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“Beyond Humanism” Conference: Call for Papers

“Beyond Humanism” Conference: Call for Papers

The 9th Beyond Humanism Conference will take place at John Cabot University in Rome July 19-22, 2017.

Guarini Institute Presents “Trump and Asia: from Competition to Confrontation”

Guarini Institute Presents “Trump and Asia: from Competition to Confrontation”

On Wednesday, February 22, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted a panel discussion on “Trump and Asia: from Competition to Confrontation.”

What Skills Do Women Need to Change the World? An Interview with Professor Favorite

What Skills Do Women Need to Change the World? An Interview with Professor Favorite

On the occasion of International Women’s Day on March 8, Professor Michèle Favorite was interviewed by popular Italian magazine D Repubblica.

Celebrating Student Creativity: 8th Edition of Italy Reads Student Video Contest

Celebrating Student Creativity: 8th Edition of Italy Reads Student Video Contest

Italy Reads is John Cabot’s community-based reading and cultural exchange program and it is currently in its 8th year with up to 65 high schools involved.

Richard Bellamy Discusses “Rethinking Political Legitimacy in the EU”

Richard Bellamy Discusses “Rethinking Political Legitimacy in the EU”

On Tuesday, February 14, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs was pleased to host Richard Bellamy, Professor of Political Science at University College London (UCL), as he discussed “Rethinking Political Legitimacy in the EU - The Demoi-cratic Disconnect”, the topic of his upcoming book The Democratic Prince.

Fighting for Gender Equality: JCU Hosts Panel Discussion and Workshop

Fighting for Gender Equality: JCU Hosts Panel Discussion and Workshop

JCU’s Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) in collaboration with the Business Club and Student Government hosted a panel discussion and a follow up workshop about the gender gap.

Call for Participation: “Fear and Loathing of the Online Self” Conference

Call for Participation: “Fear and Loathing of the Online Self” Conference

Organized by John Cabot University and Università degli Studi Roma Tre in Rome, in collaboration with the Institute of Network Cultures, Amsterdam, this conference aims at exploring the state of the online self by raising questions about its status as a focal point of contemporary power/networks.

The Institute for Entrepreneurship Hosts Startup Weekend Roma

The Institute for Entrepreneurship Hosts Startup Weekend Roma

This edition of Startup Weekend Rome was organized by entrepreneurs Luigi Fidelio, Guido Giordano, Federico Ronca and Antonio Romano, in collaboration with Professor Silvia Pulino and Joanne Bergamin from JCU.

Dimentica.me: a  New Web Reputation Service Against Online Libel

Dimentica.me: a New Web Reputation Service Against Online Libel

Three alumni of the Continuing Education Course in International Management of Enterprises at John Cabot University, Alessandra Mazzuca, Edoardo Piscitelli, and Fabrizio Forleo, recently launched Dimentica.me.

“Non Essere Cattivo” by Claudio Caligari – A JCU Screening

“Non Essere Cattivo” by Claudio Caligari – A JCU Screening

Non Essere Cattivo is Claudio Caligari’s third movie, after Amore Tossico (1983) and L’Odore Della Notte (1998). Non Essere Cattivo is set in 1995, the year synthetic drugs were first introduced in Italy.

Professor Federigo Argentieri Publishes Article in “La Lettura”

Professor Federigo Argentieri Publishes Article in “La Lettura”

On Sunday, February 12, 2017, Professor Federigo Argentieri published an article in Corriere della Sera's weekly supplement "La Lettura."

“Getting Wavy With It” – a Talk by Professor Stefano Arnone

“Getting Wavy With It” – a Talk by Professor Stefano Arnone

Prof Talks gives professors a chance to present on their academic interests that fall outside the liberal arts undergraduate umbrella.

Marketing Students Welcome Luigi Fidelio, CMO at VMSme

Marketing Students Welcome Luigi Fidelio, CMO at VMSme

On Tuesday, February 14, 2017, students of Professor Salvatore’s Principle of Marketing class welcomed Luigi Fidelio, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at VMSme.

“Environmental Communication Pedagogy and Practice” – Professor López

“Environmental Communication Pedagogy and Practice” – Professor López

Communications Professor Antonio López recently published two chapters in Environmental Communication Pedagogy and Practice (Routledge 2017).

Model United Nations Society Hosts Seventh Edition of MUN Conference

Model United Nations Society Hosts Seventh Edition of MUN Conference

On January 26-28, 2017 the JCU Model United Nations Society hosted the seventh edition of the JCU MUN Conference, welcoming pupils from 17 different countries.

JCU Participates in Peer-to-Peer Facebook Global Digital Challenge

JCU Participates in Peer-to-Peer Facebook Global Digital Challenge

Professor Riccardo Maiolini’s E-Marketing class (MKT 340) will represent John Cabot University in the Peer-to-Peer Facebook Global Digital Challenge

Waheed Omar, Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Italy, Visits JCU

Waheed Omar, Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Italy, Visits JCU

On January 31, 2017, John Cabot University's International Relations Society welcomed Waheed Omar, Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Italy.

John Cabot University Hosts First Spring 2017 Career Fair

John Cabot University Hosts First Spring 2017 Career Fair

The Center for Career Services has achieved the partnership with 440 companies and organizations, in different industries. All these organizations offer internships and job opportunities to JCU students and alumni.

Re-branding the Writing Center

Re-branding the Writing Center

The Writing Center is John Cabot University’s resource for writers. Intended '"for all writers, of all levels," the Center offers one-hour sessions for students who are interested in improving their written work. Thanks to a collaboration with Professor Sabrina Schmidt’s Graphic Design and Advanced Graphic Design classes, the Writing Center is receiving a graphic makeover.

Music Against Violence: Student Karima 2G Performs for Amnesty International

Music Against Violence: Student Karima 2G Performs for Amnesty International

JCU student and rapper Anna Maria Gehnyei, aka Karima 2G, recently wrote and performed lead vocals on “Roots,” a song recorded in collaboration with History and Amnesty International Italia, that aims to shed light on contemporary slavery.