Archive for February, 2023

Transitioning Into Life at JCU: Orientation Coordinator Veronica De Marzo

Transitioning Into Life at JCU: Orientation Coordinator Veronica De Marzo

Born and raised in Naples, Veronica De Marzo is Orientation Coordinator at JCU. Veronica started working at JCU in 2019 as Residence Director, and two years later she was offered the position of Orientation Coordinator.

Meet Inaugural Director of the Upcoming M.A. in International Affairs Professor Michael Driessen

Meet Inaugural Director of the Upcoming M.A. in International Affairs Professor Michael Driessen

Professor Michael Driessen was recently appointed inaugural Director of the soon to be launched M.A. in International Affairs.

Professor Pamela Harris Participates in Conference on Religious Pluralism

Professor Pamela Harris Participates in Conference on Religious Pluralism

Professor Pamela Harris was recently invited to participate in a conference on religious pluralism and democracy, sponsored by the Fondazione Basso, Confronti magazine, and the Italian Ministry of Justice.

Digital Politics and The Politics of Disengagement: JCU Welcomes Adi Kuntsman

Digital Politics and The Politics of Disengagement: JCU Welcomes Adi Kuntsman

The Department of Communications and Media Studies welcomed Adi Kuntsman for a talk on "Digital Politics and The Politics of Disengagement," on February 2, 2023.

Mussolini and the Rise of Populism: Guarini Institute Welcomes Spencer Di Scala

Mussolini and the Rise of Populism: Guarini Institute Welcomes Spencer Di Scala

On February 6, 2023, John Cabot University’s Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted a talk called “Mussolini's Legacy and Contemporary Populism” by author Spencer Di Scala.

Art as a Mirror of Our Times: Alumna Alessia Buonopane

Art as a Mirror of Our Times: Alumna Alessia Buonopane

Alumna Alessia Buonopane graduated from JCU in 2021 with a degree in International Affairs and a minor in Art History.

Professor Salvatore Welcomes Nicole Sparvieri for a Talk on Luxury Immersive Experiences

Professor Salvatore Welcomes Nicole Sparvieri for a Talk on Luxury Immersive Experiences

Professor Antonella Salvatore welcomed alumna Nicole Sparvieri to her Principles of Marketing class for a talk called "Luxury Immersive Experiences," on February 7, 2023.

Stimulating Change: Student Manuela Barroso

Stimulating Change: Student Manuela Barroso

Meet Manuela Barroso, a JCU student majoring in International Affairs and International Business. Manuela is a Resident Assistant at JCU and a member of Model United Nations.

STAND Club Welcomes Marica Fantauzzi from ARPJTETTO

STAND Club Welcomes Marica Fantauzzi from ARPJTETTO

JCU STAND club welcomed Marica Fantauzzi from ARPJTETTO to talk about the important work the organization is doing in the community.

JCU Announces “Digital Humanities in Practice” Talk Series

JCU Announces “Digital Humanities in Practice” Talk Series

JCU is pleased to announce the launch of “DH@JCU2023 - Digital Humanities in Practice.” Digital Humanities in Practice is a series of talks with digital humanists who will present their projects to the JCU community.

Define, Create, Craft, Amplify: Alumna Emily Rosu on Caffeina

Define, Create, Craft, Amplify: Alumna Emily Rosu on Caffeina

Professor Antonella Salvatore welcomed alumna Emily Rosu to her Principles of Marketing class for a talk called "Marketing Strategies of a Digital Agency with Caffeina.”

A Liberal Arts Approach to Business: Director Silvia Carnini Pulino

A Liberal Arts Approach to Business: Director Silvia Carnini Pulino

Professor Silvia Carnini Pulino joined the JCU Business Administration Department in 2002, and she was recently appointed Director of the Frank J. Guarini School of Business.

JCU Professors Jākobsone Bellomi and Scarpa Speak at Model UN

JCU Professors Jākobsone Bellomi and Scarpa Speak at Model UN

JCU Professors Jākobsone Bellomi and Scarpa delivered talks at Model UN event, “The Future We Want: A Global Initiative for Young Leaders”.

The Science of Creativity: Professor Carola Salvi

The Science of Creativity: Professor Carola Salvi

Meet Carola Salvi, a visiting professor at John Cabot University, where she teaches Science of Creativity and Introduction to Neuroscience.

Meet JCU Head Counselor Carolina Meucci

Meet JCU Head Counselor Carolina Meucci

Carolina Meucci is from Pistoia, a small town near Florence. She started working at JCU in 2008, and she is currently Head Counselor.

JCU and UNICRI Announce Eighth Edition of Summer School on Migration and Human Rights

JCU and UNICRI Announce Eighth Edition of Summer School on Migration and Human Rights

The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), in collaboration with John Cabot University, is happy to announce the eighth edition of the Summer School on Migration and Human Rights, which will be delivered from July 10 to 14, 2023.

Security Assistance to the Middle East: A Lecture by Professor Robert Springborg

Security Assistance to the Middle East: A Lecture by Professor Robert Springborg

JCU welcomed Professor Robert Springborg for a discussion called “Security Assistance to the Middle East: Revisiting a Cold War Legacy in Light of Hybrid Challenges.”

A Sustainability Mindset: Student Josephine Gravatt

A Sustainability Mindset: Student Josephine Gravatt

Born and raised in New York, Josephine Gravatt is pursuing a B.A. in International Business with minors in Communications and Entrepreneurship. In Fall 2022, Josephine won the Triggering Change Competition with her pitch “Triggering Change for the Computer Crisis.”

The Dynamics of International Politics: Student Betselot Dejene

The Dynamics of International Politics: Student Betselot Dejene

Betselot Dejene was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. When she was 16, she moved to the U.S. to attend boarding school. After graduating high school, Betselot moved to Italy to attend JCU. She is currently pursuing a B.A. in International Affairs with a minor in Legal Studies.

Building New Modes of Coexistence: Alumna Marija Rakovic

Building New Modes of Coexistence: Alumna Marija Rakovic

Marija Rakovic hails from Serbia and graduated from JCU in 2021 with a double B.A. in Communications and International Affairs. She is currently pursuing an M.A. in Transnational Governance at the European University Institute in Florence. Marija recently published “Morse for Dragons,” her first short fiction work.