Archive for May, 2017

JCU Welcomes Vittoria Cimino, Director of the Vatican Museums Conservator’s Office

JCU Welcomes Vittoria Cimino, Director of the Vatican Museums Conservator’s Office

The students of John Cabot University’s Continuing Education program “Management and Digitalization of Cultural Heritage” welcomed Vittoria Cimino, Director of the Vatican Museums Conservator’s Office.

John Cabot University Receives Three Million Dollar Donation from Hon. Frank J. Guarini

John Cabot University Receives Three Million Dollar Donation from Hon. Frank J. Guarini

JCU is pleased to announce that the Hon. Frank J. Guarini, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, has donated three million dollars to the University.

Choosing Kindness: Alumna Virginia Agnoni

Choosing Kindness: Alumna Virginia Agnoni

Virginia Agnoni, Class of 2016, is from Cori, a medieval town one hour south of Rome. In her time at JCU, Virginia majored in Communications with a minor in Creative Writing.

John Cabot University Hosts Annual Ambassadors Lunch

John Cabot University Hosts Annual Ambassadors Lunch

On Thursday, May 25, 2017, John Cabot University welcomed ambassadors and cultural attachés to the Secchia Terrace in the Guarini Campus for the annual Ambassadors’ Lunch. Guests included representatives from Israel, Serbia, Brazil, Morocco, South Korea, and Egypt, among others.

Professor Fabrizio Conti Gives Seminar at University of Rome “La Sapienza”

Professor Fabrizio Conti Gives Seminar at University of Rome “La Sapienza”

On Wednesday May 10, 2017 Fabrizio Conti, a History lecturer at John Cabot University, taught a seminar at the University of Rome "La Sapienza" entitled "The Jews, Pawnshops, and Popular Religiosity in Late Fifteenth-Century Franciscan Preachers."

IFE Welcomes Filippo Chiricozzi, COO of Moovenda

IFE Welcomes Filippo Chiricozzi, COO of Moovenda

Professor Silvia Pulino welcomed Filippo Chiricozzi, COO & co-founder of Moovenda, to her BUS 305 - Intro to Entrepreneurship class.

JCU Welcomes Antonella Magagnini, Director of Rome’s Capitoline Museums

JCU Welcomes Antonella Magagnini, Director of Rome’s Capitoline Museums

Antonella Magagnini, Director of the Capitoline Museums, shared her professional experience with the students of JCU’s Continuing Education Program “Management and Digitalization of Cultural Heritage.”

Three JCU Students’ Articles Featured on Institute of Network Cultures Blog

Three JCU Students’ Articles Featured on Institute of Network Cultures Blog

Three John Cabot University Communications majors recently published articles on the Institute of Network Cultures blog dedicated to the Fear and Loathing of the Online Self conference, recently held at JCU.

JCU Hosts International Conference “Fear and Loathing of the Online Self”

JCU Hosts International Conference “Fear and Loathing of the Online Self”

On Monday, May 22, 2017, John Cabot University hosted the first day of the international conference “Fear and Loathing of the Online Self.”

Carson McCullers in the World: International Conference at JCU

Carson McCullers in the World: International Conference at JCU

John Cabot University will host an international conference on the American novelist Carson McCullers from July 14 through 16, 2017.

Professor Francesco Ruscitti to Present Paper at XXVI European Workshop on General Equilibrium

Professor Francesco Ruscitti to Present Paper at XXVI European Workshop on General Equilibrium

Dr. Ruscitti’s expertise and research interests are in Microeconomics and Economic Theory. He presents papers at international conferences on a regular basis.

Professor Lila Yawn Interviewed for Documentary on Kentridge’s Frieze

Professor Lila Yawn Interviewed for Documentary on Kentridge’s Frieze

John Cabot University art history professor Lila Yawn was recently interviewed for an Italian documentary on Triumphs and Laments, by renowned South African artist William Kentridge.

Promoting Women’s Rights: Alumna Milena Casabella

Promoting Women’s Rights: Alumna Milena Casabella

Born and raised in California by a Sicilian family, JCU alumna Milena Casabella was Vice-President of Student Government and Events Coordinator for the Athletics Department.

Salutatorian Giuseppe Spatafora Accepted to University of Oxford

Salutatorian Giuseppe Spatafora Accepted to University of Oxford

Giuseppe is from Palermo, the regional capital of Sicily, in the heart of the Mediterranean. He majored in International Affairs with minors in History and Economics.

JCU and The New School in NYC Announce Fast Track to Graduate Media Studies

JCU and The New School in NYC Announce Fast Track to Graduate Media Studies

The John Cabot University Department of Communications and The New School are proud to announce the Fast Track to Graduate Media Studies.

Congratulations to John Cabot University Class of 2017!

Congratulations to John Cabot University Class of 2017!

At the 45th Commencement ceremony on May 15, 2017, John Cabot University celebrated the largest graduating class in its history, the Class of 2017.

Meet Class of 2017 Valedictorian Marialaura Grandolfo

Meet Class of 2017 Valedictorian Marialaura Grandolfo

John Cabot University’s Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs Mary Merva is pleased to announce the Valedictorian for the Class of 2017, Marialaura Grandolfo.

Migration Flows in the Mediterranean: a Humanitarian Crisis

Migration Flows in the Mediterranean: a Humanitarian Crisis

Professor Antonella Salvatore welcomed Flavio Di Giacomo from the Coordination Office for the Mediterranean at the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Volunteering Across Borders: Student Cristina Di Leva

Volunteering Across Borders: Student Cristina Di Leva

Cristina Di Leva is a degree seeking student from Lavello, Basilicata, in southern Italy. She majors in Communications and has a minor in Political Science.

Commencement 2017: Special Guests Simonetta Di Pippo and Milena Gabanelli

Commencement 2017: Special Guests Simonetta Di Pippo and Milena Gabanelli

John Cabot University is pleased to announce the special guests for the 2017 Commencement Ceremony, astrophysicist Simonetta Di Pippo and journalist Milena Gabanelli.