Archive for November, 2024

Italy Reads Kicks Off 15th Year of Activities

Italy Reads Kicks Off 15th Year of Activities

On October 24th, JCU welcomed Dr. Sarah Posman as the Keynote Speaker of the 15th edition of the Italy Reads program, which this year is focused on the reading of Gertrude Stein’s "The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas."

Four JCU Students Among Finalists at 2024 Eurogroup Consultants Challenge

Four JCU Students Among Finalists at 2024 Eurogroup Consultants Challenge

A JCU team composed of four International Business students has been selected as one of the four finalist teams of the Eurogroup Consultants 2024 Student Challenge.

Director Francesco Lapenta Speaks at UN Conference in Brussels

Director Francesco Lapenta Speaks at UN Conference in Brussels

JCU Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Director Francesco Lapenta was recently invited to Brussels to speak at a follow-up expert meeting of the UN Summit of the Future, focused on governance, digital frameworks, and sustainable development.

Join the JCU Giving Tuesday Campaign and Make a Difference!

Join the JCU Giving Tuesday Campaign and Make a Difference!

Our Giving Tuesday campaign is underway, and with just 8 days remaining, we need your support to reach our $5,000 goal.

Digital Delights and Disturbances: Black Digital Currents with Francesca Sobande

Digital Delights and Disturbances: Black Digital Currents with Francesca Sobande

On November 13th, John Cabot University welcomed Dr. Francesca Sobande for a talk titled “Black Digital Currents.”

A Look Into the Mind’s Eye: JCU Welcomes Professor Alfredo Spagna

A Look Into the Mind’s Eye: JCU Welcomes Professor Alfredo Spagna

JCU welcomed Professor Alfredo Spagna for an open lecture titled “A Look into the Mind’s Eye: Understanding Visual Imagery through its Role in High-level Cognition.” The lecture provided several interesting insights into the science behind Visual Mental Imagery (VMI) and the role VMI plays in our daily life.

Two JCU Alumni Present Research Paper at 2024 Conference on Social Robotics +AI in Denmark

Two JCU Alumni Present Research Paper at 2024 Conference on Social Robotics +AI in Denmark

JCU alumni Luisa Porzio and Anthony Tricarico, both Class of 2023, have recently travelled to Odense, Denmark to present their independent study research paper at the Conference on Social Robotics +AI (ICSR), alongside Psychology Professor Merel Keijsers.

Professor Silvia Giagnoni Publishes New Novel, Alabama Hunt

Professor Silvia Giagnoni Publishes New Novel, Alabama Hunt

Communications professor Silvia Giagnoni just published her latest Italian-language novel Alabama Hunt (Alter Ego, 2024).

Equality and Ideology in Changing Societies: Alumnus Davide Orsitto Presents New Book

Equality and Ideology in Changing Societies: Alumnus Davide Orsitto Presents New Book

On November 18th, JCU hosted the launch of Alumnus Davide Orsitto’s first book, "Varieties of Equality in European Welfare States: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Redistribution."

JCU Alumni Kassym Kabylgali and Daniil Matskevich Featured on Cover of Forbes Kazakhstan

JCU Alumni Kassym Kabylgali and Daniil Matskevich Featured on Cover of Forbes Kazakhstan

John Cabot University alumni Kassym Kabylgali and Daniil Matskevich, founders of the platform Squares, were featured on the cover of the November 2024 issue of Forbes Kazakhstan.

Professor Driessen Presents Research at International Conference on Humanitarian Islam in Indonesia

Professor Driessen Presents Research at International Conference on Humanitarian Islam in Indonesia

Professor Michael Driessen, Director of the International Affairs MA at JCU, recently travelled to Indonesia to present his research at the international conference titled “Nahdlatul Ulama and Humanitarian Islam.”

Do What Scares You: Meet Humanistic Studies Major Allison Pomeroy

Do What Scares You: Meet Humanistic Studies Major Allison Pomeroy

Allison is a Humanistic Studies major and Classical Studies and Philosophy minor from San Jose, California.

JCU Students Participate in 2024 Edition of World Food Forum at FAO Headquarters in Rome 

JCU Students Participate in 2024 Edition of World Food Forum at FAO Headquarters in Rome 

From October 14th to October 18th, a delegation of 40 students from John Cabot University attended the 2024 edition of World Food Forum at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Headquarters in Rome.

JCU Announces Fall 2024 Triggering Change Competition Winners

JCU Announces Fall 2024 Triggering Change Competition Winners

John Cabot University is pleased to announce the winners of the Fall 2024 Triggering Change Competition: Isaac Rogers and Aryan Dhama.

JCU Hosts International Workshop on Recent Legal Developments Concerning Gestational Surrogacy

JCU Hosts International Workshop on Recent Legal Developments Concerning Gestational Surrogacy

On November 8th, JCU hosted an international workshop on the recent legal developments of gestational surrogacy, with two panels and a keynote speech by Professor Sorgner.

The Art Reporter: Meet Art History Major Aleksandra Nasobina

The Art Reporter: Meet Art History Major Aleksandra Nasobina

Aleksandra is pursuing a degree in Art History and she’s the President of the JCU Art History Society. She also runs a TikTok channel, The Art Report, where she discusses all things art.

Professor Eleonora Diamanti Edits “Student Voices” Section of Mediapolis Journal

Professor Eleonora Diamanti Edits “Student Voices” Section of Mediapolis Journal

Communications professor Eleonora Diamanti edited a Student Voices section of the peer-reviewed journal Mediapolis, which features the work of three JCU students enrolled in Professor Diamanti's Urban Media course.

Digital Delights and Disturbances: Ameera Kawash on the Decolonization of AI

Digital Delights and Disturbances: Ameera Kawash on the Decolonization of AI

On October 24th, John Cabot University welcomed Ameera Kawash for a talk called “Can AI Be Decolonized?”, as part of the Fall 2024 edition of the Digital Delights and Disturbances (DDD) lecture series. Kawash is a Palestinian-Iraqi American researcher and artist who utilizes AI to offset its colonial effects on marginalized communities.

Meet Psychology Alumna Rebecca Proietti

Meet Psychology Alumna Rebecca Proietti

Rebecca Proietti, class of 2024, graduated from JCU with a major in Psychology and a minor in Legal Studies. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Legal Psychology at Maastricht University, in the Netherlands.

Diplomacy is Key: Meet International Affairs Major Harman Singh

Diplomacy is Key: Meet International Affairs Major Harman Singh

Originally hailing from India, Harman grew up in the States. He is an International Affairs major, the Vice president of Student Government, and President of the International Relations Society.