established to honor and promote the friendship between Italians and Americans by playing a bipartisan public role on both sides of the Atlantic.

BAIA and John Cabot University Bring Best Entrepreneurial Practices to Italy

BAIA and John Cabot University Bring Best Entrepreneurial Practices to Italy

"It was an interesting experience. We got to work with CEOs and representatives of real businesses," commented senior Communications student Eleonora Biondo.

Meet Communications Major Samantha Abear

Meet Communications Major Samantha Abear

Sammie, a Communications major who hails from Illinois, shares her story. Samantha Abear My Internship at FAO I never imagined I would be volunteering at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations when I started at JCU in Fall 2013 to study Communications. After my [...]

President Franco Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Senate Reform for International Media

President Franco Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Senate Reform for International Media

John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello was quoted by various international media organizations on the recent vote to overhaul the Italian Senate.

2015 President’s Gala Celebrates John Cabot University

2015 President’s Gala Celebrates John Cabot University

We wish to thank everyone who attended this year's President's Gala at the Hassler Hotel Roma on October 3, 2015.

JCU Welcomes Consultant of Italian Ministry for Economic Development Mattia Corbetta

JCU Welcomes Consultant of Italian Ministry for Economic Development Mattia Corbetta

Dr. Corbetta focused on current measures taken by the Italian government to sustain entrepreneurship, and further discussed defining issues of the current crisis.

Guarini Institute Hosts Panel: “The EU and the Refugee Emergency”

Guarini Institute Hosts Panel: “The EU and the Refugee Emergency”

On Wednesday, 7 October the Guarini Institute of Public Affairs hosted its first panel discussion of the semester: “The European Union and the Refugee Emergency”.