Archive for December, 2021

Data Ethics of Power: Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Hosts Gry Hasselbalch

Data Ethics of Power: Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Hosts Gry Hasselbalch

On December 20, 2021, the JCU Institute of Future and Innovation Studies hosted Gry Hasselbalch for a presentation of her latest book Data Ethics of Power: A Human Approach in the Big Data and AI Era (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2022).

Alumna Sara Gabai Publishes LGBTQI Digital Media Activism and Counter-Hate Speech in Italy

Alumna Sara Gabai Publishes LGBTQI Digital Media Activism and Counter-Hate Speech in Italy

John Cabot University is pleased to announce that alumna Sara Gabai’s book LGBTQI Digital Media Activism and Counter-Hate Speech in Italy (Routledge, 2022) will be published in April 2022.

JCU Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Joins High-Level Global AI Initiative

JCU Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Joins High-Level Global AI Initiative

Last week, Francesco Lapenta, JCU Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Director,  was invited to speak at the Global Cybersecurity Day "Framework for Global Law and Accord on AI and Digital" symposium and award ceremony organized annually by the Boston Global Forum.

Commitment to Student Success: Director of Student Services Maria del Pilar Murguia

Commitment to Student Success: Director of Student Services Maria del Pilar Murguia

Director of Student Services Maria del Pilar Murguia graduated from JCU in 2003 with a B.A. in Business Administration and two minors in Economics and Computer Science.

Professor Silvia Scarpa Presents Paper at Conference of “Universities Network for Children in Armed Conflicts”

Professor Silvia Scarpa Presents Paper at Conference of “Universities Network for Children in Armed Conflicts”

On November 22, 2021 JCU Associate Professor Silvia Scarpa presented a paper at the Opening Conference of the Second International Academic Week on Children in Armed Conflicts.

JCU Introduces American Sign Language Seminars

JCU Introduces American Sign Language Seminars

During the Fall 2021 semester, JCU students had the opportunity to attend weekly American Sign Language (ASL) seminars.

JCU Professor Silvia Scarpa Contributes to Talitha Kum’s Call to Action

JCU Professor Silvia Scarpa Contributes to Talitha Kum’s Call to Action

JCU Professor Silvia Scarpa and Sister Gabriella Bottani, International Coordinator of Talitha Kum, presented an international advocacy document called Call to Action, at a conference held in Rome on November 25, 2021.

Meet Dean of Students Carla Wiegers

Meet Dean of Students Carla Wiegers

Carla Wiegers is John Cabot University’s Dean of Students. She holds a B.A. in Performance Art and an M.A. in Political Science. Carla worked as Residence Director at St. John's University in Rome for 8 years, before obtaining a position at JCU.

“Wholesome Agent of Chaos”: Psychology Professor Merel Keijsers

“Wholesome Agent of Chaos”: Psychology Professor Merel Keijsers

Born and raised in Amsterdam, psychology professor Merel Keijsers recently joined JCU’s faculty. She holds an M.A. in Statistics, one in Social Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Social Robotics.

JCU Creative Writing Institute to Welcome James Arthur as Summer 2022 Writer in Residence

JCU Creative Writing Institute to Welcome James Arthur as Summer 2022 Writer in Residence

Canadian-American poet James Arthur will be Writer in Residence in JCU's Creative Writing Institute in Summer 2022. Arthur is the author of The Suicide’s Son (Véhicule Press 2019) and Charms Against Lightning (Copper Canyon Press, 2012).

Enjoying the Present Moment: Alumna Canseli Yuce

Enjoying the Present Moment: Alumna Canseli Yuce

Alumna Canseli Yuce graduated in 2019 with a B.A. in International Affairs. She is currently working at the Italian Embassy in Ankara, Turkey while pursuing an M.Sc. in International Development at SOAS University of London.

JCU Participates in Roman Sports Championship Opening Ceremony

JCU Participates in Roman Sports Championship Opening Ceremony

JCU participated in the inauguration of the 16th edition of the Roman Sports Tournament Championship held on November 30, 2021, at the Salone D’Onore del CONI (The Italian National Olympic Committee, in Rome).