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JCU Alumna Clara Giannini’s Class Assignment Published

JCU Alumna Clara Giannini’s Class Assignment Published

JCU Alumna Clara Giannini, who graduated in 2012 with her B.A. in Art History and a Minor in Italian Studies, has published a story-board, entitled Filtro PPP, in the journal La libellula. Rivista di Italianistica.

President Pavoncello and Pietro Grasso on Legality for Sustainable Growth

President Pavoncello and Pietro Grasso on Legality for Sustainable Growth

On November 28, 2012, the Headquarters of Confcommercio in Rome hosted a bilingual Conference on the role Legality and Modernity for Sustainable Growth. The event was part of the celebration for the 40th anniversary of John Cabot University.

Featured Professor: Silvia Scarpa

Featured Professor: Silvia Scarpa

Meet Professor Silvia Scarpa, and learn how she inspires her students to take a stand against human trafficking and contemporary slavery. Born and raised in Rome, Professor Scarpa holds a Laurea in Political Science (LUISS Guido Carli University), a Master in International Protection of Human Rights (Università degli Studi di [...]

JCU Press Publishes “Five Lectures on the American Civil War”

JCU Press Publishes “Five Lectures on the American Civil War”

JCU Press is pleased to announce the publication of the English translation of Five Lectures on the American Civil War by Professor Raimondo Luraghi, one of the most important European authorities on this period in American history.

JCU Investment Club Travels to Malta

JCU Investment Club Travels to Malta

From November 22nd to November 25th 2012, the John Cabot Investment Club traveled to Malta, and had the opportunity of meeting with various hedge funds, asset management firms and brokerage firms in Valletta, Sliema and St. Julians. The Investment Club also visited the Malta Stock Exchange.

Professor Lars Rensmann Publishes Article on Counter-Cosmopolitanism

Professor Lars Rensmann Publishes Article on Counter-Cosmopolitanism

JCU political science and international affairs professor Lars Rensmann has published a research article on the electoral performance of radical right parties and "counter-cosmopolitanism" in Poland and Eastern Germany.

President Franco Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Political Situation on BBC

President Franco Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Political Situation on BBC

John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello was interviewed by the BBC on December 10th on the current political situation in Italy.

Professor Carlos Dews’s Novel “Blood of the Lamb” Coming in August

Professor Carlos Dews’s Novel “Blood of the Lamb” Coming in August

The Summer 2013 catalog for Penguin/Blue Rider Books includes a two-page spread about the novel, which is the first of a series of books that Prof. Dews and Ms. Rozan will write for this publisher, using the pseudonym of Sam Cabot..

LGBT-Straight Alliance Sponsors Fall Talent Show

LGBT-Straight Alliance Sponsors Fall Talent Show

On December 4th, JCU's LGBT-Straight Alliance Club hosted John Cabot's Fall Talent Show in partnership with the Multicultural Club and the Matthew.

Career Services Launches New Collaboration with Italian Government

Career Services Launches New Collaboration with Italian Government

JCU students have now the opportunity to intern in the Ministry of Finance as well as in the various Departments of the Government.

JCU and Confcommercio Conference on Legality and Modernity

JCU and Confcommercio Conference on Legality and Modernity

On November 28, 2012, the Headquarters of Confcommercio in Rome hosted the bilingual Conference "Exploring How Legality and Modernity Should Shape New Models of Sustainable Growth."

Professor James Schwarten to Translate Dacia Maraini’s Play Stravaganza

Professor James Schwarten to Translate Dacia Maraini’s Play Stravaganza

JCU Professor James Schwarten has been contacted by the well-known Italian writer to also translate her play Stravaganza.

“Greek Night” Brings Ancient Culture of Food and Wine to JCU

“Greek Night” Brings Ancient Culture of Food and Wine to JCU

The event was hosted by Professor Benedetta Bessi and her "Wine and the Culture of Drinking in Antiquity" students in the Aula Magna Regina.

JCU Mens Soccer Team Defeats AUR 2-1: Go Gladiators

JCU Mens Soccer Team Defeats AUR 2-1: Go Gladiators

Congratulations to the JCU Gladiators! The JCU men's soccer team battled it out in the derby against our cross-town rivals AUR on Wednesday, November 28th.

President Franco Pavoncello Invited to be Part of Italy’s ANVUR

President Franco Pavoncello Invited to be Part of Italy’s ANVUR

John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello has recently been invited to be part of the Ethics Committee of ANVUR, Italy's prestigious State-run National Agency for the Evaluation of Universities and Research Institutes.

Congratulations Winners of Abroad101 Scholarship for Spring 2013

Congratulations Winners of Abroad101 Scholarship for Spring 2013

JCU is pleased to announce the winners of the Abroad101 Scholarship for 2013 Spring Semester.

JCU Professor Silvia Scarpa Publishes Monograph

JCU Professor Silvia Scarpa Publishes Monograph

Professor Silvia Scarpa published with UniversItalia her monograph entitled "An Introduction to International Human Rights Standards for Law Enforcement Authorities."

Guarini Institute Presents Current Opportunities and Challenges for Mexico

Guarini Institute Presents Current Opportunities and Challenges for Mexico

The event was hosted by John Cabot University in conjunction with the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs and the Mexican Embassy in Rome.

John Cabot University to Inaugurate Institute for Entrepreneurship

John Cabot University to Inaugurate Institute for Entrepreneurship

John Cabot University is pleased to announce the inauguration of the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship, which will take place on Monday, November 26th at 6.00pm in the Aula Magna Regina, John Cabot University, Via della Lungara 233.

Professor Michael Driessen Invited to Speak at International Conference

Professor Michael Driessen Invited to Speak at International Conference

JCU Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Michael D. Driessen will be one of the guest speakers of the international conference in Beirut, Lebanon on "Religion and Democracy" this Friday, November 30th.