Archive for September, 2016

Three JCU Students To Receive America Award by Italy-USA Foundation

Three JCU Students To Receive America Award by Italy-USA Foundation

On Thursday, October 6 2016, three JCU students, Shelby Leigh Bradley (BA in Marketing, Minor in Italian Studies), Gillian Rose McMurray (BA in Communications) and Emelia Trop (BA in Classical Studies, Minor in Philosophy) will be awarded medals of the Italian Parliament by the Italy-USA Foundation.

Delegation from Shanghai University of Political Science and Law Visits JCU

Delegation from Shanghai University of Political Science and Law Visits JCU

On Monday, September 26, John Cabot University hosted an important visit from the Shanghai University of Political Science and Law (SHUPL), the second largest university in the city.

Professor Watson Curates Art Exhibition “Transnational Capitalism Examined”

Professor Watson Curates Art Exhibition “Transnational Capitalism Examined”

Communications Professor Mike Watson will curate a double solo exhibition of the Austrian artist Oliver Ressler, titled Transnational Capitalism Examined.

Professor Sorgner Publishes New Monograph on Transhumanism

Professor Sorgner Publishes New Monograph on Transhumanism

Philosophy Professor Stefan Sorgner's new monograph Transhumanism: "The Most Dangerous Idea in the World"!? will be published in German by Herder. It will come out on September 29th, 2016.

JCU Institute of Entrepreneurship Welcomes CEO “Fairbooks”

JCU Institute of Entrepreneurship Welcomes CEO “Fairbooks”

On Monday September 19, 2016 Professor Daniele Pica’s BUS/CMS 361 class and the Institute of Entrepreneurship welcomed Diego Banovaz, a young entrepreneur from Trieste, Italy.

JCU Welcomes Students to Fall 2016 Career Fair

JCU Welcomes Students to Fall 2016 Career Fair

On September 16, over 100 undergraduates and alumni had the chance to meet 40 representatives from 21 companies – Randstand, Rocco Forte Hotels and Marden Entertainment to name a few – offering internships and job positions.

JCU Marketing Club and Capstone Seminar Class to Assist Local Groups with Strategic Planning

JCU Marketing Club and Capstone Seminar Class to Assist Local Groups with Strategic Planning

Hanna Suni and Olga Plyaskina from the Professional Women's Association (PWA) presented two strategic opportunities to the seniors of the Strategic Marketing Management (MKT490) class and the John Cabot University Marketing Club.

Stanlake Samkange and Ryan Anderson Present the WFP at JCU

Stanlake Samkange and Ryan Anderson Present the WFP at JCU

The JCU Universities Fighting World Hunger Club (UFWH), with the support of the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs, hosted an event featuring presentations by Ryan Anderson and Stanlake Samkange, from the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)

JCU Welcomes Aydın Adnan Sezgin, Ambassador of Turkey to Rome

JCU Welcomes Aydın Adnan Sezgin, Ambassador of Turkey to Rome

The International Relations Society was pleased to host Aydin Adnan Sezgin, the Turkish ambassador to Italy, to discuss the unsuccessful coup d'etat in Turkey, the Syrian Civil War, and the question of Kurds.

JCU Screens Films And Videos By Marco G. Ferrari

JCU Screens Films And Videos By Marco G. Ferrari

Department of Communications and the Department of Art History and Studio Art co-hosted a series of films and videos by Marco G. Ferrari. His works combine documentary style and narrative style, in order to emphasize the importance of the landscape.

John Cabot University Welcomes Eric and Andrew McLuhan

John Cabot University Welcomes Eric and Andrew McLuhan

The Guarini Institute for Public Affairs and the Department of Communications are pleased to welcome Dr. Eric McLuhan, an internationally-known and award-winning lecturer on communication and media and son of the late Marshall McLuhan, and Andrew McLuhan, his son and assistant.

Marketing Students Welcome Stefano La Noce

Marketing Students Welcome Stefano La Noce

On September 6, 2016, students of Professor Signorini's class MKT 490, Strategic Marketing Management, welcomed Stefano La Noce, CEO and Founder of Donapp, a startup accelerated by Luiss Enlabs.

JCU Career Services and Randstad Offer Free Seminars

JCU Career Services and Randstad Offer Free Seminars

Randstad, worldwide HR service leader, in collaboration with JCU Center for Career Services, will offer free orientation seminars to job market to JCU students and upcoming graduates.

Faculty Development Funds Support JCU’s Outstanding Professors

Faculty Development Funds Support JCU’s Outstanding Professors

JCU Vice President and Academic Dean Mary Merva is pleased to announce the JCU Faculty Development Funds (FDC) awarded for the academic year 2015-2016.