Archive for March, 2016

JCU Prof. Sorgner Participates in “Politics and Aesthetics” Conference

JCU Prof. Sorgner Participates in “Politics and Aesthetics” Conference

Professor of Philosophy Stefan Lorenz Sorgner will present a paper during Roma Tre University's two-day conference "Politics and Aesthetics" on April 4-6, 2016.

JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Founders of Mr. Guide

JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Founders of Mr. Guide

On Thursday March 24th, the JCU institute for Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with Professor Riccardo Maiolini's BUS 410 Strategic Decisions in Entrepreneurship class, welcomed the founders of Mr. Guide for a guest lecture.

Student Chiara Marrocco Chairs Harvard WorldMUN

Student Chiara Marrocco Chairs Harvard WorldMUN

Chiara Marrocco is a junior at John Cabot University. She recently acted as one of the Chairs in Harvard’s World Model United Nations, recently held in Rome. We asked her about her experience.

Latest Book Published by JCU Professor Mike Watson

Latest Book Published by JCU Professor Mike Watson

Prof. Watson teaches Introduction to Visual Communication at John Cabot University and he has published his latest book, Towards a Conceptual Militancy.

JCU Professor Koehler Presents at Roman Archaeology Conference

JCU Professor Koehler Presents at Roman Archaeology Conference

Professor Koehler presented his paper "Before the Hammam: Ancient Spas of Roman North Africa."

Exhibition Curated by Professor Mike Watson Opens in Una Vetrina Gallery

Exhibition Curated by Professor Mike Watson Opens in Una Vetrina Gallery

"The Centre Being Rome," an exhibition curated by JCU Professor Mike Watson, will run from April 7-12, 2016, in Una Vetrina gallery at Via del Consolato, 12 in Rome.

Spring Break Special Opening Hours March 25 – April 3

Spring Break Special Opening Hours March 25 – April 3

John Cabot University will observe special hours during the Easter holiday period, which coincides with JCU's Spring Break.

JCU Alumnus Leonardo Quattrucci Inaugural Lecture: From JCU to the EU

JCU Alumnus Leonardo Quattrucci Inaugural Lecture: From JCU to the EU

Leonardo, who is a policy adviser at the European Commission, was recently featured in the inaugural edition of Forbes magazine's "30 Under 30 Europe" list.

Winners of JCU Elevator Pitch Competition Applauded by Guest Judges

Winners of JCU Elevator Pitch Competition Applauded by Guest Judges

On March 21, John Cabot University's (JCU) Institute for Entrepreneurship hosted the final round of the Spring 2016 Elevator Pitch Competition (EPC). For the first time ever, three external guests were invited to judge the participants' one-minute pitches.

Professor Antonio Lopez Featured for Media Literacy Education

Professor Antonio Lopez Featured for Media Literacy Education

Antonio Lopez is Assistant Professor of Communications and Media Studies at JCU. He has long been dedicated to building the bridge between media education and sustainable education.

Dr. Martin Svatos: Resolution of Business Interests in the 21st Century

Dr. Martin Svatos: Resolution of Business Interests in the 21st Century

On March 7, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs invited Dr. Martin Svatos to lecture on the “Resolution of Business Interests in the 21st Century,” alongside Institute adviser John Fanti.

Prospective Students and Alumni Gather at Wolfsonian-FIU in Miami

Prospective Students and Alumni Gather at Wolfsonian-FIU in Miami

On Saturday, March 5, John Cabot University alumni and prospective students gathered in Miami at the Wolfsonian-FIU (Florida International University).

Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” Presented by JCU Theater Society

Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” Presented by JCU Theater Society

The John Cabot University Theater Society will perform the entirely student-directed production of Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap on March 22 and 23 at 7pm in the Aula Magna Regina.

Syrian Peace Talks Discussed at JCU International Relations Society

Syrian Peace Talks Discussed at JCU International Relations Society

On March 17, students and faculty joined the International Relations Society to discuss the Syrian peace talks at the latest installment of "Pizza and Politics."

Meet Professor Gina Siddu Pilia, Foreign Language Resource Center

Meet Professor Gina Siddu Pilia, Foreign Language Resource Center

Prof. Pilia, who teaches Italian at John Cabot University, talks about the importance of learning foreign languages.

The Democratic Horizon: Discussion with Author Alessandro Ferrara

The Democratic Horizon: Discussion with Author Alessandro Ferrara

On Monday, March 14, The Guarini Institute for Public Affairs, along with the JCU Think! Philosophy Club and the Department of History and Humanities, hosted a panel discussion on Alessandro Ferrara’s book The Democratic Horizon.

Digital Strategy Workshop with IT Expert Andrea Latino

Digital Strategy Workshop with IT Expert Andrea Latino

On Friday, March 11, IT expert Andrea Latino hosted the workshop "What is Digital Strategy? How to Promote Any Organization on the Web."

CILS Exam Certification of Italian as a Second Language: June 9 at JCU

CILS Exam Certification of Italian as a Second Language: June 9 at JCU

The official CILS Certification, issued by the Università per Stranieri di Siena, certifies your knowledge of Italian, is valid throughout the world, and does not expire.

Adnkronos News Agency Interviews President Pavoncello

Adnkronos News Agency Interviews President Pavoncello

John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello was interviewed by Italian news agency Adnkronos on the American presidential elections and the legacy of President Barack Obama.

Cindy A. Schipani Welcomed by JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship

Cindy A. Schipani Welcomed by JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship

On March 8, the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with Professor Silvia Pulino's MGT 498 Strategic Management class, welcomed Cindy A. Schipani for a lecture on the role of corporate governance in avoiding corporate crime.