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John Cabot University Celebrates 2023 Student Award Winners

John Cabot University Celebrates 2023 Student Award Winners

John Cabot University held its annual Student Awards Ceremony in the Aula Magna on April 13, 2023. The Academic Excellence Awards are awarded to graduating students who have attained a high level of academic excellence in, and made a significant contribution to, the field of the award.

JCU Welcomes Professor Tamara Mchedlidze for the Digital Humanities in Practice Lecture Series

JCU Welcomes Professor Tamara Mchedlidze for the Digital Humanities in Practice Lecture Series

JCU welcomed Professor Tamara Mchedlidze of the Department of Information and Computing Sciences at Utrecht University for a talk on “European Values Maps Visualization of Large Opinion Spaces” on March 30, 2023.

JCU Welcomes Alumnus Claudio Di Benedetto from IFAD

JCU Welcomes Alumnus Claudio Di Benedetto from IFAD

Professor Antonella Salvatore welcomed alumnus Claudio Di Benedetto to her Professional Skills for Career Development class for a talk called “Developing a Career Path as a Young Professional,” on March 24, 2023.

JCU Students Participate in FESCAAAL Film Festival Award Ceremony in Milan

JCU Students Participate in FESCAAAL Film Festival Award Ceremony in Milan

On March 25, 2023, a delegation of eight JCU students traveled to Milan to attend the closing ceremony of the 32nd edition of Festival del Cinema Africano, d’Asia e America Latina (FESCAAAL).

Why Rome Matters: JCU Welcomes Professor Jean Yarbrough

Why Rome Matters: JCU Welcomes Professor Jean Yarbrough

On March 15th JCU welcomed Jean Yarbrough for a discussion called “Why Rome Matters: Lessons from Political Philosophy.”

JCU and POLIMI GSoM Launch New Program in Luxury Management

JCU and POLIMI GSoM Launch New Program in Luxury Management

The JCU Center for Professional and Continuing Education, in partnership with POLIMI GSoM (Politecnico di Milano Graduate School of Management), are pleased to announce the launch of a new program called “Luxury Management and Customer Experience: the Italian Excellence,” in September 2023.

Meet Student Anna Buhmann, President of JCU’s STAND Club

Meet Student Anna Buhmann, President of JCU’s STAND Club

Anna Buhmann is a graduating senior majoring in International Business with a minor in Psychology. Anna is the President of JCU’s STAND club, an Orientation Leader, and Associate Business and Financial Consultant at JERO International Consulting.

50 Years of Magic: JCU Welcomes Professor Michael D. Bailey

50 Years of Magic: JCU Welcomes Professor Michael D. Bailey

On March 15, 2023, the Department of History and Humanities and the American Academy in Rome welcomed Professor Michael D. Bailey for a talk called “50 Years of Magic as Interdisciplinary Study: From the Revival of the 1970s to Future Perspectives.”

Guarini Institute and Temple University on Changing Global Order 

Guarini Institute and Temple University on Changing Global Order 

On March 14, 2023, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs and Temple University hosted a joint event entitled “The New Setting: COVID, Ukraine and the Changing Global Order.”

Professor Bogdan Popescu on Digital Humanities, Class Language, and Brexit

Professor Bogdan Popescu on Digital Humanities, Class Language, and Brexit

The Department of English Language and Literature, and the Department of Mathematics, Natural, and Applied Sciences welcomed JCU Political Science Professor Bogdan Popescu for a talk called “God save the Queen's English: economic origins of class language and Brexit,” on March 14, 2023.

Entrepreneurial Challenges in Africa: IFE Welcomes Alumnus Julien Munnia

Entrepreneurial Challenges in Africa: IFE Welcomes Alumnus Julien Munnia

On March 9, 2023 the Institute for Entrepreneurship welcomed alumnus and  COO of ElephantBet SL, Julien Munnia,  for a talk on the entrepreneurial challenges in Africa.

“What’s Next for U.K., Irish, EU Relations?” JCU Welcomes Dr. Kathryn Simpson

“What’s Next for U.K., Irish, EU Relations?” JCU Welcomes Dr. Kathryn Simpson

John Cabot University welcomed Dr. Kathryn Simpson for a lecture entitled “What Next for U.K., Irish, EU Relations? Brexit and the Northern Ireland Protocol,” on March 21, 2023.  

JCU Welcomes Douglas Atkin, Former Global Head of Community at Airbnb

JCU Welcomes Douglas Atkin, Former Global Head of Community at Airbnb

JCU welcomed Douglas Atkin, former Global Head of Community at Airbnb, for a talk on the importance of purpose for companies, on March 21, 2023.

Translating Song Lyrics: The Case of Italian Cantautori

Translating Song Lyrics: The Case of Italian Cantautori

On March 20, 2023, the Department of Modern Languages and Literature welcomed Francesco Ciabattoni for a lecture entitled “Translating Song Lyrics: The Case of Italian Cantautori.”

JCU Center for Career Services Announces First Career Fair of 2023

JCU Center for Career Services Announces First Career Fair of 2023

The JCU Center for Career Services will hold the first Career Fair of the year on March 31, 2023. Career Fairs serve as an opportunity for students and alumni to start thinking about their future careers, practice their interviewing skills, and gain valuable work experience.

Alumnus Giosuè Prezioso Featured in Forbes “30 Under 30 Italy”

Alumnus Giosuè Prezioso Featured in Forbes “30 Under 30 Italy”

Alumnus Giosuè Prezioso, who graduated from JCU in 2015 with a B.A. in Art History, was recently featured in Forbes “30 Under 30 Italy” in the education category.

Alumnus Giacomo di Capua Publishes Article on the Dangerous Absence of Health Talk at COP27

Alumnus Giacomo di Capua Publishes Article on the Dangerous Absence of Health Talk at COP27

JCU alumnus and Class of 2021 Valedictorian Giacomo di Capua recently published an article called The Dangerous Absence of Health Talk at COP27.

Sustainability at JCU: The Triggering Change Competition

Sustainability at JCU: The Triggering Change Competition

We sat down with Professor Michèle Favorite to discuss sustainability at JCU and the Triggering Change Competition, which aims to develop creative processes that inspire action on environmental sustainability.

Italy Reads Student Video Contest Winners Announced

Italy Reads Student Video Contest Winners Announced

The winners of the 14th annual Italy Reads Student Video Contest were announced during an online award ceremony held on March 16, 2023.

A Tale of Two Cities: Alumna Aurora De Donno

A Tale of Two Cities: Alumna Aurora De Donno

Alumna Aurora De Donno graduated from JCU in 2021 with a double B.A. in Marketing and Communications. She is currently completing an M.Sc. in Marketing and Creativity at ESCP Business School. Aurora recently started working as Assistante Chef de Produit Développement PAP Homme at Christian Dior Couture, in Paris.