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JCU Writing and Pedagogy Working Group Presents Teaching Guide at International Meetings

JCU Writing and Pedagogy Working Group Presents Teaching Guide at International Meetings

The JCU Writing and Pedagogy Working Group presented its comprehensive teaching guide at two international events.

U.S. Gun Policy and How it Traumatizes American Youth

U.S. Gun Policy and How it Traumatizes American Youth

On June 19, 2024, the Guarini Institute of Public Affairs organized and hosted a discussion on “U.S. Gun Policy and How it Traumatizes American Youth” led by Firmin DeBrabander from the Maryland Institute College of Arts and moderated by Professor Barbara Ottaviani Jones.

Visiting Professors Moynagh and Caputi Edit Research Handbook on Feminist Political Thought

Visiting Professors Moynagh and Caputi Edit Research Handbook on Feminist Political Thought

JCU Visiting Professors Patricia Moynagh and Mary Caputi recently co-edited a book called Research Handbook on Feminist Political Thought (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2024).

Professor Jākobsone Bellomi Participates in International Forum on Latvia and African Countries

Professor Jākobsone Bellomi Participates in International Forum on Latvia and African Countries

JCU Professor Ieva Jākobsone Bellomi participated in an international forum called “Latvia and African Countries: Partners for Peace and Stability,” on June 3 and 4, 2024.

Imperial Borderlands: Professor Bogdan Popescu Presents Book

Imperial Borderlands: Professor Bogdan Popescu Presents Book

John Cabot University held a presentation of Professor Bogdan Popescu’s book Imperial Borderlands (Cambridge University Press, 2023) on June 10, 2024.

Professor Sarah Linford Invited as Keynote Speaker at Book Presentation at The Met

Professor Sarah Linford Invited as Keynote Speaker at Book Presentation at The Met

Professor Sarah Linford was invited to be a keynote speaker at the Met presentation of "Atlante dell’arte contemporanea" in New York on May 25, 2024.

JCU Presents “Trastevere by the Meter Squared” Conference

JCU Presents “Trastevere by the Meter Squared” Conference

On the weekend of April 20-21, John Cabot University hosted the international conference “Trastevere by the Meter Squared (Trastevere m2)" . This meeting of scholars from the U.S. and Italy delved into the environmental, architectural, visual-material, and social history of Trastevere, one of Rome’s oldest, most cherished neighborhoods.

Professor Alessandro Feri Participates in 17th Global Brand Conference in Scotland

Professor Alessandro Feri Participates in 17th Global Brand Conference in Scotland

JCU Marketing Professor Alessandro Feri recently co-organized and participated in the 17th Global Brand Conference held at Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland. 

The Emergence of Insight: Professor Carola Salvi Coedits Book

The Emergence of Insight: Professor Carola Salvi Coedits Book

JCU psychology Professor Carola Salvi recently coedited the book "The Emergence of Insight" (Cambridge University Press, 2024).

Professor Stefan Lorenz Sorgner Invited to Give Stanislaw Kaminski Memorial Lectures

Professor Stefan Lorenz Sorgner Invited to Give Stanislaw Kaminski Memorial Lectures

JCU Philosophy Professor Stefan Lorenz Sorgner was recently invited to give the Stanislaw Kaminski Memorial Lectures at The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, in Poland.

History Professor Fabrizio Conti Interviewed by Identity Style Magazine

History Professor Fabrizio Conti Interviewed by Identity Style Magazine

JCU History Professor Fabrizio Conti was recently interviewed by Identity Style, a Milan-based fashion and lifestyle magazine.

Professor Vanda Wilcox Appointed Co-Editor of First World War Studies Journal

Professor Vanda Wilcox Appointed Co-Editor of First World War Studies Journal

JCU is pleased to announce that history professor Vanda Wilcox has been appointed as co-editor of First World War Studies, the only scholarly journal dedicated to WWI, published by Taylor & Francis.

John Cabot University Presents “Feminist Futures:” A Celebration of International Women’s Day

John Cabot University Presents “Feminist Futures:” A Celebration of International Women’s Day

Coordinated by the Department of Psychological and Social Sciences, Feminist Futures was a day-long event of academic talks and live performances honoring the achievements of women across different fields.

Professor Michael Driessen and JCU Students Interviewed on Italian Television

Professor Michael Driessen and JCU Students Interviewed on Italian Television

On March 14, Professor Michael Driessen and a group of JCU students had the opportunity to participate in a segment of the RAI3 Italian TV show "Quante storie."

Professor Fabrizio Conti Gives Talks at Iowa State University and the University of St. Thomas

Professor Fabrizio Conti Gives Talks at Iowa State University and the University of St. Thomas

On February 27 and March 1, Professor Fabrizio Conti was invited to give two talks in the United States, respectively at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, and the University of St. Thomas, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Professor Eleonora Diamanti Presents Multi-media Art Installation in Montreal

Professor Eleonora Diamanti Presents Multi-media Art Installation in Montreal

On March 2, Professor Eleonora Diamanti presented a new multi-media art installation titled “Ascendence” during the Montreal Nuit Blanche event, in Montreal, Canada.

Professor Anna Mauceri Trimnell Edits Poetry Collection

Professor Anna Mauceri Trimnell Edits Poetry Collection

Professor of Italian Anna Mauceri Trimnell recently edited a collection of previously unpublished poetry and prose by Jolanda Insana.

Finding Your Why: Professor Thomas Hope

Finding Your Why: Professor Thomas Hope

Born in London, Professor Thomas Hope joined JCU’s Department of Psychological and Social Sciences in 2023.

Professor Rosa Filardi Publishes New Book of Short Stories

Professor Rosa Filardi Publishes New Book of Short Stories

John Cabot University Italian Language and Theater professor Rosa Filardi recently published Lo Straordinario della vita (The Extraordinary in Life, Macabor publisher, 2023).

JCU Alumnus and Professor Mattia Maglione Co-translates Oliver Twist

JCU Alumnus and Professor Mattia Maglione Co-translates Oliver Twist

JCU alumnus and English professor Mattia Maglione recently co-translated Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens into Italian with translator Livio Crescenzi.