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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.

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.

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.

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.

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’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.

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.

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.

Grassroots Club Participates in 5 Kilometer Run for Agricultural Biodiversity

Grassroots Club Participates in 5 Kilometer Run for Agricultural Biodiversity

On September 20th, the global research institute Bioversity International hosted a 5-kilometer run in order to raise awareness and funds for biodiversity.

Working Women in Italy: Opportunities, Challenges,  Achievements

Working Women in Italy: Opportunities, Challenges, Achievements

On September 17 John Cabot University and the Casa Internazionale delle Donne hosted a panel discussion on the opportunities, challenges, and achievements faced by working women in Italy.

Associate Dean Pamela Harris Presents JCU Interfaith Initiative at Italian Senate

Associate Dean Pamela Harris Presents JCU Interfaith Initiative at Italian Senate

The conference, which sought to promote interreligious dialogue in a fractured world, embraced the JCU Interfaith Initiative in the program as a "pearl" of good practice.

“Sacrifice, Mystery, and Incision:” Prof. Francois Xavier Gleyzon on Shakespeare and Paolo Uccello

“Sacrifice, Mystery, and Incision:” Prof. Francois Xavier Gleyzon on Shakespeare and Paolo Uccello

Gleyzon presented his paper "Opening the Sacred Body: Shakespeare and Uccello" with accompanying readings from The Merchant of Venice and paintings by Crivelli, Cimabue, and Paolo Uccello.

JCU Student Services Holds First Leadership Training Retreat for Club Officers

JCU Student Services Holds First Leadership Training Retreat for Club Officers

Over 30 club leaders attended the first Leadership Training Retreat on September 5 and 6.

JCU Student Jasmine Manari’s Short Film Selected for Cinewest Film Festival

JCU Student Jasmine Manari’s Short Film Selected for Cinewest Film Festival

Congratulations to JCU Communications Major Jasmine Manari, whose second short-film, My Big Mouth Vagina has been selected for screening at the Cinewest Film Festival in Sydney, Australia.

JCU Student Giosuè Prezioso Speaks at the Apulia Land Art Festival

JCU Student Giosuè Prezioso Speaks at the Apulia Land Art Festival

Congratulations to JCU Art History Major Giosuè Prezioso for speaking at the Apulia Land Art Festival Conference on August 29, 2014.

Fall 2014 ENLUS Welcomes Record Number of Students

Fall 2014 ENLUS Welcomes Record Number of Students

On August 29th ENLUS, John Cabot's English language learning program, welcomed new students registered for Fall 2014.

Faculty Development Funds Awarded to Support JCU’s Outstanding Professors

Faculty Development Funds Awarded to Support JCU’s Outstanding Professors

JCU Vice President and Academic Dean Mary Merva is pleased to report that JCU faculty development funds continue to support the professional development of an outstanding group of faculty.

Professor Zara Pogossian Co-Organizes International Conference

Professor Zara Pogossian Co-Organizes International Conference

Philosophy Professor Zara Pogossian is one of the organizers of the international conference "Politics, Art and Spirituality in the Kingdom of Vaspurakan," which will be held in Paris on September 22 and 23.

Professor Nicola Brandt Exhibits at National Art Gallery of Namibia

Professor Nicola Brandt Exhibits at National Art Gallery of Namibia

John Cabot University is pleased to announce that John Cabot alumna and art history professor Nicola Brandt, Nicola Brandt will be holding her first solo exhibition The Earth Inside at the National Art Gallery of Namibia.

Students in Andrew Cotto’s Travel Writing Class Showcase their Work

Students in Andrew Cotto’s Travel Writing Class Showcase their Work

The final event of this summer's Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation was held on July 22, 2014, when Prof. Andrew Cotto's Travel Writing class read excerpts from their work this semester.