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Continuing Education Students Visit the Vatican Restoration Laboratory

Continuing Education Students Visit the Vatican Restoration Laboratory

The students of the Continuing Education course in “Management and Digitization of Cultural Heritage” visited the Painting and Wood Material Restoration Laboratory of the Vatican Museums on Thursday, November 9.

Elevator Pitch Competition Finalists Battle It Out

Elevator Pitch Competition Finalists Battle It Out

The Institute for Entrepreneurship hosted the Elevator Pitch Competition finals on Monday, November 20. The participants, who were the winners of the earlier rounds in the competition, competed in four categories: Advocacy Pitch, Design Thinking, Personal Pitch, and Business Idea.

The Art of Cooking: JCU Alumna Brooke Parkhurst

The Art of Cooking: JCU Alumna Brooke Parkhurst

Brooke Parkhurst is a JCU study abroad alumna from Pensacola, Florida. She attended Davidson College in North Carolina and during her junior year (2000-2001), she studied for two semesters at John Cabot University. Brooke is a chef, food writer, and cooking instructor.

JCU Hosts the Screening of A Ciambra: Italy’s Candidate for Oscar

JCU Hosts the Screening of A Ciambra: Italy’s Candidate for Oscar

The JCU Media and Communication Speaker Series and the Department of Communications hosted the screening of "A Ciambra" by Jonas Carpignano.

Professor Silvia Scarpa Leads Service Learning Workshop

Professor Silvia Scarpa Leads Service Learning Workshop

The JCU Center for Professional and Continuing Education hosted a workshop “Human Rights and Gender Equality Training for Law Enforcement Authorities” on Wednesday, November 15.

Professor Seth Jaffe Participates in Two Academic Events in Berlin

Professor Seth Jaffe Participates in Two Academic Events in Berlin

Seth N. Jaffe, Assistant Professor of Political Science at John Cabot University, recently participated in two academic events in Berlin.

UN Special Rapporteur Maria Grazia Giammarinaro Discusses Human Trafficking

UN Special Rapporteur Maria Grazia Giammarinaro Discusses Human Trafficking

Maria Grazia Giammarinaro was invited by the JCU Department of Political Science and International Affairs on Thursday, November 9, 2017, for a lecture on human trafficking.

Building Your Professional Future: Some Tips from Hays Italia

Building Your Professional Future: Some Tips from Hays Italia

Professor Antonella Salvatore hosted Hays Italia representatives Valerio Tabascio and Pasqualina Lepore in her class Professional Skills for Career Development on Friday, November 3.

Political Science and International Affairs Departmental Reception

Political Science and International Affairs Departmental Reception

On Tuesday, November 7, the JCU Department of Political Science and International Affairs hosted its first Departmental Reception. Professors Bridget Welsh and Michael Driessen welcomed alumni, current students, and fellow-instructors in the Aula Magna to help them reconnect and socialize.

Professor Eszter Salgó on the Politics of Time in International Relations

Professor Eszter Salgó on the Politics of Time in International Relations

Prof. Salgó delivers a paper at the annual conference of the Millenium Journal of International Studies at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Ivan Krastev Discusses Russia and Europe in the Era of Trump

Ivan Krastev Discusses Russia and Europe in the Era of Trump

On Monday, October 30th, 2017, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted Ivan Krastev for the lecture on Russia and Europe in the Trump Era.

Asking the Right Questions: Alumna Mia Ceran

Asking the Right Questions: Alumna Mia Ceran

Mia Ceran, Class of 2008, is a JCU alumna who graduated in Business Administration. German born of Slavic descent, Mia was raised between the United States and Italy.

John Cabot University Alumni Social Hour in London

John Cabot University Alumni Social Hour in London

On Friday, October 27, a group of JCU alumni gathered at The Ned Hotel in London in the heart of the financial district for the JCU Alumni London Social Hour.

Global Mindset in Business: Senior Mary Rose Castillo

Global Mindset in Business: Senior Mary Rose Castillo

Mary Rose Castillo is in International Business major from Rome. In Spring 2017, Mary attended the Start Up Weekend hosted at John Cabot University where her team had to conceive, develop and deliver a project with a 54 hour deadline. She eventually wishes to pursue a Master in Development Management at the Asian Institute of Management in Manila.

Professors Sarram and Lòpez Interviewed on Fake News by NPR

Professors Sarram and Lòpez Interviewed on Fake News by NPR

Christopher Livesay, JCU Communications professor and NPR correspondent, interviewed Professors Peter Sarram and Antonio Lòpez on fake news.

Career Services Milestone: 350 Internships and Jobs Obtained in 2017

Career Services Milestone: 350 Internships and Jobs Obtained in 2017

2017 registered a record number of 350 internships and jobs obtained through the JCU Career Services in several of the over 500 partner companies and organizations.

Guarini Institute Book Presentation: The Ideas Industry

Guarini Institute Book Presentation: The Ideas Industry

The Guarini Institute welcomed Daniel Drezner, Professor of International Politics at Tufts University, for the presentation of his book The Ideas Industry.

By the Book: English Literature Alumna Christine Modafferi

By the Book: English Literature Alumna Christine Modafferi

Christine was born in the United States, but grew up in a small town called Caulonia, in Calabria, right at the tip of Italy’s boot. She graduated from JCU with a major in English Literature and a minor in Communications.

Morality in Entrepreneurship: Reverend Robert A. Sirico

Morality in Entrepreneurship: Reverend Robert A. Sirico

The Institute for Entrepreneurship (IFE) welcomed the Reverend Robert A. Sirico for the lecture “Entrepreneurship as a Moral Choice.”

British Ambassador to Italy Jill Morris Visits John Cabot University

British Ambassador to Italy Jill Morris Visits John Cabot University

On Thursday, October 26, 2017, the International Relations Society welcomed British Ambassador to Italy and San Marino, Jill Morris, CMG.