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“Greening Media Education:” New Book by Professor Antonio López

“Greening Media Education:” New Book by Professor Antonio López

Professor Antonio López has just published his third book, Greening Media Education, about media and environmental sustainability.

Professor Pamela Harris Speaks at a Conference on Second Vatican Council and Democracy in Catholic Countries

Professor Pamela Harris Speaks at a Conference on Second Vatican Council and Democracy in Catholic Countries

On October 15th, Professor Pam Harris spoke at a conference about Pope Paul VI, the Second Vatican Council and the Third Wave of Democratization.

Professor Federigo Argentieri to Play Tito in a Mock Trial at Rome’s Festival of Diplomacy

Professor Federigo Argentieri to Play Tito in a Mock Trial at Rome’s Festival of Diplomacy

On October 26, JCU Professor Federigo Argentieri will play the late Yugoslavian communist party and state leader Josip Broz, nicknamed Tito, in a mock trial.

Professor Michèle Favorite’s Public Relations Class Visits Bloomberg Offices

Professor Michèle Favorite’s Public Relations Class Visits Bloomberg Offices

On October 17th, Professor Michèle Favorite's Public Relations class visited the Rome offices of Bloomberg, a financial software, data and media company headquartered in New York City.

Renowned Naturalist Jane Goodall Visits John Cabot University

Renowned Naturalist Jane Goodall Visits John Cabot University

On October 14, Jane Goodall and Boy Olmi were welcomed to John Cabot University for a private, first screening of Mr. Olmi's documentary Jane & Payne, about Dr. Goodall and Roger Payne.

Women in the Director’s Chair Film Series Kicks Off with Alina Marazzi’s “Tutto parla di te”

Women in the Director’s Chair Film Series Kicks Off with Alina Marazzi’s “Tutto parla di te”

During this film series, which continues into the Spring 2015 semester, a new generation of female Italian directors will be welcomed to JCU to talk to the community and and to showcase their films.

Twenty Teachers from Italian High Schools Participate in the Italy Reads Masterclass at JCU

Twenty Teachers from Italian High Schools Participate in the Italy Reads Masterclass at JCU

On Tuesday, October 14th twenty teachers from Italian high schools attended the Italy Reads Masterclass for Teachers in JCU's Aula Magna Regina.

JCU Hosts Presentation of Book Co-Edited by Prof. Clough Marinaro – “Global Rome: Changing Faces of the Eternal City”

JCU Hosts Presentation of Book Co-Edited by Prof. Clough Marinaro – “Global Rome: Changing Faces of the Eternal City”

The panel discussion also featured authors and discussants Bjørn Thomassen, Pietro Vereni, Alessandra Broccolini, Carlo Cellamare, Pierluigi Cervelli, Ferruccio Tabalzi, Simon Martin and Pierpaolo Muddu.

Hon. Frank J. Guarini, Chairman of JCU Board of Trustees, Receives Prestigious “America Award”  from Italy-USA Foundation

Hon. Frank J. Guarini, Chairman of JCU Board of Trustees, Receives Prestigious “America Award” from Italy-USA Foundation

In presenting the award to Chairman Guarini, Italy-USA Foundation President Lucio D'Ubaldo praised the former congressman's many accomplishments and his commitment to fostering bonds between the two countries.

John Cabot University Students Diedré Blake, Neal Huddon-Cossar, and Challis Popkey Honored at the Italian Parliament

John Cabot University Students Diedré Blake, Neal Huddon-Cossar, and Challis Popkey Honored at the Italian Parliament

John Cabot University is proud to announce that on October 9, students Diedré Blake, Neal Huddon-Cossar, and Challis Popkey were chosen by the Italy-USA Foundation to receive medals of the Italian Parliament.

Author Agop Manoukian Presents his Book “The Armenian Presence in Italy” at JCU

Author Agop Manoukian Presents his Book “The Armenian Presence in Italy” at JCU

On Friday, October 10th author Agop Manoukian presented his book La Presenza Armenia in Italia (Armenian Presence in Italy) at JCU in the Aula Magna.

Guarini Institute Welcomes Leonardo Morlino for Distinguished Lecture

Guarini Institute Welcomes Leonardo Morlino for Distinguished Lecture

On Thursday, October 2nd the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted a lecture by Leonardo Morlino, Professor of Political Science at LUISS University in Rome.

Italy Reads Keynote Address by Prof. Ammary on A Farewell to Arms

Italy Reads Keynote Address by Prof. Ammary on A Farewell to Arms

There was standing room only in John Cabot University's Aula Magna Regina for the Italy Reads 2014-2015 Keynote Address by Professor Silvia Ammary.

Grassroots Takes Part in “Clean Up the World” Environmental Initiative

Grassroots Takes Part in “Clean Up the World” Environmental Initiative

On Saturday, September 27th, Grassroots club and other members of the JCU community participated in the first edition of "Clean Up Rome".

Journalism Professor Judy Bachrach Publishes New Book: “Glimpsing Heaven, the Stories and Science of Life After Death”

Journalism Professor Judy Bachrach Publishes New Book: “Glimpsing Heaven, the Stories and Science of Life After Death”

On September 3rd, JCU journalism professor Judy Bachrach released her new book Glimpsing Heaven, the Stories and Science of Life After Death.

Italy’s Top Financial Daily Il Sole 24 Ore Praises Company Led by JCU Alumnus and Trustee Reza Arabnia

Italy’s Top Financial Daily Il Sole 24 Ore Praises Company Led by JCU Alumnus and Trustee Reza Arabnia

Italy's prestigious financial daily Il Sole 24 Ore recently ran an article that illustrates Geico's latest accomplishment and praises the company's innovative capacities.

JCU Interfaith Initiative Launches Meditation Garden

JCU Interfaith Initiative Launches Meditation Garden

On Tuesday, September 30, students and professors came together for 15 minutes of silence in John Cabot University's newly opened meditation garden.

Dr. Dafne Chanaz Presents “The Pizza Connection” Lecture

Dr. Dafne Chanaz Presents “The Pizza Connection” Lecture

Professor Dafne Chanaz (University of Washington) is a food researcher, activist, journalist, and cook.

Business Club Members Represent JCU at LUISS Enlabs’ Hi Talk

Business Club Members Represent JCU at LUISS Enlabs’ Hi Talk

Three students and members of John Cabot University's Business Clubs attended the Hi Talk hosted by start-up accelerator LUISS EnLabs.

Caleb Crain on the Italian Translation of His Novel “Necessary Errors”

Caleb Crain on the Italian Translation of His Novel “Necessary Errors”

On Thursday, September 25th the Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation in collaboration with the United States Embassy and the LGBT Alliance Club sponsored a reading of Caleb Crain's debut novel Necessary Errors.