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English Major Marialaura Grandolfo Accepted to University of Oxford

English Major Marialaura Grandolfo Accepted to University of Oxford

Marialaura Grandolfo comes from Modugno, a town near Bari (Puglia, Italy). She is an English Literature major with a minor in Communications (Class of 2017). She has worked as a Writing Center tutor and as an assistant to Prof. Carlos Dews, managing the public relations of the Institute for Creative Writing, and co-organizing the upcoming conference "Carson McCullers in the World."

Arianna Catti De Gasperi and Prof. Argentieri Speak at Public EU 60th Anniversary Event

Arianna Catti De Gasperi and Prof. Argentieri Speak at Public EU 60th Anniversary Event

Associate Director of International Admissions Arianna Catti De Gasperi and Prof. Argentieri joined the Rome Treaties' 60th Anniversary celebrations.

JCU Service Learning Host Workshop on Project Management for Non-Profit Organizations

JCU Service Learning Host Workshop on Project Management for Non-Profit Organizations

JCU Service Learning - Combining Fieldwork and Education welcomed Alessio Di Carlo, Development Project Trainer and Vice-President at CooperAction.

Guarini Institute Advisor Helen Viola Anchors English News on Rai TV

Guarini Institute Advisor Helen Viola Anchors English News on Rai TV

“Weekly News in English,” a wrap up of Italy's top stories of the week, is anchored by Helen Viola, Rai journalist and advisor to the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs at John Cabot University.

Dreamers Communication to Host Workshop at Geico Taikisha

Dreamers Communication to Host Workshop at Geico Taikisha

John Cabot University’s Center for Career Services & Continuing Education is proud to present “Business Communication Workshop,” a two-day seminar offered by Dreamers Communication.

Boston Consulting Group Presents “Future Makers” at JCU

Boston Consulting Group Presents “Future Makers” at JCU

The John Cabot University Institute for Entrepreneurship is pleased to welcome the Boston Consulting Group for a presentation of "Future Makers" at JCU.

John Cabot University Welcomes Maria La Via, CEO of ShopAround

John Cabot University Welcomes Maria La Via, CEO of ShopAround

Students in the "Made in Italy: the Italian Business Environment" and “Retailing Applied to Fashion Industry” classes met Maria La Via, CEO and co-founder of ShopAround.

Professor Stefan Sorgner Publishes Four Essays in Transhumanism Collection

Professor Stefan Sorgner Publishes Four Essays in Transhumanism Collection

Professor Stefan Sorgner, a member of JCU’s faculty since 2016, is one of the world’s leading leading post- and transhumanist philosophers.

Classics as the Heart of Everything: Professor Thomas Govero

Classics as the Heart of Everything: Professor Thomas Govero

Tom Govero has taught at the high school and college level for over twenty years. He has degrees from St. Louis University and the University of Colorado-Boulder. In addition, he was a Fulbright scholar at the American Academy in Rome. He has taught classics at John Cabot University since 2003.

“Beyond Humanism” Conference: Call for Papers

“Beyond Humanism” Conference: Call for Papers

The 9th Beyond Humanism Conference will take place at John Cabot University in Rome July 19-22, 2017.

Guarini Institute Presents “Trump and Asia: from Competition to Confrontation”

Guarini Institute Presents “Trump and Asia: from Competition to Confrontation”

On Wednesday, February 22, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted a panel discussion on “Trump and Asia: from Competition to Confrontation.”

Truth and Accountability: Journalist and Alumna Francesca Mirabile

Truth and Accountability: Journalist and Alumna Francesca Mirabile

Francesca Mirabile, class of 2015, is a JCU alumna from Locorotondo, Puglia. During her time at JCU, Francesca was Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of The Matthew and webmaster for the Women's Leadership Initiative. After earning her B.A., Francesca moved on to graduate from the prestigious Columbia University School of Journalism.

What Skills Do Women Need to Change the World? An Interview with Professor Favorite

What Skills Do Women Need to Change the World? An Interview with Professor Favorite

On the occasion of International Women’s Day on March 8, Professor Michèle Favorite was interviewed by popular Italian magazine D Repubblica.

Principles of Coaching: a Career Services Workshop

Principles of Coaching: a Career Services Workshop

JCU’s Center for Career Services welcomed Isabelle Alpi, EMCC Italia (European Mentoring and Coaching Council), for the seminar “Principles of Coaching.”

Richard Bellamy Discusses “Rethinking Political Legitimacy in the EU”

Richard Bellamy Discusses “Rethinking Political Legitimacy in the EU”

On Tuesday, February 14, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs was pleased to host Richard Bellamy, Professor of Political Science at University College London (UCL), as he discussed “Rethinking Political Legitimacy in the EU - The Demoi-cratic Disconnect”, the topic of his upcoming book The Democratic Prince.

Call for Participation: “Fear and Loathing of the Online Self” Conference

Call for Participation: “Fear and Loathing of the Online Self” Conference

Organized by John Cabot University and Università degli Studi Roma Tre in Rome, in collaboration with the Institute of Network Cultures, Amsterdam, this conference aims at exploring the state of the online self by raising questions about its status as a focal point of contemporary power/networks.

A Stand Against Gender Inequality: History Major Kiriko Mechanicus

A Stand Against Gender Inequality: History Major Kiriko Mechanicus

Kiriko Mechanicus is a History major and Communications minor from Amsterdam, Netherlands. She is the President of the Women's Leadership Initiative (JCU's student organization promoting women's rights) and she is involved in the JCU Community Service Program.

Dimentica.me: a  New Web Reputation Service Against Online Libel

Dimentica.me: a New Web Reputation Service Against Online Libel

Three alumni of the Continuing Education Course in International Management of Enterprises at John Cabot University, Alessandra Mazzuca, Edoardo Piscitelli, and Fabrizio Forleo, recently launched Dimentica.me.

Professor Federigo Argentieri Publishes Article in “La Lettura”

Professor Federigo Argentieri Publishes Article in “La Lettura”

On Sunday, February 12, 2017, Professor Federigo Argentieri published an article in Corriere della Sera's weekly supplement "La Lettura."

Marketing Students Welcome Luigi Fidelio, CMO at VMSme

Marketing Students Welcome Luigi Fidelio, CMO at VMSme

On Tuesday, February 14, 2017, students of Professor Salvatore’s Principle of Marketing class welcomed Luigi Fidelio, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at VMSme.