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Guarini Institute Presents: Rwanda Twenty Years On

Guarini Institute Presents: Rwanda Twenty Years On

On the 7th of April, 2014, Bene Rwanda Onlus, in collaboration with the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs and the Budapest Centre for the International Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities organized and hosted a conference on the anniversary of the Rwandan genocide, in order to keep the memory of the tragedy alive and educate new generations on its outcomes.

Professor James Schwarten Curates Art Exhibit in Rome: “Danish Impressionists in Abruzzo”

Professor James Schwarten Curates Art Exhibit in Rome: “Danish Impressionists in Abruzzo”

JCU Professor of Italian Studies James Schwarten is among the curators of the art exhibit "Danish Impressionists in Abruzzo."

Guarini Institute Welcomes Ukrainian Ambassador Izhevska

Guarini Institute Welcomes Ukrainian Ambassador Izhevska

On March 10, 2014 the Guarini Institute of Public Affairs hosted the event "Women of Power in New Democracies" and welcomed Tetiana Izhevska, the Ukrainian Ambassador to The Holy See.

Student Government Travels to Bulgaria for ISLC

Student Government Travels to Bulgaria for ISLC

On March 27th, a delegation of five members of the John Cabot University Student Government traveled to Bulgaria to participate in the 5th Annual International Student Leadership Conference.

JCU Presents Panel Discussion on “Women in Leadership”

JCU Presents Panel Discussion on “Women in Leadership”

On Friday, March 7th 2014, the Women's Leadership Initiative welcomed an international panel with speakers from various career backgrounds.

Theater Society’s First Production, Some…Noises Off a Great Success

Theater Society’s First Production, Some…Noises Off a Great Success

On March 12th the JCU Theater Society performed their inaugural production, "Some...Noises Off," an adaptation of the acclaimed comedy by Michael Frayn.

2014 JCU MUN Conference Debate Food Security in Developing World

2014 JCU MUN Conference Debate Food Security in Developing World

From February 13th to 15th, the John Cabot University Model United Nations Society (MUN) held the 2014 edition of the JCU MUN Conference.

Musicologist Anna Celenza Traces the Origins of the “Sinatra Sound”

Musicologist Anna Celenza Traces the Origins of the “Sinatra Sound”

Dr. Celenza is Professor of Music at Georgetown University.

Professor James Schwarten Contributes to Critical Volume on Dacia Maraini

Professor James Schwarten Contributes to Critical Volume on Dacia Maraini

Professor Schwarten teaches courses on Italian literature and Sociology of Southern Italy.

JCU Welcomes Privacy Icon Simon Davies, the Man Who Stood Up to Google and Facebook

JCU Welcomes Privacy Icon Simon Davies, the Man Who Stood Up to Google and Facebook

Davies is considered one of the world experts on Internet privacy and data protection.

Students Services Sponsors Memorable Valentine’s Week at JCU

Students Services Sponsors Memorable Valentine’s Week at JCU

Student Services were very enthusiastic about all of the events and activities that took place at JCU during Valentine's Week!

Creative Writing Institute Welcomes Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Jhumpa Lahiri

Creative Writing Institute Welcomes Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Jhumpa Lahiri

Following the reading, and before a book-signing opportunity, Ms Lahiri responded to questions from the audience. She shared her approach to writing and life as a writer as well as her attitude toward language, learning new languages and writing in a second or third language.

A Remarkable Evening of Interfaith Dialogue at John Cabot University

A Remarkable Evening of Interfaith Dialogue at John Cabot University

Students filled the Aula Magna on Wednesday, November 20th for a remarkable evening of interfaith dialogue sponsored by the JCU Student Government.

Congratulations Winners of Fall 2013 Cicero Speech Contest!

Congratulations Winners of Fall 2013 Cicero Speech Contest!

13 JCU students demonstrated their oratorical skills and knowledge of the United State's current position in the world arena by answering the question "Has the U.S. lost its leading position?"

JCU MUN Society Participates in University Conferences across Europe

JCU MUN Society Participates in University Conferences across Europe

John Cabot University Model United Nations Society representatives (President Iglika Mancheva and Press Secretary Neal Huddon-Cossar) recently participated in two University conferences in Scotland and Salerno, respectively.

Guarini Institute – Sacco and Vanzetti: The Story of Nick and Bart

Guarini Institute – Sacco and Vanzetti: The Story of Nick and Bart

The Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted a Screening of Sacco and Vanzetti, the famous movie directed by Giuliano Montaldo.

Guarini Institute for Public Affairs: JFK 50 Years On

Guarini Institute for Public Affairs: JFK 50 Years On

The Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted “John Fitzgerald Kennedy 50 Years On” a lecture by Professor Vincent Cannato.

JCU’s Largo dei Fiorentini Art Studio Launches Exhibitions and Lectures

JCU’s Largo dei Fiorentini Art Studio Launches Exhibitions and Lectures

For the first time, the JCU art studios at Largo dei Fiorentini have been transformed into a gallery hosting artists from outside the institution.

JCU is Honored to Welcome Acclaimed Novelist Jhumpa Lahiri

JCU is Honored to Welcome Acclaimed Novelist Jhumpa Lahiri

Ms. Lahiri will be delivering the Italy Reads 2013 keynote address on November 6th, 2013.

Major Success for the First Edition of the Diplomacy Barcamp!

Major Success for the First Edition of the Diplomacy Barcamp!

On October 18th, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted its annual edition of the Festival of Diplomacy in an original, dynamic Bar Camp format.