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“Environmental Communication Pedagogy and Practice” – Professor López

“Environmental Communication Pedagogy and Practice” – Professor López

Communications Professor Antonio López recently published two chapters in Environmental Communication Pedagogy and Practice (Routledge 2017).

Model United Nations Society Hosts Seventh Edition of MUN Conference

Model United Nations Society Hosts Seventh Edition of MUN Conference

On January 26-28, 2017 the JCU Model United Nations Society hosted the seventh edition of the JCU MUN Conference, welcoming pupils from 17 different countries.

An Inclusive World Perspective: Political Science Major Katie Kehoe

An Inclusive World Perspective: Political Science Major Katie Kehoe

A daughter of Portland, Oregon, 21-year-old Katie Kehoe majors in both Political Science and Italian Studies. She is the former president of the JCU Queer Alliance and current Vice President of Student Government. Katie also serves as treasurer for OLAS, and works as both Orientation Leader and Writing Center tutor.

Waheed Omar, Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Italy, Visits JCU

Waheed Omar, Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Italy, Visits JCU

On January 31, 2017, John Cabot University's International Relations Society welcomed Waheed Omar, Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Italy.

Where Are They Now? Meet Alumna Challis Popkey

Where Are They Now? Meet Alumna Challis Popkey

We catch up with JCU Alumna Challis Popkey. Originally from Boise, Idaho, Challis, Class of 2015, graduated with a major in Communications.

Startup Weekend Rome | February 17-19

Startup Weekend Rome | February 17-19

The JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship is proud to announce the launch of Startup Weekend, an extraordinary 3-day marathon during which participants pitch and develop their idea, join other teams, meet local entrepreneurs, find mentors and investors, and have first-hand experience of what it means to launch a startup.

JCU Hosts Screening of “Verano”

JCU Hosts Screening of “Verano”

On January 25, 2017 the Department of Communications and the Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation hosted a screening of “Verano”, a short movie directed by JCU alumnus Alessandro Ceschi and based on Professor Carlos Dews’s short story “Recoleta”.

Guarini Institute for Public Affairs Holds Advisory Council Meeting

Guarini Institute for Public Affairs Holds Advisory Council Meeting

On January 22, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs held a seminar to discuss current issues of relevance with members of the Institute, and guests.

“Made in Italy: the Italian Business Environment,” a New Spring 2017 Course

“Made in Italy: the Italian Business Environment,” a New Spring 2017 Course

The Department of Modern Languages and Literature and the Department of Business Administration present a new course for Spring 2017: “Made in Italy: the Italian Business Environment.”

“The Collected Works of Carson McCullers,” Edited by Professor Dews

“The Collected Works of Carson McCullers,” Edited by Professor Dews

The Library of America published the second volume in their two-volume set of The Collected Works of Carson McCullers, edited by JCU Professor Carlos Dews.

Open Day: Discover John Cabot University on February 17

Open Day: Discover John Cabot University on February 17

John Cabot University is pleased to invite students, parents, teachers, and counselors to our Open Day on Friday, February 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at John Cabot University's Tiber Campus on Lungotevere Raffaello Sanzio 12.

Guarini Institute and Lithuanian Community Remember “January Events”

Guarini Institute and Lithuanian Community Remember “January Events”

The Guarini Institute for Public Affairs and the Lithuanian Community of Rome organized an event to commemorate the 26th anniversary of the "January Events"

JCU Announces Intensive English Summer Course

JCU Announces Intensive English Summer Course

John Cabot University’s English Language for University Studies (ENLUS) Program is pleased to announce that it will be offering ENLUS II beginning on Monday, May 22rd and ending on Saturday, July 22nd.

The Colosseum as a Giant…Derrière? Prof. Lila Yawn’s New Article

The Colosseum as a Giant…Derrière? Prof. Lila Yawn’s New Article

JCU Professor Lila Yawn recently published an article in the journal California Italian Studies titled "Culiseo: the Roman Colosseum in Early Modern Jest."

Alumna Marianna Occhiuto Speaks at Women’s March

Alumna Marianna Occhiuto Speaks at Women’s March

On Saturday, January 21 JCU Alumna Marianna Occhiuto (Class of 2012) will participate as speaker in the Women's March in Rome.

Professor Sorgner Gives Talk for “Question of Will” Art Project.

Professor Sorgner Gives Talk for “Question of Will” Art Project.

On December 16, 2016, John Cabot University’s Philosophy Professor Stefan Sorgner gave a talk on “Posthuman Perspectives” for the “Question of Will” art project.

JCU STAND Donates to Jordanian Civil Rights Organization

JCU STAND Donates to Jordanian Civil Rights Organization

In December 2016, John Cabot University’s chapter of STAND (Students Taking Action Now, Darfur) donated € 400 to Nashama Alwatan, a Jordanian civil rights organization that Omar Abdel Latif, President of STAND, has been friends with for many years.

John Cabot University Presents the Spring 2017 Career Fair #1

John Cabot University Presents the Spring 2017 Career Fair #1

Every semester John Cabot University’s Center for Career Services (CCS) hosts two Career Fairs. This semester 40 company representatives will come to interview interested students and graduates.

Safety Update on Earthquake in Central Italy: No Damage or Injury in Rome

Safety Update on Earthquake in Central Italy: No Damage or Injury in Rome

As you may have felt, an earthquake of about 5.3 magnitude struck central Italy at about 10:30 am today between the cities of Rieti and l’Aquila (approximately 160 km/100 miles from Rome).

Alumnus Leonardo Quattrucci Participates in World Economic Forum

Alumnus Leonardo Quattrucci Participates in World Economic Forum

Leonardo Quattrucci, John Cabot University Class of 2013, is the only young Italian participating in the World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters from January 17-20, 2017.