Archive for November, 2019

The U.S. and the Middle East – An Evolving Situation

The U.S. and the Middle East – An Evolving Situation

JCU's Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted an event called “The US and the Middle East – An Evolving Situation” on November 6, 2019.

Decoding Human Communication: Professor Bruno Galantucci

Decoding Human Communication: Professor Bruno Galantucci

Psychology Professor Bruno Galantucci's area of expertise is human communication and Experimental Semiotics, a field that he contributed to developing.

A Pivotal Time in History: Spiritual Traditions in “The Axial Age”

A Pivotal Time in History: Spiritual Traditions in “The Axial Age”

JCU’s Department of History and Humanities organized a talk called "The Axial Age: An Age of Transformation in Ethics and Religions" on November 25, 2019.

Alumna Anna Bottinelli Appointed President of Monuments Men Foundation

Alumna Anna Bottinelli Appointed President of Monuments Men Foundation

Class of 2010 alumna Anna Bottinelli was recently appointed as the new President of the Monuments Men Foundation. The Monuments Men were a group of museum directors, curators, art historians, and educators who saved millions of monuments and other cultural treasures from the Nazis during World War II.

The Lost Prince: Book Presentation with Author Michael Mewshaw

The Lost Prince: Book Presentation with Author Michael Mewshaw

John Cabot University welcomed author Michael Mewshaw to present his new book The Lost Prince: A Search for Pat Conroy on November 20, 2019.

JCU to Launch Major in Psychological Science in Fall 2020

JCU to Launch Major in Psychological Science in Fall 2020

John Cabot University is pleased to announce the launch of a new major in Psychological Science beginning in Fall 2020.

Digital Democracy in Taiwan: A Conversation with Minister of Digital Audrey Tang

Digital Democracy in Taiwan: A Conversation with Minister of Digital Audrey Tang

JCU’s Department of Communications and The President's Office welcomed Taiwan's Minister of Digital Audrey Tang for a talk on November 14, 2019.

Tex-Mex Food in Rome: Alumnus Alberto Romano

Tex-Mex Food in Rome: Alumnus Alberto Romano

Born in Rovigo, near Venice, but raised in Rome, alumnus Alberto Romano graduated from John Cabot University in 2014, with a major in Business Administration and a minor in Entrepreneurship. In 2018 he founded Rey Nacho, a fast-casual restaurant concept serving Tex-Mex food.

Giorgio de Chirico and Philosophy: JCU Welcomes Professor Riccardo Dottori

Giorgio de Chirico and Philosophy: JCU Welcomes Professor Riccardo Dottori

JCU Department of History and Humanities welcomed Professor Riccardo Dottori who gave a talk on “Giorgio de Chirico and Philosophy.”

Professor Stefan Lorenz Sorgner on Genome Editing

Professor Stefan Lorenz Sorgner on Genome Editing

In an interview with a leading Dutch scientific news website, Professor Sorgner commented on the latest developments in the field of genome editing.

Plastic’s Republic: Barbie’s Impact on Female Beauty

Plastic’s Republic: Barbie’s Impact on Female Beauty

John Cabot University welcomed author and poet Giovanna Riccio to present her latest book, Plastic’s Republic – Featuring the Barbie Suite.

Ten JCU Alumni Attend Second Fall 2019 Career Fair as Company Representatives

Ten JCU Alumni Attend Second Fall 2019 Career Fair as Company Representatives

JCU’s third Career Fair of the year took place on Friday, November 8. Ten out of the forty company representatives that attended the event were JCU alumni.

JCU Hosts Roundtable on AI, Ethics and Algorithmic Biases

JCU Hosts Roundtable on AI, Ethics and Algorithmic Biases

The JCU Institute of Future and Innovation Studies and the Canadian Chamber in Italy co-organized a round table on A.I.: ​​Ethics and Algorithmic Biases.

JCU Alumni Association Invites You to the 2019 Holiday Celebrations

JCU Alumni Association Invites You to the 2019 Holiday Celebrations

John Cabot University is pleased to announce that the annual JCU Alumni & Friends Holiday Party celebrations will be held in London, New York City and Rome.

Taking the Leap: Student Micah Hinnergardt

Taking the Leap: Student Micah Hinnergardt

Micah Hinnergardt is an International Affairs senior from Pennsylvania. She is one of the recipients of the America Award, granted to her in October 2019.

JCU Professor Rosa Filardi Participates in Cambiamenti Work Festival

JCU Professor Rosa Filardi Participates in Cambiamenti Work Festival

JCU Professor Rosa Filardi will participate in the “Cambiamenti Work Festival” that will be held from Thursday November 21 to Sunday November 24.

Student Demetrio Iannone Publishes Essay on Populism and Climate Change

Student Demetrio Iannone Publishes Essay on Populism and Climate Change

Demetrio Iannone is a double major from Crotone. His essay on populism and climate has recently been published on the Kathimerini English Edition newspaper.

Sighting and Finding: 4m2 Gallery Presents Fall Vernissage by Alessandro Vizzini

Sighting and Finding: 4m2 Gallery Presents Fall Vernissage by Alessandro Vizzini

John Cabot University’s 4m2 Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of the exhibit by artist Alessandro Vizzini, Sighting and Finding. 

The Impact of Central Bank Communication on Private Inflation Expectations: A Study by Prof. Mellina

The Impact of Central Bank Communication on Private Inflation Expectations: A Study by Prof. Mellina

Prof. Mellina presented his current empirical research on the impact of the words adopted by the Federal Reserve on private inflation expectations.

Ghosts in the Pavement: Footfall and Pilgrimage by Artist Liz Rideal

Ghosts in the Pavement: Footfall and Pilgrimage by Artist Liz Rideal

On November 4, JCU welcomed Liz Rideal, Professor of Fine Art (Slade School of Fine Art, UCL), who discussed her latest project as well as the technical aspects of her practice combining abstract painting, photography, and digital print on fabric.