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Professor Lila Yawn on the Fifth Anniversary of the M.A. in Art History

Professor Lila Yawn on the Fifth Anniversary of the M.A. in Art History

The M.A. in Art History, the first graduate degree program in art history based entirely in Rome offered by a U.S.-accredited university, recently celebrated its fifth anniversary.

Professor Federica Capoferri Presents New Book on the Depiction of Rome in Film

Professor Federica Capoferri Presents New Book on the Depiction of Rome in Film

Professor Federica Capoferri presented her latest book Badlands. Il cinema dell’ultima Roma (Ledizioni, 2022), coauthored with Carolina Ciampaglia and Flaminio Di Biagi at the fourteenth edition of the Roma Film Corto independent film festival.

JCU’s Italy Reads Program featured in Margaret Fuller Society Newsletter “Conversations”

JCU’s Italy Reads Program featured in Margaret Fuller Society Newsletter “Conversations”

The focus of the 2022-2023 edition of Italy Reads is Margaret Fuller’s Summer on the Lakes in 1843. The Margaret Fuller Society played an important role in this year’s edition of Italy Reads, and it is an honor to be featured in the society’s newsletter.

Institute Director Francesco Lapenta Invited to Harvard AIWS Award for UN Tech Envoy Amandeep Gill

Institute Director Francesco Lapenta Invited to Harvard AIWS Award for UN Tech Envoy Amandeep Gill

Francesco Lapenta, Director of the Institute of Future and Innovation Studies, was invited at Harvard University by the Boston Global Forum to honor Amandeep Gill, the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology with the World Leader in AI World Society Award.

JCU Hosts Book Presentation: Illuminosa Tarantina by Roberto Delle Cese

JCU Hosts Book Presentation: Illuminosa Tarantina by Roberto Delle Cese

On November 28, 2022, JCU’s Department of Modern Languages and Literature hosted the presentation of the book Illuminosa Tarantina. Il romanzo di un femminiello napoletano (Effigi, Roma: 2022) by Roberto Delle Cese.

MedinAction, Software Co-created by JCU Doctor Andrea Guerriero, Wins Award

MedinAction, Software Co-created by JCU Doctor Andrea Guerriero, Wins Award

MedinAction, an Italian medical service that delivers a qualified English-speaking doctor to patients in need, has won a European Award in Medicine in the Medical Software category.

Professor Fabrizio Conti Interviewed by USA Today on Witchcraft

Professor Fabrizio Conti Interviewed by USA Today on Witchcraft

History Professor Fabrizio Conti was recently interviewed by USA Today in an article about witchcraft and magic.

Futurist Food: Meet M.A. Student Lea Ramaswamy

Futurist Food: Meet M.A. Student Lea Ramaswamy

Hailing from Pune, India, Lea Ramaswamy is currently pursuing an M.A. in Art History at JCU after graduating from the University with a B.A. in Art History in 2021.

Art and Design Department Holds “Draped” Exhibition

Art and Design Department Holds “Draped” Exhibition

The JCU Art and Design Department held an exhibition called "Draped” from November 17 to 19, 2022. The exhibition was organized by painting professors Michele Tocca, Catherine Biocca, department chair James Gardner.

JCU Announces Fall 2022 Triggering Change Competition Winners

JCU Announces Fall 2022 Triggering Change Competition Winners

On November 29, the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship announced the winners of the second edition of the Triggering Change competition. Triggering Change is a two-tiered event that culminates in a two-minute video where participants pitch their ideas, proposing a solution to a specific environmental problem.

The Challenges and Rewards of Acting: A Conversation with Students Viviane Ortega and Ella Southard

The Challenges and Rewards of Acting: A Conversation with Students Viviane Ortega and Ella Southard

Students Viviane Angélique Ortega and Ella Stillion Southard recently participated in An Evening with Shakespeare, a show organized by the Performing Arts Company, an initiative by the JCU Student Services team.

IFE Announces Fall 2022 Elevator Pitch Competition Winners

IFE Announces Fall 2022 Elevator Pitch Competition Winners

The Institute for Entrepreneurship hosted the Elevator Pitch Competition finals online. Each winner will receive a €100 voucher.

Professor Fabrizio Conti Invited to UCLA to Discuss Paper on Paganism

Professor Fabrizio Conti Invited to UCLA to Discuss Paper on Paganism

On October 29, Professor Fabrizio Conti was invited by the University of California, Los Angeles, to discuss his paper called “Paganism, ‘Superstition’, and Christianization in Late Antique Northern Italy” at the California Medieval History Seminar.

Two JCU Students Selected to Participate in Workshop Organized by Rome’s MACRO Museum

Two JCU Students Selected to Participate in Workshop Organized by Rome’s MACRO Museum

Students Anastasiia Lazareva and Maria Isabel Escalante Gortaire were selected to take part in the “Until the end of Time” workshop organized by the MACRO Museum.

Professor Jākobsone Bellomi Launches “She Rebuilds the World” Project

Professor Jākobsone Bellomi Launches “She Rebuilds the World” Project

John Cabot University Frank J. Guarini School of Business Professor Ieva Jākobsone Bellomi recently returned from Namibia and Zambia, where on October 18, 2022, she launched the first ever Latvian development cooperation project in Africa.

Teaching as a Conversation: Professor Simone Tholens

Teaching as a Conversation: Professor Simone Tholens

Professor Simone Tholens joined JCU’s Department of Political Science and International Affairs in September 2022. She holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence, Italy.

JCU Welcomes Alessandra Ruffino for a Discussion on Jean Dubuffet

JCU Welcomes Alessandra Ruffino for a Discussion on Jean Dubuffet

On November 7, 2022, John Cabot University welcomed Alessandra Ruffino, editor and translator of Jean Dubuffet. Piccolo manifesto per gli amatori d’ogni genere, (Jean Dubuffet. Small Manifesto for Connoisseurs of All Genres).

JCU Students Volunteer Through The Community Service Program

JCU Students Volunteer Through The Community Service Program

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, JCU student volunteers distribute food to local communities in difficulty in Piazza Mastai, Rome. The initiative is part of the JCU Community Service Program,  in partnership with TuttoBlue Arte e Sociale.

Meet Student and Actress Flavia Del Prete

Meet Student and Actress Flavia Del Prete

Flavia Del Prete is a Marketing major and Business Administration minor from Rome. Flavia recently starred in Prime Video’s new original series, Prisma (2022), directed by Ludovico Bessegato.

Italy Reads 2022 Kicks Off 13th Edition with Annual Keynote Address

Italy Reads 2022 Kicks Off 13th Edition with Annual Keynote Address

Italy Reads kicked off its 13th year as JCU’s community-based English language cultural exchange program with the annual Keynote Address on October 18, 2022.