Archive for March, 2017

Dreamers Communication to Host Workshop at Geico Taikisha

Dreamers Communication to Host Workshop at Geico Taikisha

John Cabot University’s Center for Career Services & Continuing Education is proud to present “Business Communication Workshop,” a two-day seminar offered by Dreamers Communication.

A Hand Up to the Underprivileged: Alumna Milena Rivolova

A Hand Up to the Underprivileged: Alumna Milena Rivolova

Born in the USA of Swiss and Czech parents, Milena Rivolova is a JCU alumna (Class of 2016) who grew up in Prague, Czech Republic.

Boston Consulting Group Presents “Future Makers” at JCU

Boston Consulting Group Presents “Future Makers” at JCU

The John Cabot University Institute for Entrepreneurship is pleased to welcome the Boston Consulting Group for a presentation of "Future Makers" at JCU.

A Degree Earned in Full: Communications Major Lydia Smith

A Degree Earned in Full: Communications Major Lydia Smith

Hailing from Sacramento, California, Lydia Smith is a graduating senior at John Cabot University. Majoring in Communications, with a minor in Creative Writing, she has been very active in campus life. She is the Vice President of Theatre Society, Managing Editor of 'The Matthew' newspaper, and Secretary of The Fashion Club.

Total Control of the Car: 2Hire’s CEO Filippo Agostino

Total Control of the Car: 2Hire’s CEO Filippo Agostino

The Institute for Entrepreneurship and the Center for Professional and Continuing Education welcomed Filippo Agostino, co-founder and CEO of 2Hire.

Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Daniele Appetito, CEO of mySpot

Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Daniele Appetito, CEO of mySpot

The Institute for Entrepreneurship welcomed Daniele Appetito, CEO and co-founder of the startup MySpot, and Stefano Santarelli, CFO.

JCU Ethiopian Film Festival Kicks Off with “Crumbs” by Miguel Llansò

JCU Ethiopian Film Festival Kicks Off with “Crumbs” by Miguel Llansò

John Cabot University’s Department of Communications in collaboration with the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs screened the first film of “The Ethiopian Film Festival,” Crumbs by Miguel Llansó.

John Cabot University Welcomes Maria La Via, CEO of ShopAround

John Cabot University Welcomes Maria La Via, CEO of ShopAround

Students in the "Made in Italy: the Italian Business Environment" and “Retailing Applied to Fashion Industry” classes met Maria La Via, CEO and co-founder of ShopAround.

Professor Stefan Sorgner Publishes Four Essays in Transhumanism Collection

Professor Stefan Sorgner Publishes Four Essays in Transhumanism Collection

Professor Stefan Sorgner, a member of JCU’s faculty since 2016, is one of the world’s leading leading post- and transhumanist philosophers.

Classics as the Heart of Everything: Professor Thomas Govero

Classics as the Heart of Everything: Professor Thomas Govero

Tom Govero has taught at the high school and college level for over twenty years. He has degrees from St. Louis University and the University of Colorado-Boulder. In addition, he was a Fulbright scholar at the American Academy in Rome. He has taught classics at John Cabot University since 2003.

Creative Writing Institute Presents: A Reading by Patrick Williamson

Creative Writing Institute Presents: A Reading by Patrick Williamson

On Wednesday, March 8, 2017, the Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation welcomed British poet and translator Patrick Williamson.

“Beyond Humanism” Conference: Call for Papers

“Beyond Humanism” Conference: Call for Papers

The 9th Beyond Humanism Conference will take place at John Cabot University in Rome July 19-22, 2017.

Guarini Institute Presents “Trump and Asia: from Competition to Confrontation”

Guarini Institute Presents “Trump and Asia: from Competition to Confrontation”

On Wednesday, February 22, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted a panel discussion on “Trump and Asia: from Competition to Confrontation.”

The World as a Chessboard: Meet Student Daniela Movileanu

The World as a Chessboard: Meet Student Daniela Movileanu

Meet International Affairs student, current Italian chess champion, and member of the Italian National chess team Daniela Movileanu.

Truth and Accountability: Journalist and Alumna Francesca Mirabile

Truth and Accountability: Journalist and Alumna Francesca Mirabile

Francesca Mirabile, class of 2015, is a JCU alumna from Locorotondo, Puglia. During her time at JCU, Francesca was Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of The Matthew and webmaster for the Women's Leadership Initiative. After earning her B.A., Francesca moved on to graduate from the prestigious Columbia University School of Journalism.

What Skills Do Women Need to Change the World? An Interview with Professor Favorite

What Skills Do Women Need to Change the World? An Interview with Professor Favorite

On the occasion of International Women’s Day on March 8, Professor Michèle Favorite was interviewed by popular Italian magazine D Repubblica.

Principles of Coaching: a Career Services Workshop

Principles of Coaching: a Career Services Workshop

JCU’s Center for Career Services welcomed Isabelle Alpi, EMCC Italia (European Mentoring and Coaching Council), for the seminar “Principles of Coaching.”

IFE Hosts Workshop “Trasmetti il tuo Valore” with Young Women’s Network

IFE Hosts Workshop “Trasmetti il tuo Valore” with Young Women’s Network

On February 28, the Institute for Entrepreneurship hosted the workshop “Trasmetti il tuo valore" with Young Women’s Network Roma.

Celebrating Student Creativity: 8th Edition of Italy Reads Student Video Contest

Celebrating Student Creativity: 8th Edition of Italy Reads Student Video Contest

Italy Reads is John Cabot’s community-based reading and cultural exchange program and it is currently in its 8th year with up to 65 high schools involved.

Richard Bellamy Discusses “Rethinking Political Legitimacy in the EU”

Richard Bellamy Discusses “Rethinking Political Legitimacy in the EU”

On Tuesday, February 14, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs was pleased to host Richard Bellamy, Professor of Political Science at University College London (UCL), as he discussed “Rethinking Political Legitimacy in the EU - The Demoi-cratic Disconnect”, the topic of his upcoming book The Democratic Prince.