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Climate Change and the Energy Transition: JCU Welcomes Professor Diana Urge-Vorsatz

Climate Change and the Energy Transition: JCU Welcomes Professor Diana Urge-Vorsatz

JCU hosted Professor Diana Urge-Vorsatz, from Central European University of Vienna, for a lecture on sustainability and energy transition. The event was part of the Kushlan Lecture Series in Environmental Conservation.

JCU Hosts Presidential Lecture “The Election Effect: Insights and Implications for Tomorrow” 

JCU Hosts Presidential Lecture “The Election Effect: Insights and Implications for Tomorrow” 

John Cabot University hosted a Presidential Lecture titled “The US Elections: Insights and Implications for Tomorrow,” organized by the Frank J. Guarini School of Business.

Beyond the Marble: Artisanry for Special Needs at the Galleria Borghese

Beyond the Marble: Artisanry for Special Needs at the Galleria Borghese

On November 14th, John Cabot University’s Center for Graduate Studies welcomed Dr. Stefania Vannini and Roman artist Stefano Prisco from the Galleria Borghese for a short film presentation and discussion session titled “Artisanry for Special Needs at the Galleria Borghese, Rome.”

Italy Reads Kicks Off 15th Year of Activities

Italy Reads Kicks Off 15th Year of Activities

On October 24th, JCU welcomed Dr. Sarah Posman as the Keynote Speaker of the 15th edition of the Italy Reads program, which this year is focused on the reading of Gertrude Stein’s "The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas."

Digital Delights and Disturbances: Black Digital Currents with Francesca Sobande

Digital Delights and Disturbances: Black Digital Currents with Francesca Sobande

On November 13th, John Cabot University welcomed Dr. Francesca Sobande for a talk titled “Black Digital Currents.”

A Look Into the Mind’s Eye: JCU Welcomes Professor Alfredo Spagna

A Look Into the Mind’s Eye: JCU Welcomes Professor Alfredo Spagna

JCU welcomed Professor Alfredo Spagna for an open lecture titled “A Look into the Mind’s Eye: Understanding Visual Imagery through its Role in High-level Cognition.” The lecture provided several interesting insights into the science behind Visual Mental Imagery (VMI) and the role VMI plays in our daily life.

JCU Hosts International Workshop on Recent Legal Developments Concerning Gestational Surrogacy

JCU Hosts International Workshop on Recent Legal Developments Concerning Gestational Surrogacy

On November 8th, JCU hosted an international workshop on the recent legal developments of gestational surrogacy, with two panels and a keynote speech by Professor Sorgner.

Digital Delights and Disturbances: Ameera Kawash on the Decolonization of AI

Digital Delights and Disturbances: Ameera Kawash on the Decolonization of AI

On October 24th, John Cabot University welcomed Ameera Kawash for a talk called “Can AI Be Decolonized?”, as part of the Fall 2024 edition of the Digital Delights and Disturbances (DDD) lecture series. Kawash is a Palestinian-Iraqi American researcher and artist who utilizes AI to offset its colonial effects on marginalized communities.

Prison is a World of Paper: Guarini Institute Welcomes Authors Valentina Calderone and Marica Fantauzzi

Prison is a World of Paper: Guarini Institute Welcomes Authors Valentina Calderone and Marica Fantauzzi

On October 23, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs welcomed authors Valentina Calderone and Marica Fantauzzi, for a presentation of their book Il carcere è un mondo di carta (Prison is a World of Paper, Momo Edizioni, 2024).

Transatlantic Policy Dialogues: JCU Welcomes US Ambassador Jeffrey Prescott and World Food Programme Chief Economist Dr. Arif Husain

Transatlantic Policy Dialogues: JCU Welcomes US Ambassador Jeffrey Prescott and World Food Programme Chief Economist Dr. Arif Husain

On Monday October 21st, John Cabot University held its third annual Transatlantic Policy Dialogues on the theme “The Political Economy of Food Emergencies.”

12th JCU Posthuman Studies Workshop Reflects on Ethics of Cyborgs and Robots

12th JCU Posthuman Studies Workshop Reflects on Ethics of Cyborgs and Robots

JCU hosted the 12th JCU Posthuman Studies Workshop “Ethics of Cyborgs, Robots, and the Posthuman: Reflections from Ancient Greece and Rome to the Present Day."

Digital Delights and Disturbances: dmstfctn and Evita Manji Present Waluigi’s Purgatory

Digital Delights and Disturbances: dmstfctn and Evita Manji Present Waluigi’s Purgatory

JCU welcomed the artist duo dmstfctn and Evita Manji to present their latest art project, Waluigi’s Purgatory, an interactive videogame. The event kicked off the Digital Delights and Disturbances (DDD) series for Fall 2024.

“Work: Profit or Person?”: John Cabot University Welcomes Father Cassian Folsom for a Lecture on Monastic Tradition 

“Work: Profit or Person?”: John Cabot University Welcomes Father Cassian Folsom for a Lecture on Monastic Tradition 

Father Cassian Folsom, founder of the Abbey of St. Benedict on the Mountain (Norcia, Umbria) gave a talk titled “Work: profit or person? Insights from the Monastic Tradition.”

JCU Hosts 2024 Alumni Reunion  

JCU Hosts 2024 Alumni Reunion  

On September 28th and 29th, the Alumni Association hosted the 2024 Alumni Reunion, which welcomed graduates from the classes of 1987 through 2024.

JCU Hosts President’s Gala 2024

JCU Hosts President’s Gala 2024

On September 28th, JCU celebrated the 2024 President’s Gala. President Pavoncello honored Frederick Vreeland with the title of Trustee Emeritus, and Anselmo Guerrieri Gonzaga with the Distinguished Alumni Award.

Argentina’s Political Shift: Professors Blake and Bey on Javier Milei’s Rise to Power and Economic Impact

Argentina’s Political Shift: Professors Blake and Bey on Javier Milei’s Rise to Power and Economic Impact

By bringing together Blake's hands-on political expertise and Bey's deep dive into political thought, the discussion offered a unique look at what is going on in Argentina today.

Managing the Material Remnants of Fascism: a Book Presentation at JCU

Managing the Material Remnants of Fascism: a Book Presentation at JCU

On September 25, Profs. Eszter Salgò, Sarah Linford, and Simon Martin discussed the book A Difficult Heritage: The Afterlives of Fascist-era Art and Architecture with the volume’s editor, Carmen Belmonte.

Why We Need the Humanities: JCU Welcomes Nicola Gardini from Oxford University

Why We Need the Humanities: JCU Welcomes Nicola Gardini from Oxford University

On September 18, 2024, the Department of Modern Languages and Literature welcomed Nicola Gardini, Professor of Italian and Comparative Literature at Oxford University for a lecture entitled “Why We Need the Humanities.”

Guarini Institute Welcomes Professors Angela Brintlinger and Paul Robert Magocsi  

Guarini Institute Welcomes Professors Angela Brintlinger and Paul Robert Magocsi  

The Guarini Institute recently welcomed Angela Brintlinger and Paul Robert Magocsi for two events on Slavic culture.

JCU Hosts Discussion on Child Involvement in Military Groups

JCU Hosts Discussion on Child Involvement in Military Groups

On 5 June, the JCU Department of Political Science and International Affairs organized a discussion on "Child Involvement in Military Groups: International Perspectives and Unresolved Issues."