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John Cabot Presents “Router:” an Exhibit by the Studio Art Faculty

John Cabot Presents “Router:” an Exhibit by the Studio Art Faculty

John Cabot University is proud to present "Router," an Exhibit by Studio Art faculty.

Important Message from John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello

Important Message from John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello

While this event has shocked all of us, John Cabot University has a strong and united community where students, faculty, and staff are supportive of each other.

Dr. Vasiliki Kynourgiopoulou: Antiquities Trafficking in the Mediterranean

Dr. Vasiliki Kynourgiopoulou: Antiquities Trafficking in the Mediterranean

The talk examined the history and current situation of antiquities trafficking by organized criminal groups destined for museums and private collectors.

JCU Participates in U.S. Embassy in Rome’s International Conference

JCU Participates in U.S. Embassy in Rome’s International Conference

John Cabot University contributed to the U.S. Embassy - Rome's international conference on Piracy and Counterfeiting in a Digital Environment: U.S. and Italian Experiences.

JCU’s Introduction to Photojournalism Explores Different Worlds on Rome’s Streets

JCU’s Introduction to Photojournalism Explores Different Worlds on Rome’s Streets

According to Professor Donald Winslow, "Rome is one of the most photogenic and amazing places in the world, the perfect location to teach photojournalism."

International Communications Institute Discusses Politics and Rhetoric

International Communications Institute Discusses Politics and Rhetoric

In the second of the John Cabot University Institute in International Communication's Summer 2012 series of events, participants examined the role of rhetoric in political agenda-setting and campaigns.

President Franco Pavoncello Attends “Panta Rei Lab” Debate

President Franco Pavoncello Attends “Panta Rei Lab” Debate

On July 17th, JCU President Franco Pavoncello attended the first in a series of cultural meetings and discussions titled "Panta Rei Lab," held in Rome's Palazzo Braschi, which includes John Cabot University among its sponsors.

JCU’s Institute in International Communication Debates Politics, Money and Social Media

JCU’s Institute in International Communication Debates Politics, Money and Social Media

On Wednesday, July 11, students, faculty and alumni came together to debate the role of money in enhancing and distorting political communication, in the first of the JCU Institute in International Communication's Summer 2012 series of events.

John Cabot University Press Presents “The Irish Fairy Tale”

John Cabot University Press Presents “The Irish Fairy Tale”

A Narrative Tradition from the Middle Ages to Yeats and Stephens, by Vito Carrassi, Translated by Kevin Wren

John Cabot University Welcomes Summer Session II Students!

John Cabot University Welcomes Summer Session II Students!

Students who hail from all across the USA and from around the world, are being welcomed at Fiumicino Airport by JCU staff and Student Ambassadors.

Joyce Carol Oates Interviewed by Two Major Italian Newspapers

Joyce Carol Oates Interviewed by Two Major Italian Newspapers

Ms. Oates was recently interviewed by two major Italian newspapers, La Stampa and Il Messaggero.

InVerse Presents “A Celebration of the InVerse Anthologies”

InVerse Presents “A Celebration of the InVerse Anthologies”

Poetry-lovers from the Rome community flocked to the Marc and Peggy Spiegel Student Center for the seventh edition of InVerse Italian Poets in Translation, held on Wednesday, June 13th.

Invisible Superwomen Documents Female Entrepreneurship in Italy

Invisible Superwomen Documents Female Entrepreneurship in Italy

On Thursday, June 7th, John Cabot University's Institute for Entrepreneurship welcomed Italian writer and entrepreneur Mariarosy Calleri, for a screening of "Invisible Super Women", which she wrote and directed, followed by a panel discussion.

JCU Trustee Reza Arabnia’s Company Hailed for Excellence in Time of Crisis

JCU Trustee Reza Arabnia’s Company Hailed for Excellence in Time of Crisis

JCU alumnus and Trustee Dr. Ali Reza Arabnia was recently interviewed on the Italian news channel Sky.TG24 as part of a feature on companies that are thriving despite the current economic crisis.

JCU 2012 Summer International Communications Institute Calendar of Events

JCU 2012 Summer International Communications Institute Calendar of Events

The Institute in International Communications presents its calendar of events for the summer of 2012. The events include three panel discussions on various topics relating to political communication, as well as the annual Cicero Speech contest.

Italy Writes 2012 Finalists Announced!

Italy Writes 2012 Finalists Announced!

John Cabot University's Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation, together with the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa, are honored to announce the Italy Writes 2012 finalists.

La Repubblica.it Praises JCU Poet-in-Residence Billy Collins’ Reading

La Repubblica.it Praises JCU Poet-in-Residence Billy Collins’ Reading

US Poet Laureate from 2001 to 2003, Billy Collins has achieved critical acclaim and wide popularity in the US and has been described as "the most popular poet in America" by the New York Times.

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.

John Cabot University Press Presents “InVerse 2012”

John Cabot University Press Presents “InVerse 2012”

On the occasion of the University's fortieth anniversary, John Cabot University Press is pleased to announce the publication of the fifth volume of InVerse Italian Poets in Translation, edited by Professors Brunella Antomarini, Berenice Cocciolillo, and Rosa Filardi.

The Origins of Religious Liberty in the United States

The Origins of Religious Liberty in the United States

Dr. Marc Arkin, a specialist in religion and secularism, spoke about the origins of the focus on religious freedom the US constitution has.