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Professor Jens Koehler Presents Paper at International Conference on Water in Antiquity in Turkey

Professor Jens Koehler Presents Paper at International Conference on Water in Antiquity in Turkey

On October 31 through November 9, 2014, JCU Professor Jens Koehler attended an international congress on water in antiquity in Antalya, Turkey.

JCU Welcomes Imam Pallavicini, Director of Italy’s Islamic Community

JCU Welcomes Imam Pallavicini, Director of Italy’s Islamic Community

On November 6, the John Cabot University Interfaith Initiative launched its International Scholar Series on Interfaith Dialogue. JCU had the privilege to host Imam Yahya Pallavicini.

Clarissa Botsford Speaks at JCU about her English Translation of Novel “Sworn Virgin”

Clarissa Botsford Speaks at JCU about her English Translation of Novel “Sworn Virgin”

On Tuesday, November 11 the Institute of Creative Writing and Literary Translation sponsored a reading and panel discussion of Sworn Virgin by Elvira Dones.

Interfaith Initiative Receives Grant From U.S. Embassy to the Holy See

Interfaith Initiative Receives Grant From U.S. Embassy to the Holy See

The grant will fund an International Scholar Series on interfaith dialogue. In addition to the lecture series, the Embassy Grant will allow the Interfaith Initiative to conduct interfaith student dialogue, outings, and learning activities.

President Pavoncello Interviewed by Wall Street Journal on Possible Early Exit for Italy’s President

President Pavoncello Interviewed by Wall Street Journal on Possible Early Exit for Italy’s President

John Cabot University Franco Pavoncello was recently interviewed by the Wall Street Journal on the repercussions of a possible early resignation by Italian President Giorgio Napolitano.

Over 100 students from Europe and the U.S. attend John Cabot’s Open House

Over 100 students from Europe and the U.S. attend John Cabot’s Open House

On November 7th John Cabot welcomed over 100 high school students, teachers and parents from Italy, Croatia, the U.S. and Russia.

Fall 2014 Edition of John Cabot University Career Fair a Great Success

Fall 2014 Edition of John Cabot University Career Fair a Great Success

The Fall 2014 edition of John Cabot University’s Career Fair attracted over 115 students and alumni who took advantage of the opportunity to network and start building their professional career paths. This year, JCU's Career Fair was featured on two important Italian news channels.

Student Elisabetta Recher Wins Diplomacy Barcamp Held at John Cabot University

Student Elisabetta Recher Wins Diplomacy Barcamp Held at John Cabot University

On October 31, 2014 the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted the Second Edition of the Festival of Diplomacy BarCamp, in which experts and students discussed human trafficking and the smuggling of migrants.

Professor Federigo Argentieri Publishes Chapter in New Book on Fall of Berlin Wall

Professor Federigo Argentieri Publishes Chapter in New Book on Fall of Berlin Wall

Professor Argentieri teaches Political Science and International Affairs and is Director of the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs at JCU. He has written a chapter in a new book on the fall of the Berlin Wall published by Italian daily Corriere della Sera.

Guarini Institute for Public Affairs Hosts Panel Discussion on Obama’s Second Midterm

Guarini Institute for Public Affairs Hosts Panel Discussion on Obama’s Second Midterm

On Monday, October 20th 2014, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted a conference regarding Obama's second midterm.

Prof. Stefano Arnone Presents Paper at Scientix Conference in Brussels

Prof. Stefano Arnone Presents Paper at Scientix Conference in Brussels

Professor of Mathematics Stefano Arnone presented a paper at the Scientix Conference in Brussels, held from October 24 - 26.

Alumna Diana Mastrodomenico Founds Literary Magazine “Lotus-eater”

Alumna Diana Mastrodomenico Founds Literary Magazine “Lotus-eater”

The aim of the Rome-based magazine is to publish prose, poetry, interviews and reviews in the English language and translations from the best contemporary Italian writing.

Professor Vanda Wilcox Gives Lecture on Hemingway’s “A Farewell to Arms” from a Historian’s Perspective

Professor Vanda Wilcox Gives Lecture on Hemingway’s “A Farewell to Arms” from a Historian’s Perspective

On October 21st, John Cabot University's Italy Reads presented a lecture by Professor Vanda Wilcox on Ernest Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms from a historical prospective.

John Cabot University Signs Long Term Lease Extension for Guarini Campus

John Cabot University Signs Long Term Lease Extension for Guarini Campus

President Franco Pavoncello is happy to announce that John Cabot University has signed a long term extension of the lease for the Frank J. Guarini Campus, located in Rome's historic Trastevere neighborhood.

Dr. Saywan Barzani, Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Rome, Gives Lecture at JCU

Dr. Saywan Barzani, Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Rome, Gives Lecture at JCU

On Monday, October 27th the International Relations Society welcomed Dr. Saywan Barzani, the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Rome, for a lecture.

Professor Carlos Dews Publishes Chapter on Carson McCullers in Book on Georgia Women

Professor Carlos Dews Publishes Chapter on Carson McCullers in Book on Georgia Women

JCU Professor Carlos Dews recently published a chapter in Georgia Women: Their Lives and Times, edited by Ann Short Chirhart and Kathleen Ann Clark and published by the University of Georgia Press.

Flaminio di Biagi Presents “La Roma di ‘Roma Città Aperta'” at JCU

Flaminio di Biagi Presents “La Roma di ‘Roma Città Aperta'” at JCU

On October 27th the Department of Modern Languages and Literature sponsored the presentation of Flaminio di Biagi's new book La Roma di "Roma Città Aperta" (The Rome of 'Rome Open City').

John Cabot Clubs Sponsor “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes,”  Men’s March Against Gender Violence

John Cabot Clubs Sponsor “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes,” Men’s March Against Gender Violence

For the first time in Rome and in Italy, the famous walk against gender violence, "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes," was performed by an enthusiastic group of men of all ages and nationalities at the Caracalla Stadium on October 25th.

John Cabot University International Relations Society Presents a “Month of the Middle East”

John Cabot University International Relations Society Presents a “Month of the Middle East”

Between October 22 and November 17, 2014 John Cabot University will be hosting a total of six events connected to the project, among which include an evening with Dr. Saywan Barzani, the Iraqi Ambassador to Italy, as well as with the Imam of the Italian Islamic Community, Yahya Pallavicini.

Professor Jens Koehler Presents Paper on Roman Spa Cities at International Conference in Chaves, Portugal

Professor Jens Koehler Presents Paper on Roman Spa Cities at International Conference in Chaves, Portugal

JCU Art History Professor Jens Koehler participated in the conference "Symposium Aquae: Spa Cities in the Roman Empire - Cidades Termais No Império Romano" from October 16 -18 in Chaves, Portugal.