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John Cabot University Welcomes Privacy Advocates Simon Davies and Mike Godwin

John Cabot University Welcomes Privacy Advocates Simon Davies and Mike Godwin

On Wednesday, November 19 John Cabot University hosted a Presidential Lecture featuring two of the world's most influential pioneers of digital rights, Simon Davies and Mike Godwin.

JCU Welcomes Imam Pallavicini, Director of Italy’s Islamic Community

JCU Welcomes Imam Pallavicini, Director of Italy’s Islamic Community

On November 6, the John Cabot University Interfaith Initiative launched its International Scholar Series on Interfaith Dialogue. JCU had the privilege to host Imam Yahya Pallavicini.

Clarissa Botsford Speaks at JCU about her English Translation of Novel “Sworn Virgin”

Clarissa Botsford Speaks at JCU about her English Translation of Novel “Sworn Virgin”

On Tuesday, November 11 the Institute of Creative Writing and Literary Translation sponsored a reading and panel discussion of Sworn Virgin by Elvira Dones.

Over 100 students from Europe and the U.S. attend John Cabot’s Open House

Over 100 students from Europe and the U.S. attend John Cabot’s Open House

On November 7th John Cabot welcomed over 100 high school students, teachers and parents from Italy, Croatia, the U.S. and Russia.

Fall 2014 Edition of John Cabot University Career Fair a Great Success

Fall 2014 Edition of John Cabot University Career Fair a Great Success

The Fall 2014 edition of John Cabot University’s Career Fair attracted over 115 students and alumni who took advantage of the opportunity to network and start building their professional career paths. This year, JCU's Career Fair was featured on two important Italian news channels.

Student Elisabetta Recher Wins Diplomacy Barcamp Held at John Cabot University

Student Elisabetta Recher Wins Diplomacy Barcamp Held at John Cabot University

On October 31, 2014 the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted the Second Edition of the Festival of Diplomacy BarCamp, in which experts and students discussed human trafficking and the smuggling of migrants.

Professor Vanda Wilcox Gives Lecture on Hemingway’s “A Farewell to Arms” from a Historian’s Perspective

Professor Vanda Wilcox Gives Lecture on Hemingway’s “A Farewell to Arms” from a Historian’s Perspective

On October 21st, John Cabot University's Italy Reads presented a lecture by Professor Vanda Wilcox on Ernest Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms from a historical prospective.

Dr. Saywan Barzani, Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Rome, Gives Lecture at JCU

Dr. Saywan Barzani, Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Rome, Gives Lecture at JCU

On Monday, October 27th the International Relations Society welcomed Dr. Saywan Barzani, the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Rome, for a lecture.

John Cabot Clubs Sponsor “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes,”  Men’s March Against Gender Violence

John Cabot Clubs Sponsor “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes,” Men’s March Against Gender Violence

For the first time in Rome and in Italy, the famous walk against gender violence, "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes," was performed by an enthusiastic group of men of all ages and nationalities at the Caracalla Stadium on October 25th.

Flaminio di Biagi Presents “La Roma di ‘Roma Città Aperta'” at JCU

Flaminio di Biagi Presents “La Roma di ‘Roma Città Aperta'” at JCU

On October 27th the Department of Modern Languages and Literature sponsored the presentation of Flaminio di Biagi's new book La Roma di "Roma Città Aperta" (The Rome of 'Rome Open City').

John Cabot University International Relations Society Presents a “Month of the Middle East”

John Cabot University International Relations Society Presents a “Month of the Middle East”

Between October 22 and November 17, 2014 John Cabot University will be hosting a total of six events connected to the project, among which include an evening with Dr. Saywan Barzani, the Iraqi Ambassador to Italy, as well as with the Imam of the Italian Islamic Community, Yahya Pallavicini.

Professor Michèle Favorite’s Public Relations Class Visits Bloomberg Offices

Professor Michèle Favorite’s Public Relations Class Visits Bloomberg Offices

On October 17th, Professor Michèle Favorite's Public Relations class visited the Rome offices of Bloomberg, a financial software, data and media company headquartered in New York City.

Professor Federigo Argentieri to Play Tito in a Mock Trial at Rome’s Festival of Diplomacy

Professor Federigo Argentieri to Play Tito in a Mock Trial at Rome’s Festival of Diplomacy

On October 26, JCU Professor Federigo Argentieri will play the late Yugoslavian communist party and state leader Josip Broz, nicknamed Tito, in a mock trial.

Professor Pamela Harris Speaks at a Conference on Second Vatican Council and Democracy in Catholic Countries

Professor Pamela Harris Speaks at a Conference on Second Vatican Council and Democracy in Catholic Countries

On October 15th, Professor Pam Harris spoke at a conference about Pope Paul VI, the Second Vatican Council and the Third Wave of Democratization.

JCU Hosts Presentation of Book Co-Edited by Prof. Clough Marinaro – “Global Rome: Changing Faces of the Eternal City”

JCU Hosts Presentation of Book Co-Edited by Prof. Clough Marinaro – “Global Rome: Changing Faces of the Eternal City”

The panel discussion also featured authors and discussants Bjørn Thomassen, Pietro Vereni, Alessandra Broccolini, Carlo Cellamare, Pierluigi Cervelli, Ferruccio Tabalzi, Simon Martin and Pierpaolo Muddu.

Twenty Teachers from Italian High Schools Participate in the Italy Reads Masterclass at JCU

Twenty Teachers from Italian High Schools Participate in the Italy Reads Masterclass at JCU

On Tuesday, October 14th twenty teachers from Italian high schools attended the Italy Reads Masterclass for Teachers in JCU's Aula Magna Regina.

Women in the Director’s Chair Film Series Kicks Off with Alina Marazzi’s “Tutto parla di te”

Women in the Director’s Chair Film Series Kicks Off with Alina Marazzi’s “Tutto parla di te”

During this film series, which continues into the Spring 2015 semester, a new generation of female Italian directors will be welcomed to JCU to talk to the community and and to showcase their films.

Author Agop Manoukian Presents his Book “The Armenian Presence in Italy” at JCU

Author Agop Manoukian Presents his Book “The Armenian Presence in Italy” at JCU

On Friday, October 10th author Agop Manoukian presented his book La Presenza Armenia in Italia (Armenian Presence in Italy) at JCU in the Aula Magna.

John Cabot University Students Diedré Blake, Neal Huddon-Cossar, and Challis Popkey Honored at the Italian Parliament

John Cabot University Students Diedré Blake, Neal Huddon-Cossar, and Challis Popkey Honored at the Italian Parliament

John Cabot University is proud to announce that on October 9, students Diedré Blake, Neal Huddon-Cossar, and Challis Popkey were chosen by the Italy-USA Foundation to receive medals of the Italian Parliament.

Hon. Frank J. Guarini, Chairman of JCU Board of Trustees, Receives Prestigious “America Award”  from Italy-USA Foundation

Hon. Frank J. Guarini, Chairman of JCU Board of Trustees, Receives Prestigious “America Award” from Italy-USA Foundation

In presenting the award to Chairman Guarini, Italy-USA Foundation President Lucio D'Ubaldo praised the former congressman's many accomplishments and his commitment to fostering bonds between the two countries.