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Other Words: JCU Welcomes Italian-American Author Claudia Durastanti

Other Words: JCU Welcomes Italian-American Author Claudia Durastanti

On March 8, 2022, the JCU welcomed Italian-American author Claudia Durastanti to discuss her novel, "La Straniera."

JCU Welcomes Pino Musolino for a Talk on the Belt and Road Initiative

JCU Welcomes Pino Musolino for a Talk on the Belt and Road Initiative

Professor Ieva Jākobsone Bellomi’s class welcomed Mr. Pino Musolino on March 9, 2022, to discuss the Chinese government’s activities in the scope of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

Transhumanism and Africa: JCU Hosts Online Symposium

Transhumanism and Africa: JCU Hosts Online Symposium

On February 26, John Cabot University’s Professor of Philosophy Stefan Lorenz Sorgner and Professor Leo Igwe of the University of Cape Town co-hosted an online symposium called “Transhumanism and Africa.”

JCU Welcomes Valentina Tanni for a Talk on the Digital Image

JCU Welcomes Valentina Tanni for a Talk on the Digital Image

On February 23, 2022, John Cabot University’s Department of Communications welcomed Valentina Tanni, for a talk called “Memesthetics: The Digital Image as a Network."

Other Words: JCU Welcomes Novelist Nicola Lagioia

Other Words: JCU Welcomes Novelist Nicola Lagioia

The JCU Department of English Language and Literature hosted Italian novelist Nicola Lagioia on February 22 for a talk centered around his latest true crime novel, La Città Dei Vivi (“The City of the Living” Einaudi, 2020).

JCU Welcomes Three Alumni for “Gender, Family, Future: A Cabot Case”

JCU Welcomes Three Alumni for “Gender, Family, Future: A Cabot Case”

John Cabot University welcomed alumni Giosuè Prezioso, Sofia Peri, and Alexandria J. Maloney for the talk called “Gender, Family, Future: A Cabot Case” on February 2.

IFE Welcomes Federico Monica for a Talk on Urbanization in Africa

IFE Welcomes Federico Monica for a Talk on Urbanization in Africa

The John Cabot University Institute for Entrepreneurship welcomed Federico Monica, founder of Placemarks Africa, for a talk called “Urbanization in Africa: Future Social, Cultural and Environmental Implications for Africans,” on January 26, 2022.

Digital Delights & Disturbances: The New Patriarchs of Digital Capitalism

Digital Delights & Disturbances: The New Patriarchs of Digital Capitalism

JCU’s Department of Communications presented an online lecture called “New Patriarchs of Digital Capitalism” on November 11, 2021. The guest speakers were Ben Little and Alison Winch, authors of the book The New Patriarchs of Digital Capitalism: Celebrity Tech Founders and Networks of Power (Taylor & Francis, 2021).

Fascism and Populism: Open Discussion with Roger Griffin

Fascism and Populism: Open Discussion with Roger Griffin

On October 21, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs and the Department of Political Science and International Affairs welcomed Roger Griffin, Emeritus Professor at Oxford Brookes University, to discuss fascism versus "healthy populism."

John Cabot University Welcomes Superior Court Judge Eric Z. Lucas

John Cabot University Welcomes Superior Court Judge Eric Z. Lucas

JCU Student Government, in partnership with Community Service, STAND, and the African Cultural Club, interviewed Eric Z. Lucas, the first African American judge of Snohomish County and Harvard Law School Graduate. 

The Future of Belarus: A Guarini Institute Discussion

The Future of Belarus: A Guarini Institute Discussion

On October 10, 2021, the Guarini Institute participated in the event “Belarus: La Terra Incognita - What’s Next?” with speakers Irene Hefer, Viktar Karanevich, Alexander Perepechko, Federigo Argentieri, Anna Zafesova, Marta Ottaviani, and Vadym Vetrov.

Keynote Speaker Melanie Masterton Sherazi Kicks Off Italy Reads 2021-2022

Keynote Speaker Melanie Masterton Sherazi Kicks Off Italy Reads 2021-2022

On October 19, JCU welcomed Dr. Melanie Masterton Sherazi as this year’s Italy Reads keynote speaker, to talk about the program’s featured novel, Beetlecreek.

JCU Presents “Politics of Fear in the 21st Century” with Frank Furedi

JCU Presents “Politics of Fear in the 21st Century” with Frank Furedi

JCU’s Department of Political Science and International Affairs and the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs organized the event “Politics of Fear in the 21st Century,” with Professor Frank Furedi on October 6, 2021.

JCU Welcomes Professor Teofilo F. Ruiz for a Talk on the Mediterranean

JCU Welcomes Professor Teofilo F. Ruiz for a Talk on the Mediterranean

John Cabot University's Department of History and Humanities welcomed Distinguished Research Professor Teofilo F. Ruiz for a lecture called “The Mediterranean: A Sea of Encounters,” on October 26, 2021.

“Do We Need God in the 21st Century?” A Talk with Professor Stuart Kauffman

“Do We Need God in the 21st Century?” A Talk with Professor Stuart Kauffman

On October 30, 2021, the JCU Institute of Future and Innovation Studies welcomed Professor Stuart Kauffman for a talk called “Do We Need God in the 21st Century?”

Women’s Human Rights and Empowerment: How Fondazione Pangea Helps Victims of Violence

Women’s Human Rights and Empowerment: How Fondazione Pangea Helps Victims of Violence

On October 14, Advocacy Officer, Martina G. Daelli, of Fondazione Pangea spoke about “Women’s Human Rights and Empowerment Pathways Out of Violence” in JCU Career Service's series, Companies & Alumni Talks.

Guarini Institute for Public Affairs Presents “2021 Elections of the Duma”

Guarini Institute for Public Affairs Presents “2021 Elections of the Duma”

The Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted the online event on the elections held in Russia for the Duma, one of the chambers of the Russian parliament, on September 24, 2021.

Spirituality of Urban Indian Women: JCU Welcomes Professor Renuka Singh

Spirituality of Urban Indian Women: JCU Welcomes Professor Renuka Singh

The JCU Institute of Future and Innovation Studies, in collaboration with Cortona Week, had the honor of welcoming Professor Renuka Singh, who presented the lecture “Spirituality of Urban Indian Women,” on September 25, 2021.

JCU and MIP Politecnico di Milano Host “PNRR: The Strategic Role of Human Capital for the Future of Italy”

JCU and MIP Politecnico di Milano Host “PNRR: The Strategic Role of Human Capital for the Future of Italy”

John Cabot University and MIP Politecnico di Milano, in collaboration with ADL Consulting and Talent Garden organized the event “PNRR: il ruolo strategico del ‘Capitale’ umano per il futuro del paese” (PNRR: The Strategic Role of Human Capital for the Future of Italy) on October 13, 2021.

PNRR: il ruolo strategico del ‘Capitale’ umano per il futuro del paese – 13 ottobre

PNRR: il ruolo strategico del ‘Capitale’ umano per il futuro del paese – 13 ottobre

John Cabot University and MIP Politecnico di Milano, in collaboration with ADL Consulting and Talent Garden are pleased to announce the event “PNRR: il ruolo strategico del ‘Capitale’ umano per il futuro del paese," which will be held on October 13, 2021 at 4 pm.