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Professor Scarpa Gives Talk at British Embassy on International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women

Professor Scarpa Gives Talk at British Embassy on International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women

Prof. Scarpa teaches Human Rights, Contemporary Slavery and Human Trafficking, International Law, and International Migration at John Cabot University. She is the author of the book Trafficking in Human Beings: Modern Slavery (Oxford University Press, 2008).

“Decentering Native Privilege: Italy Reads, Writes, Pitches” at TESOL Italy’s National Convention

“Decentering Native Privilege: Italy Reads, Writes, Pitches” at TESOL Italy’s National Convention

The themes of the convention were “The privilege of the Non-native speaker” and “English in multicultural education.”

Professor Betello to Present Archaeological Excavation Results at AIA Annual Meeting

Professor Betello to Present Archaeological Excavation Results at AIA Annual Meeting

JCU Classics professor Massimo Betello will present the results of the first three years of excavation at the site of the ancient Roman colony of Grumentum (Basilicata) at the annual meeting of the Archeological Institute of America in Toronto, Canada, from January 5 to 8, 2017.

The Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Manolo Abrignani, Co-Founder at Qurami

The Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Manolo Abrignani, Co-Founder at Qurami

On Thursday, November 3, 2016, the Institute for Entrepreneurship welcomed Manolo Abrignani, co-founder and Chief Business Development Officer at Qurami, the first mobile time-management platform.

Corporate Finance – A Tool for Survival

Corporate Finance – A Tool for Survival

On Thursday, October 27, 2016, the Institute for Entrepreneurship welcomed Mauro Valenti, Managing Partner of H&N Management and Consulting, for a lecture titled "Corporate Finance – A Tool for Success."

JCU Strategic Management Class Welcomes Filippo Chiricozzi, Founder of Moovenda

JCU Strategic Management Class Welcomes Filippo Chiricozzi, Founder of Moovenda

On Thursday November 17, Prof. Pulino's Strategic Management class was joined by Filippo Chiricozzi, COO & founder of Moovenda.

Prof. Federigo Argentieri Discusses U.S. Elections on Sky TG24 Television

Prof. Federigo Argentieri Discusses U.S. Elections on Sky TG24 Television

On Nov. 15 Professor Federigo Argentieri was invited to discuss the US elections on Sky TV24, along with another guest, Vittorio Feltri, editor-in-chief of the daily newspaper Libero.

JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Monica Archibugi, CEO of Le Cicogne

JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Monica Archibugi, CEO of Le Cicogne

On November 15, 2016 the Institute for Entrepreneurship hosted a lecture by Monica Archibugi, CEO and founder of the startup Le Cicogne. The aim of the company is to match demand and supply of babysitting services and to help parents find a trusted babysitter.

Department of Communications Hosts Screenings of Syrian Documentaries

Department of Communications Hosts Screenings of Syrian Documentaries

On November 15, John Cabot University Department of Communications and the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs were pleased to host screenings and a Q&A with Syrian documentary filmmakers Sara Fattahi, Ammar al-Beik, and Avo Kaprealian.

Professor Stefano Arnone Co-Authors Papers in Two Scientific Journals

Professor Stefano Arnone Co-Authors Papers in Two Scientific Journals

Professor of Mathematics Stefano Arnone co-authored two papers that were recently published in two international peer-reviewed scientific journals.

John Cabot University Hosts Second Fall 2016 Career Fair

John Cabot University Hosts Second Fall 2016 Career Fair

On Friday, November 11, the Center for Career Services welcomed students and alumni to the second Career Fair of the Fall semester (the first took place on September 16).

JCU Alumni Host Panel Discussion “Africa: The Last Frontier?”

JCU Alumni Host Panel Discussion “Africa: The Last Frontier?”

On November 10, the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship welcomed alumni Kenneth Anye and Stefano Benedikter to the panel “Africa: The Last Frontier?”

MUN Society Represents JCU at Warsaw Model UN 2016

MUN Society Represents JCU at Warsaw Model UN 2016

On October 20-22, twelve delegates from John Cabot University’s MUN Society attended the Warsaw Model United Nations 2016 (WAWMUN 2016) conference, Eastern Europe’s biggest MUN, where the broad topic of European insecurity was discussed.

President Pavoncello Analyzes U.S. Elections on Italian Radio Show

President Pavoncello Analyzes U.S. Elections on Italian Radio Show

A week after the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States, JCU President Franco Pavoncello was invited to be a guest on Radio Radicale's "Spazio Transnazionale," a live radio program dedicated to international affairs.

JCU Alumnus Leonardo Quattrucci Awarded Premio Italia Giovane

JCU Alumnus Leonardo Quattrucci Awarded Premio Italia Giovane

On October 21, JCU alumnus Leonardo Quattrucci won the Premio Italia Giovane ("Young Italy") prize. Presented by Rome's Centro Studi Americani, the award, which is in its third edition, is given to ten Italians under 35 who have demonstrated qualities of initiative, positivity, courage, and professionalism.

JCU Hosts International Media Education Summit

JCU Hosts International Media Education Summit

On November 4-5, 2016 John Cabot University co-hosted the International Media Education Summit 2016, in collaboration with Bournemouth University and the Center for Excellence in Media Practice (CEMP).

Professor Abdolmohammadi Publishes Article on U.S. Elections in LSE Blog

Professor Abdolmohammadi Publishes Article on U.S. Elections in LSE Blog

On November 10, 2016, Political Science Professor Pejman Abdolmohammadi published a blog post on the London School of Economics Middle East Centre titled "Iran's Hardliners: The Unexpected Winners of the US Elections."

JCU Participates in Interactive Live Streaming Project with Sacred Heart University

JCU Participates in Interactive Live Streaming Project with Sacred Heart University

To celebrate International Education Week from November 14-18, John Cabot University will be participating in an interactive live streaming project with Sacred Heart University in Connecticut, USA.

“Art. Class. War:” an Event Curated by Professor Mike Watson

“Art. Class. War:” an Event Curated by Professor Mike Watson

Fondazione Pastificio Cerere presents, on Saturday 26th of November at 8 pm, "Art. Class. War", an event curated by JCU Professor Mike Watson.

John Cabot University Hosts Election Results Party

John Cabot University Hosts Election Results Party

JCU Student Government organized an event to celebrate the United States’ elections on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. This was the last of several US election related events at the University including a voter registration initiative and a two-day absentee voting event, both in October.