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JCU Welcomes Former UN Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons Maria Grazia Giammarinaro

JCU Welcomes Former UN Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons Maria Grazia Giammarinaro

JCU welcomed Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, former United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, for an event titled “The Concept of Exploitation Under International Law” on March 14th.

John Cabot University Presents “Feminist Futures:” A Celebration of International Women’s Day

John Cabot University Presents “Feminist Futures:” A Celebration of International Women’s Day

Coordinated by the Department of Psychological and Social Sciences, Feminist Futures was a day-long event of academic talks and live performances honoring the achievements of women across different fields.

Trustee Portia Prebys Receives Forum on Education Abroad’s Peter A. Wollitzer Advocacy Award

Trustee Portia Prebys Receives Forum on Education Abroad’s Peter A. Wollitzer Advocacy Award

John Cabot University is pleased to announce that Dr. Portia Prebys, Vice Chair of the JCU Board of Trustees, has received the Forum on Education Abroad's 2024 Peter A. Wollitzer Advocacy Award.

A Time to be Grateful: Student Vishwa Parmar

A Time to be Grateful: Student Vishwa Parmar

Vishwa Parmar is a student from India with a major in English Literature and minor in Communications and Art and Design.

Exploring Ancient Art: JCU’s MA in Art History Study Trip to Greece

Exploring Ancient Art: JCU’s MA in Art History Study Trip to Greece

Every year, John Cabot University students enrolled in the MA in Art History program have the opportunity to delve into Greek and Bronze Age cultural heritage, through a study trip to Greece during Spring break.

What If AI Became Less Racist Than Its Masters? JCU Welcomes Charles Tonderai Mudede

What If AI Became Less Racist Than Its Masters? JCU Welcomes Charles Tonderai Mudede

JCU welcomed Charles Tonderai Mudede for a talk entitled “What If AI Became Less Racist Than Its Masters,” on March 12, 2024.

JCU Kicks Off Spring 2024 Triggering Change Pitch Competition

JCU Kicks Off Spring 2024 Triggering Change Pitch Competition

On March 18, JCU kicked off the Triggering Change Pitch competition, aimed at fostering creative solutions for pressing global issues.

JCU to Welcome Rachel Cantor as Summer 2024 Writer in Residence

JCU to Welcome Rachel Cantor as Summer 2024 Writer in Residence

John Cabot University is pleased to announce that author Rachel Cantor will be the Summer 2024 Writer in Residence for the JCU Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation. 

Collective Impact: N.U.in Program Manager Louise Kennedy

Collective Impact: N.U.in Program Manager Louise Kennedy

Born in Ennis, Ireland, Louise Kennedy joined the JCU Staff in 2021 as the N.U.in Program Manager and is currently Vice President of the Staff Council.  

Combining your Passions: Student Federico Esposito

Combining your Passions: Student Federico Esposito

Born and raised in Rome, JCU student Federico Esposito is a senior majoring in International Affairs and minoring in Legal Studies

JCU Communication and Media Speaker Series Presents Deep Listening: The Story of Pauline Oliveros

JCU Communication and Media Speaker Series Presents Deep Listening: The Story of Pauline Oliveros

JCU’s Department of Communication and Media Studies organized a screening of Deep Listening: The Story of Pauline Oliveros, by producer and director Daniel Weintraub, on March 13, 2024.

Professor Michael Driessen and JCU Students Interviewed on Italian Television

Professor Michael Driessen and JCU Students Interviewed on Italian Television

On March 14, Professor Michael Driessen and a group of JCU students had the opportunity to participate in a segment of the RAI3 Italian TV show "Quante storie."

Climate Liars: JCU Welcomes Journalist and Author Stella Levantesi

Climate Liars: JCU Welcomes Journalist and Author Stella Levantesi

John Cabot University welcomed climate journalist Stella Levantesi for a talk on “Climate Liars,” on February 20.

Guarini Institute Welcomes John Delury for a Talk on North Korea

Guarini Institute Welcomes John Delury for a Talk on North Korea

On February 7, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted a lecture entitled “North Korea: The Next Front?” given by American East Asia scholar, Professor John Delury.

Department of Communication and Media Studies Organizes Screening of El Auge del Humano 3

Department of Communication and Media Studies Organizes Screening of El Auge del Humano 3

JCU's Department of Communication and Media Studies organized a screening of "El Auge del Humano 3" by Argentinian filmmaker Eduardo Williams on March 6, 2024.

Discovering the Heart of European Economics and Politics: JCU’s Business Society Explores Brussels

Discovering the Heart of European Economics and Politics: JCU’s Business Society Explores Brussels

During the 2024 Spring Break, the John Cabot University Business Society, accompanied by Professor Chiara Magrini, traveled to Brussels, Belgium.

JCU to Honor Stephen J. Squeri, Chairman and CEO of American Express, at New York Gala

JCU to Honor Stephen J. Squeri, Chairman and CEO of American Express, at New York Gala

John Cabot University will honor Stephen J. Squeri, Chairman and CEO of American Express, during its annual New York Gala on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the University Club in Manhattan.

JCU Presents “Staging Violence Against Women and Girls” by Luciana d’Arcangeli

JCU Presents “Staging Violence Against Women and Girls” by Luciana d’Arcangeli

The Department of Modern Languages and Literature welcomed Dr. Luciana d’Arcangeli on March 5 for a book presentation and theater reading entitled “Staging Violence Against Women and Girls.”

“Rome in the Renaissance” International Conference to be held at JCU on April 5 and 6

“Rome in the Renaissance” International Conference to be held at JCU on April 5 and 6

The international conference "Rome in the Renaissance: Global Projections on Religious Identities and Dissent" will be held on April 5 and 6, 2024, at Jonh Cabot University,

Professor Fabrizio Conti Gives Talks at Iowa State University and the University of St. Thomas

Professor Fabrizio Conti Gives Talks at Iowa State University and the University of St. Thomas

On February 27 and March 1, Professor Fabrizio Conti was invited to give two talks in the United States, respectively at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, and the University of St. Thomas, in St. Paul, Minnesota.