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President Pavoncello Comments on Italian Mayoral Races for WSJ

President Pavoncello Comments on Italian Mayoral Races for WSJ

President Franco Pavoncello was recently interviewed by the WSJ regarding the results of the mayoral races held throughout Italy.

Europe’s Long Century: 1900 to present. Society, Politics, and Culture

Europe’s Long Century: 1900 to present. Society, Politics, and Culture

On June 3rd, 2013, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs, in cooperation with Biblioteca di Storia Moderna e Contemporanea, had the honor of presenting Spencer Di Scala’s book Europe’s Long Century: 1900 to present: Society, Politics, and Culture. A moderated discussion brought together a panel of distinct speakers that [...]

President Pavoncello Publishes Analysis of Current Italian Government

President Pavoncello Publishes Analysis of Current Italian Government

John Cabot University President and professor of political science Franco Pavoncello recently published an article about the Italian government led by Enrico Letta in the prestigious website e-International Relations.

Featured Professor: Daniel Roy Connelly

Featured Professor: Daniel Roy Connelly

A former British diplomat, Professor Connelly has been an academic since 1999. He has directed theater on three continents and was until 2010 the Artistic Director of Zuloo Theatre in Shanghai, where his production of David Henry Hwang's M Butterfly was forced to close down by the Chinese secret police. He is also a published poet and playwright.

John Cabot University Welcomes Summer Session I Students!

John Cabot University Welcomes Summer Session I Students!

The John Cabot University community is pleased to welcome students to Summer Session I.

JCU Trustee Arabnia Receives Prestigious “Spiga d’Oro” Award

JCU Trustee Arabnia Receives Prestigious “Spiga d’Oro” Award

John Cabot University Trustee Dr. Ali Reza Arabnia was awarded the Spiga d'Oro 2012, a prize that is given each year by the northern Italian city of Cinisello Balsamo to individuals or companies that distinguish themselves by their human solidarity and contributions to society.

Professor Alan Bates Publishes Article in Journal “The Physics Teacher”

Professor Alan Bates Publishes Article in Journal “The Physics Teacher”

Professor Alan Bates just published the article "The Inverse-Square Law with Data Loggers" in the May 2013 issue of The Physics Teacher.

JCU Now a Testing Center for CILS

JCU Now a Testing Center for CILS

The official CILS Diploma, issued by the University for Foreigners in Siena, certifies your knowledge of Italian and is valid throughout the world.

Africa, Development, the UN: Six Events to Discuss the Present, Recent Past, and Future of the Continent

Africa, Development, the UN: Six Events to Discuss the Present, Recent Past, and Future of the Continent

by Andrew Schaaf Dr. Mukesh Kapila, Against a Tide of Evil: the Lesson of Sudan and the Role of Parliamentarians in Mass Atrocity Prevention April 8th, 2013 Professor of Global Health and Humanitarian Affairs at the University of Manchester Special Representative of Aegis Trust Chair of the Council of Minority Rights Group International Dr. Kapila [...]

Guarini Institute Hosts Haifa’s Answer Screening

Guarini Institute Hosts Haifa’s Answer Screening

The Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted a screening of Haifa’s Answer, written and directed by Emanuela C. Del Re & Roberto Cipriani.

The Stakes for Italy: An Analysis of the Current Electoral Campaign

The Stakes for Italy: An Analysis of the Current Electoral Campaign

JCU held an academic seminar to discuss the issues and controversies surrounding the impending Italian election, scheduled for the end of February.

Featured Professor: Tijana Mamula

Featured Professor: Tijana Mamula

Meet Professor Tijana Mamula and learn about the Communication and Media Studies department at JCU! Tijana Mamula, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Communications, has been teaching at JCU since 2009. She received her Laurea degree from the University of Rome “La Sapienza,” and her M.A. and Ph.D from King’s College [...]

Featured Professor: Silvia Scarpa

Featured Professor: Silvia Scarpa

Meet Professor Silvia Scarpa, and learn how she inspires her students to take a stand against human trafficking and contemporary slavery. Born and raised in Rome, Professor Scarpa holds a Laurea in Political Science (LUISS Guido Carli University), a Master in International Protection of Human Rights (Università degli Studi di [...]

Guarini Institute Presents Current Opportunities and Challenges for Mexico

Guarini Institute Presents Current Opportunities and Challenges for Mexico

The event was hosted by John Cabot University in conjunction with the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs and the Mexican Embassy in Rome.

Guarini Institute Welcomes Senator Ignazio Marino

Guarini Institute Welcomes Senator Ignazio Marino

On October 30th, Italian Senator Ignazio Marino of the Partito Democratico spoke to John Cabot University students and professors about the U.S. presidential election and how the decisions made by American voters impact the world. The discussion, which was held in the JCU cafeteria, was opened by Professor Argentieri, Director [...]

Roma International: Critical Issues and Advantages

Roma International: Critical Issues and Advantages

As part of Rome's Festival of Diplomacy, the Guarini Institute of Public Affairs presented the findings of a major field research project, Roma International: Critical Issues and Advantages. In the Sala Pietro da Cortona at the Campidoglio, a small team of young scholars presented their findings on Rome's international [...]

Guarini Institute Presents: 20 Years of Humanitarian Intervention

Guarini Institute Presents: 20 Years of Humanitarian Intervention

On October 15th 2012 the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs was honored to host a discussion on the last 20 years of humanitarian intervention.

Higg’s Boson: A Discussion on the Discovery of “God’s Particle”

Higg’s Boson: A Discussion on the Discovery of “God’s Particle”

The Guarini Institute hosted a discussion on the newly discovered Higg’s Boson entitled “Boson Friend: A Discussion on the Discovery of ‘God’s Particle.’”

Meet Alumna Silvia Dalla Torre, Class of 2012

Meet Alumna Silvia Dalla Torre, Class of 2012

Class of 2012 Alumna Silvia della Torre shares her experience with UBS in Zurich after graduating from John Cabot University.

Christians in the Middle East

Christians in the Middle East

On June 6th, 2012, John Cabot University hosted a presentation and book-signing of Antonio Picasso’s essay “Il Mondo Oriente Cristiano” (Cooper, 2010) on the beautiful Secchia Terrace.