Archive for January, 2016

“Pizza and Politics” Discusses Tensions Between Iran and Saudi Arabia

“Pizza and Politics” Discusses Tensions Between Iran and Saudi Arabia

"Pizza and Politics" is a monthly series organized by Professor Michael Driessen, that aims to bring students and professors together for enlightened conversation about pressing, contemporary, global political events.

Imagining Portus: From Archaeological Data to Computer Graphics

Imagining Portus: From Archaeological Data to Computer Graphics

On January 26, 2016, the Rome Society of the Archaeological Institute of America organized a public lecture on Portus, the imperial harbor of Ancient Rome.

Meet Professor Stefan Sorgner

Meet Professor Stefan Sorgner

Professor Stefan Sorgner, one of the world's leading post- and transhumanist philosophers, joined John Cabot's faculty in Spring 2016 after teaching at a number of universities across Germany and Austria.

President Pavoncello Analyzes Italy’s Role in EU for “The Localist”

President Pavoncello Analyzes Italy’s Role in EU for “The Localist”

A leading analyst of Italian politics, Dr. Pavoncello's work has appeared in, among others, the American Political Science Review, the British Journal of Political Science, Asian Studies, and World Affairs.

JCU Hosts American International Consortium of Academic Libraries

JCU Hosts American International Consortium of Academic Libraries

The theme of the workshop was “Evidence-based Planning & Decision-Making in Academic Libraries”

JCU Alumna Anna Bottinelli Attends Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony

JCU Alumna Anna Bottinelli Attends Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony

Originally from Florence, Anna graduated from JCU in 2010 with a major in Art History and a minor in Business Administration.

Professor Fabrizio Conti Publishes “Witchcraft, Superstition, and Observant Franciscan Preachers”

Professor Fabrizio Conti Publishes “Witchcraft, Superstition, and Observant Franciscan Preachers”

Fabrizio Conti, a history lecturer at JCU, announces that his monograph Witchcraft, Superstition, and Observant Franciscan Preachers: Pastoral Approach and Intellectual Debate in Renaissance Milan has been published by Brepols Publishers.

JCU Alumni Eva Paunova and Leonardo Quattrucci Featured in Forbes “30 Under 30 Europe” List

JCU Alumni Eva Paunova and Leonardo Quattrucci Featured in Forbes “30 Under 30 Europe” List

Congratulations to JCU alumni Leonardo Quattrucci and Eva Paunova, who were both featured in the inaugural edition of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe List!

JCU Community Mourns Passing of Beloved Trustee Marie L. Garibaldi

JCU Community Mourns Passing of Beloved Trustee Marie L. Garibaldi

“Marie was a lady of exquisite intelligence, kindness and compassion. She loved John Cabot University, and her support was an inspiration for all of us. She will be missed by all those who knew her,” said President Pavoncello.

Corriere della Sera Publishes Part II of Professor Argentieri’s Article

Corriere della Sera Publishes Part II of Professor Argentieri’s Article

On Saturday, Jan. 16, one of Italy's main daily newspapers, Corriere della Sera, published another piece by prof. Argentieri, the Director of JCU's Guarini Institute for Public Affairs.

Prof. Pejman Abdolmohammadi Publishes Book on Modern Iran

Prof. Pejman Abdolmohammadi Publishes Book on Modern Iran

Prof. Abdolmohammadi's newest book investigates the political history of contemporary Iran and the institutional framework of the Islamic Republic.

Global Liberal Arts Alliance meets at John Cabot University

Global Liberal Arts Alliance meets at John Cabot University

JCU was honored to host the first Global Liberal Arts Alliance (GLAA) Liaison Meeting.

Italian Daily Corriere della Sera Publishes Article by Prof. Argentieri

Italian Daily Corriere della Sera Publishes Article by Prof. Argentieri

Director of the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs, Prof. Argentieri teaches courses on international security and comparative politics of Europe, Latin America and developing countries.

Italian Daily Corriere della Sera Publishes Editorial by Prof. Pietro Paganini

Italian Daily Corriere della Sera Publishes Editorial by Prof. Pietro Paganini

On January 8, 2016, Prof. Pietro Paganini published an editorial in one of Italy's main daily newspapers, Corriere della Sera,on the future of Milan as an innovative global city.

Welcome to the Spring 2016 Semester at John Cabot University!

Welcome to the Spring 2016 Semester at John Cabot University!

The John Cabot University community is pleased to welcome our new and returning degree-seeking and study abroad students to campus this spring.

Bloomberg Terminal Now Available in JCU Frohring Library

Bloomberg Terminal Now Available in JCU Frohring Library

Bloomberg Professional, one of the most powerful business research tools, is now available in the Frohring Library for all JCU students, faculty, and staff.

Professor Dews to Edit Carson McCullers’s Work for Library of America

Professor Dews to Edit Carson McCullers’s Work for Library of America

Professor Dews, a leading expert on the life and work of the American novelist, previously edited the collected novels of Carson McCullers for the Library of America (2001).