Archive for October, 2016

Safety Update on Earthquake in Central Italy and Message from the President

Safety Update on Earthquake in Central Italy and Message from the President

An earthquake measuring 6.6 magnitude struck central Italy today, with the epicenter in the Umbria region approximately 160 km from Rome. There have been no reported casualties.

Luigi Orlandini Founder of Canossa Lectures to Strategic Management Class

Luigi Orlandini Founder of Canossa Lectures to Strategic Management Class

On Tuesday, Prof. Pulino's Strategic Management class was joined by Luigi Orlandini, Founder and Chairman of Canossa Events.

The Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Alberto Piras from Brave Potions

The Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Alberto Piras from Brave Potions

On October 20, 2016, the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Professor Silvia Pulino's BUS 305 class welcomed Alberto Piras, co-founder of the startup Brave Potions.

The Top Five Marketing Tools: a Workshop by the Institute for Entrepreneurship

The Top Five Marketing Tools: a Workshop by the Institute for Entrepreneurship

On Friday, October 21, 2016, the Institute for Entrepreneurship held a workshop on digital marketing with Mackenzie Garrity.

JCU Welcomes Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet

JCU Welcomes Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet

On Thursday, October 20, 2016, John Cabot University welcomed Carrie Hessler-Radelet, the 19th Director of the Peace Corps, for an open classroom.

Guarini Institute and International Relations Society Visit Budapest

Guarini Institute and International Relations Society Visit Budapest

On October 21-24, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs and the International Relations Society jointly organized a visit to Budapest during the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution. 24 JCU students participated, led by Prof. Federigo Argentieri.

JCU Professor and Artist Peter Flaccus Participates in Rome Art Week

JCU Professor and Artist Peter Flaccus Participates in Rome Art Week

Professor Peter Flaccus, who teaches studio art at JCU, will open his studio to the public in connection with RAW (Rome Art Week).

JCU and The English Theatre of Rome Present The Glass Menagerie

JCU and The English Theatre of Rome Present The Glass Menagerie

John Cabot University's Italy Reads Program , in collaboration with The English Theatre of Rome, presents The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams.

JCU Students Receive Medals from the Italian Parliament and the Italy-USA Foundation

JCU Students Receive Medals from the Italian Parliament and the Italy-USA Foundation

On Thursday, 6 October 2016, three JCU students, Shelby Leigh Bradley, Gillian Rose McMurray and Emelia Trop were awarded medals of the Italian Parliament in the framework of the America Award by the Italy-USA Foundation.

Reuters Press Interviews President Pavoncello on Renzi’s Visit to USA

Reuters Press Interviews President Pavoncello on Renzi’s Visit to USA

John Cabot University’s President Franco Pavoncello was asked by Reuters Press to comment on Prime Minister Matteo Renzi’s invitation to a formal state dinner at the White House.

Alumni and Friends Reunion Weekend a Success

Alumni and Friends Reunion Weekend a Success

A weekend of events to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Investiture of Dr. Franco Pavoncello as President of John Cabot University.

JCU Alumna Alessandra Gargiulo Holds Lecture “We Care, We Share with Uyolo”

JCU Alumna Alessandra Gargiulo Holds Lecture “We Care, We Share with Uyolo”

Alessandra Gargiulo, class of 2013, graduated with a B.A. in International Affairs, and holds a M.A. in International Development from SciencesPo, Paris. She co-founded and is president of the Uyolo Fund, a non-profit startup venture.

Italy Update: Rome, the Five Star Movement and the Referendum

Italy Update: Rome, the Five Star Movement and the Referendum

The Guarini Institute for Public Affairs welcomed seven members of the foreign press for a roundtable discussion on October 4

Meet Communications Professor Kwame Phillips

Meet Communications Professor Kwame Phillips

Professor Kwame Phillips is an anthropologist and filmmaker. Born in London and raised in Jamaica, he joined John Cabot's Department of Communications in the Fall of 2016.

Remoria VR’s CEO Lectures on Mobile Virtual Reality

Remoria VR’s CEO Lectures on Mobile Virtual Reality

On October 4, 2016 the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship and Professor Pulino's BUS 305 class welcomed Marco de Falco, CEO and co-founder of Remoria VR.

JCU Presents Mark Hosler from American Band “Negativland”

JCU Presents Mark Hosler from American Band “Negativland”

On October 5, 2016 the JCU Department of Communications hosted a lecture by Mark Hosler. Hosler is one of the founding members of the band Negativland.

The Frohring Library Presents JCU Authors 2016

The Frohring Library Presents JCU Authors 2016

As part of the celebrations for the 10th anniversary of Dr. Franco Pavoncello's investiture as President of JCU, the Frohring Library has organized JCU Authors 2016, an exhibit showcasing the intellectual production of the university faculty.

Interview With Professor Sorgner Published In Polish News Magazine

Interview With Professor Sorgner Published In Polish News Magazine

On September 27, 2016 the news magazine Polityka published an interview with Philosophy Professor Stefan Lorenz Sorgner.

JCU Presents “The Answer to the Hospitality Industry’s Needs,” with Antonio Calia

JCU Presents “The Answer to the Hospitality Industry’s Needs,” with Antonio Calia

On October 3, 2016 the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship invited Antonio Calia, CEO of Manet Mobile, to Professor Daniele Pica's Operations Management class (MGT 330).

The Institute for Entrepreneurship Presents “Startup Valuation,” a Lecture by Alessandro Angeletti

The Institute for Entrepreneurship Presents “Startup Valuation,” a Lecture by Alessandro Angeletti

On October 4th, 2016, the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship welcomed Alessandro Angeletti, Senior Investment Analyst for LVenture Group, to Professor Pulino's Finance (FIN 301) class to give a lecture on "Startup Valuation."