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JCU Announces Fall 2023 Triggering Change Competition Winners

JCU Announces Fall 2023 Triggering Change Competition Winners

JCU is pleased to announce the winners of the Fall 2023 Triggering Change Competition. This semester, the competition focused on UN Sustainable Development Goals 2 and 13.

JCU Welcomes Glenn D. Tiffert and Kevin R. Gamache for a Talk on Academic Research Security

JCU Welcomes Glenn D. Tiffert and Kevin R. Gamache for a Talk on Academic Research Security

On November 21, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted an event entitled “Challenges of Academic Research Security.”

Fear of the Wrong Image: JCU Welcomes Anna Engelhardt and Mark Cinkevich

Fear of the Wrong Image: JCU Welcomes Anna Engelhardt and Mark Cinkevich

JCU welcomed artists and researchers Anna Engelhardt and Mark Cinkevich for a talk called “Fear of the Wrong Image: The New Politics of Evidence.”

Professor Riccardo Maiolini Welcomes Founders of Vision Studio

Professor Riccardo Maiolini Welcomes Founders of Vision Studio

On November 6, Professor Riccardo Maiolini welcomed the founders of Vision Studio to his Strategic Decisions in Entrepreneurship class.

The Evolution of Targeted Killing: JCU Welcomes Simon Frankel Pratt

The Evolution of Targeted Killing: JCU Welcomes Simon Frankel Pratt

On October 30, JCU welcomed Lecturer at University of Melbourne Simon Frankel Pratt for a conversation on his book Normative Transformation and the War on Terrorism: The Evolution of Targeted Killing, Torture, and Private Military Contracting (Cambridge University Press, 2022).

Call For Papers “Rome in The Renaissance” International Conference

Call For Papers “Rome in The Renaissance” International Conference

John Cabot University will host the international conference “Rome in the Renaissance: Global Projections on Religious Identities and Dissent” on April 5 and 6, 2024. T

The Guarini Institute for Public Affairs Renews Advisory Council

The Guarini Institute for Public Affairs Renews Advisory Council

The Guarini Institute has recently renewed its Advisory Council to facilitate coordination among JCU faculty, departments, and students.

Reducing Food Waste: JCU Welcomes Andrea Petrini Rossi from Too Good To Go

Reducing Food Waste: JCU Welcomes Andrea Petrini Rossi from Too Good To Go

JCU welcomed Andrea Petrini Rossi, Rome Sales Team Lead at Too Good To Go, for a talk on food waste and promoting responsible consumption.

Call for Abstracts: “Food, Family, and Justice” Conference

Call for Abstracts: “Food, Family, and Justice” Conference

Food is often produced, distributed, and consumed in families. What does this imply for food justice and justice in, of, and for the family?

Professor Carlos Dews Delivers Keynote Address at American Literature Society of Japan Conference

Professor Carlos Dews Delivers Keynote Address at American Literature Society of Japan Conference

On October 22, JCU Professor Carlos Dews delivered the keynote address at the annual meeting of the American Literature Society of Japan.

JCU Welcomes Ridaje Founders Di Ciaccio and Mongelli

JCU Welcomes Ridaje Founders Di Ciaccio and Mongelli

On October 16, Lorenzo Di Ciaccio and Luca Mongelli, co-founders of the startup Ridaje, were guests in Professor Versari's Social Entrepreneurship course.

Embracing New Opportunities: Student Francesco Albano

Embracing New Opportunities: Student Francesco Albano

Originally from Rome, Francesco Albano is a senior pursuing a double degree in International Business and International Affairs.

Kushlan Lectures in Environmental Conservation Kicks Off with “The Challenges of COP 28”

Kushlan Lectures in Environmental Conservation Kicks Off with “The Challenges of COP 28”

JCU is pleased to kick off the Kushlan Lecture Series in Environmental Conservation with “The Challenges of COP 28” on November 22, 2023.

The Truth of Others: JCU Welcomes Author Giancarlo Bosetti

The Truth of Others: JCU Welcomes Author Giancarlo Bosetti

On October 25, JCU welcomed Giancarlo Bosetti for a talk entitled “The Truth of Others: Cultural Pluralism and the History of Tolerance."

Developing Strategies for Global Corporations: Alfredo Cuzzupoli

Developing Strategies for Global Corporations: Alfredo Cuzzupoli

On October 13, 2023, senior manager at EY Alfredo Cuzzupoli delivered a talk that focused on consumer centricity, digital transformation and sustainability strategies for large organizations.

IFE Announces Fall 2023 Elevator Pitch Competition Winners

IFE Announces Fall 2023 Elevator Pitch Competition Winners

The Institute for Entrepreneurship recently hosted the Fall 2023 Elevator Pitch Competition finals online and announced the winners.

Guarini Institute Hosts Talk on U.S.-China Competition

Guarini Institute Hosts Talk on U.S.-China Competition

On October 24, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs, the Centro Studi Americani, and the Festival della Diplomazia hosted a joint event entitled “Sources and Prospects of U.S.-China Competition.”

Italy Reads 2023 Kicks Off 14th Year of Activities

Italy Reads 2023 Kicks Off 14th Year of Activities

October 10, 2023, marked the start of the Italy Reads 2023 program, which this year focuses on Edgar Lee Masters’ Spoon River Anthology.

Meet Alumna and Assistant Director of Student Services Federica Bocco

Meet Alumna and Assistant Director of Student Services Federica Bocco

Alumna Federica Bocco is Assistant Director of Student Services at JCU. She is also a freelance journalist and author.

From JCU Student to Professor: Alumna Fiamma Mozzetta

From JCU Student to Professor: Alumna Fiamma Mozzetta

In Spring 2024, alumna Fiamma Mozzetta will return to JCU as a faculty member to teach the “Popular Music and Mass Culture” course.