Archive for June, 2017

John Cabot University Mourns Passing of Beloved Trustee Fred Rotondaro

John Cabot University Mourns Passing of Beloved Trustee Fred Rotondaro

The John Cabot University community is saddened to announce that Fred Rotondaro, John Cabot University Board Member since 2011, and great friend of the Institution, passed away on June 26.

Russia’s Influence on Europe’s Political Movements

Russia’s Influence on Europe’s Political Movements

The Guarini Institute and the IR Society attended an international conference moderated by the director of the Institute Professor Federigo Argentieri.

Guarini Institute Welcomes Existence March Founder Bahar Adanc

Guarini Institute Welcomes Existence March Founder Bahar Adanc

The Guarini Institute and the STAND Club hosted a presentation titled “Existence March: Kurdish identity and the political walk for diplomatic recognition.”

A Look at the Big Picture: Mathematics Professor Stefano Arnone

A Look at the Big Picture: Mathematics Professor Stefano Arnone

Stefano Arnone is Associate Professor of Mathematics at John Cabot University. He holds a Laurea cum laude as well as a Dottorato di Ricerca in Physics from the University of Rome "La Sapienza". He was voted JCU Professor of the Year for 2017.

JCU Creative Writing Institute Launches Diodata Literary Magazine

JCU Creative Writing Institute Launches Diodata Literary Magazine

The JCU Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation is pleased to announce the launch of its first literary magazine, Diodata.

The Role of Croce Rossa in Assisting Refugees

The Role of Croce Rossa in Assisting Refugees

John Cabot University welcomed the Italian Red Cross (CRI) – Rome Branch to present the first annual report of its refugee camp in Via Ramazzini, in Rome.

Professors Driessen and Bailey Publish on Religion and Politics

Professors Driessen and Bailey Publish on Religion and Politics

Professor Michael Driessen John Cabot University Professors Michael Driessen and Tom Bailey recently published two works they co-authored. Both stem from a conference Professors Driessen and Bailey organized at John Cabot in June 2014, “Rethinking Political Catholicism.” The first publication is a special edited volume with the [...]

Professor Argentieri Discusses London Terror Attack on SkyTG 24

Professor Argentieri Discusses London Terror Attack on SkyTG 24

Professor Argentieri was invited to SkyTG 24, a 24-hour satellite news channel, to discuss the June 18 attack to a London mosque.

Seven Students Awarded Certificate in Entrepreneurship

Seven Students Awarded Certificate in Entrepreneurship

Professor Silvia Pulino, Director of the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship, proudly awarded the Certificate in Entrepreneurship to seven students.

John Cabot University Admitted to CFA® Institute University Affiliation Program

John Cabot University Admitted to CFA® Institute University Affiliation Program

JCU, a CFA Recognized University since 2013, is pleased to announce that it has been admitted to the CFA® Institute University Affiliation Program (UAP).

Professor Donatella Della Ratta Publishes Article on Fighting ISIS with TV

Professor Donatella Della Ratta Publishes Article on Fighting ISIS with TV

Professor Donatella Della Ratta recently published an article in Al Jazeera entitled “Fighting ISIL through TV drama: The case of Black Crows.”

Marketing Students Visit LUISS ENLABS Startup Accelerator

Marketing Students Visit LUISS ENLABS Startup Accelerator

On Monday, June 12, Professor Antonella Salvatore arranged a special lecture at LUISS ENLABS Startup Accelerator for the students in her Principles of Marketing course.

From Brooklyn to Broadway and Beyond: JCU Welcomes Tony Lo Bianco

From Brooklyn to Broadway and Beyond: JCU Welcomes Tony Lo Bianco

On June 14, 2017 actor, writer, director, and producer Tony Lo Bianco gave the presentation "From Brooklyn to Broadway and Beyond" at JCU. The talk, part of the Institute for Entrepreneurship Speaker Series, covered a myriad of topics including dedication, inspiration, motivation, and overcoming fear.

The Death of the Cockfighters: A BBC Documentary Featuring Prof. Carlos Dews

The Death of the Cockfighters: A BBC Documentary Featuring Prof. Carlos Dews

Carlos Dews, Professor of English and Director of the Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation at John Cabot University, recently discussed cockfighting in a BBC World Service documentary.

JCU Department of Communications Presents SEMBENE!

JCU Department of Communications Presents SEMBENE!

JCU was one of over 100 institutions that took part in the Sembene Across Africa project, a three-day series of events in honor of Ousmane Sembene, considered the father of African cinema.

Professor Nicola Petrocchi to Present at Gerace Summer School

Professor Nicola Petrocchi to Present at Gerace Summer School

Professor Nicola Petrocchi will be lecturing at the Summer School "Empathy and Compassion: From Contemplative Traditions to Neuroscience.”

Service Learning Hosts Croce Rossa Italiana’s Closing Ceremony

Service Learning Hosts Croce Rossa Italiana’s Closing Ceremony

The JCU Service Learning Project welcomed the Croce Rossa Italiana for the closing ceremony of a course on providing advanced support to critical patients.

Professor Stefan Sorgner Lectures on Transhumanism Throughout Europe

Professor Stefan Sorgner Lectures on Transhumanism Throughout Europe

Professor Stefan Sorgner recently returned from the University of Lower Silesia, in Poland, where he was Visiting Professor.

JCU Participates in Memorial Day Ceremony in Nettuno

JCU Participates in Memorial Day Ceremony in Nettuno

The Guarini Institute along with members of the IR Society attended the Memorial Day Ceremony hosted at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in Nettuno.

Italy Writes 2017 Announces Winners

Italy Writes 2017 Announces Winners

On 6 June, JCU’s Italy Writes, a nation-wide English language creative writing competition for high school students whose primary language of instruction is not English celebrated young talent.