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Public Lecture by Dr. Abdallah Kahil Explores Mamluk Architecture

Public Lecture by Dr. Abdallah Kahil Explores Mamluk Architecture

The lecture focused on some of the most famous mosques, madrasas and tombs in 14th century Cairo.

Professor Federigo Argentieri on Lecture Tour in Boston

Professor Federigo Argentieri on Lecture Tour in Boston

Professor Argentieri is slated to teach PL 215 Italian Politics and Society, PL 345 Latin American Politics and Society and PL 355 East European Politics and Societies in the Spring 2014 semester.

Professor Antonio López Gives Keynote Speech at International Conference

Professor Antonio López Gives Keynote Speech at International Conference

JCU Assistant Professor of Communications and Media Antonio Lopez gave the keynote speech at the Open University of Catalunya in Barcelona at the second International Conference on Media Education and Digital Competence.

JCU MUN Society Participates in University Conferences across Europe

JCU MUN Society Participates in University Conferences across Europe

John Cabot University Model United Nations Society representatives (President Iglika Mancheva and Press Secretary Neal Huddon-Cossar) recently participated in two University conferences in Scotland and Salerno, respectively.

JCU’s Largo dei Fiorentini Art Studio Launches Exhibitions and Lectures

JCU’s Largo dei Fiorentini Art Studio Launches Exhibitions and Lectures

For the first time, the JCU art studios at Largo dei Fiorentini have been transformed into a gallery hosting artists from outside the institution.

Soccer Teams Earn Another Victory for JCU: Go Gladiators!

Soccer Teams Earn Another Victory for JCU: Go Gladiators!

On Wednesday, November 6th both the men's and women's soccer teams of John Cabot University played with passion and tenacity to beat challenging rival teams.

Congratulations Fares Cheikh Moussa, New Muay Thai World Champion!

Congratulations Fares Cheikh Moussa, New Muay Thai World Champion!

On Saturday and Sunday November 2nd and 3rd, 2013, a John Cabot University student participated in the Martial Arts Unified World Championship, hosted at Marina di Carrara.

Major Success for the First Edition of the Diplomacy Barcamp!

Major Success for the First Edition of the Diplomacy Barcamp!

On October 18th, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted its annual edition of the Festival of Diplomacy in an original, dynamic Bar Camp format.

JCU Art History Professor Karen Georgi Publishes Book “Critical Shift”

JCU Art History Professor Karen Georgi Publishes Book “Critical Shift”

Karen L. Georgi, Adjunct Associate Professor of Art History at JCU, recently published the book Critical Shift Rereading Jarves, Cook, Stillman, and the Narratives of Nineteenth-Century American Art (Penn State University Press).

President Pavoncello Welcomes US Ambassador to Italy, John Phillips

President Pavoncello Welcomes US Ambassador to Italy, John Phillips

John Cabot University President Pavoncello had the honor and pleasure of welcoming the new US Ambassador to Italy, John R. Phillips and his wife, Ms. Linda Douglass for a lunch on the Secchia Terrace of the JCU Guarini Campus.

Business Club Visits Geico SpA, Alumnus Ali Reza Arabnia’s Company

Business Club Visits Geico SpA, Alumnus Ali Reza Arabnia’s Company

Dr. Arabnia welcomed a group of 25 students from the JCU Business Club to Geico headquarters in Milan.

Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance’s Rome Forum at JCU

Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance’s Rome Forum at JCU

John Cabot University, the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Competere had the pleasure of hosting the Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance's second annual Rome Forum on Friday, October 11, 2013.

Professor Walters Goes On-site with JCU’s Archaeological Field School

Professor Walters Goes On-site with JCU’s Archaeological Field School

I didn't have to reapply the 50+ sun-block in the afternoon. By that point my limbs were covered in clay. The clay did not block cascades of sweat from stinging my eyes. It did make sifting more strenuous. [read more]

JCU Hosts Cosmopolitanism and Conflict Conference

JCU Hosts Cosmopolitanism and Conflict Conference

John Cabot University hosted an international conference on 'Cosmopolitanism and Conflict' on October 11-13. The three-day event focused on developing contemporary 'cosmopolitan' ideals of human rights, equality and global community in the light of the contemporary conflict-ridden realities of global politics.

JCU Professors Publish in the American Journal of Ancient History

JCU Professors Publish in the American Journal of Ancient History

This 600 page volume of the American Journal of Ancient History (AJAH) contains 20 peer-reviewed papers delivered at the conference "The Roman Empire during the Severan Dynasty."

Professor Lars Rensmann Presents Research at Hungarian Parliament

Professor Lars Rensmann Presents Research at Hungarian Parliament

JCU Political Science and International Affairs Professor Lars Rensmann presented his research on radical parties at the Upper House of the Hungarian Parliament in Budapest on October 1-2, 2013.

Director Robert Schober on Creativity, Commerce, and Technology

Director Robert Schober on Creativity, Commerce, and Technology

On September 30, John Cabot University had a pleasure of welcoming music video director Robert Schober for a special public lecture.

JCU Seminar Explores the Geopolitics of Law

JCU Seminar Explores the Geopolitics of Law

The Department of Political Science and International Affairs hosted the presentation of the book, "Geopolitics of Law: The Genesis, Government and Dissolution of Political Bodies" by Pier Giuseppe Monateri

Professor Harris Gives Keynote Speech at Cornell Conference

Professor Harris Gives Keynote Speech at Cornell Conference

JCU Head Librarian Elisabetta Morani and Professor of Law and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Pamela Harris participated at The Cornell Internet Culture Law and Policy conference held on September 18-20, at Cornell University, in Ithaca New York.

JCU Takes Students to World Famous Cinecittà Studios

JCU Takes Students to World Famous Cinecittà Studios

On September 20, 2013 the Department of Communications sponsored a field trip to Rome's world famous film studio, Cinecittà