Archive for February, 2017

Fighting for Gender Equality: JCU Hosts Panel Discussion and Workshop

Fighting for Gender Equality: JCU Hosts Panel Discussion and Workshop

JCU’s Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) in collaboration with the Business Club and Student Government hosted a panel discussion and a follow up workshop about the gender gap.

Call for Participation: “Fear and Loathing of the Online Self” Conference

Call for Participation: “Fear and Loathing of the Online Self” Conference

Organized by John Cabot University and Università degli Studi Roma Tre in Rome, in collaboration with the Institute of Network Cultures, Amsterdam, this conference aims at exploring the state of the online self by raising questions about its status as a focal point of contemporary power/networks.

A Stand Against Gender Inequality: History Major Kiriko Mechanicus

A Stand Against Gender Inequality: History Major Kiriko Mechanicus

Kiriko Mechanicus is a History major and Communications minor from Amsterdam, Netherlands. She is the President of the Women's Leadership Initiative (JCU's student organization promoting women's rights) and she is involved in the JCU Community Service Program.

The Institute for Entrepreneurship Hosts Startup Weekend Roma

The Institute for Entrepreneurship Hosts Startup Weekend Roma

This edition of Startup Weekend Rome was organized by entrepreneurs Luigi Fidelio, Guido Giordano, Federico Ronca and Antonio Romano, in collaboration with Professor Silvia Pulino and Joanne Bergamin from JCU.

Dimentica.me: a  New Web Reputation Service Against Online Libel

Dimentica.me: a New Web Reputation Service Against Online Libel

Three alumni of the Continuing Education Course in International Management of Enterprises at John Cabot University, Alessandra Mazzuca, Edoardo Piscitelli, and Fabrizio Forleo, recently launched Dimentica.me.

Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Studioplace

Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Studioplace

The Institute for Entrepreneurship welcomed Giorgio Gioacchini and Giorgio Uffreduzzi, respectively co-Founder and Account Manager at Studioplace.

“Non Essere Cattivo” by Claudio Caligari – A JCU Screening

“Non Essere Cattivo” by Claudio Caligari – A JCU Screening

Non Essere Cattivo is Claudio Caligari’s third movie, after Amore Tossico (1983) and L’Odore Della Notte (1998). Non Essere Cattivo is set in 1995, the year synthetic drugs were first introduced in Italy.

Professor Federigo Argentieri Publishes Article in “La Lettura”

Professor Federigo Argentieri Publishes Article in “La Lettura”

On Sunday, February 12, 2017, Professor Federigo Argentieri published an article in Corriere della Sera's weekly supplement "La Lettura."

Where Are They Now? Meet Alumna Gillian McMurray

Where Are They Now? Meet Alumna Gillian McMurray

We catch up with JCU Alumna Gillian McMurray. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Gillian, Class of 2017, graduated with a major in Communications.

“Getting Wavy With It” – a Talk by Professor Stefano Arnone

“Getting Wavy With It” – a Talk by Professor Stefano Arnone

Prof Talks gives professors a chance to present on their academic interests that fall outside the liberal arts undergraduate umbrella.

Marketing Students Welcome The Food Assembly to JCU

Marketing Students Welcome The Food Assembly to JCU

Students of Professor Signorini’s class MKT 490, Strategic Marketing Management welcomed a representative of The Food Assembly, a service provider company that brings people together to buy fresh food directly from local farmers and growers.

Marketing Students Welcome Luigi Fidelio, CMO at VMSme

Marketing Students Welcome Luigi Fidelio, CMO at VMSme

On Tuesday, February 14, 2017, students of Professor Salvatore’s Principle of Marketing class welcomed Luigi Fidelio, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at VMSme.

“Environmental Communication Pedagogy and Practice” – Professor López

“Environmental Communication Pedagogy and Practice” – Professor López

Communications Professor Antonio López recently published two chapters in Environmental Communication Pedagogy and Practice (Routledge 2017).

Model United Nations Society Hosts Seventh Edition of MUN Conference

Model United Nations Society Hosts Seventh Edition of MUN Conference

On January 26-28, 2017 the JCU Model United Nations Society hosted the seventh edition of the JCU MUN Conference, welcoming pupils from 17 different countries.

An Inclusive World Perspective: Political Science Major Katie Kehoe

An Inclusive World Perspective: Political Science Major Katie Kehoe

A daughter of Portland, Oregon, 21-year-old Katie Kehoe majors in both Political Science and Italian Studies. She is the former president of the JCU Queer Alliance and current Vice President of Student Government. Katie also serves as treasurer for OLAS, and works as both Orientation Leader and Writing Center tutor.

JCU Participates in Peer-to-Peer Facebook Global Digital Challenge

JCU Participates in Peer-to-Peer Facebook Global Digital Challenge

Professor Riccardo Maiolini’s E-Marketing class (MKT 340) will represent John Cabot University in the Peer-to-Peer Facebook Global Digital Challenge

Waheed Omar, Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Italy, Visits JCU

Waheed Omar, Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Italy, Visits JCU

On January 31, 2017, John Cabot University's International Relations Society welcomed Waheed Omar, Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Italy.

Where Are They Now? Meet Alumna Challis Popkey

Where Are They Now? Meet Alumna Challis Popkey

We catch up with JCU Alumna Challis Popkey. Originally from Boise, Idaho, Challis, Class of 2015, graduated with a major in Communications.

John Cabot University Hosts First Spring 2017 Career Fair

John Cabot University Hosts First Spring 2017 Career Fair

The Center for Career Services has achieved the partnership with 440 companies and organizations, in different industries. All these organizations offer internships and job opportunities to JCU students and alumni.

IFE Welcomes Stephanie Mitchell, Founder of Gymbag

IFE Welcomes Stephanie Mitchell, Founder of Gymbag

The Institute for Entrepreneurship welcomed Stephanie Mitchell, founder of Gymbag, to Professor Pulino's Introduction to Entrepreneurship class.